#10 Cans For Long-Term Food Storage – Prepper Q&A Series
This article will tackle questions about using #10 cans for long-term food storage. And very little on powdered milk. 😉
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MAG Leadership – Managing Your MAG (Mutual Assistance Group)
In this article, Jeff B. offers spot-on advice on the leadership required for setting up a MAG (Mutual Assistance Group).
I want to welcome Jeff to Next Step Survival and thank him for being a contributing author. I’ve known Jeff for about a year and a half within a prepper group we belong to, and he has earned respect from all of us in the group.
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When Prepper Fear Turns To Paranoia – Opinion
Okay, here’s what we call an Opinion / Op-Ed piece. I’m going to talk about prepper fear and paranoia. Specifically, how it pertains to some recent comments I’ve had.
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Cooking From The Pantry – Zucchini Soup Off-Grid Style – Video
Today, I’m making a huge pot of Zucchini Soup with chicken in my backyard – Off-Grid cooking style. In fact, I’m hanging the Lodge 9-quart cast iron dutch oven over my backyard fire pit with a cast iron cooking/camping tripod. Watch the video.
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Top Ten Common Prepper Mistakes To Avoid
In this article, I’m going to cover some of the more common prepper mistakes I’ve seen over the years. By understanding mistakes made by others, we’re better armed to avoid those prepper mistakes.
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The Prepper Mindset – And Going Off The Deep End
In this article, I address the basic prepper mindset – from my perspective, and how to avoid going off the deep end.
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Off-Grid Cooking: Chicken Noodle Soup – Video
Today, I’m making a pot of Chicken Noodle Soup on my front porch – Off-Grid cooking style.
This video, along with this article, is the first of a new series I just started – Off-Grid Cooking From The Pantry.
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Building YOUR Realistic Preparedness Action Plan
We’re going to take a few minutes to discuss how to put together a realistic preparedness action plan. In less than a ten-minute read, you’ll have a solid idea of what YOUR preparedness action plan should look like.
I even tell a couple of stories because I’m all about teachable moments mixed with a good time. 🤸♂️ That’s right – It ain’t boring!
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My Blackstone Griddle Review – Our First Anniversary
In this post, my Blackstone Griddle review, I will offer my honest assessment of the 36″ Blackstone Griddle after a solid year of regular use.
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Finding The Best Water Filter For Our Kitchen – The ZeroWater Filter
Let’s find the best water filter for our kitchen. Today I’m going to take you on a scary expedition as I recreate the steps I took to research water filters and find the best filter for my wife and me.
In this article, we’ll look at whether or not investing in a Big Berkey is a good idea right now, the pros and cons of the Big Berkey, as well as some options on less expensive water filters.
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