So, you’re in the middle of an emergency or disaster and you’re bored. Entertainment is seldom talked about in the prepping world because it’s seen as more of a distraction than a necessity. People seem to think that during an emergency or disaster, you’ll be constantly running around like a chicken with your head cut […]
Each season we should be changing out our preps to serve the needs of the season. If it’s summer then we need to be thinking about summer needs such as sunscreen and bug spray. Around September or October is when we should get together what we need for winter. At the end of this post, […]
Whether you’re unprepared, know someone who is unprepared or maybe you need a refresher; here are 30 things you can do to jump start your preparedness. This is available as a downloadable at the bottom of this post. You don’t have to do this in the exact order I’ve laid out. You can wait to […]
Are you a prepper? Do you wear glasses? Then this article is for you! I’ve been wearing glasses since I was a toddler. I have poor vision without glasses, though I can still kinda make out shapes, just not details, everything is blurry. For some, they may only need glasses when they read or may […]
Coffee is considered a vice by many but when it comes to coffee, it’s going to be highly sought after in any emergency, disaster, off grid situation. Coffee has been a staple of many households for…it’s existence, basically. There’s some conflicting information online about how to best store coffee beans, whether green (raw) or roasted. […]
When it comes to an emergency or disaster, we still need to eat! If you have natural gas or propane, then you should be good for a while. But even if you have those sources of fuel to cook, we should always have backup sources. Sure, we could just eat stuff cold straight from the […]
What is prepping? Prepping is simple; to be prepared for everyday emergencies and natural disasters. We want to be able to rely on ourselves during times of crisis instead of putting unnecessary strain on others or the system. This way, we can help ourselves, as well as others, instead of needing someone to save us. […]
Natural disasters happen every single year, at various times throughout the year. Snow storms Extreme thunder storms Flooding Hurricanes Tornadoes Wild fires In some of the above examples, leaving your home might be the best option. But in many cases, leaving your home might not be the best answer. The reasons for leaving or staying […]
If you’re getting prepared for an emergency or disaster, I’d say food is one of the first things you should be stocking up on. While this is a list of food items to stockpile, it’s important to keep in mind that water must also be stockpiled. Rice uses water. Dried beans uses water. You need […]