Here is another take on getting through Hurricane Sandy from Suburban Survival Blog. I find it most telling that both of us went through similar challenges and came up with some fairly similar solutions. Check out the full article here: http://suburbansurvivalblog.com/hurricane-sandy-five-days-without-power-and-the-gear-that-made-my-life-easier-suburban-survival-blog If you like what you read here on The Backyard Pioneer please consider […]
Top 5 Must Haves for Everyday Carry (EDC).
Top 5 EDC Items Every Day Carry items are the little pieces of gear that make day to day life just a little bit easier and these are the Top 5 must haves! Pocket Knife A good pocket knife can perform a multitude of tasks during the day, from opening the mail to gardening tasks […]
Dorm Room Prepping
As the kids will soon be getting ready to head back to College Campus it might be time to consider some Dorm Room Prepping. A few common sense items can add security and comfort in a potential disaster scenario. This is a great article and if you’ve got kids it is worth the read! http://www.theorganicprepper.ca/dorm-room-preppers-the-next-generation-of-survivalism-07022013 […]
10 Preparedness Skills for 12 Year Olds.
Recently The Mom With A Prep and Are We Crazy Or What? ran blogs on skills that a kid should have by the time they turn 12. This really gave me some food for thought, my son just turned two and a half and I was left wondering what Preparedness skills would be […]
Quick and Easy Black Beans
Black Beans are such a staple of food storage that I’m always searching for a quick and easy way to cook them. 1 Tbs Oil or Fat (I use Bacon Fat) 2 Tbs Sofrito 1/2 tsp Adobe 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder 15oz Can of Black Beans In a medium sauce heat the oil or fat […]
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