What’s the Shelf Life of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
The recent pandemic has placed a spotlight on personal protective equipment. However, many survivalists are unaware that these items come with expiration dates.
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Category: Emergency Preparedness
You Need to Read this: The Ultimate Guide to Frugal Living by Daisy Luther
Written by Bernie Carr Are you struggling to make ends meet? Wondering if you’ll have enough money to meet your bills this month and still put food on the table?
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Freak Weather in Brazil will Send Coffee Prices Sky High
Written by Bernie Carr My regular readers know I value my daily coffee so I have devised various backups for off-grid coffee, including roasting my own beans. This piece of
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Is it Better to Multi-task or Focus on One Thing in a Survival Situation?
We often multi-task in our daily life. But is multi-tasking good when faced with a survival situation?
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How to Brew a Good K-Cup of Coffee When the Power is Out
Written by Bernie Carr A lot of people I know use brew their daily coffee with a K-cup machine using Keurig or other similar coffee pods. No doubt, they do
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FRUGAL DIY: EASY MONEY-SAVING PROJECTS FOR SELF-SUSTAINABILITY
For much of 2020, I was in a constant state of anxiety and worry, and it has not let up in 2021. During these days of high inflation, job insecurity and pandemic uncertainty, people are looking for ways to feel more secure and in control. I found that making my own household goods I previous bought at the store allowed me to feel less stressed as I felt I can manage to make more even if I ran out.
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It Happened to Me: What’s It Like Being On Oxygen?
Since being discharged from the hospital several weeks ago, I have to be on oxygen 24 hours a day as I recover from lung damage caused by COVID-19 pneumonia. I have searched online and am not seeing a lot of articles about being on oxygen, so I thought I’d share what it’s been like for me.
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How to Build Your Own Product Stockpile
This year we’ve seen multiple shortages as well as skyrocketing prices at the store. U.S. inflation is at a 13 year high, even grocery stores have started stockpiling goods. It only makes sense to invest in your own stockpile. You’ll be buying products you need later at today’s lower prices.
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Get Ready to Pay Even More for Groceries by October
Written by Bernie Carr Just a quick post today, as I share reports that have peaked my interest. We are already feeling the high prices at the grocery store, at
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The Top 10 Survivalist Foods (and How to Store Them)
Whether you’re prepping for the apocalypse or the next pandemic, your main priorities are water, shelter and food. You may want to stock up on some of the following top survival foods as they support a balanced diet and will last months with little effort on your part.
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