Homestead Basics

Medical Monday: Dental Trauma, Part 1

Armenta — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:43:17 +0000

The following post is hosted on DoomandBloom.net and republished in part for you with the author’s permission. We have discussed the issue of trauma evaluation and treatment in various articles over the past year, but we have rarely brought up ...

Replenishing Your Water Storage

Armenta — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:30:58 +0000

Our friend, The Berkey Guy from LPC Survival, Ltd., has shared this article with us to share with you. Enjoy! While frequently helping individuals and families set up their emergency drinking water storage, one of the most repeated tips that ...

Medical Monday: The Importance of Patient Advocacy

Armenta — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 07:00:20 +0000

This post is featured courtesy of Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy of DoomandBloom.net. As we are all committed to greater Self-Reliant Living, it remains important to grow in our abilities to provide medical care to our families, especially when immediate ...

Interview with Steve of UVPaqlite

Armenta — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:33:10 +0000

Equip To Endure‘s Adam Francis interviewed the creator of the UVPaqlite at Mesquite’s Self-Reliance Expo last weekend. This product is truly amazing! Enjoy the video:

Self-Reliance Expo: The School of Natural Healing

Armenta — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:53:47 +0000

The director of The School of Natural Healing, David W. Christopher, along with his team will be attending the Self-Reliance Expo in Mesquite, Texas this weekend in booths 306-308. He will be lecturing on “Self-Reliant Health” at 4 PM on ...

Self-Reliance Expo: FalloutX

Armenta — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:29:09 +0000

FalloutX provides products designed to handle minor, moderate, and acute fallout associated with radioactive events. Their website has many articles to support the education of their product’s use. They offer solutions beyond the traditional potassium iodate/iodide that most Americans only ...

Self-Reliance Expo: Fort Worth Coin Company

Armenta — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:11:06 +0000

The Fort Worth Coin Company will be attending Mesquite’s Self-Reliance Expo this weekend. They will be in booth 708. Fort Worth Coin Company deals in Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium and Rare Coins. They specialize in buying and selling rare coins ...

Self-Reliance Expo: Republic of Texas

Armenta — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:53:45 +0000

The Republic of Texas will have a booth at the Mesquite Self-Reliance Expo this weekend. They will be in booth 602 and are committed to sharing the message of their website including this thought on education that we agree with: ...

Self-Reliance Expo: Dallas Chicken Coops

Armenta — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:29:17 +0000

We are pleased to announce that DallasChickenCoops.com will be attending the Self-Reliance Expo this weekend in Mesquite, Texas! They will be in booths 510-512 and will be glad to answer your questions regarding building your own chicken coops, chicken coop ...

Cast Iron Collection Contest, Inspired by Backwoods Home Magazine Article: Cast Iron Loaf Pans from Breakfast to Dessert

Armenta — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:01:17 +0000

The following article from Backwoods Home Magazine has inspired a contest over this next week. We are looking for pictures of your cast iron cookware. Please post your pictures to the Self-Reliance Expo Facebook Fanpage. The winner will receive a FREE ...

Quick Video-Tips for the Urban Homesteader

Armenta — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:14:50 +0000

The following clips are from Christropher Nyerges‘ appearance on National Geographic’s “Doomsday Preppers” show. He’s a smart guy who is also extremely resourceful…he should be, considering he’s living in Los Angeles, California! Christopher also attended the Self-Reliance Expo in Salt ...

Pantry Paratus Wondermill Electric Grain Mill Give-Away

Armenta — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:52:19 +0000

With the Dallas Texas’ Self-Reliance Expo almost 1 week away, it’s time you know that our good friends from Pantry Paratus™ will be hosting a FREE Give-Away of a Wondermill Electric Grain Mill. The drawing will take place on Saturday, ...

Homestead Gadgets & Technology: The Fencerunner

Armenta — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:32:09 +0000

This article was featured recently by our friends at BackWoodsHome.com. This is just one of the reasons I enjoy their magazine. It provides insight into Self-Reliant living, educational articles, along with humor & classifieds too! Author: Dietmar Berg Here’s a ...

