Ah…the pirates of old. Rationing, water purification, navigation, self-governance… and the occasional cannon. They were the O.G. preppers, minus the deodorant. Before there were bug-out bags, freeze-dried chili mac, and YouTube channels explaining 37 ways to purify pond water with a paperclip, there were pirates — briny, bruised, and blissfully unaware Read more…
I Tried Living Without a Fridge for a Week—Here’s What Thawed Out (Including My Sanity) It started as a choice. Sort of. My fridge didn’t completely give up the ghost, but it started making a noise that sounded suspiciously like it was gargling its last Freon. Instead of rushing to Read more…
Being prepared isn’t paranoid—it’s powerful. As a woman navigating the world solo, your safety toolkit needs to be as dynamic as your life. The truth most “experts” won’t tell you? Security isn’t about living in fear—it’s about having the confidence to live freely. Let’s cut through the noise with strategies Read more…
Imagine the power’s been out for days, but the aroma of fresh-baked bread still fills your home. That’s not a fantasy—it’s a skill you can master today before you actually need it. Most preparedness experts focus on stockpiling freeze-dried meals and energy bars, but they’re missing the psychological comfort that Read more…
In a world obsessed with disposable plastic, the humble beeswax wrap stands as both an ancient wisdom and modern solution for those serious about self-reliance. These flexible, reusable coverings aren’t just for the environmentally conscious—they’re practical tools in any prepper’s arsenal. Unlike plastic wrap that creates dependency on supply chains Read more…
Mississippi Mud Pudding Cake A brownie-like cake meets molten chocolate pudding—because sometimes, life is better when things get a little messy! Mom would make this for us kids as a special treat on family night. It’s delicious. I recommend adding in 3/4-1 cup of chopped walnuts. Ingredients For the Cake Read more…
When the topic of survival comes up, people love to talk about bugging out. The fantasy goes something like this: You grab your go-bag, dramatically swing on a backpack like you’re in an action movie, and disappear into the wilderness, where you will single-handedly build a log cabin, wrestle a Read more…
(Because TP runs out, but smart sanitation never does.) Let’s talk about the real elephant in the outhouse: your so-called “prepared” bathroom. I know, I know—some of you have an entire garage packed with Costco-sized TP mountains, thinking you’re set for the next five years. But let me break it Read more…
The story of the Titanic is legendary—equal parts cautionary tale, disaster movie fodder, and lesson in what not to do when things go south. The ship was marketed as “unsinkable” (a word that practically begged the universe to prove it wrong), and in the icy early hours of April 15, Read more…
A Self-Check Guide to Make Sure Your Stockpile is Functional, Not Just a Food Museum We’ve all seen it—or worse, done it ourselves. That moment when you step into your storage room, basement, or bunker (because who doesn’t dream of a good bunker?) and marvel at your well-stocked shelves. Cans Read more…