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Save Big Bucks on Your Gas Bill

Subtle changes in driving habits can produce significant results, help you save money at the gas pump and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Practicing these easy tips can reduce your fuel use by an average of 15%. If you maintain properly inflated tired – add another 3% to your fuel savings.

FDA: “Hand Sanitizers Do Not Prevent MRSA”

In a recent report by the FDA, a number of hand sanitizer companies are making false claims that their product(s) can prevent MRSA, or methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus.  Deborah Autor, Compliance Director for the FDA states that “the FDA has not approved any products that prevent infections from MRSA, E. coli, Salmonella or H1N1.”  Therefore, [...]

What’s Lurking In Your Canned Goods?

Learn about all the cancers and adverse health risks you encounter when eating canned goods. Find out why the FDA says it’s ok to keep eating it.

The Unprepared Population: A Statistic You Don’t Want To Be a Part Of

As a whole, most of the population is unprepared for a disaster. If an unforeseen disaster were to occur, many would be left without items needed to support their basic needs. With this in mind, knowing ways to stretch the budget to create a food supply would be advantageous and provide peace of mind.

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.

Riot Safety Tips

Ingrained in each human is a desire to care for themselves, their family and those they love. And put simply, when that desire is taken away, we rise up and fight. Knowing how to safely stay away from the dangers of riots will keep you safe and away from harms way.

7 Ways To Save a Buck

These days, making the family budget work is an art form in itself. There are times when it seems that no matter how much money you save, there is nothing left from your paycheck at the end of the month. Here are 7 proven ways to walk that financial tight rope and still have money left over at the end of the month.

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.

Grow Against the System

Many may not be aware of a food revolution slowly growing in popularity around the nation. There are some people who feel that our food is under attack by large agriculture corporations. This revolution is advocating people to take back control over their food sources and begin teaching the next generation more self reliant practices. Rather than thinking as a group, teach the next generation to think as an individual.