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.
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The Economic Recovery Failed Us: Food Shortages, High Unemployment Rates, 43.6 Million On Food Stamps
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.
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.
The Survival Mom Preps For the Seasons
Lisa Bedford, otherwise known as the Survival Mom gave a webinar last night to help preppers get ready for seasonal prepping. Her book suggestions and preparedness tips that were provided were insightful and original. Here are a few highlights of the webinar.
Medical Breakthrough: Plant Based Insulin
A flower commonly used for creating oil, could be used to save a large population of the world. Scientists have found a way of creating insulin in the seed of the safflower. Although it is still in the testing phase, it could be well on it’s way to being a medical break through.
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?
The Lessons of Amish Agriculture
The word Amish evokes thoughts of horse buggies, rolling acres of farmland, and most importantly, a more simplified life. Although the Amish live modestly, they feel blessed with all they have. Their farmsteading priniciples are no different. Because they have embraced and preserved traditional farming methods passed down for hundreds of years, many who are beginning their journey towards a more agrarian lifestyle are looking to our Amish friends for some guidance.
The Dirty Truth About Being Green
It’s refreshing to see a large company beginning to take those initial steps to being a “greener company.” Sunchips has taken those steps and created new plant based packaging that can be broken down in a compost pile. The more food products that can be made out of recyclable or compostable materials, the better off we and our compost piles will be.
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 […]
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.
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.