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Growing your own food: Gardening resources for beginner, intermediate and advanced gardeners

May 22, 2023 -

Science-backed resources

Your local extension office is one of the best authoritative resources backed by arboretums or botanical gardens and universities. For instance, with a vast network of 250 county Extension offices, 616 Extension agents, and 343 subject-matter specialists, the expertise provided by AgriLife Extension is available to every resident in every Texas county.

When searching for information online, add the word "extension" to your search. The search engine ...

5 Tips on how to shield your finances from debt default

June 01, 2023 -

At the same time, negotiations are ongoing between the White House and Congressional Republicans as they deliberate raising the U.S. government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling.

If you're worried about the future, invest wisely to protect your finances from debt default.

Analysts previously warned that a default could result in mortgage payments skyrocketing and the loss of seven million jobs. It could also result in investments plummeting.

Ratings agency Fitch ...

Cancer prevention tips: 5 Natural ways to reduce your breast cancer risk

May 31, 2023 -

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 264,000 cases are diagnosed annually in American women, and about 42,000 die from the disease each year. Breast cancer is not only exclusive to women, as men can also develop abnormal growths in their breast tissue. Although fewer than one percent of all breast cancers occur in men, the lack of routine screening for males means the disease is often diagnosed at a more advanced stage.

But breast cancer is ...

Tips for responsibly and safely foraging and hunting for food

June 07, 2023 -

Scouting for food in the wild may seem easy at first, but foraging is more than just walking around in the woods and spotting delicious berries. Foraging requires a good knowledge of the environment and a little bit of practice in the wild.

Let's look at some basic rules and guidelines and tips for a successful foraging experience.Know the edible plants in your area

The first thing you need to do is research on what grows wild near you and could potentially offer ...

Survival tips for preppers: Winter emergency preparedness checklist

December 12, 2023 -

Stock up on essential supplies

Before winter starts, prep early and stock up on these essential items.

Food and water

Stock up on non-perishable food items that can last for an extended period, such as:

You should also have enough drinking water for the whole family for at least three days and more clean water for cooking, laundry and personal hygiene.

Medications and first aid

Prepare ...

Survival tips: Alternate power sources for your homestead

July 07, 2023 -

If you prefer renewable energy sources, consider investing in hydropower, solar or wind power systems. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com)

Knowing about green, alternate energy sources can help you harness nature’s power effectively as you finalize your emergency preparedness plans.Hydroelectric power

Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source that harnesses the natural flow of moving water to generate electricity. A dam or reservoir is used to trap water and create ...

Prepper essentials: Tips for building an emergency prepping kit

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An emergency prepping kit ensures that you have access to a variety of essential supplies, which can help your family stay safe during an emergency.

If you already have emergency prepping kits at home, you can create more kits for family and friends who aren't preppers so they can get started on their journey to preparedness and self-sufficiency. (h/t to  FoodStorageMoms.com)Food and water supplies

Food and water supplies will ensure that you have enough to eat and ...

Survival basics: Tips for finalizing a homestead evacuation plan

July 28, 2023 -

Barn fires, chemical spills and other environmental emergencies can spread quickly throughout your homestead. Being ready before the smoke even rises into the air is the best way to evacuate quickly when you don't have a lot of time to prep.

You can get ready quickly if you only have a handful of people in your family, but the preparation could take much longer if you also have to worry about many animals on your farm or homestead. This is why before disaster even strikes, ...

Cyber security threats: 10 Tips for safe internet browsing

June 09, 2023 -

Follow the tips below to secure your data and fight common cyber security threats like malware and phishing emails. (h/t to OffTheGridNews.com)Use strong passwords

One of the best ways to maintain your cyber security is to use strong passwords for your accounts. Secure passwords contain a minimum of eight characters and a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers and symbols.

Don't use easily guessed words like "password" or easily accessible personal ...

5 Herbal remedies for the common cold and flu

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A cold is a minor infection that affects the nose and throat and can be caused by any one of over 200 respiratory viruses. The predominant cause of the common cold are the rhinoviruses, which are some of the smallest viruses in existence.

The common cold is highly contagious and causes symptoms like cough, clogged or runny nose, sneezing and a scratchy throat. It can also cause fever in infants and young children. (Related: Common cold can help boost immunity against COVID, ...

Prepping tips for the disabled: 4 Useful items for preppers with mobility issues

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Note that these items may be more useful for someone with a temporary disability, like a fractured arm or a sprained ankle, not a permanent injury that requires crutches or a wheelchair.

