When it comes to getting prepared, we don’t have to just be prepared for the zombie apocalypse. In fact, it’s just good common sense to be prepared for those everyday emergencies that can happen to anyone, at any time. Below I’m going to talk about 10 everyday, common emergencies and how we can be prepared […]
Did you know that Americans spend about 1 hour behind the wheel and drive approximately 25 miles a day? That averages out to about six percent of our waking hours spent in a car. That may not sound like a lot, but in the grand scheme of life, that’s quite a bit of time to […]
Pets are often forgotten when it comes to preparing for emergencies and disasters. If pets are part of your household, then they should be part of your disaster plans and preps, as well. Here are some tips to ensure that no pet is left behind: Store food and water for pets – When we’re storing […]
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 […]
More often than not I hear people tell me that they can’t prep because they live in the city. Or it’s hard to find ways to practice skills when living in the city. There’s a stigma out there that makes people believe that unless you live out in the country then you can’t fully be […]
What exactly is a ‘last minute prepper’? Maybe you’ve foreseen something bad about to happen or you realize that there are natural disasters in your area that you’d like to get prepared for and you’ve got to act quickly! Preparedness is a journey. We shouldn’t rush into it, but at the same time, we shouldn’t […]
Looking for some preparedness project idea to do during the weekend? Here are some ideas! Build a rocket stove Make a fire pit Make hardtack Make ration bars Make a rain barrel collection bucket Make anything out of paracord Sharpen your knives Organize your preps Make some fire starters Make your own hygiene products such […]
Every year there are wild fires. Some are worse than others. Recently, a couple towns in California have been abolished because of wild fires. You hear about them a lot in California and Oregon, but they can happen anywhere, especially places that are extremely dry. Many wild fires happen from open fires that get out […]
Being prepared has a positive ripple effect on your whole way of life. Being prepared for everyday emergencies and natural disasters isn’t just for “crazy” people. When you go on a road trip, what do you do? You prepare by packing meals, clothes and other necessities that you’ll need for your trip. That’s basically what […]
One of the most common excuses I hear for people who are interested in preparedness, say that they simply can’t find the time to do anything. I understand that we’re all very busy, but let’s break it down: We all have 24 hours in a day. It’s not that you’re “too busy”, you’re just not […]