What is a FEMA POD? Why Should You Care? A FEMA POD could be put into use in a number of SHTF scenarios. Pandemics, natural disasters, manmade disasters including but not limited to outside attacks on our country. They are the points of distribution for everything from water to vaccinations. How big and how many …
Winter Activities for Family Prepping The SHTF can happen at any time! No waiting for the opportune season or timing. Each season has its own challenges and benefits. Many folks use camping in the summer, gardening in the spring, canning and hunting in the fall, etc.. for teachable activities for their children. Winter might seem like …
Protecting Yourself Legally After a Self-Defense Shooting In parts of the world, just owning a firearm is illegal and using it for any reason will land you in a heap of trouble. If it is illegal for you to have a gun in your procession then there isn’t a legal way to defend that. However, …
Winter Indoor Gardening Tips I do really like having my herb garden indoors. But it does tend to kind of freak out non-gardening friends when I clip a bit of green off a plant sitting in the window and drop it nonchalantly into whatever dish I am preparing! Because they aren’t vegetable plants they aren’t …
Preppernomics -Emergency Fund Everyone has heard the rule that a minimum of 3 months of expenses should be set aside as an emergency fund. This is only wise. If you happen to be a prepper or anyone who is concerned with the chaos of the world today and wants to be prepared. The rule tends to be …
The idea of stocking meat on a semi annual basis isn’t new! There was a time when each family provided its own stores of meat. Hunting or butchering doesn’t allow you to take home just what you need for today or even for just next week.
Off Grid Useful Gadgets I enjoy camping and other outdoor activities. But this doesn’t mean I don’t also like the convenience of my gadgets. I do! In a life or death scenario some of these off grid items would be life savers and some would have no value. Most of these gadgets would provide comfort …
Practical Uses for Rubber Bands I came across a ton of uses for rubber bands articles all over the web. Some of them were just plain silly. But this one I felt had a lot of practical and really useful ideas. I did search to see if I could find the same uses on …
Naturopathic Medicine For SHTF Preparedness From acupuncture to aroma therapy naturopathic medicine is practiced across the world. In today’s world some see naturopathic practitioners as practicing “fringe” medicine. Others swear by them and the benefits they receive from treatments. In a post SHTF world anyone who can provide hope and relief will be needed as traditional medicine relies …
Hurricane Prepping Your Home As this year’s hurricane season is winding down in the United States. Now begins the season to prep your home for the next year. The supplies are less expensive now that it is off season and truly preparing your home to come through a strong hurricane takes some time. (Spreading the costs of …
