Leaning some pioneer skills and traditions, in this day and age doesn’t necessarily mean living off the grid by yourself with no modern conveniences – although it could if that’s what you’re aiming for. In fact, homesteading just means living a more minimalist lifestyle without the added stress that day-to-day materialism can bring. It also […]
Coronavirus — When You Can, Reach Out & Help Elderly / Vulnerable Neighbours
This coronavirus (Covid 19) pandemic will be difficult and worrisome for us all. It is a particularly scary time for the elderly, disabled, and those with living with existing medical conditions. Similarly to the oxygen mask instructions on aeroplanes (put the mask on yourself first, before trying to put them on your children), in the […]
No AA Batteries? Adapt AAA Batteries To Power AA Devices
Update: Due to localised panic buying because of the coronavirus pandemic, many local stores have sold out of AA batteries. AAs are more popular than the smaller AAAs. If you can get AAA batteries, these can be used to power most AA battery devices in a pinch. If you run out of AA batteries but […]
Emergency Car Kit: 17 Items To Have In Your Car This Winter
There’s not a single person who foresees themselves needing a car emergency kit; however, should the unfortunate occur, these kits can mean the difference between surviving harsh winter nights or succumbing to the icy touch of Father Winter. While there are many items you should have in your emergency car kit, the following 15 items are essential […]
Your Phone’s Camera Might Be Revealing Your Location(s) & Routines
The cameras on our iPhones and Android smartphones are amazing. I use mine for everything from snapping quick photos whilst out and about, to precious family moments, through to snapping business cards, flyers, and device instructions etc. In short, the cameras on our smartphones makes life easier and better. That said, there is a fairly […]
How To Perform CPR & ‘Hands-Only’ CPR (Infographic)
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) saves lives. If someone experiences a cardiac arrest or is not breathing, performing CPR until medical help arrives can dramatically improve their chances of survival. If you have not attended a first aid or CPR course, and you have no intention of doing so, at the very least save and study the […]
This Charger CAN Recharge Disposable Batteries. Learn More. Save Money
From an early age, I knew it was kind of possible to reuse disposable, single-use batteries; as a kid, we used to leave dead alkaline batteries out in the sunshine for a few hours, and this seemed to recharge them a little bit, so we could get a bit more use out of them… What […]
DIY Quick Fix For Garden (SHTF, Camping) Solar Lights
Solar lights like the picture above are in 90% of American gardens and yards, they make gardens look awesome, plus these little solar lights actually double up as emergency lighting if the power goes out. In fact, there is a whole load emergency preparedness, SHTF and homesteading uses for these solar lights. These solar lights […]
