We all know of multi purpose items like salt, vinegar and baking soda that we should keep a stockpile of for when the SHTF. But Vicks VapoRub? But I’ve never heard of this one until now – Vicks VapoRub. Yep, you heard me right. Honestly it’s no real surprise given that it’s mostly petroleum jelly […]
The Great Depression was a very trying time for a lot of families in the early 1930s, but here are 10 important lessons could be learned from it. When the stock market crashed in October 1929, it was the start of the longest lasting economic downturn in the history of the United States. Millions of […]
Earthquakes are unpredictable and have caused severe damage all across the world. Learn how to keep your family safe with these 7 tips. In my opinion, earthquakes are the scariest natural disaster. The reason for this is because they happen so suddenly and so unpredictably. That is why it is very important to have an […]
Under a winter storm or ice storm watch or warning? How about a blizzard warning? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered so you can be prepared! With the cold temperatures lately, it’s just a matter of time before we see blizzard conditions. A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility. It’s […]
Christmas will soon be here but don’t fret about gifts! We have got you covered with out ultimate Christmas gift guide for the holidays! Christmas is just right around the corner and I know a lot of you are like me and are already trying to think of the perfect gift for a particular person […]
When the grocery store is empty… or doesn’t exist anymore… you’ll dream of these 15 nutritive, filling, and easy to store foods. Get them while you can! Food preps are a classic no brainer. If you’re just beginning to prepare you should start with water and then food. Worry about all the cool gear after […]
We want our children to know about prepping & disaster preparedness but we don’t want to scare them. Here are a few tips to do so without scaring them. Thing can change in a manner of seconds. One minute everything is fine and then something happens. It could be a job loss, a car accident, […]
Learn how to boil water using rocks with our straightforward guide. See what rocks to use and how many you’ll need, and how long it takes. If you ever find yourself out in the wild and in desperate need of water you should never drink it without properly purifying it first. We’ve talked about purifying […]
Use these checklists and recommendations to be prepared for at least three days. Everything you need to be prepared at home, on the go, and at work. Everyone, and I do mean everyone, should have on hand enough food, water, and other supplies to last for at least three days (a.k.a. 72- hour emergency kits), […]
Mother Nature will quickly bring you down if you stay out in the cold for too long. Here’s what to watch out for when outdoors in the winter. Sometimes you cannot help but be out in the cold in the winter whether it is going to work or just chores you must do. Or maybe […]
Don’t make these common mistakes when starting your survival bug out bag or BOB for short. We have some suggestions that can help you. A bug out bag or BOB for short is basically the items you need to make it through the next 72 hours when disaster strikes. We have already went over what […]
You can homestead while you are renters with these 15 ways to start homesteading before you own! Most people think you have to have a bunch of land in the country, have some animals and a huge vegetable and herb gardens to have a self sufficient and self sustaining homestead. They think going off […]
Cold weather is here and you need to be prepared by getting your car emergency kit ready with these few items. Winter and cold weather is fast approaching! Some regions have already seen snow! And towards the end of the week we have another shot of cold air coming down from Canada bringing in more […]
Finding emergency drinking water is one of your most important tasks, but it’s not always flowing down a stream. Sometimes it’s standing all around you… What happens if you find yourself lost in the woods with no potable water? The clock starts ticking, that’s what. You can only live three days without water, after that […]
Learn how to make your very own grab and go emergency survival binder using simple items you can get anywhere! We cover a lot of information on bugging out, bugging in, and hunkering down. We take pride in helping you learn what to put in your bug out bag. We also help with what you need […]
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