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10 Things to Do if You are Worried about the Stock Market

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Earlier this week U.S. stocks had some huge declines leaving many people worried about their 401ks, investments and the economy in general. On Tuesday, I checked my retirement account and bank account online and found both websites to be down at the the same time. I felt a moment of panic at that point but I forced myself to calm down. It may have been a coincidence, but it did not help my […]

How To Prep Like A Spartan

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Written by Chris Ruiz This post originally appeared in The Bug Out Bag Guide The Spartans were renowned throughout the ancient world for their military prowess and disciplined lifestyle. They did not win every battle, but they did beat back larger forces to defend their homelands time and time again. This ability came down to their dedication to preparedness, their whole society was geared towards it. Spartan men and women were trained from a young age to respect the community […]

My Every Day Carry Items

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A while back, I realized I had a Gap in my preparedness. An emergency can happen anywhere, anytime and you may have to cope with only the items you happen to be carrying with you. Over the years I have changed a few things on my everyday carry (EDC) list. On one hand, I don’t want to be carrying a huge purse that attracts thieves; on the other hand, I like to be […]

The One Simple Secret to Surviving any Crisis

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Written by Daisy Luther This article first appeared in The Organic Prepper When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Will you be organized, calm, and ready to adapt to whatever the situation brings? Sometimes we have some warning, and sometimes things happen out of the blue. There is one simple secret that will allow you to sail through nearly any crisis. It doesn’t cost a lot of money, or take up an entire roomful of storage space. It’s your ability to accept […]

How to Get Your Teen to Appreciate Prepping

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I’ve talked to a few preppers who feel they are all alone in their efforts and are having a tough time getting their family involved. We’ve focused on partners not wanting to prep, younger children; today we’ll look at the teens in your life. Anyone who has dealt with teens know they are a tough bunch. It is hard enough to get them to make their beds, much less get them interested in prepping so good luck with that. But […]

So You Can’t Afford to Prep, Eh?

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This article first appeared in Preparing with Dave Article by Dave at preparingwithdave.com Can you afford not to? Sadly enough, I feel like most of my time is spent trying to convince even preppers to prep. I hear many times that people cannot afford a necessary prep. A necessary prep means that if you don’t have it, you risk death in a survival situation. How could anyone not afford it? The answer lies in prioritizing one’s life and future. Many […]

Should You Answer the Door When a Stranger Knocks?

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com During the holidays you may notice an increase in people coming up to your door: leaving flyers, selling something or just being neighborly. But you never know what their intentions are. The local constables in our area have been warning people to be more vigilant due to a rising number of burglaries. One of the more controversial questions is whether you should answer the door when a stranger knocks or pretend you’re not […]

Substitutes for Toilet Paper

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I recently posted about being off-grid for 48 hours, and using a lot of baby wipes due to the lack of water during our adventure. One thing that would run out quickly in a survival situation if you did not have a huge stockpile would be toilet paper. Not having a lot of space we have about three months worth on hand right now, but that can run out quickly. Also, a large […]

10 Disaster Preparedness Tips for Couples

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Although we have a lot of discussions about family preparedness, we also have many Apartment Prepper readers who are couples with no kids. Here are 10 easy ideas to prepare for disasters when you are a couple.
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How to Protect Your Family from Enterovirus D68

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We’re now hearing that more states have been reporting cases of the Enterovirus D68, the virus that has been sending many children to the hospital due to complications. This article discusses symptoms to watch and how you can protect your family. […]