A few years ago, I came across an old photo of my great-grandmother. She’s standing on the rickety, wooden porch of what could only be described as a decrepit shack, holding a bucket of milk and pouring it into a contraption to separate milk from the cream. Also on the porch with her are two…
4 DIY Herbal Remedies for Beginners From Herbalist and Survival Expert Nicole Apelian
Feeling under the weather? Herbalist Nicole Apelian has just the thing. Here, she shares some of her top DIY remedies for common ailments. Be sure to source your herbs from a trusted source—Apelian recommends Mountain Rose Herbs’s organic and wild-harvested herbs—or better yet, grow your own. For Colds, Flu, or Respiratory Illness: Elderberry Tincture My top…
The Healing Power of Herbs: How an Herbalist and Survival Expert Conquered Her Debilitating Diagnosis
On the north side of Vancouver Island, alone in the biting cold of a coastal Canadian winter, Nicole Apelian found herself in a predicament. While gutting a salmon she’d caught to eat, she’d cut deep into the forefinger of her left hand. The wound was to the bone and had all the potential, if not…
‘We’ve Lost Our Way’: How Ohio’s Old School Boot Camp is Teaching Self-Sufficiency Skills
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio—People from all walks of life flocked last weekend from 25 states and Canada to the Old School Survival Boot Camp, a three-day event in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio where they gathered to learn skills that teach self-reliance. More than 140 classes taught by instructors from around the country included butchering,…
A Beginner’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness: 10 Steps Anyone Can—and Should—Take to Prepare for Unexpected Emergencies
October 13, 2022
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There’s no telling when Armageddon will occur, and there’s yet to be a date scheduled for the zombie invasion. However, from natural disasters to potential shortages, events far more likely have taken over the news headlines, and it’s time to pay attention and prepare. However, many people have no idea where to start on the…
Going Off the Grid: A Family Shares the Joys, Challenges, and Lessons Learned From the Journey to Self-Sufficiency
When the Great Ice Storm of 1998 hit, it left millions without power for days, weeks, or even months. The crisis affected northern New York and Maine in the United States, and Eastern Ontario, Southern Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick in Canada. Canadian cities Ottawa and Montreal completely shut down, and the storm caused…
This Gardener Wants to Teach the World How to Grow Healthy, Bountiful Food
In 1976, gardener Jim Kennard discovered the Mittleider gardening method, and was blown away by the bountiful fruits and vegetables he reaped that year. His harvest was far more abundant than any of his previous crops. When he retired from a successful career as a CPA, he decided to help create and become the pro-bono…
Self-Reliance Is the Heart of Liberty
“A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook…
Superior Sprouting: Seed Germination Essentials, Tips, and Tricks
Growing plants from seeds is budget-friendly, allows you to select from more varieties than just those available at the local garden center, and lets you get a jump on the growing season. By following a few simple rules, you’ll significantly improve your germination rate—starting with quality, fresh seeds. While many people save leftover seeds from…
Businesses Yet to Fully Grasp China Supply Chain Risk Amid Net-Zero Push: Energy Lawyer
July 13, 2022
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Businesses have yet to fully grasp the risks of relying on Chinese supply chains, an issue that will become more critical as the net-zero push sets to increase Australia’s reliance on China, according to energy lawyer Scott Schlink. Schlink, a partner at Holding Redlich, said that in the “foreseeable future,” Australia would continue to rely…
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