One of the stock answer reasons why people aren’t preparing for emergencies we’ve all heard before is this: I can’t afford it. In response to this so-called-reason comes this article by Lisa L.called One Woman’s View of Budget Preparedness. Regardless of income level, Lisa explores what she’s learned some great things along Read more…
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Yes, you do have a right to be a fanatic. When it comes to war, any war, the winner is always the one who never assumes they are safe. These same tactics must be applied to germ warfare as well.
It’s a critical consideration for any person who intends to be prepared for whatever comes their way and yet it seems too taboo to discuss.
It will assuredly save your life or that of your family, and yet many shrug it off.
In the name of goodness many folks ignore it. Yet true goodness is willing to battle evil.
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Lately my husband and I have been discussing what we think our known enemies intend to do next. Why do we presume that there’s more? Well, if you’ve looked into the deep-seeded hatred and hollow shell of morality of those who orchestrated the original 9/11 attack, you know that their satisfaction is unresolved. Their appetite for destruction is insatiable. To put it simply, there wasn’t enough mayhem and destruction felt from the original attack. We Americans have the audacity to move on with our lives. We’re not crippled yet. We’re still free. We still live in a Republic. Thus, the goal of the enemy has not yet been met.
There’s a lot involved in answering that question. If you’re in the Utah County area you can attend the Preparedness Pro class by the same name. Sept. 8 at the Pleasant Grove Macy’s at 7 p.m. or Sept. 9 at the Orem Macy’s. Tell your friends! See you there! (Don’t worry out Read more…
Hey Folks! I’ll be using my Labor Day break to organize my preparedness supplies. Starting to feel like the plumber who’s own sink is leaking with all of the classes I’ve been teaching. If you are in the area and haven’t registered for some of the classes coming up in Read more…
Today we held the drawing for the Preparedness Pro Food Challenge. Thanks to everyone who participated in the blog comments. Kudos to those who actually participated in the challenge as well!
Is there a better way to store fruits and vegetables? Are there better kinds or times to purchase them? Is there one preservation process that’s more nutritious than others? The answers to these questions all depends on what you are ultimately more concerned about. Taste, texture, freshness, appearance (familiarity) or nutrition. What I’m going to provide you with today is simply a rule of thumb as to the hierarchy of the condition of the fruits and vegetables to obtain in terms of nutrition and cost. Then you’ll need to decide, as always, which type really fits your family.
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The first choice for most people when obtaining fruits and vegetables is to
If you’ve read my articles in the past, then you know that I usually take issue with folks who are naïve and spread their ill-informed opinions around—usually to the demise or hindrance of other’s preparedness efforts. Well, yesterday I was
Salt and pepper shakers, currency, and microwave touch pads are the enemy—at least if you’re trying to keep your family healthy and well—especially during the flu season.
We really do take cleanliness and sanitation for granted, folks. I think the only reason why some things are on my radar is the result of my time spent living in the Philippines. So for that, I’m grateful!