We all have our pet peeves. One of mine is getting somewhere and realizing I forgot to bring something. Maybe that’s why I became a list maker. Perhaps this is one of your pet peeves as well. If you’re headed...
We’ve all seen the images of survivalists’ basement food stockpiles. Their stash is loaded with hundreds of canned foods including soups, vegetables, fruits, and meats. Due to some unfounded myths about canned food, it’s gotten a bad name in some...
Ukraine has been dubbed “the breadbasket of Europe.” That’s due to the tens of millions of tons of grain, corn, wheat, barley and other food products it ships to more than 40 countries. One of the biggest concerns countries around...
“Our aging water infrastructure, particularly lead pipes, solder and faucets, represents a community health hazard of enduring significance.” That statement came from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa. While the quality of tap...
Major storms including tornadoes in the Plains and Southeast... flooding in the Northeast... severe heat in the Southwest… wildfires in the West and Northwest. All of these severe weather events have occurred in just the last few months. And we’re...
There could come a time in your life when you need to make an outdoor fire. Perhaps for cooking or warmth. Maybe for light or purifying water. Possibly even for protection from animals or attracting the attention of rescuers. Do...
Preparing for an uncertain future sometimes means learning valuable lessons from the past. One of those lessons is discovering ways to provide light without electricity. Today I want to discuss several ways you can light your home during a blackout. ...
Jan gives a review of the Gold Medallion All-Meat Survival Food Kit. In a true emergency situation, protein is key to your survival. You need it to keep your energy up & fight off hunger. This kit is the perfect...
Think back a few weeks ago to the 4th of July. Did you spend any time outdoors that day? If so, I’m guessing you were warm. Maybe hot. Perhaps sizzling. Why do I say that? Because scientists are telling us...