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 10, 2022
COVID has been running rampant on college campuses in spite of high vaccination rates, and many college kids went back to their respective campuses without flu essentials. And, let’s be honest, most college kids can’t afford to go out and buy lots of flu supplies....
by Sara Tipton | Feb 7, 2022
If you have a basement or even room under your house, you can create a root cellar to store food! The trick is going to be making it work with what you have, and all of us are in different situations when it comes to our home setup. Technically, a root cellar is any...
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 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 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 Tess Pennington | Dec 7, 2021
Whenever temperatures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can leave your body more rapidly. These weather-related conditions may lead to serious health problems. The reason being is that our bodies are not built to withstand long bouts of...
by Sara Tipton | Dec 6, 2021
As winter approaches and temperatures dip, we need to be more cognizant of our winter preparedness in general. Wrapping your pipes is an easy step to protecting your home and your water supply when it gets cold outside! Why Wrap Your Water Pipes Wrapping your pipes is...
by Sara Tipton | Dec 1, 2021
December is a tough month to stock up on items given all the extra shopping that happens this month. That said, there are some great deals to keep an eye on! Never give up on preparedness, no matter what time of the year it is! We can be as prepared as possible while...
by Sara Tipton | Nov 22, 2021
Extreme winter storms have the capacity to knock a home off the grid for a given amount of time. Have a plan for any situation, and maintain a diverse supply of survival foods so you are ready for anything this upcoming winter. Building an emergency pantry is one of...
by Sara Tipton | Oct 15, 2021
The global energy crisis is worse than anyone thought it could get. It will have long-term consequences going forward for all of us. Has anyone noticed how high gasoline prices are lately? And that isn’t the only problem, that’s just the one we, the...
by Sara Tipton | Oct 3, 2021
Seasonal items tend to be at their best prices when they’re out of season. While many are holding out for Black Friday deals next month, October is still proving to be a decent time to shop! Don’t wait if you are looking for deals, because with soaring...
