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12 Cheap Ways To Get What You Need

Tess Pennington on frugality as an art form.

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5/23/2017

20 Hurricane Survival Tips

From real-life scenarios. Article by Tess Pennington.

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5/11/2017

The Ultimate Survival Medical Kit

Tess Pennington on the 50 essential items.

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3/4/2017

6 Lessons From the Oroville Damn Disaster

Tess Pennington on being prepared to react on a moment’s notice.

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2/20/2017

Is Freeze-Dried Food Right for You?

Tess Pennington on the pros and cons.

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1/2/2017

27 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts

For the preppers on your list, from Tess Pennington.

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12/19/2016

Survival Fuel for Your Body

Tess Pennington on the importance of staying well-nourished.

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12/5/2016

5 Life-Saving Security Measures

Tess Pennington on securing your home from the bad guys.

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11/28/2016

Lessons From That Multi-Million Dollar Heist

Tess Pennington on 4 stupid security blunders from Kim Kardashian.

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10/8/2016

Get Healthier With Infused Water

10 delicious recipes to gently flush toxins, add antioxidants, and drink more H2O, from Tess Pennington.

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7/5/2016

The Wisdom of Wheatbelly

Tess Pennington loses weight and gets her energy and health back.

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6/25/2016

Do You Love Homegrown Tomatoes?

9 tips for growing your heartiest crop ever, from Tess Pennington.

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5/20/2016

Poison I – I – VEE

5 natural remedies for the nasty, itchy, bubbly rash. Article by Tess Pennington.

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5/6/2016

Urban Survival

When the cities fall apart, this is what you’ll be faced with, says Tess Pennington.

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3/24/2016

4 Steps To Achieve Food Freedom

Anyone can do it, says Tess Pennington.

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2/13/2016

6 Ways To Get Ready for the Collapse

It will be worse than ‘08 and last longer, says Tess Pennington.

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1/9/2016

A Very Prepper Christmas

Tess Pennington on her 15 best gifts.

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12/17/2015

Outdoor Winter Survival

Tess Pennington on stayin’ alive.

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11/26/2015

When the Meds Run Out

Tess Pennington on natural alternatives that can save your life.

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11/13/2015

Pumpkin Pie Moonshine

Tess Pennington on how to make this wonderful libation.

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10/30/2015

A Surprising Way To Whiten Teeth Naturally

Tess Pennington on a wonderful alternative to toxic chemicals.

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10/9/2015

What’s the Best Survival Knife?

Tess Pennington on choosing the right compositions and characteristics.

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9/12/2015

4 Medicinal Mushrooms

Tess Pennington on powerful additions to your home pharmacy.

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9/11/2015

No Yard? No Problem

Tess Pennington on how you can still grow fresh produce.

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9/7/2015

How To Avoid Bubonic Plague

Tess Pennington on another government health panic.

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8/28/2015

Stop the Bleeding Fast

Tess Pennington on how to make your own QuikClot bandages.

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8/19/2015

Do You Have an Emergency Fund?

5 ways to build yours and be prepared. Article by Tess Pennington.

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7/29/2015

Are You Suffering From Lack of Water?

13 health problems caused by dehydration. Article by Tess Pennington.

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7/16/2015

When the Trucks Stop Delivering

See how fast the entire system collapses, says Tess Pennington.

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7/13/2015

Is Your Sunscreen Causing Cancer?

Ditch the chemical-laden products and go natural, says Tess Pennington.

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7/10/2015

Escape a Sinking Vehicle

Tess Pennington on how.

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5/30/2015

Another Precious Metal for Preppers

Cast iron cookware will last a lifetime, says Tess Pennington.

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5/27/2015

100 Emergency Items That Will Disappear First

Stock-up, says Tess Pennington.

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5/9/2015

How To Make Moonshine

It will be as good as cash during a long-term emergency, says Tess Pennington.

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3/20/2015

Grow Your Own

3 steps to a successful garden. Article by Tess Pennington.

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2/16/2015

The Measles Mess

Tess Pennington on disease progression, symptoms, and prevention.

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1/19/2015

30 Prepper-Inspired Christmas Gifts

Thoughtful, practical items that might even save a life. Article by Tess Pennington.

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12/6/2014

When Is It Time for Self-Quarantine?

Government invites contagious tax-eaters to come on in, but you needn’t, says Tess Pennington.

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10/18/2014

Don’t Trust the Feds for Ebola Info

6 action steps to research and prepare. Article by Tess Pennington.

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10/4/2014

10 Skills for Urban Preppers

They’ll give you an advantage in a long emergency.

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8/5/2014

Looking for a Survival Retreat?

21 characteristics of a top location. Article by Tess Pennington.

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5/27/2014

10 Ways To Relieve Spring Allergies

Get relief for your sneezing, itchy eyes, and runny nose naturally, says Tess Pennington.

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4/21/2014

Create Your Own Voltaic Pile

Tess Pennington on how to make a 3-penny battery.

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4/7/2014

How To Have a Successful, Productive Garden

Tess Pennington on the 6 tips to get yours growing.

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3/5/2014

10 Household Products You’ll Have To Never Buy Again

Tess Pennington on DIY chemical-free dishwasher tablets, drain cleaner, and more.

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1/29/2014

Checklist for Winterizing Your Home

Tess Pennington on being prepared for the unpredictable.

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1/18/2014

The Top Ten Foods

For naturally clean teeth. Article by Tess Pennington.

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1/16/2014

Got Water?

Tess Pennington on how dehydration can make you fat and sick.

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1/14/2014

15 Items That Could Save Your Life

Prepare your vehicle for winter emergencies, says Tess Pennington.

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1/8/2014

Time for a Holiday Detox?

Tess Pennington on 7 ways to get your body back on track.

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12/30/2013