Identification: Orange flowers with red spots are trumpet shaped and have a curly tail. The leaves are oval shaped with shallow rounded teeth. The seed pods are long, slender and ribbed. Uses: The stalk has a gooey fluid that is great for treating a variety of skin irritations. Things like bee stings, dermatitis, poison ivy, rashes and more. You can break the stalk and apply the fresh juice and pulp to the affected area for immediate relief.
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While most groups and forums deal heavily with a focus on food and gear, there are many other items that you need to understand to be a well prepared prepper. Stress management is one of those items. How well do you handle stress? This is a question you need to answer honestly. You are the only one who will have to hear the answer, so please be honest with yourself. Stress can be a dangerous thing. And knowing how to deal with it can be a life saver. There are…
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Sometimes we end up with gear, tools, food or other things that we bought but never tested out. It got thrown in the back of the pantry or into the bottom of your bug out bag with the intention of trying it out “soon.” And then you forgot about it. You don’t want to find yourself in a stressful situation and forced to use something for the first time. Maybe it will be fine, maybe it’ll lead to a knock-down, drag-out screaming bloody hell temper tantrum because a small gear…
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