Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (14) – Plant your first herb pot or vegetable
Self-sufficiency doesn’t start with a large vegetable garden, but with one plant. This week you take
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (13) – Bake your own bread with simple means
Bread is basic food. But what if the bakery is closed or the oven doesn’t work?
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (12) – Cook a meal without electricity
A hot meal without electricity? That’s perfectly possible if you practise it beforehand. Why this is
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (11) – Learn to make fire
Fire is warmth, light and safety. And it’s easier than you think. Learn it yourself quickly
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (10) – Create an emergency plan for your family
A plan prevents panic. Knowing what to do is more important than what you own. An
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (9) – Check your medicines and personal care
Forgetting medication is one thing. No longer having access to a pharmacy or doctor is another.
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (8) – Buy a power bank and test it
Your phone is your compass, your torch and your lifeline. Without power it’s useless. That’s why
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (7) – Create an emergency contact list
You now know who to call, but what if you can’t call yourself? Why this is
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (6) – Learn phone numbers by heart
In a crisis your phone or smartphone may be dead, broken or unusable. Then what you
Self-sufficient in 52 weeks (5) – Test one evening without electricity
The best preparation is practice. Tonight you turn off the lights and live as if the
