All of us have dealt with a backpack at some point in our lives. Remember loading up that crisp new back pack in fall, with anticipation for another school year. Backpacks are used to pack up emergency supplies as demonstrated in this article, ... Read More
9 Reasons Why Every Prepper Should Have a Stash of Alcohol (Even if you don’t drink)
Bottles of wine, beer, vodka and rum aren’t exactly what first comes to mind when preparing for emergencies, but there are several reasons preppers should consider having a stash of alcohol on hand, even if you don't drink. For those who do drink, ... Read More
10 Tips For Bugging Out to the Country
When many urban or suburban people think about Prepping or Survivalism, they think about bugging out to a more rural location. This has to be one of the most frequently-expressed fantasies in the Prepping world, and reams have been written about ... Read More
Why You Should Include Junk Food in Your Food Storage Pantry
Disasters are stressful, no question about it. The power goes out, maybe the water and heat along with it. The kids are whining and probably at least a little scared. You and your spouse are edgy, perhaps getting more than a little short with each ... Read More
Survival of the Fittest: Herbs for Peak Fitness
There is a whole category of plants that can increase the human body’s ability to adapt and respond positively to stress. These botanicals are called adaptogens, and deserve a place in herbal preparedness plans and gardens for their ability to ... Read More
Crisis Management: 5 Tips to Navigate “The Black Zone”
The Black Zone has been described as, "...that place where the mind is hitting the accelerator and the brakes at the same time," in response to a crisis. In this state, people find themselves unable to do anything at all. Inherent in most crises ... Read More
How to survive life in a bunker
I wrote this more than a year ago when our home was being renovated. I read it again today and thought it might be helpful for families who are stuck inside during this monstrous winter weather we're having. Life has been a little too cozy for ... Read More
How I Learned to Not be a Crybaby
If there's one thing I'm really good at, it's crying. I think I've been crying ever since the doctor swatted my behind on the day I was born. Other than stopping long enough to get through college, I have probably the softest heart of any ... Read More
