They’ll be our saving grace, says Tess Pennington.

Tess Pennington on making your own powerful antiseptic.

Tess Pennington on unique and welcome gifts.

For self-reliance and emergency prep. Article by Tess Pennington.

When the SHTF. Article by Tess Pennington.

13 ways to harden your property against looters and home invaders. Article by Tess Pennington.

10 ways Tess Pennington got control of hers.

Tess Pennington on storage, safety, and use.

Tess Pennington on how to prepare for unemployment.

Is that old jewelry truly valuable? Article by Tess Pennington.

11 ways to protect yourself in very hot weather.

Tess Pennington on how to go unbanked.

Tess Pennington on how to be safe and ready.

Tess Pennington on how to be safe and ready.

Tess Pennington on how to prepare for what's ahead with newly acquired skills.

Tess Pennington on growing and preparing healthy sweeteners from scratch.

Forget the OTC chemicals; these have stood the test of time, says Tess Pennington.

Tess Pennington on how to deal with the reluctant ones.

Tess Pennington on natural relief. No pill popping.

Tess Pennington on hunting and gathering for survival.

Tess Pennington on how to survive when others don't.

And you're on vacation?

Tess Pennington on natural DIY home remedies.

Tess Pennington on how to prepare your body for the demands of an emergency.

Freeze-dried foods have come a long way, says Tess Pennington.

To safely store food in your survival pantry.

Tess Pennington on 50 reasons to pack paracord.

Tess Pennington on securing it inside and out.

Tess Pennington on food freebies in your own backyard.

Put some of your prep dollars in barter goods now, says Tess Pennington.

Could you barter them in a survival situation?

Tess Pennington on the Aztecs' chia seeds.

Tess Pennington cooks-up long-term emergency chow for the family's 4-legged members.

Tess Pennington on making your own colloidal silver.

To make sure they're not fake.

That belong on your preparedness shelves.

Tess Pennington on Lisa Bedford's excellent preparedness guide.

And 5 of the cheapest.

Will you be ready? Tess Pennington on what you'll need.

Fat is critical survival food. Here are 10 sources for your storage, says Tess Pennington.

How to plan what you can't do without.

The 19 goods to have in long-term storage for trading.

Tess Pennington has remedies for 6 of the most damaging.

Tess Pennington on how to pack dry goods and more.

Technology is making it easier for the guys who want to rob you, says Tess Pennington.

This natural, versatile product saves money and aides preppers, says Tess Pennington.

Autumn is the season to enjoy this cheap, nutritional powerhouse, says Tess Pennington.

Tess Pennington on the importance of stocking the right ones for the long term.