It’s been a busy few days here in the CPN kitchen. Harvest season has begun, and even without the full garden this year, many grocery stores are advertising some produce on sale. This week for us, it was green and yellow beans at 99¢/lb. This is a price we haven’t seen since food inflation began…
I can’t count the number of times I’ve been told that you don’t need electronics to survive. Initially, after a major event such as a nuclear strike, that may very well be the case, but that could change moments later. Electronics, while not required to sustain life in it’s purest form, can be a force…
Some of you may think I’ve gone off my rocker with this one. I’ve just heard too many stories of people throwing away food after a winter power outage that I figured it needed to be addressed.
Many people use a deep freezer for storing food supplies. It really is a good idea and allows one to take advantage of specials at the supermarket or to keep garden produce for extended times. The average household freezer uses more power than you are likely to be able to produce and store with solar…
As the population grows, more & more people are building their homes in what was once virgin forest area. Homeowners who build in wooded areas must take certain precautions to protect their homes as much as possible.Build using fire retardant materials, or have flammable materials sprayed with fire retardant chemicals. Keep your roof and gutters…
Now would be a great time to get a journal going to track all those variables for your garden. There are several ways to do this, hand written notes, spreadsheets, or my favorite, a Microsoft Access Database. Whatever method you choose, you will want to record certain data. Some of the details I record are:…
If you have a wood burning stove or fireplace for heat, weather primary or backup, you have probably at least looked at artificial fire logs. I have used a few different types of these and find that they do have a place next to my wood pile, but there are clear advantages & disadvantages to…
Alright then everyone…pop quiz!What is the number one recommended prep item?If you answered food, then you are correct. So to help all our fellow preppers get that food put back, our call for recipes is food storage ideas. Dehydrating, canning, you name it…give us those home preservation methods here. And thanks again to TCadd for…
Are you looking for a Canadian company that has a passion for helping individuals, families and communities to become better prepared? Then look no further than Briden Solutions! Briden Solutions is a Canadian company working to deliver the message of preparedness to fellow Canadians. As a Canadian-based company, Briden Solutions ships to Canada from Canada…
In the beginning of February 2010, I won a contest at the APN Forum. The prize? An “Emergency Survival Seed” package from Hometown seeds!!! I was very excited to win the seeds because I needed the seeds. Why? Well since this is our last full year living here in Ottawa, Ontario before we make the…
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