Making Tea From Native Plants

making tea from native plants

After the Sons of Liberty dumped thousands of pounds of tea into Boston Harbor in 1773, patriots were faced with a difficult question: just what were they going to put in their teapots now? Since they could no longer in good conscience buy the taxed Bohea tea brought in by the British from China, they maintained that the solution could be found in America’s own native plants.

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How To Prepare For Emergency Evacuation

how to prepare for emergency evacuation

Learning how to properly evacuate from your home and region is a critical step not only for preppers but for anyone living in disaster-prone areas. If there is a history of natural disasters occurring in your region or if you believe your home won’t be safe when the brown stuff hits the fan, you should be able to prepare your family for potentially having to evacuate someday.

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15 Of The Most Common Wilderness Survival Myths

Clear running stream water being collected in the wilderness, showing one of the most dangerous wilderness survival myths about drinking untreated water

Surviving in the wild is a challenge that many outdoor enthusiasts may face at some point, yet there are countless beliefs about how to handle those situations that are simply not true. Over the years, people have passed down advice about what you should do to stay alive when lost in the woods, stranded after a storm, or forced off trail without supplies. Unfortunately, many of these ideas fall into the category of wilderness survival myths, meaning they are widely believed but often incorrect and sometimes dangerous.

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