There is so much knowledge and information in the preparedness community. I love listening to experts speak from their experiences because I never want to...
There is a strategy among some survivalist and preppers that is included in their preparations. It’s the accumulation of gold and silver for use...
I have three decades experience in trauma ICU care at a level three trauma center (used to be level one was the worst category....
Imagine being in the middle of a crowded festival, enjoying your time with your family. All of a sudden, you find yourself near some...
Even though my fascination with the natural world didn’t start until I was in my late 20’s and stressed out from work and responsibilities, I...
Smart preparation means to think in advance and to make strategies for all possible scenarios. Having a good plan for any situation is the wisest...
As Preppers, we have already prepared for this eventuality. We already have our emergency supplies packed, it’s likely we have a plan in...
Thanks to the media, prepping gets a bad reputation. Those who prep — collecting food, water and equipment to prepare for the inevitable — are...
That said, as a budding young prepper a few years ago, I found it completely overwhelming having to not only purchase so many...
There are only three items that I grab every single day when I walk out the front door. My keys get me in and out...
When I was growing up, nuclear war was a “real thing”. We practiced getting under our little school desks, because they apparently had built in...
Surviving in cold geographical areas can be challenging even to plants. No season is as harsh to both indoor and outdoor plants and flowers as...
What comes as an uncanny fact is that anger is socially frowned upon. When we talk about anger management, it’s different from that of stress...
If firearms are causing a fight in your family, if you have a legal record, or if you live in an area that disallows firearms,...
Our family just moved into a new home. It’s in a great neighborhood but is rather small in size with only two bedrooms. In addition...
Your home should be your castle. For all the talk in the preparedness community about bugging out and heading for the country, unless your home...
In a past life I was involved in the Avalanche Survival Classes The Sierra Club taught. This was back when their ranks were filled with...
Vodka is one of the highest concentrated alcoholic drinks available. Its relative tastelessness makes it a favorite for combining into mixed drinks, and it’s possible...
Get In Shape No, really. With absolutely nothing to your name, you can be better off than a quarter if not half the preppers with...
I was inspired to write this post while watching my favorite TV show, the Walking Dead. My wife and I only watch one TV show...
Whether strolling through the park or romping in the backyard, there are a number of things that parents and caretakers should know and pass along,...
Sanity is important. Really. It’s easy to think that in a disaster we’ll just make do because we won’t have any choice. That’s adding a...
The internet has become an indispensable part of everyday life. In a disaster scenario, though, it may be one of the first utilities to go....
Living with chronic pain, caused by any medical condition whatsoever, is an experience that nobody wants to go through. Unfortunately, there are millions of people...
The explosion in popularity of backyard chickens doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, and it’s no wonder why. They are cheap to keep,...
As the temperatures begin to fall, now’s the perfect time to garden. Yes, you read that right. Winter gardening is feasible and simple to achieve!...