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Family Preparedness
Prepping for and with Kids
The little ones need guidance. If adults are afraid to admit their vulnerability and start preparing for disaster, kids are even more at risk. One of the most interesting things about children is the fact that they are powerless against disaster unless you train and prepare them. Even at a very young age you can […]
TEACHING SURVIVAL SKILLS TO YOUR CHILDREN
Article Courtesy: ReadyMan.com You’re never too savage to take some time to teach your kids survival skills. Or any skills, for that matter. Sometimes, the greatest lessons we learn in life pop up completely unexpectedly. As parents, we should be sure to capitalize on every opportunity to impart some of our knowledge onto our children… […]
Inspire Those Around you to Start Prepping
Do you know the one question that always comes up? Do you know the biggest struggle that preppers face outside of money in our little niche? It’s the struggle of getting those around us to take preparedness and survival as passionately as we do! Getting Family Inspired We are inspired people and our passion manifests […]
How to Start a Food Stockpile on the Cheap
As a homesteader, one of your strong points is, by far, the food you produce and stockpile. Should something major happen, you’ll be one of the “lucky” ones who will have food on your family’s table. But what if you’ll be unable to grow that food? Maybe a volcanic eruption will hinder your gardening endeavors. […]
How to Get Fabulous Kids Smart watch on A Tight Budget
How to Get Fabulous Kids Smart watch on A Tight Budget Smart watches have slowly become a necessity in the modern world. It is no longer only at the time; there are other important events that we would like our kids reminded. Producers of these devices have included many features including educational games, GPS tracking […]
Every Second Counts: Fire Preparedness Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
When it comes to wildfires, safety tips like evacuating in a timely manner and listening to individuals who are in charge during rescue efforts will without a doubt keep you and your family safe. Wildfires may be natural or man-made, and can damage hundreds of acres of land, leaving behind a long trail of […]
Teaching Kids to Be Prepared With Their First Emergency Kit
As adults, it is easy to worry about what may or may not happen. As kids however, the thoughts never even cross their minds. All they want to do is eat, sleep and play. In this article I will show you how I started teaching kids the importance of being prepared. So, when is the […]
The 8 Best Things about Kids Binoculars
Children have a wide range of activities to venture into during their growth and development this exposes them enabling them to choose what they are interested in. it also comes at with an educational advantage. Some of these activities involve outdoor activities. When it comes to outdoor activities, a pair of binoculars is an important […]
The Hydra Light Product Review
I got word a water powered Flashlight was heading my way for a product review & immediately pictured a contraption with a propeller to dip in a running stream, or some penlight hooked up to a water bottle. Instead, I got the Hydra Light, a foot long, rubber-coated, yellow & black plastic cylinder, looking every inch […]
Latest Actions From North Korea Nuclear Tensions
The progression of nuclear activity within North Korea is mounting, with Kim Jong-un’s latest nuclear test marked as the largest of the series of six total tests. This latest, and most powerful, nuclear test created earthquake shock waves that reached as far as across the border of China and into an eastern sea port in […]
Tips to Prepare Your Family from Home Invasion
Home invasion should never be taken lightly. It can terrorize your family, lead to physical abuse or cause the loss of a loved one. Although there are measures you can do to prevent unwanted people from getting inside your home, you should still be prepared in case an invasion does happen. If you are unsure […]
What to Remember When Packing Your Emergency Prep Kit
When you are prepared for an emergency, it makes the situation much easier to handle. To be on the safe side, you should have an emergency supply kit in your home that you can call on to get you through any emergency. You have to pack your emergency preparedness kit carefully to ensure you are […]
The G.O.O.D. Board Game Review
I can’t remember the last time I played a board game. It may have been 40 years ago, playing Clue, or Monopoly, long before I discovered computers & computer games. I don’t know why it’s been so long. Board Games are great family fun. It’s something everyone can get involved with sitting around the dining […]
5 Best Survival Foods on a Budget
If you’re looking to stockpile on foods that you will need in case of emergency, but you want to save some money, then don’t worry you are in the right place. Survival foods, as a whole, are not very costly. Buying them in bulk isn’t going to break the bank. In this article, we seek […]
Always Prepared: 5 Items You Absolutely Must Have in Your 72-Hour Kit
Disaster preparedness has become much more mainstream in recent years, with hundreds of thousands of people getting interested in what items they should have to provide for themselves and their families in the event of an emergency. If you are getting started in disaster preparedness, the first thing you should be putting together is a […]
