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Cruise Ship Preparedness: How to Stay Safe at Sea

Early in 2013 many of us were fixated on the story of the Carnival Triumph. This massive cruise ship lost nearly all its power due to fire and for five days became a bobbing cork in the water. And how about more recently–remember the Diamond Princess Quarantine? While these incidents are rare, they do happen and if you plan on enjoying the high seas, you need to be ready with cruise ship preparedness.

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15 Ways to Celebrate Good Times in Tight Times

A difficult future is going to be made easier if family bonds are tight and the love is strong. There’s nothing quite like traditions and holidays to establish and reinforce those bonds, and tight times shouldn’t mean the end of these celebrations. Survival Moms are creative enough to overcome anything!

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Great Gifts for Dad and Other Prepper Minded Men in Your Life

If you are at a loss as to what to get the men in your life, this list may prove to be a lifesaver, especially since so many of the gifts are available at the last minute. Whether its birthdays, holidays, Father’s Day, anniversary, or a just-because gift, this list gives you plenty of options for the prepper-minded men in your life! (You don’t even have to wait till the last minute!)