http://www.survival-homestead.com/Survival-Homestead-blog.html Follow my journey to be prepared for disaster on a budget. en-us survival preparedness Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:56:14 GMT Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:56:14 GMT survival-homestead.com http://www.survival-homestead.com/starting-a-group-in-michigan.html I am looking to start a survivalist group in the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. This will not be a militia group and members will not train in combat. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:56:12 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/have-gun-will-use-it.html First at the top of my list is a Tactical 12gauge shotgun with red dot sights for quick target pick up! A Remington 700 series rifle in 30-06 because Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:04:40 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/the-beginnings-of-our-survival-homestead.html Dear Friends, I am very concerned about preparedness for things heading our way in our economy and government. That is why I began this whole thing several Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:39:13 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/a-good-place-to-start.html A brief comment. As I stated in my last commentary, one should always start with water capture and storage for a lot of reasons. Second is food prep. One Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:38:17 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/weapons-with-magazines.html Before I start this let me make a point clear. A lot of us are vets and are very adept at magazine feed weapons. Here we are talking about survival. Point Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:56:36 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/jack-marshall.html I lead a group of Illinois preppers. I know that alone will by no means make me an expert in the never ending debate of which cal. or rifle is best. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:34:33 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/not-owing-anyone-else.html I would like to not have to work long hours for someone else, then just give the money to someone else for basic necessities, or food, or anything else. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 04:48:34 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/hunter.html A308 caliber rifle is an idea gun for deer and humans and ammo is easily found. Some or most magnum large caliber rifles are expensive and ammo is expensive Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:10:38 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/rn-and-mcgeiver-need-survival-group.html RN AND MCGUYVER WITH 5 KIDS NEEDS TO JOIN SURVIVER GROUP Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:37:31 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/it-all-depends-on-you.html I have heard and read just about every possible theory on what does or does not make a survival weapon. It all depends on your situation, I own many guns Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:11:05 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/m4-chambered-for-556.html Easy weapon to use, and a variety of bullet weights for almost any game(40gr up to 77gr BTHP). More accurate than any AK I have every fired (and I have Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:36:22 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/zombies-taking-over-the-world.html get a gun and food and team up with other survivors Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:55:22 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/plants-that-cure-illnesses.html You may think that plants that cure illnesses are hard to locate or identify. This is not necessarily true... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 07:49:41 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/ice-cream-in-a-bag.html What exactly is ice cream in a bag? Well in this context, its astronaut ice cream... Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:29:55 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/ssgt-harold-day-usaf-vet1.html In early 80s during my first assignment to the great state of Alaska myself and two friends got stranded for a week at a remote fishing camp. I had a Ruger Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:07:29 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/ssgt-harold-day-usaf-vet.html Just thought I'd add a couple thoughts here. Lets face it many factors have to be considered for best' wepons. Firts and foremost is the wepons you own. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:07:12 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/looking-to-future-my-survivalists-mind.html I strongly feel that many of us survivalists have focused on gathering food, emergency shelters, even perhaps some self defense training. Although, I'm Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:11:43 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/coniferous-forest-plants.html Coniferous forest plants may be useful in herbal plants, wild edible plants, and medicinal plants. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:32:26 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survival-foods.html Survival foods should include foods that are easily prepared or can be consumed without any preparation at all. Items such as... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:46:12 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/one-year-supply-of-food.html Someone gave me a list on how to accumulate a one year supply of food storage for 2 people on $5 a week... Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:11:10 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/flood-survivle-list.html 4 difrient rods in 4 difrent sises and pound line breakadge 16 difrent sise hooks 70 hard lures 50 soft lures wined up flash light short wave wined Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:15:33 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/index.html Survival preparedness is about learning and preparing to live through any type of local or national, natural... Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:30:26 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survival-groups1.html I saw this article on the E-Foods Direct Blog that had a lot of good information for everynody to read. The auther Yonis Rutledge is a retired military Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:04:03 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/one-year-supply-of-food1.html I really like the one year plan for putting up a years worth of food. What I dont see is how to use it. Most people, myself included dont have a clue what Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:22:58 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/jeff.html as far as survival weapons for when the world ends? get yourself a good ak-47! it has been time tested through and through and will not fail. It is fine Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:18:23 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/mrterry-brassfield.html Would look for like minded people.People with different skills like CPR,etc. Ex-Military skills. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:07:40 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/huntsalone.html from my experience a 12ga remington model 870 pump with three barrels one 30 inch for birds rabbit and other small game. one 20 inch barrel with rifle Sun, 05 Jun 2011 19:17:47 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/billofthejungle1.html Without survival partners, the odds of survival are greatly reduced because of the scope and time involvement needed for necessary tasks and mutual defense,if Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:21:11 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survivalists-eyed-as-key-market-for-central-florida-horse-farm.html ORLANDO, Fla. --- Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is reaching out to an unusual market to sell a 32-acre equestrian estate on Tuscanooga Road in Tue, 31 May 2011 03:38:13 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/storms-of-the-century.html In a survival situation it is a good idea to know the plants used for medicine. Even if one... Thu, 26 May 2011 09:13:52 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/excon-on-the-run-no-more.html I lived out in the forest for along while,and used a winchester lever-action in 32 win. specal.a old time blackpower rifle. you can use any type of powder Sat, 21 May 2011 21:05:57 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survival-first-aid.html While many situations may necessitate the need for this type of wilderness survival first aid, or even combat surgery training... Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:58 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survival-bag.html A survival bag, also known as a go bag, bugout bag or 72-hour survival kit, is recommended by FEMA, the Red... Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:57 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/suture-kit.html While having a suture kit in an emergency situation is a good idea, knowing how to suture wounds might be a better... Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:57 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/plants-used-for-medicine.html In a survival situation it is a good idea to know the plants used for medicine. Even if one... Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:56 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survival-shelters.html Survival shelters come in all shapes and sizes and can be located anywhere. If your survival shelter is located Thu, 05 May 2011 09:15:17 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survival-techniques.html Survival techniques will be the same and yet be totally different depending on where you are trying... Thu, 05 May 2011 09:10:05 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survival-gear.html The types of survival gear and supplies you might need in a survival situation could vary greatly depending on your situation and location. Thu, 05 May 2011 09:05:35 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/suture-kits.html Suture kits are not always part of emergency first aid kits. While many first aid kits are available ready... Wed, 04 May 2011 11:28:33 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/teotwawki-and-shtf.html TEOTWAWKI and SHTF are two acronyms that are often seen on survival preparedness sites... Wed, 04 May 2011 11:08:42 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/suture-kits-2.html Suture kits may not have always been considered part of being prepared. After all, once being prepared... Wed, 04 May 2011 11:07:15 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/plants-in-deciduous-forests.html Plants in deciduous forests consist of flowering plants and ferns.. Wed, 04 May 2011 11:03:39 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/disaster-survival-information.html Planning for survival should start with basic disaster survival information and knowing what disasters... Wed, 04 May 2011 11:01:04 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/homeopathic-remedy-for-swine-flu.html Any homeopathic remedy for swine flu falls under the categories of prevention and treatment. The best remedy... Wed, 04 May 2011 10:54:16 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/colloidal-silver-generator.html A colloidal silver generator can come in a wide variety of designs and claim... Wed, 04 May 2011 10:53:35 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/essential-survival-gear.html Essential survival gear and skills can be the difference in being a survivor and being a victim. A quality survival... Wed, 04 May 2011 10:46:02 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/survival-seeds.html People have been keeping survival seeds for thousands of years. Our ancestors knew that... Wed, 04 May 2011 10:41:35 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/homeland-security-threat-monitor.html The Homeland Security threat monitor below is provided so that you know what is the current National level of threat... Wed, 04 May 2011 10:38:30 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/emergency-airfares.html Emergency Airfares and listing information should be part of your general emergency kit. Wed, 04 May 2011 10:35:40 GMT http://www.survival-homestead.com/edible-wild-mushrooms.html That summer that I spent in the mountains one of the items I found to eat was a variety of edible wild mushrooms. Wed, 04 May 2011 10:34:24 GMT