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10 Preparedness Skills for 12 Year Olds.

May 6, 2013 By Mike

    Recently The Mom With A Prep and Are We Crazy Or What?  ran blogs on skills that a kid should have by the time they turn 12. This really gave me some food for thought, my son just turned two and a half and I was left wondering what  Preparedness skills would be […]

Dutch Oven Bread

March 25, 2013 By Mike

Dutch Oven Bread

  Making Dutch Oven Bread is easier than you think, follow along as I detail this valuable self sufficiency and preparedness skill. Dutch Oven Bread I used my basic bread recipe for this one. I followed all the directions just as if I was making bread in a standard oven. Where I deviated is when […]

Assembling a Get Home Bag Part 2: Food, Water, Shelter, and Fire

February 26, 2013 By Mike

A Get Home Bag a valuable addition to your Preparedness plans. It is filled with the tools and supplies that you might need in the event that you have to get home in the midst of an emergency. The freak Blizzard of 2013 and the Ice Storm that ravaged the South Eastern United States recently […]

Bread Baked in a Kamado Oven

February 25, 2013 By Mike

Bread baked in a kamado

Bread Baked In A Kamado Oven Bread baked in a Kamado Oven is a great way to expand upon general Preparedness plus it tastes great with a hint of flavor coming from the hardwood charcoal it is baked with. In this video I touch a little bit on how a Kamado Oven works and how […]

YouTube Video of Blizzaed Nemo: Day 2

February 13, 2013 By Mike

This is just a quick YouTube video shot from the middle of my road on the Sunday after the Blizzard. Sorry for the sniffling, I had just finished up the shoveling and it was a bit cold. Affiliate Disclosure: I am grateful to be of service and bring you content free of charge. In order […]

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About Mike

The Backyard Pioneer
I'm a 43 year old husband, father, life long outdoorsman, and have 20+ years experience in infrastructure construction. I strive to bring you the best EDC Knife and Gear Reviews, Small Scale Homesteading, Common Sense Preparedness, and Dutch Oven Recipes.

Recent Posts

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