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December 2021

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December 31, 2021 - "Ugly Bug Out Lessons You Need To Know Now!" There’s a lot of survival info out there on bug out preparation. Even FEMA has directives on evacuations. But that didn’t stop the recent hurricane disasters from destroying the best laid bug out plans and killing people in the process. Read more

December 31, 2021 - "Don't Fall Prey to Victim Mentality" Attitude is everything. Mental attitude, no matter what the end goal is, either helps you get there or impedes your progress and one of the most damaging attitudes anyone can adopt is victim-mentality. Read more

December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021 - “Boko Haram: A Nigerian Terror Movement” As a U.S. oil supplier, an ally, and a significant contributor to peacekeeping missions in Africa, Nigeria is of strong interest to the United States. Due to multiple social issues and extremist beliefs, a terrorist movement known as Boko Haram has risen, and poses a threat to Western interests. In light of this, the United States should better invest in its relationship with Nigeria and assist in combatting Boko Haram. The radical movement is difficult to profile, but enough information has been gathered to determine that it should be labeled as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). Read more

December 30, 2021 - “The Counterterrorism Handbook” Terrorism is a form of warfare that relies principally upon fear to deliver its message. The target of the violence often goes beyond the immediate victim. Its ultimate goal is theatrical, the Broadway of villainous acts. This holds especially true today with television news programs broadcasting images of the terrorist event even before senior officials have had time to assess the situation. This, together with the advent of cell phones, has led to just-in-time decision making, a new phenomenon in managing a crisis. In recent years, we have witnessed a staccato of bombings, assassinations, and hostage-taking incidents, with every new threat spawning a new countermeasure and every new countermeasure resulting in new threats. Read more

December 30, 2021 - "How to dry herbs and spices" If you decide to store food or if you perhaps want to preserve the food you’ve grown, you need to keep in mind that diversity is the keyword. While we can survive eating the same food day after day, that can hardly be called living, and you need to make sure appetite fatigue never occurs. Read more

December 30, 2021 - "How to Build a Coffee Roasting Machine" Build and operate your own roaster for full control over the color and flavor of the beans in your brew. Until the early 20th century, roasting coffee, like baking bread, was one of many common weekly household tasks folks did themselves. Much of the coffee was roasted in an open pan on top of a hot stove. The green coffee beans would be stirred as they popped and crackled, until they reached the desired degree of color and flavor. Later, as the nation recovered from the Great Depression, roasted coffee became more readily available, and home coffee roasting quickly faded away. But now, roasting coffee at home has been making a comeback as people strive to become more self-reliant and learn to appreciate a truly fresh cup of joe. Read more

December 29, 2021 - "Making Beeswax Candles with Essential Oils" Making beeswax candles is a fun and easy project, perfect for the holiday season. Beeswax is the part of honeycombs that can be melted down, filtered and used for making candles. The wax is produced by honeybees transforming the pollen and nectars of flowers into a most amazing array of products including honey, royal jelly, propolis, bee pollen and beeswax. Read more

December 28, 2021 - "Millions of Angry Armed Americans Stand Ready to Seize Power If Trump Loses in 2024" Mike "Wompus" Nieznany is a 73-year-old Vietnam veteran who walks with a cane from the combat wounds he received during his service. That disability doesn't keep Nieznany from making a living selling custom motorcycle luggage racks from his home in Gainesville, Georgia. Neither will it slow him down when it's time to visit Washington, D.C.—heavily armed and ready to do his part in overthrowing the U.S. government. Read more

December 27, 2021 - "Master Gardener Winter Newsletter” Being a Delaware Master Gardener I periodically receive the Potting Shed Newsletter. As such, I would like to share it with my visitors. As you go through the newsletter you will find several free zoom classes listed on gardening. Please take advantage of these training sessions and enjoy them. Read more

December 27, 2021 - "How to Store Spices Long Term" Of all my emergency food, spices were one of the most challenging items to stockpile. Not only do spices go bad quickly, but pantry pests love them, and they don’t make sense to packaging in bulk. Read more

December 27, 2021 - "Laundry When Living Off-Grid" Learn how to do laundry by hand when you are living off the grid and harness the power of the sun for clothes that are solar dried. Read more

December 26, 2021 - “When it’s Time for Vigilantes” There’s a tendency in the prepping and survival community to focus on the big disasters, those things we refer to as TEOTWAWKI events. That makes lots of sense, as preparing for those disasters also prepares us for lesser disasters that might come our way. But it’s easy for that focus to turn into tunnel vision, blocking out other things we might need to see. Read more

