Stockpiling

Dollar store preps have become almost an obsession during my weekly errand running off of our survival homestead. I don’t think that I can walk out of the Dollar Tree store in our region without spending a minimum of $35 – and having a whole shopping cart full of preparedness bargains. My beloved prepper husband […]

Starting the seeds for you survival garden indoors not only gives you a jump on the growing season, but saves money that can be used for other vital preps, as well. Relying on a garden center or nursery to provide already started plants for your prepper garden could be a recipe for disaster. If the

Part of being prepared means having the right supplies, tools, and equipment to face whatever disaster befalls you head-on. While it is true that the more you know, the less you need, having the right stuff close at hand sure helps! The less you have to fashion, build, scavenge or improvise in a crisis, the

Protecting your stockpile from rodents can seem like a never-ending battle – especially when you appear to be losing the war. Not only is it essential that we keep our stockpiled preps out of the paws and mouths of rodents now, but especially after the actual SHTF event. If a mouse gets into your sleeping

I regularly hear “motivated” people who have drank deeply from the cup of self-sufficiency express fervent intent on “prepping” and “getting ready” and then promptly spin their wheels, do nothing, and generally waste time. Whatever the cause, be it uncertainty, lack of a plan or just sheer, plain laziness, talk is, of course, cheap. The

Imagine the following scenario: for 2 years you have meticulously planned and researched what you and your family will need to survive a crisis. I’m not talking about a little lights-and-sirens disaster; I mean a big, soul-chilling catastrophe. You have accounted for every variable, anticipated every pitfall and allowed for all contingencies. You’ve calculated how

Wildfires threatened the lives of people near wildland areas, as well as their property. Different conditions throughout the year increase the risk of wildfires. If you live in an area prone to wildfires, you need to be prepared. Planning and protecting your buildings can reduce the devastation your family might experience. If you’ve lived through

Stockpiling food in preparation for a long-term disaster is essential for your survival. But, if you do not stash the right type of food, truly healthy food, the chances of you and your loved ones making it through a SHTF scenario, could be greatly diminished. The amount of manual labor and stress we all will

When SHTF, food is definitely a high priority for many preppers. If you’ve ever watched the reality show “Naked and Afraid” you know how important your caloric intake can be in a survival situation. The average adult needs to consume 1,800 to 2,400 calories daily to maintain a healthy body weight. For those doing the

When you find yourself in a survival situation there are a lot of alternatives that you can use to get the job done. But if SHTF and you or your loved one gets an infection, such as a toothache, life is going to get pretty awful very quickly. There are a lot of options for