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I Have Been On A Journey

July 26th, 2010

To those of my readers who have expressed concern with my absense of articles this past month, I want to reassure you that I have not given up on Ready Nutrition.  I had an oppurtunity that landed in my lap where I was able to travel across the Eastern side of the United States. 
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Prepare For the Worst – Mandatory Evacuations Planned for Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida

July 1st, 2010

With every day that passes, the oil spill continues to create more emergency situations. Experts are suggesting that the oil spill will contaminate major water sources for Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, thus leading government officials to put mandatory evacuations into effect. Learn how to prepare for community evacuations with these preparedness tips.

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Home Invasion: Preventative Security Layers to Protect the Home

June 30th, 2010

It’s not enough these days to tell those who are home alone to have the doors and windows locked at all times or to not open doors for strangers. Minimize the threat of a home break in or home invasion by adding 3 layers of security to prevent your home from being a possible target.

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10 Ways To Make Your Trash Work For You

June 21st, 2010

Those that are attempting to adopt the homesteading mindset are trying to re-learn the lost knowledge from our agrerian ancestors, as well as trying to find practical ways to save a buck or two. The homesteading mindset is all about re-purposing items we already have in our possession. Finding ways to re-purpose trash can not only make your lifestyle more “green,”, but it can save you money and time as well.

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Better than Bleach: Use Calcium Hypochlorite to Disinfect Water

June 19th, 2010

Did you know that bleach has a shelf life of months? Many preppers who are planning to use their bleach to treat water may be in for a surprise when the bleach is not as effective as orginally believed. Here is an alternative to bleach that has a shelf life of 20 years!

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SHTF Survival: How to Prevent Infections

June 17th, 2010

Those that are preparing for a short or long term disaster would benefit by stocking up on three prep items: baking soda, bleach and clean water. Not only are they versatile, but when combined together, can create a germ fighting antiseptic that could save your life.

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Doomer Fatigue

June 15th, 2010

Mentally preparing oneself for a SHTF or TEOTWAKI situation is easier said than done. Wrapping your head around SHTF scenarios and constantly preparing for them can drain you mentally and spiritually. How do you get out of doomer fatigue? How do you get the survivalist attitude back?

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Are You Ready Series: Floods and Flash Flooding

June 11th, 2010

Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. Flood effects can be local, impacting a neighborhood or community, or very large, affecting entire river basins and multiple states.
However, all floods are not alike. Some floods develop slowly, sometimes over a period of days. But flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in [...]

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Growing Concerns of Exposure to Crude Oil

June 9th, 2010

Those that live on the Gulf coastline are growing concerned with the possibility of coming in contact with oil from the oil spill. Although the CDC says that brief contact with oil or crude will not pose a serious threat, there are symptoms to look for and ways to properly clean oneself if a person should come in contact with crude oil. Additionally, there are serious issues to be concerned with if prolonged exposure occurs.

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Have We Lost Our Common Decency?

June 7th, 2010

There were times, not that long ago when people were burdened under hard times.  The times were so difficult that they could barely get food on the table, where shoes were made out of old tires, where friends and family had to bind together.  When a neighbor, friend or family was in need, everyone would pitch in to [...]

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45 Days Emergency Food Reserve