Featured Post: Older Is Better for Hunting Dogs

Armenta — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:37:04 +0000

An interesting study was referenced on the National Science Foundation’s website almost two weeks ago. The study was focused on researching success rates between younger and older, male and female hunting dogs. The research was conducted in central America and ...

Self-Reliance Expo’sed Radio Show, Friday, January 28, 2012

Armenta — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:37:20 +0000

Join Colorado Ron & Bubba Davinci on their show tonight 8 pm Central on the Preparedness Radio Network. (Click the image for the link or click HERE.) This week 1/27/2012, on Self-Reliance Expozed, the official Self-Reliance Expo radio show, your ...

Featured Product: The Doom and Bloom™ Survival Medicine Handbook

Armenta — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:51:48 +0000

I, for one, am super-excited to pick up Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy’s new book: Check out the trailer for the new book: We look forward to reviewing this book & posting that review here…Stay Tuned! -David SafeWater

Dallas, Texas Self-Reliance Expo: WIN FREE Tickets!!!

Armenta — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:25:58 +0000

With the Dallas’ Self-Reliance Expo right around the corner February 10-11, we want to give individuals and families the opportunities to win FREE tickets to the Self-Reliance Expo! (It’s actually gonna happen in Mesquite, just east of Dallas). What we ...

Featured Post: Recycling a Glass Bottle Pantry Paratus Style

Armenta — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:13:04 +0000

Our friends Wilson & Chaya at PantryParatus.com wrote a great article, and we are featuring it here with their permission. Enjoy! Convenience is pretty expensive. The just-in-time logistics system has changed our shopping experience in the Industrialized world. If you ...

Dallas, Texas Self-Reliance Expo: G & R Foods, Red Feather Butter & Cheese, & Bega Cheddar Cheese

Armenta — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 02:30:19 +0000

Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with Laurie Gawronski of G & R Foods, Incorporated. Laurie heads the sales of Ballantyne Butter and Bega canned cheddar cheese. Although G & R is based in Wisconsin, they are the largest ...

Win a FREE 1-Year Subscription to Backwoods Home Magazine, TONIGHT January 20, 2012

Armenta — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:48:47 +0000

Announcing: Have you wanted to add Backwoods Home Magazine (BHM) to your Red Shed of Self-Reliance Tools? Have you read one of the great educational articles available in their publication? Well, now is your chance to win a FREE 1-year ...

Shelf Reliance Consultants @ Dallas, Texas Self-Reliance Expo, Feb. 10-11, 2012

Armenta — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:17:40 +0000

For those of you out there who enjoy the free samples given out at Costco, Farmer’s Markets, or In-Home Presentations, you’re in for a treat at the upcoming Self-Reliance Expo just outside of Mesquite, Texas in three weeks. A team ...

Medical Monday: Cold Water Safety

Armenta — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:25:03 +0000

The following post is re-published with permission from our friends Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy at DoomandBloom.net on December 6, 2011. Hey Preppers, We’re heading into winter, and the inability to stay dry in cold weather can cause hypothermia in ...

Lehman’s 2012 Cast Iron Recipe Drawing: Enter to Win a Gift Card!

Armenta — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:09:19 +0000

Lehman’s-”the world’s purveyor of historical non-electric merchandise technology”- is hosting a drawing for a recipe which utilizes cast iron cookware in one of four possible categories: Main Dish Dessert Bread Breakfast I want to point out that this is a ...

Featured Video: How to Plant Sugarcane Stalks

Armenta — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:04:18 +0000

This is a great & simple video on planting sugarcane stalk from an experienced farmer. These are the kinds of basic skills that we need to preserve in order to foster greater self-reliance for generations to come.

Tech for the homestead…or maybe not?

Armenta — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:59:49 +0000

Well, many of us are into our technology as well as our basic self-reliance skills…and we know that CES is still going on right now in Las Vegas, Nevada. It’s happening at the Las Vegas Convention Center/The Venetian through Friday, ...