Preparedness & Survival Blog

food , gear , power , survival

Keeping Food Safe During the Holidays

Food is a big part of the holidays. Make that a huge part. A successful holiday gathering is dependent upon food being fresh, tasty and safe.  And in many homes, the gatherings are rather large. Parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts,...

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gear , survival

A Chemical Emergency Could Be Right Around the Corner... Be Prepared

A couple weeks ago, 13 people were hospitalized and at least 50 others were treated at the scene. That was after a chemical incident in New Hampshire. Fluid Air Pharmaceuticals reportedly received a mislabeled package of powder. It came from...

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The Lowest of Low... Scamming U.S. Vets Out of Money & Private Info

We hear about scams all the time. People who apparently do not possess a conscience prey on the unsuspecting every day. They target the elderly, the young and everyone in between. They try to bilk the innocent out of money...

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food , survival

The Evolution of Food Rationing

One of the scariest things about COVID-19 hitting America’s shores last winter was what we saw at our grocery stores. Or more accurately, what we didn’t see. Food items and other supplies we always took for granted quickly became either...

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Military Dogs Deserve Recognition for Their Service

U.S. military dogs don't care about bounties. But they do care about doing the jobs they were trained to do. Recently, as some of you may be aware, a number of military dogs chased Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi down an underground...

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power , survival

How to save money on electricity and gifts this winter

Winter is just around the corner. And we all know what that means. Higher energy bills are right around the corner. Combine that with extra spending around the holidays and you have a recipe for a serious hit to your...

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Giving Thanks – and a Nice Meal – Brings Meaning to the Thanksgiving Holiday

You can teach children and grandchildren the importance of charity. You can instill in them concern for those less fortunate. You can tell them over and over again how lucky they are to have everything they need to eat. Especially...

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Stalker and Surveillance Detection

There are a number of reasons why a person has the potential to be stalked or under surveillance in everyday life. Everything from a spouse wanting to know if his or her husband or wife is having an affair to...

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power , survival

Solar vs. Gas Generators

Winter’s coming and you don’t want a storm knocking out power… and keeping you shivering in the dark until the power company gets its act together. Not to mention your food spoiling and your kitchen appliances not working. And your...

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