December 25, 2021 - "Survive! Essential skills and Tactics to get you out of anywhere Alive" In everyday life, planning for survival isn’t an issue. Our societies have created extensive systems designed to bail us out in times of emergency. Should you be unfortunate enough to be involved in a car accident, chances are high that an ambulance will soon arrive and take you to an emergency room. Some interesting reading for Christmas day. Read more

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December 24, 2021 - "How the Upcoming Solar Storm Will Affect the U.S." Friday 13 is considered a very unlucky day by superstitious people, and sometimes they seem to be right. For example, The Knights Templar felt the burn of a Friday 13, as they were all arrested on the same day: Friday, October 13, 1307, a day that spelled doom for their esoteric order. Getting back to more “modern times”, are you familiar with what happened in 1977, on Friday 13 of all days, in New York City? On July 13, 41 years ago, New York City was confronted with a dramatic blackout. which turned the city’s residents completely bonkers. Read more

December 24, 2021 - "Honeyed Hot Cider Sauvignon" If you thought Sauvignon Blanc was just a summer wine, this hot drink recipe that simmers in your slow cooker will convince you to drink the wine year-round when combined with apple cider and fall spices. Read more

December 23, 2021 - "How to Make Compost"  Compost is the ultimate ingredient for building fertile soil. If everyone composted their kitchen and garden waste, the world would be a cleaner place, and we would all enjoy more productive organic gardens. Some folks are intimidated by this unfamiliar and seemingly mysterious process — but have no fear! Composting is nothing more than guiding the natural process by which organic wastes decompose. You simply cannot do it wrong. The only challenge is finding sufficient organic materials to make enough black gold to sustain your garden. Read more

December 23, 2021 - "How to Upgrade Dated Honey Oak Cabinets" We needed to update the outdated kitchen in our cabin. These honey oak cabinets and gold hardware needed to go! We didn’t want to spend a lot to money or time (aka didn’t want to have to replace the cabinets, or remove and paint all of the doors), so we decided to stain them. This was such a cheap and quick way to update the kitchen without breaking the bank! Read more

December 23, 2021 - "How to cache, hide and camouflage your property"  OPSEC is essential for every prepper.  OPSEC stands for Operation Security, that’s a military term), and it basically means you must keep your stockpile secure from privy eyes. Read more

December 22, 2021 - "Types of Foods You Should Keep in Your Survival Shelter" Whether you’re turning your home into a survival shelter, stocking an underground bunker, or building a bug-out cabin in the woods, there are a few things you’ll always need. First, of course, you won’t make it without the basics, including food, water, medicine, and weaponry. Read more

December 22, 2021 - "Year Round Gardening Tips for Your Region" Achieve year-round gardening success in your climate by following this expert advice on selecting crops and varieties, over-wintering cold-hardy vegetables, and practicing season extension techniques, such as using cold frames and row cover to protect plants from frost. Read more

December 22, 2021 - "Build a Horse Drawn Sled" If you run a small farm and own a horse, or any draft animal, a horse-drawn sled can help you get more work done. Here's how to build one. Read more

December 22, 2021 - "Holiday Dip Mix" I have a recipe that I developed and thought I'd share it in case you find it interesting. I think the mix will make a really great Christmas gift! Read more

December 21, 2021 - "Raise Pastured Geese and Ducks" Don’t be a chicken when it comes to raising all types of fowl on grass. Sheep, cattle, and other ruminants may come to mind first when your goal is to raise stock on grass, but we find pasturing waterfowl to be a rewarding and frugal endeavor. And when you see geese mowing down pesky weeds with gusto, you’ll wish you’d started them on pasture earlier! Read more

December 21, 2021 - "How to Make a Pool Noodle Winter or Christmas Candle" Pick up a pool noodle to make the coolest candle display! The best part is that they’re so easy to make and cost next to nothing! Read more

December 21, 2021 - "Chicken Marsala Dinner" Ah, Chicken Marsala. If you’ve never tried it, you must. Who can resist pan-fried chicken cutlets and mushrooms that are bathed in an aromatic Marsala wine sauce? Not me! As a matter of fact, I’m planning to serve this Italian-American elegance for Christmas dinner this year. Read more

December 21, 2021 - "How To Camp Like a Pro This Winter The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide" Camping can be a liberating experience, but preparation may be a daunting task for beginner campers. With numerous guides and experts talking about how to camp the right way, you might be wondering which one to follow. We have compiled a list of essential tips and advice to help you start packing for your next trip. Read more
 

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