The 5 Fundamental Rules of Prepping: Because Zombies Aren’t Your Biggest Problem Let’s get real for a minute: if you’ve ever told someone you’re into preparedness, you’ve probably gotten “the look.” You know the one—that slightly concerned expression that says they’re wondering if you have a tin foil hat collection Read more…
Cream of Tartar as a Prepping Supply? When you think of essential prepping supplies, what comes to mind? Water purification tablets? Emergency rations? While these are undoubtedly crucial, there’s an unsung hero lurking in the shadows of your pantry that deserves the spotlight: cream of tartar. This humble powder, often Read more…
By Kellene Vaile In the quiet moments before dawn, when the world sleeps and dreams, I rise. My hands, calloused from labor, reach for the tools that will shape our future. I am a prepper, a guardian of hope in uncertain times. To my family, I make this solemn vow: Read more…
So, you’ve decided to dip your toes into the world of preparedness. Kudos! But before you go off the deep end and start hoarding canned beans like they’re going out of style, let’s take a step back and look at the big picture. The Preparedness Roadmap: More Than Just Food Read more…
Prepping, real prepping, isn’t all about stuff. And yet that’s the first question I hear from beginning and even established preppers–what kind of “stuff” do I need or “what am I forgetting?” But in a world where doomsday preppers are stockpiling enough beans to survive the apocalypse (and the inevitable Read more…
When disaster strikes, everyday items can become vital tools for survival. Today, I’m highlighting coffee filters. Coffee filters, those humble papers, are surprisingly versatile in emergency situations. They’re fairly inexpensive and require very little space. Be sure to get the unbleached kind if you’re going to substitute them for anything Read more…
When the apocalypse hits (or just a really, really long power outage), you’ll be glad you thought beyond beans and band-aids. Here are ten unusual items that’ll make you the MacGyver of your survival group: Hair Ties: Not just for keeping hair out of your face while outrunning zombies! These Read more…
In the blink of an eye, our lives can be turned upside down. Just recently, a dear friend of mine experienced this firsthand when they were forced to evacuate their home due to rapidly spreading wildfires. In the chaos and panic of those moments, they had precious little time to Read more…
I discovered something interesting as it relates to living self-sufficiently and I just had to share it with you. It serves as some profound food for thought. In the annals of early American history, few practices reveal the harsh realities of colonial life quite like “warning out.” This legal procedure, Read more…
Have you heard of the U.S. and European disaster that took place in 1816 all because of a volcano that erupted halfway across the world? It’s definitely worth taking note of. In 1816, an extraordinary event unfolded: summer never came. Frost in July, snow in August, and crop failures across Read more…