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 […]
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 […]
For those that know me know that I do not subscribe to fear mongering. I talk about scenarios that I truly believe could have a negative impact on our society. Which in turn, we need to be prepared for. Have you thought about how to be prepared for a pandemic? I have, which is why […]
I’m pleased to announce that I had the opportunity to write a ‘what if’ article for OFFGRID. This ‘what if’ is a touchy subject, but one that needs to be addressed and thought about seriously. What if you awaken to a kidnapping, abduction or worse? Click here to read the full article, along with what […]
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 […]
We all love the dollar store. While the dollar store may not have everything we need or want for preparedness, it can supply us with a lot of great options. While not everything at the dollar store is super high quality, a lot of it does the job just as good as ‘name brand’ items. […]
I talk about preparedness goals and creating preparedness habits on a fairly regular basis. I think one of the biggest roadblocks that people have with anything in their life is simply getting started. Getting started is the hardest part of anything new to our lives. Whether it’s a new fitness routine, a new diet or […]
Everyone is on a specific budget. A budget doesn’t mean you have no money, it just means that you have a specific amount of money to spend on specific things throughout each month. The prepper world is very into gear (sometimes very expensive gear) and it seems like it’s impossible to prep if you’re on […]
There’s so much to learn when it comes to getting prepared. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of 365 Preparedness Ideas. Feeling stuck? Look at this list. Looking for a challenge? Look at this list. Looking for something new to do? Look at this list. Looking to practice a skill? Look at this list. I […]
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 […]