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I often get requests to do interviews about the preparedness community.  I tend to happily grant these request, with very few exceptions.  For the most part, these are news agencies looking to exploit a situation or event that has happened, or in some circumstances, has been foretold to happen.  A good example of this would…

Author Bio: Hey guys, I am John. I have been engaging in outdoor activities since I am 16. I share my experiences and stories over at Epic Wilderness. Primitive survival skills are basically skills that have been practiced since the paleolithic age (the earliest days known to mankind, at least till now). In my honest opinion, every men should…

This Week On Movie Monday Victorian Farm Episode 6 Victorian Farm is a historical documentary TV series in six parts, first shown on BBC Two in January 2009, it recreates everyday life on a small farm in Shropshire in the mid-19th century, using authentic replica equipment and clothing, original recipes and reconstructed building techniques.  These…

Winter is often the most difficult season for people who enjoy the warmth and extra sunlight offered by the other seasons. Being cold throughout the day with little sunlight can dampen any mood as the weeks drag by. Getting through cold weather is possible with a smile on your face. You simply need to employ…

This Week On Movie Monday Victorian Farm Episode 5 Victorian Farm is a historical documentary TV series in six parts, first shown on BBC Two in January 2009, it recreates everyday life on a small farm in Shropshire in the mid-19th century, using authentic replica equipment and clothing, original recipes and reconstructed building techniques.  These…

This Week On Movie Monday Victorian Farm Episode 4 Victorian Farm is a historical documentary TV series in six parts, first shown on BBC Two in January 2009, it recreates everyday life on a small farm in Shropshire in the mid-19th century, using authentic replica equipment and clothing, original recipes and reconstructed building techniques.  These…

This Week On Movie Monday Victorian Farm Episode 3 Victorian Farm is a historical documentary TV series in six parts, first shown on BBC Two in January 2009, it recreates everyday life on a small farm in Shropshire in the mid-19th century, using authentic replica equipment and clothing, original recipes and reconstructed building techniques.  These…

Prepping 101  (formerly ‘The Living Sustainably and Independently, Sensible Prepping & Transitioning, Hands-on, Solar-Powered, All You Can Grow’)  WORKSHOP Saturday May 7, 2016 Sunflower Farm Renewable Energy Retreat Tamworth, ON Local authors Cam and Michelle Mather provide a complete overview to living a typical North American lifestyle powered entirely by renewable energy and prepping for…

This Week On Movie Monday Victorian Farm Episode 2 Victorian Farm is a historical documentary TV series in six parts, first shown on BBC Two in January 2009, it recreates everyday life on a small farm in Shropshire in the mid-19th century, using authentic replica equipment and clothing, original recipes and reconstructed building techniques.  These…

Home canning is one of my favorite ways to preserve the garden harvest.  Since I don’t have a root cellar (yet), most everything that would go into cold storage can be home canned, however, it doesn’t end there. Every year berries are turned to jam, harder fruits are preserved for winter desserts, and vegetables and…