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Top 10 Anti-Inflammatory Herbs

A great set of herbs to start growing in the garden
Friday, February 15, 2013, 4:29 PM

A list of the top 10 anti-inflammatory herbs to get started in your medicinal garden.  Plus they make a wonderful addition to your culinary garden.

http://www.easytogrowherbs.com/Top-10-Anti-Inflammatory-Herbs.html

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How to Get Water and Syrup from Trees

Now is the time to pick up this handy skill and get some pra
Thursday, February 14, 2013, 3:29 PM

An introduction to the wonderful process of tapping a tree for sap and water.

http://survival.outdoorlife.com/blogs/survivalist/2013/02/survival-skills-how-get-water-and-syrup-trees

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© PureMadi

Affordable ceramic purifier uses nanoparticles to clean water

Low-tech solution for safe drinking water
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 12:33 PM

Another example of a simple solution for purifying water in emergency and off-grid situations. 

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-product-design/puremadi-ceramic-nanoparticle-water-purifier.html

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Jim Competti

Canning Cabinet From Pallets

Another idea on how to use pallets for building resilience
Monday, February 11, 2013, 1:44 PM

Learn about this great project and get additional ideas at 1001pallets.com. 

http://www.1001pallets.com/2013/02/canning-cabinet-from-pallets/

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Jonathan Welsh

Driving in a Blizzard

Five tips to make the trip safer
Friday, February 8, 2013, 5:43 PM
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Image credit: CHOW

Introduction to Beekeeping and Honey Bees

A video to inspire you to take up a new hobby this spring.
Friday, February 8, 2013, 3:26 PM

Now is the time to finalize plans to start your new beekeeping hobby and build some resilience for honey, wax and pollination. A video to get you excited.

http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/a-must-see-introduction-to-beekeeping-and-honey-bees-video.html

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Alone in the Wilderness

An inspirational movie of resilience and living with less
Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 10:07 PM

I had the pleasure of watching Alone in the Wilderness this weekend and thought it would be a good addition to the DailyPrep section.  I think the words "Awesome" and "Wonderful" were used many times amongst the family while watching.  Here is a short clip from youtube to bring a smile to you face.

Get Alone in the Wilderness on Amazon. Learn more about Dick Proenneke here.

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A rare 1880 combination of hand brace and geared drill, source

Hand powered drilling tools and machines

Old technology for our modern world
Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 3:14 PM

A fascinating exploration of hand powered drilling tools.  When that 18V power tool set dies, having a mechanical hand powered tool set might come in handy.

http://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2010/12/hand-powered-drilling-tools-and-machines.html » Read more

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The Canadian Penny Died Yesterday

When will the US penny die?
Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 2:17 PM

As many news outlets and even Google pointed out yesterday, the Canadian penny is no longer viable as currency. 

screen capture: google.com

http://www.treehugger.com/economics/canadian-penny-died-today.html

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Dutch Oven Yummies (photo credit: http://flic.kr/p/5uTGDs)

Going Dutch

The art and practice of dutch oven cooking
Monday, February 4, 2013, 10:46 PM

Tutorial and recipes for cooking with a dutch oven.  An essential piece of cookware for any resilient homestead or kitchen.

http://americanpreppersnetwork.com/2013/02/going-dutch-the-art-and-practice-of-dutch-oven-cooking.html