I used to think rest was something you earned after everything else was done, or when you will no longer breath, like my grandfather used to say. However, after more than two decades I’ve realized that the problem with preparedness is that nothing is ever really done. There’s always another skill to learn, another project […]

Animal fat lamps have been around for a very long time, how long, we cannot know, but the oldest evidence, so far, dates to approximately 40,000 years ago. (Mark, 2009) (Matthews, 2025) Animal fat lamps have been used as lighting for so long that Homo sapiens is not the only species of hominin that used them. […]

FIRST AID LITS AND PREPROGRAMMED RADIO PACKAGES AT https://kentuckysustainableliving.com/ ? 12 Days of Christmas Prepping | Practical Preparedness Gifts That Actually Matter The holidays are the perfect time to build preparedness without overwhelm, and in this video we break down the 12 Days of Christmas Prepping — 12 practical, realistic preparedness items and skills you can add to your plan over the holiday season. Instead of gimmicky survival gear, we focus on real-world prepping: food, water, medical readiness, communications, power, and skills that keep your family safe and self-reliant. Whether you’re brand new to prepping or have been building your homestead for years, this list helps you prioritize what actually matters. ? In This Video You’ll Learn: • Smart, budget-friendly prepping ideas • Essential preparedness items for every household • How to prep without panic or fear • Practical Christmas gift ideas for preppers and homesteaders • How to build resilience one step at a time Preparedness doesn’t have to be extreme — it just has to be intentional. The 12 Days of Christmas Prepping is about turning the holiday season into an opportunity to strengthen your household, your mindset, and your readiness for whatever comes next. ? Join the Conversation: Which day of prepping is your favorite? What would YOU add to the list? #12DaysofChristmas #ChristmasPrepping #HolidayPreparedness #Prepping #Preparedness #HomesteadHQ #Homesteading #SelfReliance #PrepperLife #EmergencyPreparedness #GridDown #FamilyPreparedness #PreparednessPodcast

During the Great Depression, even Christmas desserts had to be simple, cheap, and made with whatever people had. In this video I recreate a real 1930s Great Depression hobo Christmas pudding recipe, cooked the old-fashioned way with basic ingredients and no oven. This humble “hard times” dessert shows how people still found a way to celebrate during the toughest years. It’s a humble, heartwarming Christmas treat that reminds us how creativity, resourcefulness, and hope helped people get through the hardest years. Join me as we step back into history, cook like a Depression-era hobo, and taste a bit of 1930s Christmas tradition. Subscribe to WayPoint Survival for more historical survival skills, Great Depression cooking, and 1930s hobo life lessons. #GreatDepression #HoboLife #1930sHistory #DepressionEraCooking #SurvivalCooking #Bushcraft #ChristmasRecipe #waypointsurvival 1930s Hard Times Hobo Christmas Pudding (Depression-Era Recipe) Ingredients: 1 cup flour ½ cup raisins or mixed dried fruit ⅓ cup molasses (or ½ cup brown sugar) 2 tablespoons fat (lard, bacon grease, shortening, or butter) ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon mixed spice (or ½ tsp cinnamon + pinch of cloves or allspice) Pinch of salt ½–⅔ cup water Directions: Grease a small tin or metal can with a little fat so the pudding won’t stick. Mix dry ingredients: flour, raisins, baking soda, spices, and salt. Stir in wet ingredients: molasses (or sugar), melted fat, and about ½ cup water. Add a little more water if needed—aim for a thick batter, not runny. Fill the can no more than ⅔ full to leave room for it to rise. Set up a simple steamer: – Place a small stone, spoon, or trivet in the bottom of a pot. – Set the can on it and pour water into the pot until it comes about halfway up the can. Cover and steam gently for about 1 to 1½ hours, keeping the water simmering, not boiling hard. Add more water if needed. Remove the can, let it rest a few minutes, then loosen the sides and turn it out. Slice and serve warm. Check out the new website and sign up for the free WayPoint Survival and Prepping 101 newsletter here: www.waypointsurvival.com Link for purchase of WayPoint Survival Phase 1 Digital Class: https://waypointsurvival.com/digital-course/ For more information on classes, to check out the required gear list, or buy Merch go to: https://waypointsurvival.com/ To support our work on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/WayPointSurvival Here's a link to my Teespring Merchandise: https://teespring.com/shop/WayPoint_Survival?tsmac=recently_viewed&tsmic=recently_viewed&pid=212&cid=5819https://amzn.to/4n0PKVX