Point Zero Energy HomeGrid™ 5000HD Solar Electrical Generator
I’m a pretty jaded type. I don’t often get excited, but I was all “a-tingle” when I got word of what was heading my way for review. Most of my reviews are of small items, handheld radios, machetes, hand axes, not 200 lbs. of high-end, high power solar generator. Needless to say, I was as […]
Skills Needed in a Survival Group
Do you know what skill sets you have accumulated within your survival family? Think about it for a minute. What does each person bring to the survival group that is beneficial and needed in some way or another? These are thoughts that have been in my mind for a few weeks now. So I sat […]
goTenna Takes a GIANT Communication step into Mesh Networking
goTenna Launches goTenna Mesh to Take Off-Grid Communication Further: International Expansion & First-of-Its-Kind Mesh Networking Technology BROOKLYN, NY (Sept. 28, 2016) — goTenna, the company that last year released the first and only device that enables smartphone users to communicate without cell towers, wifi routers or satellites, today introduces a new breakthrough product: goTenna Mesh, the […]
Complete Water Analysis Test Kit / APN Product Review
It’s not often when worry is put to rest, especially when it comes from playing in water. A prime reason I chose my home was because it had a Water Well, a key item in maintaining independence from outside resource. Without need of a municipal water supply, I can live on my property without worry of […]
Alpha Bravo Creations: Tactical Hand Signals & Phonetic Alphabet Flash Cards
I’m to review Flashcards teaching Army Hand signals & the Phonetic Alphabet? When I received this assignment, I was skeptical. Certainly, communications modes are a specialty I’m familiar with, but I’m no Platoon Leader, and my days of playing Army Man is a bit behind me. Besides, this is a review of kids flashcards, my […]
How to Teach Kids About Emergency Preparedness
How to Teach Kids About Emergency Preparedness Many well-meaning parents keep their kids in the dark about preparedness to avoid scaring them with descriptions of potential disaster scenarios. The problem with being too overprotective is that it underestimates children’s capabilities and could put your entire family at risk in an emergency. Let’s face it – […]
6 Skills That Will Help You Thrive in a Disaster
6 Skills That Will Help You Thrive in a Disaster Written by Adam Torkildson Disasters happen everywhere, whether they’re hurricanes or earthquakes, or tsunamis. Warning systems to minimize loss of life are improving, but when Mother Nature strikes hard, there’s very little we can do about the situation other than be prepared. Aside from building […]
Baby Left in Hot Car at Richmond, VA Game Stop
On April 16th, 2016, an amateur YouTube video was recorded in Richmond, Virginia and is likely to go viral because of how shocking the footage is. Uploaded by a user who was not only distraught, but disturbed, the video features a mother leaving her baby unattended in her car as she shops at the local […]
Sensible Food Storage For a Year (Video)
Sensible Food Storage- A video by Wendy Dewitt In the video below Wendy Dewitt teaches us sensible ways to plan, organize and store our food storage for a year. She makes learning very easy and understandable for many of us who get overwhelmed with the entire process once we start researching the many different ways […]
Pet Preparedness in a Disaster
Pet Preparedness in a Disaster Everybody should have an emergency plan in the event of unforeseen disaster. And if you’re a pet owner, your disaster preparedness should consider their health, safety, and well-being as well. It may seem obvious, but not everybody thinks of it. So here’s a list of tips for pet owners to […]
3 Critical Survival Skills in the Winter
3 Critical Survival Skills in the Winter According to the American Red Cross, dozens of Americans die each year from cold exposure in the winter. Other deaths can be contributed to frostbite, hypothermia and the damage done to the liver, kidneys and pancreas that these conditions cause. Fires and carbon monoxide from improper attempts at […]
10 Things to Do if a Winter Storm Is Happening and You’re Not Prepared
Just weeks ago a winter storm hit the South East United States leaving traffic locked in grid lock for days, people were also stuck at the office and in school for days. Tonight ice and cold rains down on the same areas with massive grid lock and power outages looming. For this second round of […]
Is ‘Oven Canning’ Safe?
Have you ever Dry oven canned before? Do you know if it is truly safe? This article gives some unknown insight and the facts to back it up.
Latchkey Kids: The Increasing Norm
Written by Kira Nowadays, people find themselves settling for working hours that are dictated by the employer. This can leave a gap between the time children get out of school and parents come home from work. Though the parents are working, it doesn’t mean that all of them are earning enough to cover the cost […]
Building Emergency Food Supply in Five Simple Steps
If an emergency or disaster occurs, don’t expect any help over the next 72 hours, which means you need to be totally independent and self-supportive for three entire days. It’s also likely you’ll be missing electricity and/or gas, which means no refrigeration or cooking is available. Therefore, it’s crucial that you’re adequately prepared by storing […]
Bugging In; Whats the Plan?
Comprehensive lists for necessary items to store when Bugging In your home, during an emergency!
