Bargain Shopping Tip
We are watching every penny these days, but still want to continue adding to our emergency supplies. Before buying a new item, we compare prices between local area stores and
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Category: Preparedness
A Gap in my Preparedness
Watching all the Japan earthquake coverage made me realize I’ve neglected one aspect in my preparedness efforts. There is a big likelihood a disaster can happen while you are away
Read moreCoping with High Gasoline Prices
All over the country, people are cringing as they see gas prices rapidly increasing. Here are a few ideas to consider:
Read moreWelcome UK and Canada Readers
Welcome new readers and subscribers! These last couple of days, there has been an influx of visits from the UK Preppers forum https://uk-preppers.co.uk/ When I started this blog, I was
Read moreI Read The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving the Economic Collapse
I finished reading The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving the Economic Collapse by Fernando “Ferfal” Aguirre. He runs the Surviving in Argentina Blog (I don’t know him personally, just giving
Read moreMy First Rifle
Today my family and I went target shooting at a local gun range. I finally got to try out my new rifle, the U.S Survival AR-7 rifle. Why did we
Read moreFood Prices are Going Up
If you are noticing the prices of your usual grocery items are creeping up, you are right. Commodity prices for such items as wheat, corn, coffee, sugar, etc. continue to
Read moreWhat If Nothing Happens?
As we continue building our emergency supplies, a question that comes up frequently in conversations is, “What if nothing happens?” Would this have all been a waste? Part of this
Read moreHow I Got Started
The day before Hurricane Ike was predicted to reach Houston, I was talking to co-workers on what to expect, as this was going to be our first hurricane. We had
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