Hello there! I’m M.D. Creekmore — author, YouTuber, and advocate for simple living, financial freedom, and self-reliance from the heart of Appalachia. My journey started far from easy. I grew up in tough conditions — what most would call “dirt poor” — and at times faced homelessness, living in cars, tents, and makeshift shacks. Those early struggles taught me resilience and ignited a lifelong … Read More about About M.D. Creekmore — Author, YouTuber & Advocate for Simple Living
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Identifying and Harvesting Wild Berries for the Homestead
by Bobcat-Prepper “Warning – Positively identify any food in the wild as safe before collecting. Some berries that are dark purple (like pokeberry) or black (like nightshade) are TOXIC.” I have been hiking and running around an abandoned 16 acre field near my home for the last year for exercise, and this spring I started paying […]
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The Great Reset: Preparing For Economic Armageddon
A clear, practical guide to understanding economic instability and preparing for it without hype or panic. Focused on real-world planning, financial resilience, and steady thinking when the system gets shaky.