Preparedness & Survival Blog

Which Foods to Stockpile for the New Year – and Which to Avoid

With food shortages due to drought, never-ending grocery inflation, and ongoing supply chain issues, it’s more important than ever to stockpile food for the future. And what better time to do it than the fresh start of a new year?...

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Important Safety Tips for Winter Driving

Short of an accident, what’s the worst thing that can happen to you while you’re driving during the winter? I think a lot of people would answer getting stranded in a place where you can’t move your vehicle. And help...

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A Garden In The Winter? Yes!

Spring may seem a long way off. After all, it’s not even officially winter yet. Although in some areas of the country it sure feels that way. But spring will be here in a little over three months. And a...

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I’ve Got Good News and… More Good News

Four weeks ago, I sent you an email focusing on good news. As well as suggestions regarding how to get involved with Giving Tuesday. Response from readers was positive. One wrote, “Thank you for taking the time from your normal...

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Could You Survive in the Wild for 5 Days? These Two Men Had To…

We’ve all heard stories of people who survived for several days or more in the wild before being rescued. Including the one a few years back that occurred on the rugged Downey Creek Trail in Washington state. Two hikers –...

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Don’t Become a Holiday Travel Statistic

There’s a pretty simple formula that plays out year after year on our highways around this time. Holiday season = more travel = more traffic = more vehicle breakdowns and accidents. And frequently contributing to making this formula a consistent...

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5 Common Problems With Walkie Talkies

Imagine it. Your cell tower goes down and the Internet doesn’t work, BUT you can still communicate with family members. Thanks to what some folks chalk up to a kids toy — walkie talkies.  In reality, it’s not an exaggeration...

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[VIDEO] HaloXT Tactical Flashlight: Perfect Under-$50 Dad Gift 🎁🔦

It's 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟏𝟐 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 event and we're “snow” happy to kick it off with one of our most gifted gadgets: The HaloXT Tactical Flashlight. Even Rudolph can’t compete with this 200-lumen light. It’s about 8X...

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Do You Have a Family Emergency Plan in Place?

What does protecting your family mean to you? If it means being ready for the worst. Having a bug-out bag packed and ready to go. Having a plan in place for you and your loved ones… Keep reading.  Preparedness is...

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