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Preparedness Basics Articles (Food, Water etc)

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Wooden Cutting Boards and Bacteria – What You Need to Know

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Boil Water Advisory – Safety and Water Use Tips

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Backpacker’s Pantry Review – Freeze Dried & Dehydrated Meals

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Safe Room Ideas (Plus Possible Funding Sources)

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Valley Food Storage Review (Read Before You Buy)

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Big Berkey Review and Q&A (2022)

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Prepping on a Budget (with Little to No Money)

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8 Best Freeze Dried Foods (For Prepping & Long Term Storage)

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Preparedness Storage - ideas for where to stash your preparedness storage (and general food storage), and tips for keeping it usable.

Preparedness Storage – Finding Room and Keeping it Safe and Sound

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Prepping Food Storage – Top 10 Foods to Stockpile

Prepping Food Storage – Top 10 Foods to Stockpile

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Rainwater Collection Guide – Common Questions Answered

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3 Emergency Water Filtration Options to Get the Funky Chunks Out

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Bug Out Bag (BOB) or “Get Home Bag” DIY Checklist

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Rain Barrels – DIY, Cheap, Decorative Options (+ Care Tips)

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Emergency Water Storage and Filtration

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E Coli – What is it, and Why so many recalls?

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Bt Corn – What it is, and Why Should You Care About it

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Protect Yourself from Salmonella and E Coli Naturally

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Margarine myths or facts? Find out the truth about margarine killing turkeys, being one molecule away from plastic, having added colors and more.

Margarine Myths – Turkeys, Plastic, & More

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Commercial breads may be loaded with questionable ingredients to make them cheap and durable, but that doesn't mean you should give up bread completely.

Is Commercial Bread Making You Sick?

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What's the best solar cooker? You can build your own, or buy a unit that works like a stove top or a high temp oven, or one that slow cooks and dehydrates.

What’s the Best Solar Cooker? Choosing the Right Unit for Your Cooking Style

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Getting Started with Solar Cooking – DIY Solar Cooker Ideas, Printable Cooking Guide

Getting Started with Solar Cooking – DIY Solar Cooker Ideas, Printable Cooking Guide

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There's a super popular quote from Joel Salatin about the first supermarket that is much beloved by the local food movement - but is it true?

The First Supermarket Appeared in 1946 – True or False?

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Ecozoom Rocket Stove, a sturdy multi-fuel stove that's small enough to keep on hand for emergencies or camping, durable enough be a primary cook stove.

Ecozoom Rocket Stove Review – Portable Cooking with Multiple Fuels

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Preparedness Basics - Simple steps to be ready for stressful times. Make better decisions, have more options and possibly save yourself some money.

Preparedness Basics – 5 Simple Steps to Get You Started Today

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