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The Economic Recovery Failed Us: Food Shortages, High Unemployment Rates, 43.6 Million On Food Stamps

In a report by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 43 million citizens continue to use the food stamps program. Although the government has told us we are in a recovery period, I beg to differ and continue to urge readers to prepare earnestly for the future.

Use the Snow Storm As a Test Run For the Real Thing

Today has been a huge learning experience for me. I admit that I was not prepared for this storm to hit. By using this as a learning experience, I will be able to further prepare for unforeseen events, as well as increase my family’s tolerance for stress and frustration. Here are some ways to further prepare for winter storms.

Simply Simplifying

Have you ever wanted a do-over on your life? Do you feel that there is a vital component missing? Maybe it’s time to simplify things and get back to basics. Here are 6 proven ways to simplify your life to help you find what’s missing.

10 Signs the U.S. is Becoming a Third World Country

One thing is for sure, the times they are a changing. Many are starting to see signs that America ijs plunging into a third world country. The indicators are present, if only more would see. Here are 10 indications that America is becoming a third world country.

Preppers are Crazy, Gun Fanatics, Doomers, Fear Mongerers, and Delusionally Disconnected From Reality

What do you do when you come face to face with someone who does not understand why you prepare? Or when they begin laughing at you for living in a delusional world? Do you give them a good punch in the face or do you sit and talk with them to get them to understand?

I Have Been On A Journey

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.  It [...]

Prepare For the Worst – Mandatory Evacuations Planned for Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida

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.

Doomer Fatigue

Mentally preparing oneself for a SHTF or TEOTWAWKI 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?

Have We Lost Our Common Decency?

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 [...]

3 Survival Concepts That Could Save Your Life

The book, “The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Stikes and Why,” is an outstanding account of real life scenarios of people’s struggle to survive different disasters. It also provides psychological reasons why we act the way we do in these situations. The author discusses that during any type of disaster, a person travels through three phases: denial, deliberation, and the decisive moment. Reality is full of unforeseen events. The end result of these unforeseen events depends on the choices the person makes during the three phases after the disaster occurs.