by Sara Tipton | Mar 9, 2022
We all have our favorite items that we have stored or stockpiled in case the SHTF. Oddly enough, my three favorite preparedness items are relatively easy to acquire. My favorite items are both useful, shareable, and barterable. I like preparedness items that will be...
by Sara Tipton | Feb 27, 2022
The United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, which is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an unusual warning to businesses. It says they should be prepared to defend against cyberattacks originating from Russia. “Every...
by Sara Tipton | Feb 18, 2022
A skier who got lost over Christmas was found dead near a ski resort in Truckee, CA. This man seemed to be an avid outdoorsman and felt capable enough to go off on his own. That was his first mistake. His second mistake was not accounting for a worst-case scenario...
by Sara Tipton | Feb 16, 2022
An all-natural anti-viral herb can be used to help treat the symptoms of colds and flu caused by viral infections. Usually administered in tincture form, this plant is called lomatium dissectum and is a powerful microbial. In the age of a viral pandemic, we could all...
by Sara Tipton | Feb 4, 2022
With winter winding down in most places, retailers will be looking to unload inventories of cold-weather products. This will help provide us all with an opportunity to boost our prepping supplies and gear or just be ready for next winter! As we transcend into...
by Sara Tipton | Jan 31, 2022
The supply chain is under unprecedented pressure. Because of that, and the issue of hyperinflation, you should be aware that at least nine different products could be seeing major price increases in the coming months. To be incredibly fair, some of these...
by Sara Tipton | Jan 28, 2022
If you live in an area where temperatures dip quickly and often during the winter months, you know how hard it can be to keep your home warm; especially when the outside temperatures drop below zero! We actually live in an area that gets to -20 during the winter...
by Sara Tipton | Jan 25, 2022
During winter, we want our homes to be comfy and warm. Having the slightest draft in the home can cause uncomfortable temperature fluctuations in homes as well as cause your home heating to have to work harder. A draft stopper is a cheap and easy way to prevent...
by Sara Tipton | Jan 17, 2022
Let’s say you’re feeling pretty good about your preps. You’ve got your preps squared away, a nice supply for medical and first aid supplies, you’re prepped for multiple types of emergencies. Now, what do you do? It’s time to take your preparedness to the next...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 6, 2022
One of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions people tend to make is to spend less and save more. Making a resolution to be more frugal is a serious challenge that will have huge results in the long run. A way that I am learning to be more frugal is to be more...
by Sara Tipton | Dec 16, 2021
Medical emergencies are bound to be a problem if disaster strikes. In the event that doctors and other medical professionals are not readily available, we should all know what we can do to lessen the burden of injuries and/or infections sustained during a SHTF event....
by Sara Tipton | Dec 13, 2021
This holiday season, shoppers expect to spend an average of $998 on gifts and other holiday expenses. The 2021 holiday season is shaping up to be an expensive one, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) Holiday and Seasonal Trends survey. With inflation...
