by Survival Blog | Dec 13, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
(Continued from Part 1.) My first cow and calf I spent the next few months getting to know my cow. I was terribly intimidated by her size. In fact, I was afraid to go into her pasture. I would cut up apples and feed them to her over the gate. She would eat them...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 12, 2023 | 4 Patriots
With food shortages due to drought, never-ending grocery inflation, and ongoing supply chain issues, it’s more important than ever to stockpile food for the future. And what better time to do it than the fresh start of a new year? But as some of us have learned the...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 12, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Short of an accident, what’s the worst thing that can happen to you while you’re driving during the winter? I think a lot of people would answer getting stranded in a place where you can’t move your vehicle. And help can’t get to you. Now, you may believe the odds are...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 12, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Spring may seem a long way off. After all, it’s not even officially winter yet. Although in some areas of the country it sure feels that way. But spring will be here in a little over three months. And a few steps you take now could go a long way to making your spring...
by Survival Blog | Dec 12, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On December 12, 1915 popular singer Frank Sinatra, who also achieved wide success as a film actor, was born in Hoboken, New Jersey. And on December 12, 2019, the British General Election was won by Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party in a landslide win with an 80-seat...
by Survival Blog | Dec 12, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Trends in Homesteading It’s become very popular to have a homestead milk cow. I can see why! No running to the store for milk. When my children were little, milk was the item we were always running out of. I love being able to open the “milk fridge” and see...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 11, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Four weeks ago, I sent you an email focusing on good news. As well as suggestions regarding how to get involved with Giving Tuesday. Response from readers was positive. One wrote, “Thank you for taking the time from your normal endeavors to recognize the importance of...
by Survival Blog | Dec 11, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On December 11, 1994, Russian troops invaded Chechnya to suppress a rebel Chechen government led by Dzhokhar Dudayev. — Most readers will recall that for many years, we’ve encouraged the support of the BaanSuFan Christian orphanage and school, in Thailand. Their...
by Survival Blog | Dec 11, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
I have a makeshift shooting range behind my pole barn. In the backstop behind the target stand, I had used a sloping wall of sand to absorb the energy of the bullets entering the backstop. The major problem with a sloping wall of sand is that it is thinner at the top...
by Survival Blog | Dec 11, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
The following recipe for Amish Apple Fritters is from SurvivalBlog reader Mike in Alaska. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla...
