A simple herbal salve to soothe itching, swelling, and irritation from bites and stings. This DIY bug bite balm is one of those remedies I never leave out of my herbal toolkit during the warmer months ...

This DIY bug repellant balm has become a seasonal staple in my herbal cabinet, combining the gentle power of lemon balm with a blend of essential oils to naturally deter pesky insects. I recently made ...

From wildfires to hurricanes, floods to tornados, there seem to be more natural disasters and calamitous events each year, and having a bug out bag at arm's reach is a smart move, no matter where you ...

A natural or manmade disaster happens and you have to evacuate immediately. Do you have everything you need to survive readily available? That’s where a bug out bag comes into play. It’s a bag that ...

A bug out bag is a pre-packed backpack, duffel or other easily-transported carryall that’s loaded with the supplies you need for several days of survival. Think: a few days’ worth of food and water, a ...

Some oils from natural ingredients like peppermint, garlic, lemon, and thyme may help ward off insects. However, more research is needed to fully support the benefits of homemade bug sprays. Not ...

With everything from natural disasters to communicable diseases to civil unrest threatening our day-to-day well-being, it’s important to have some basic supplies on-hand to ward off both literal and ...

When an emergency or natural disaster strikes, you want to be prepared. From a good first aid kit to an emergency radio, there are certain things that can really help you in uncertain times. When the ...

A bug out bag is often thought of as something only hardcore preppers and survivalists would put together in case the world ends. While that line of thinking persists to some degree, an increasing ...

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