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Author Archive: Stephanie Dayle
Stephanie is a writer for the American Preppers Network, a small local paper and for her blog, The Home Front and was featured in Marie Claire UK in the October 2012 issue that featured women preppers. She is also the credited writer of "Emergency Bag Essentials (Swatchbook): Everything You Need to Bug Out" released in August 2014 and available on amazon.com.
"I write articles based on my own experience with emergency preparedness, self-sufficiency, homesteading, food preservation and life around the farmstead. I grew up in a very rural area where I learned to garden, the art of canning, to hunt and fish, and to raise my own animals for food. I also spent 6 years volunteering for the local county Search and Rescue group where I learned a variety of survival skills and a little bit about law enforcement protocol. "
"As a general rule of principle I do not write articles about information that I have only read - if I am writing about something it's because I have done it myself and gone to great lengths to provide you with the facts meshed with personal experience. My alter egos are as an full time mom, amateur photographer, and backpacker."
Stephanie's past APN articles are featured below on several pages.
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How to Make Your Own Sugar
How to make your own sugar from beets. Anyone can do this! Also a great recipe for greens!
Consider Raising Meat Chickens
I would like to take a stab at convincing anyone who is able, to raise meat chickens. Not so much for the sake of prepping, but for the sake of self-reliance, although, you can never go wrong learning to raise your own food as an emergency preparedness skill. If you are a meat eater, like […]
Book Review of Cody Lundin’s “When All Hell Breaks Loose”
In Depth Review to Cody Lundin’s, “When All Hell Breaks Loose.” Wonderful insight on what sort of prepper this book is for.
10 Reasons Why Everyone Should Store Oats
10 Great Reasons Why Everyone Should Be Storing Oats, one of natures most healthy and frugal foods!
WHY Can’t I *Can* that?
A great article telling you the truth about things you should not *can*, despite what bloggers might tell you.
Fall Food Deals for Preppers
Use fall baking and holiday sales to beef up your food storage on these GREAT DEALS!!
Augason Farms Gluten Free Pancake Mix – Prep Test
Experienced review of food storage of gluten free pancake mix, Just Add Water!
Dry Canning the Easy Way
Comprehensive analysis of various canning / food storage methods! Quite a bit of information in a small article!
Homemade Dishwasher Soap – Save Money Right Now
Very Detailed and fully tested recipe for homemade dishwashing liquid! Many important items to keep around your home to stock for this and other recipes!
Homemade Seasoned Tomato Sauce to the Rescue!
Very detailed recipe and instructions on canning your own tasty tomato sauce!
Old Fashioned Kitchen Gadgets That Will Come in Handy
Excellent list of important non-electrical utensils and tools to prepare / simplify your kitchen needs! Check it out!
Cake Mix for Food Storage and Recipe!
Quality cake recipes for food storage and everyday use! Excellent variations too!
How To: Make Chicken Nipple Waterers
Thorough instructions on making pvc pipe or 5 gallon bucket watering systems for chickens!
Prepping is More Than Just Stuff.
Very important reasons to Prep: Help make this country strong again: VOTE
What NOT to Prep – Part 3
Important considerations regarding prepping with livestock. Pros and Cons.
DIY Laundry Soap – Save Money Right Now!
Great savings on home laundry soap! Full details on how to make it, use it, and what the components are!
Choosing, Seasoning and Caring for Your Dutch Oven
Everything you need to know about selecting and taking care of your Dutch Oven!
Canning Homemade Dog Food – Recipe and Instructions!
Complete details on preparing quality dog food from your meat scraps and healthy vegetables and grains! Great recipe and canning procedures! Your dog will love you for it!
Basics of Gluten Free Prepping
Very well documented information regarding Gluten intolerance and Gluten-free diets and food storage.
Super Easy Jams and Jellies with two Recipes
Detailed instructions and two recipes on preparing fruit to make jellies and jams with canning!
What NOT to Prep – 3 Common Misconceptions
3 Common Mistakes you can AVOID in your adventures of preparing yourself and your family! Great advice to make FEWER mistakes!
How To Make Your Own Tallow
The many uses of Tallow, from Suet of beef, sheep, or most other animals. Excellent instructions in its preparation!
Shopping for Used Canning Jars
Canning jars are expensive! Used canning jars are a wonderful option, but there are some things to know.
Getting Started in Preparedness – Finding Storage Space
If you do have a walk in pantry – you can use the floor for storage too. Line it with water bottles, cans of food all the same height, or pop cans.
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