Making your own DIY Fire Starter Kit will allow you to start a fire in both everyday and survival situations. Added bonus, these kits are easy to make, and fit into a 72 Hour Kit!  Let’s get to work! You know the rule about having one is like having none, and having two is like having one?  Well, this rule applies to your DIY Fire Start Kit too.  You’ll want at LEAST TWO ways of starting a fire.  And if you choose to add a couple more options, well, good for you! Ignition Tools For A DIY Fire Starter Kit This post contains affiliate links. One beauty of creating your own k ..read more

I am  a flashing neon ‘DINNER’  light for mosquitoes.  Because of this, I need a strong mosquito deterrent.  And, if it can be natural, all the better!   Therefore, after a lot of research, I’ve put together this Outdoor NO BITE  Spray. A Word Of Caution I don’t live in an area where there is a great concern for mosquito born illnesses. So, what I share here is based on my personal experiences. Unfortunately, I have no studies to back up my claims either. YOU need to do your own research, and speak with your own Doctor in regards to what is best for YOUR fami ..read more

In a long emergency, getting to a doctor could take a few days…or weeks.  Natural antibiotics may be your first defense against infection until you can see a health care professional.   Here are some ideas on  natural antibiotics and medicinal herbs to store  for emergencies and every day use. What Is An Antibiotic? An antibiotic is a medicine that inhibits the growth of or destroys harmful microoganisms.  Antibiotics can be taken internally or applied topically.   Unfortunately, many don’t know that there are natural versions of antibiotics that don’t ..read more

Water is a first priority in the preparedness world, and for good reason.   In as little as three days without water, humans die. Because of this, we talk a lot about water on this blog.  Today we are going to talk about how to attain 100 gallons of emergency water storage in as little as 15 minutes. How Much Emergency Water Storage Do You Need? Generally about 8 bottles of bottled water equals one gallon. If there are four people in your family, you’ll need at least 32 bottles of water per day. Cases usually have 24 bottles. For a basic week’s worth of emergency water storage ..read more

How did it become the norm to think that good skin care had to cost a fortune?  Luckily,  the move toward natural living is proving this wrong.  Great skin care be affordable.  Make our Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils to see what we mean. The Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil Due to fatty acids like linoliec, linolenic, and oleic acid, Rose Hip Seed Oil easily absorbs into the skin.  A terrific carrier oil for both dry and mature (ahem) skin. Finally, Rosehip Seed Oil is a great addition in many skin care products, like lip balms and even bath bombs.  Theref ..read more

My Simple Melt and Pour DIY Salt Scrub Bars were created to give those winter dry and scratchy feet sandal worthy softness.  Actually, this is a great bar of soap to grab anytime weary tootsies need a bit of revival. Not only are ingredients in this recipe are readily available, making these fun bars are as easy as it gets. Let me show you how! Simple DIY Salt Scrub Bars I chose a combination of coarse and extra coarse sea salt to make my DIY Salt Scrub Bars. I’ve seen larger hunks of salt used in these bars before, but that somehow seems really uncomfortable to me. I love the two tone h ..read more

I am old enough to remember when a heaping tablespoon of castor oil was the cure all for  everything.  Constipated?   A week overdue with that baby?  Well, slurp down a tablespoon of castor oil and  everything will slide right on out.  Ugh.  Luckily, there are ways to use castor oil that won’t offend your taste buds, or keep you running to the john for hours.  Here are  Survival Uses for Castor Oil Nobody Told You About. What IS Castor Oil? Castor Oil is made from the seeds of the castor plant. You  find castor oil in immunosuppressive drugs ..read more

The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter turns any  water bottle into an eye wash station.  The unique design was created to help Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders flush contaminants from their eyes.  Perfect for emergency kits, car glove compartments, EDC bags, first aid kits and more. How Does The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter Work Three simple steps is all it takes to remove contaminants from the eye, including pepper spray. *this post contains affiliate links Insert SABRE Eye Wash Adapter into water bottle Twist SABRE Eye Wash Adapter onto bottle to create a tigh ..read more

I love organic gardening with essential oils.  Therefore, anytime I can address fungal threats and pests with non-toxic, chemical free alternatives, I’m a happy gardener.  Let’s explore all the ways we can effectively use essential oils in the garden. Organic Gardening With Essential Oils Rosemary The woodsy scent of Rosemary may help repel garden pests. Simply put a drop or two on a few pieces of broken clay pot and scatter the pieces around your garden.  You’ll need to reapply the Rosemary essential oil to the clay pieces every few days, or after a rain. Peppermint The sweet s ..read more

The Israeli Bandage  was created by the Israeli Defense Force to save lives during combat. The pressure applicator on an Israeli Bandage exerts 30 pounds of pressure to a wound area, effectively treating the bleeding from a traumatic hemorrhagic wound.   A sterile dressing that can be used for many kinds of wounds, it should be in every emergency kit. What Can The Israeli Bandage In Your Emergency Kit Do? The Israeli Bandage is highly versatile. Use it for puncture wounds, deep lacerations, and even gunshot wounds. The wrap will bind a splint in place, and used as a tourniquet ..read more