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23 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (33) – Make an emergency kit for your car
Most people think about their home when it comes to self-reliance. Yet
22 July 2026
What is EDC (‘Every Day Carry’)?
Whether you’re a man or a woman, certain things are simply particularly
16 July 2026
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (32) – Learn to shut off the mains for water, gas and electricity
If a water pipe bursts, a gas leak occurs or a short
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16 November 2025
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (7) – Create an emergency contact list
You now know who to call, but what if you
15 November 2025
Food from nature – week 5: Search along the banks of the water
Rivers and ditches conceal edible plants that you rarely notice.
13 November 2025
5 things every family has ready for “just in case”
Peace of mind at home starts with preparation. Introduction Nobody
09 November 2025
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (6) – Learn phone numbers by heart
In a crisis your phone or smartphone may be dead,
08 November 2025
Food from nature – week 4: Roots beneath your feet
The real stock is now underground. Wild parsnip, burdock root
06 November 2025
5 cadeaus voor mensen die al alles hebben
Inleiding Iedereen kent zo iemand: “Ik heb alles al, ik
02 November 2025
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (5) – Test one evening without electricity
The best preparation is practice. Tonight you turn off the
01 November 2025
Food from nature – week 3: The power of berries
Blackthorn, hawthorn and rowan are now full. Pick these fruits
