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My Top 3 Favorite Prepping Items

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.

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 organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber activity,” the agency says in its warning.

How To Prepare For and Prevent Cyberattacks

The United States Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency has issued an unusual warning to businesses due to the concerns occurring from the Russia/Ukrainian conflict. “Every organization—large and small—must be prepared to respond to disruptive cyber activity,” the agency says in its warning.

This checklist will help get the prepper ready for fall and winter weather.

How To Survive Getting Lost in Winter

A skier who got lost over Christmas was found dead near a Truckee resort. 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 with the looming horrific storm about to hit.

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This Broad-Spectrum Anti-Viral Herb Was Used During the 1918 Influenza

 In the age of a pandemic, we could all stand to better understand nature’s ability to help our bodies recover from viral illnesses. This humble herb is a powerful anti-viral used during the Spanish Flu and has a myriad of other uses.

Getting some flu supplies together for your older children in college will give you peace of mind knowing your older child has everything they need to get better.

Create a Covid-Care Kit for College Kids

It doesn’t matter how old our kids are, as parents, we still worry about their wellbeing and health. Knowing that they have everything they need to stay healthy and get better will be a great relief if they get sick. Get some supplies together for your older kids today!

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6 Deals To Look For in February To Bulk Up Your Preparedness Supplies

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!

Over the weekend, panic shopping ensued at megastores across the country. Lines were coiled around the parking lots with no end in sight. Customers stocked up on toilet paper, paper goods, bottled water, soups, and other food-related items. Items quickly sold out and many patrons left empty-handed.

Expect To See a Drastic Price Increase On These 5 Products

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.

Winter is fast approaching, and there's already snow on the ground in many places. It's time to make those last-minute winter preps to make sure you are ready for a cold-weather emergency.

5 Ways To Keep Home Warm During Winter Weather

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!

Drafts in the winter can be uncomfortable, especially when all you want to do is relax in the warmth. Draft stoppers are easy to make with spare items you have around your home, and you can make them in several fun colors and patterns to match your decor.

How To Make a Draft Stopper with 3 Items

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 drafts in the home caused by doors and windows. Follow these easy instructions and make one or two or three today!

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CBD and Hemp Infused Oils, Lotions, and Creams Will Do Wonders For Your Skin

Hemp oil is becoming increasingly useful in the skin care industry and with good reasons! It is a powerful antioxidant and could be invaluable for those with dry red skin – or anyone living in a cold winter climate.

3 Ways To Take Your Prepping To The Next Level

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?

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How To Pressure Can Your Garden Kale

Every year we plant kale in both our greenhouse and our garden. We choose red Russian kale because it is cold hearty and grows fast! We eat it in a salad every night during the summer and when it starts to cool off, we save it!

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