Tess Pennington: Archives

Past articles by Tess Pennington on LewRockwell.com

There for the Taking
Tess Pennington on food freebies in your own backyard.

Inexpensive Now, Invaluable Late
Put some of your prep dollars in barter goods now, says Tess Pennington.

What Valuable Skills Do You Have?
Could you barter them in a survival situation?

A Powerhouse for Your Survival Pantry
Tess Pennington on the Aztecs' chia seeds.

Dog Stew, Feline Feast
Tess Pennington cooks-up long-term emergency chow for the family's 4-legged members.

The Silver Bullet
Tess Pennington on making your own colloidal silver.

Test Your Precious Metals
To make sure they're not fake.

7 Kitchen Essentials
That belong on your preparedness shelves.

5 Reasons To Read the 'Survival Mom' Book
Tess Pennington on Lisa Bedford's excellent preparedness guide.

Our 5 Most Expensive Preps
And 5 of the cheapest.

Don't Just Survive, Thrive
Tess Pennington talks to Lew about how to make the most of your prepper resources.

When the Grid Goes Down
Will you be ready? Tess Pennington on what you'll need.

Forget the Rice and Beans
Fat is critical survival food. Here are 10 sources for your storage, says Tess Pennington.

10 Rules for Your Emergency Food Supply
How to plan what you can't do without.

Prepare for the Bartering Boom
The 19 goods to have in long-term storage for trading.

Enemies of Your Emergency Food Supply
Tess Pennington has remedies for 6 of the most damaging.

The Basics of Long-Term Food Storage
Tess Pennington on how to pack dry goods and more.

How To Keep Your Home Secure
Technology is making it easier for the guys who want to rob you, says Tess Pennington.

Soap Nuts? Who Knew?
This natural, versatile product saves money and aides preppers, says Tess Pennington.

5 Ways To Use a Pumpkin
Autumn is the season to enjoy this cheap, nutritional powerhouse, says Tess Pennington.

7 Vitamins That Help Prevent Dental Emergencies
Tess Pennington on the importance of stocking the right ones for the long term.

6 Alternatives to Toothpaste
Tess Pennington on the chemical-free ways to promote healthy teeth and gums.

10 Super Foods To Store for Survival
It's not just nutrition; you need the ones that prevent disease, says Tess Pennington.

Prepping Your Home for Crime in a Disaster
Tess Pennington on making it defensible, even if the grid goes down.

10 Critical Survival Tools
They're essential for your bug-out-bag or 72-hour kit, says Tess Pennington.

Bugging Out With the Joneses
Tess Pennington on empowering your neighbors to prepare themselves.

6 Emergency Fuels
Tess Pennington on storing them for maximum safety.

13 Signs of Societal Collapse
The signs are here, says Tess Pennington. Are you ready?

30 Most Popular Herbs in Natural Medicine
Tess Pennington explains their role in healing and prevention.

10 Cities Likely To Face Severe Water Shortages
Tess Pennington on ways to become less dependent on local government supplies.

Disaster Can Strike Anytime, Anywhere
Tess Pennington on assembling your 72-Hour emergency kit before you need it.

10 Basic Survival Tips
If you get lost in the woods.

SHTF Survival and Everyday Oral Health
7 vitamins that help prevent dental emergencies.

The Cheap, All-Purpose Prep Item
For homesteading and personal and medicinal needs: vaseline.

11 Survival Foods
That can last a lifetime.