Emergency Basics For Winter: East Coast
With the current winter weather, (and recent past) upon you and so many people in danger, it is time to become seriously prepared. Your life may very well depend on it. Below I am going to list a few items that could save your, or your families life when the next blizzard hits. We of […]
Hire the Best Private Investigation Agency for Your Purpose
In one or other point of life, it may happen that we may require the services of private detective agency for number of reasons or situations. Several times, it happens that we want more information about a business entity, a particular person or an institution. Moreover, it may happen that we may not be able […]
Deadly Winter; Be Prepared By Making a Winter Car Kit
Winter is approaching us quickly. The last few winters have been somewhat mild, but that can always change quickly. Being prepared for natural disasters is one of the most important things a person can do to ensure the safety of their life and that of their family. Winter is no exception. The risk of hypothermia […]
Lodge Sportsman Grill
…zen & the art of cooking on a cast iron grill… I nearly forgot. Over two years ago, I was so happy with a new acquisition, I made a video of it’s first use…an “unboxing” if you will. Earned a gift certificate for Bass Pro Shops, enabling me to pull the trigger on a Lodge Cast […]
Superhero Dad wrecks his truck to save kids
If there was ever any doubt, this video will be sure to restore your faith in humanity. Watch as this superhero dad wrecks his truck to save these kids. But it is what happens next that makes this story even more touching. Community pulls together for superhero dad When the two brothers who own Carstar in west […]
Food For Car Emergencies
Despite the fact that the world is more connected than ever via devices like cell phones, computers, and walkie-talkies, there are still occasions when communications are in jeopardy. The occasional loss of a cell phone signal may not be cause for panic, but if communication is impossible and an emergency occurs, it is important to […]
How to Prepare for a Volcanic Eruption
Preparing for a volcanic eruption basically boils down to prepping for evacuation at a movement’s notice if you live in a blast, lava flow or lahar zone or prepping for volcanic ash if you live in an ash fall zone. There is also the possibility of volcano related earthquakes, but earthquakes are covered in […]
Child predators meet their match with “Sweetie”
Watch how 10 year old Sweetie and other webcam girls track over 1.000 perpetrators in 2 months time. Go here to sign the petition to help stop webcam child sex tourism
Should you hire a private investigator?
Hiring a private investigator is not something most people will ever have to do, or for that matter even think about doing, especially a prepper! You may have no idea how to start, or even what questions to ask. The below information is designed to help you identify what factors to consider when you decide […]
How Do I Strike the Vagus Nerve? #1 (hands): Ask Coach David
WARNING: You should never use what I teach unless you’re in a life or death situation! In this, “Ask Coach David” video I will show you a vagus nerve strike using my hands & forearm as the tool. What is the Vagus Nerve? “The vagus nerve is a cranial nerve that also effects heart rate […]
How To Adapt a Grain Mill To a Treadle Base
Adapting a grain mill to a treadle base is not that difficult to do and a wonderful solution if you can not turn the grain mill handle. Back in April, I rummied up my loose change and bought a grain mill. We chose a Grainmaker #99 model. We really liked it, except for one thing; […]
Becoming A Medical Asset, Part 1
Every family should have a medical asset Our mission has always been simple: To have a medically self-reliant person in every family that is ready to handle issues during or after a disaster. That person has to learn some basic medical knowledge, such as first aid, principles of infectious disease, and how to handle a […]
Machetes In Your Preps
Written By: James C. Jones I have always considered the machete to be a jungle survival tool. They are generally seen being used to hack trails through tropical rain forests and jungles. Most North American forests are more open and have plenty of trails and game trails for passage. I was recently scouting a site […]
Bringing the Survival / Self-Reliance Message to the Public
Those of use who have proudly carried the title of “survivalist” from the 1960s have experienced a lot of misrepresentation and even hostility through the years. Many are still beset with a certain level of paranoia about going public or even discussing preparedness with friends and neighbors. This fear is unwarranted if you are a […]
Throat Strike Lesson #2 for the B.E.T. “Target Based” Self Defense System
In this video I am demonstrating another throat or trachea strike to incapacitate an attacker. You would never use this strike unless you or your families lives are on the line. Move into your attacker using your body weight through your shin bone and into the attacker’s trachea. This will cause your attacker to clutch […]
How to Can Your Own Tuna Fish
By Stephanie Dayle Living within a day’s drive of the pacific northwest coast does have it advantages. Since I was a kid, once a year my family would take a road trip over to the Washington coast where we would buy a couple hundred pounds of tuna right off the boat. This practice continues on […]
Making the Holes Whole!
Making The Holes Whole! As folks who try to live a self sufficient lifestyle it is important to us to try very hard to make sure that we have everything necessary to carry out our every day tasks and have a comfortable life, no matter what obstacles the world may throw in our way. A couple […]
Essential Oils – An Essential Part of Your Medical Preparedness
Written by: Judy Shewmake As preppers we stock up on medical supplies, we count bandages, tape, gauze, and bottles of liquids on our checklists. Many of us store and grow herbs to supplement medical needs with tinctures and decoctions. We take our family’s health seriously and try to prepare for every possible scenario. This is […]
How To Wash Dishes With No Running Water
Dish washing is a simple skill that everyone knows how to do, right? The dishwasher generation, however, does not know how to wash dishes, and it’s more important than you think. One of the most important things, and first to go in any sort of more primitive situation, is sanitation. Washing things. It keeps people healthy and […]
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