Regardless of the cause of your mobility issue, having tools like a rolling office chair or wagon can help because it can help you get around at home or make it easier to lift heavy items.A dolly cart

Most people often use dolly carts to move heavy stacks of boxes. But a dolly cart ...

Google settles $5 billion privacy washing lawsuit for undisclosed amount

January 05, 2024 -

A corporation under the Alphabet family of companies, Google recently settled a case for an undisclosed amount that sought $5 billion in damages for the tech giant's Chrome spying functionality while in private mode, which tricks users into thinking that their web-browsing habits are a family affair.

If a web browser such as Chrome tells a user that he or she is "incognito" and can "browse privately," as Chrome promises, then this should be what happens, both plaintiffs ...

Foraging tips: 17 Wild foods to forage for your winter stockpile

February 02, 2024 -

There are many benefits of learning how to forage, such as getting free food in the form of wild edibles. Foraging can also be fun for the whole family. It's also a good way to exercise, and foraging is one way to reconnect with nature.

And while foraging in winter seems harder compared to foraging in late summer, there are still plenty of wild edibles to harvest once you know where to look.

When SHTF, knowing how to forage year-round can also help you find food ...

The sweet spice: Health benefits of nutmeg and tips for proper storage

November 16, 2023 -

But did you know that nutmeg also offers some health benefits and contains beneficial antioxidants?What is nutmeg?

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a spice that is commonly used in baked goods, holiday treats, ethnic cuisine and different beverages.

Nutmeg is produced by grinding nutmeg seeds from a flowering plant of the Myristicaceae family, sometimes called the nutmeg family. The plant is native to Africa, Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Nutmeg spice has ...

Home gardening tips: How to make the best compost for healthy crops

May 16, 2023 -

But if you don't know what you're doing, you'll sometimes end up with smelly, useless sludge instead of compost.

To avoid this, learn some tips and tricks to produce good compost for your home garden. (h/t to SurvivalJack.com)What you can compost

Start by learning which materials can be safely added to your compost pile.

Avoid the following materials because they will attract pests and produce unpleasant odors:

Here are other materials ...

8 Tips to help you manage anxiety naturally plus herbal tea recipes for anxiety relief

June 19, 2023 -

To help you manage anxiety, follow the tips listed below. (h/t to MayoClinicHealthSystem.org)Identify your triggers

Learn what situations or actions cause you stress or increase your anxiety. Take a pen and paper and list down all the things that make you anxious. (Related: Six lifestyle habits for balancing your mood and reducing anxiety.)

Identifying the causes of your anxiety will make it easier for you to assess your situation better. Once you have the primary ...

The 5 stages of America

October 03, 2023 -

(Article by Raúl Ilargi Meijer republished from TheAutomaticEarth.com)

Our beloved American Empire was both our doting parent and our bright eyed child but it died. It fed us, clothed us, entertained us, kept us safe and was our hope for the future, but it’s gone. We are now moving through the stages of grief associated with great loss.

Denial: It’s not true. We are still the greatest country that has ever been. We still have the strongest military and the smartest ...

Former Puerto Rico mayor caught on camera for bribery sentenced to 5 years behind bars

February 21, 2024 -

Angel Perez Otero – the erstwhile mayor of the city of Guaynabo from 2017 to 2021 – had previously been found guilty of conspiracy and bribery by a 12-member jury back in March of 2023. He was accused of awarding contract and expediting invoice payments while getting kickbacks of thousands of dollars. Otero's prison sentence of five years and three months, alongside a punishment of 160 hours of community service, was handed down on Feb. 12.

The former mayor's sentencing ...

IRS contractor sentenced to 5 YEARS IN PRISON for illegally leaking tax records of Trump

January 31, 2024 -

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of the D.C. District Court handed down the sentence to Charles Littlejohn, 38, on Jan. 29. He had entered a guilty plea in October, and had appeared before Reyes for his sentencing hearing. Aside from jail time, the federal judge also fined Littlejohn $5,000.

The erstwhile IRS contractor made headlines by leaking Trump's tax records to the New York Times (NYT). The former president wasn't the only one victimized in the scheme, as billionaires ...

Top 5 reasons ANY WAR is a GOOD WAR for the Democrats in Washington D.C.

November 27, 2023 -

War has proven for decades to be the easiest way for politicians to launder money and generate the money they need to stay in power.

The military industrial complex works very simply, but most Americans have no clue, while they watch the nightly news and cheer for Ukraine, Israel or any other nation that the crooks in D.C. claim is getting a bully beat down. Politicians fuel the war, run companies that overbill for everything and keep the difference. This includes for ...