Learning to live a preparedness lifestyle is not without its own set of challenges. However, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Nearly all skills can be learned. you just have to break it down into 3 easy steps.
Preparedness Mindset
Wood Heat: A Heckuva Lot of Work
Living off the land like and imaging living off the land are two different things. It’s takes a lot of work and planning to create an ideal retreat. Read more about one brave prepper’s journey of starting to live self-sufficiently.
How to Use a [BUSTED] Cell Phone to Meet 5 Basic Survival Needs
Sometimes in a survival situation all we have to survive is what we have in our pockets. This article can show you how to use a busted cellular phone to meet 5 basic survival needs.
Preppers on Vacation
Think about your absolute worst case scenario SHTF event….and then think about it happening while you are on vacation. What is your contingency plan? How will you keep your family safe?
Keeping Your Mind Present in the Midst of Chaos
Mental preparedness is often the most over-looked aspect of prepping. Being able to maintain your presence of mind in an emergency is far more valuable than any number of canned beans.
Feral Dog Packs: A Rising Epidemic for this Nation
We never expect our beloved Fido to turn on us. But it can happen and we should prepare for it. Learn what steps to take to protect yourself against feral dog packs in an emergency situation.
Shopping Off the Beaten Path
Let’s face it, the struggling economy is making it more difficult to get those preparedness supplies in order. It’s time to get creative in where to search for and purchase these essential items. Learn more about where you can shop off the beaten path.
Turn the Tables on Discouragement With a Simple, Smart Technique
Lisa Bedford shares some wise advise on how to counter the fight or flight instinct, thus keeping you calm in the midst of chaos.
Security in the Suburbs
It is possible to survive in suburbia, but preparations must be put in place and neighbors must be on board. Read more on how to better prepare your community shtf-style.
The Barter Value of Skills
When a long-term or extended emergency occurs, no one can do it alone – there is always going to be something you need that you can’t provide for yourself. Before the emergency event occurs, it’s time to consider what abilities and knowledge you possess that can be shared with others.
The Prepared Child
If your prepping efforts are a part of life for your kids, then in the event of a disaster, the shock will be lessened and they will adapt more quickly to the situation at hand. Learn ways to educate your child on disaster preparedness, and ways to teach them critical thinking skills so they become an active participant in the solution.
When There Is No Food, Even Civilized Societies Will Resort to Dumpster Diving To Survive
It will not be long before Americans begin feeling the reigns of economic hardship that our European friends are experiencing. Learn what to expect, how to prepare, and what you can forage in order to survive when the last domino falls.