How to Make a Bug Out Bag (& Why You Need One)
A bug out bag, commonly referred to as its acronym BOB, is often what people think of first when discussing survival. The idea behind the BOB is to have a supply of goods to be able to get you from your home to your bug out location (BOL). It’s almost always a...
How to Package Items for Long Term Food Storage
Would you like to ensure your long term food storage is as fresh in a decade (or two) as it is today? Spending a little time and money today can guarantee those beans, grains, rice, and more are well protected. The secret? An oxygen-free environment. Each summer,...
How to Cook Garbanzo Beans and My Favorite Meals
Wondering how to cook garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas)? In this article, I share how to cook garbanzo beans the easy way, plus several of my family-favorite recipes. This article was originally published in April 2011. Garbanzo beans or chickpeas are part of...
How to Cook Pinto Beans and My Favorite Meals
Wondering how to cook pinto beans? In this article, I share how to cook pinto beans the easy way, plus several of my family-favorite main dish and side dish pinto bean recipes. This article was originally published in May 2011. Pinto Beans are prominently featured in...
Physical Wellness and Preparedness
April is Physical Wellness Month, making it a great time to consider your own health and fitness. There’s more to physical wellness than having a toned, swimsuit-ready body. Physical wellness or fitness can be truly life-changing. In many cases, even small...
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