I’m not sure how our Self-Reliance Central readers feel about this research and advice from Northwestern Mutual and Forbes Insights. I’m …
Electricity shortages coming! Solar power is your brightest hope to keep the lights on
As you read this right now, President Obama is hell-bent on pushing through a cap-and-trade bill – or as it …
How to make your own bread
You’re going to need bread during a national emergency, but it won’t be as simple as running down the street …
Back to school tips for teen drivers
DOUG FOXX; The Daily Record, Wooster, OH, With all of the weird weather this year — for many it seems like summer …
7 Safety Tips to prepare your family for the unexpected
MISSION, KS — When weather or other unforeseen circumstances cause a power outage, a portable generator may be the perfect solution. …
Radio interview: How the military changed what we eat
For decades, the research the military has been doing to ensure tasty, affordable, durable and nonperishable meals for its troops has …
FDA approves first 3-D printed pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first 3-D printed pill, an epilepsy medication designed to be easier to …
Herbs that heal
For millennia people have used herbs to treat ailments and heal diseases. But with the advent of modern medicine, many …
Harvesting your herb garden
Handling herbs To harvest your healing herbs, wait for a hot, dry day. Harvest in the morning, soon after the …
DIY: Summer car care
Chances are you’ll hit the road more in the summer months. From overheating to tyre bursts and wear and tear, …
7 tips to hosting the ‘ultimate backyard camp out’
The Star, Shelby, N.C. Aug. 03–As summer winds down, have your children become bored and a little too attached to their …
20 Essential food items you should store in your emergency pantry
When the SHTF, even if it’s only for a short while, you’re going to need calories, a good balance of carbs, …
WWYD? – With a ‘skimmer’ at a bar
A popular type of credit card fraud is known as skimming. This occurs when a thief procures a victim’s card number using …
From lemons to egg oil – getting rid of stretch marks
Stretch marks or striae (singular stria), as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing …
Do you qualify? Will the government help to repair or improve your home?
Want to add an addition onto your home? Renovate your bathroom or basement? Learn about programs to help pay for …
How to stop brain-eating amoeba from killing you
A young boy has died and officials in Louisiana have found a brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri, in the freshwater supply …
It’s Single Working Women’s Week – So check your Social Security situation
By better understanding your benefits as a single woman, you can capture more Social Security income over your lifetime. According …
How To Pick The Right Rental Car Insurance Options
Renting a car this summer? Rental car insurance can be confusing and frustrating. Learn what you need to do before …
Your Home: How to organize your closet
By Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman Sometimes the closet takes on a life of its own. The clothes seem to dive-bomb …
How to make a candle in an enamel cup
(Guardian Web) Fragrance your home with a scented candle in a mug – this one is simple to make. You …
How to survive a shark attack
CNN First things first: Despite what happened to Mick Fanning on Sunday (see above), you are incredibly unlikely to be duking it …
Got Mercury?
In a perfect world, fish would be a near-perfect food. It’s high in protein and full of essential nutrients and …
Bug eating 101
By Lauren McCutcheon, Philadelphia Daily News July 23–DAVID George Gordon, author of The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook, offers tips on how to …
Tips to keep you and your pet cool on hot summer days
The Free Lance-Star, Fredericksburg, Va. 1. Stay Hydrated: The rate at which the human body can absorb fluids is less …
Winery and tasting tips: when to swirl, sniff and sip
By Nancy Ngo, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a drive …
Lowering your dental bills…in Mexico?
If treatments from your local doctor are pricey, treatments from your local dentist can be downright outrageous. Here in America, …
Heads up! These mice droppings can kill you
You probably didn’t know it but deer mice, cotton and rice rats and white-footed mice carry the potentially deadly Hantavirus. …
Three lifestyle benefits of the reverse mortgage
Retirement lifestyle is all about choices. Do you wish to refinance your home to create monthly income or is it …
How to treat water for drinking using established survival protocols
When you’re desperate you’ll want to drink anything. But remember, most water isn’t safe in an emergency situation. Sure the …
DubLi’s Tips for Saving on Back-to-School Shopping
How to Save Twice on Back-to-School Purchases by Using the DubLi Cashback Portal FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — (Marketwired) — 07/28/15 — DubLi, a leader …