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The Art of Haggling Post SHTF

The Art of Haggling Post SHTF In most western countries haggling isn’t practiced on a regular basis. The majority of shops have take it or leave it pricing. The closest we still have for a mainstream haggling is submitting a bid on real estate, or bidding at an auction. However, both these methods always end …

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Improve Your Survival Chances in a Random Attack With These Five Habits

Improve Your Survival Chances in a Random Attack With These Five Habits Before discussing the featured article in the post. I would like to acknowledge that the picture above is from the Cascade Mall in Burlington, Washington. It was taken by media on September 23rd, 2016. On that date a lone gunman killed 5 people. Sarai …

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40 Prepper Movies

40 Prepper Movies Some people don’t like disaster movies and feel there is nothing to be gained from fiction. I personally disagree. I feel that if a question, hypothetical scenario, or movie plot can make you think. Then it is worth your time. Your mind is your greatest asset in a survival situation. Face it no …

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6 Prepper Laws

6 Prepper Laws

6 Prepper Laws Most preppers don’t like laws that we didn’t have a say in making. We realize that rules are necessary for society to function. But don’t like laws or rules that infringe on our personal liberties and freedoms nor on the rights of others.. The vast majority of us are good hearted, law …

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Taking Charge In An Emergency – 17 Tips

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Taking Charge In An Emergency – 17 Tips In any emergency of any size, unless you are completely alone, someone has to take charge. Everyone including yourself will be fighting the urge and instinct to panic. Our fight or flight instincts kick in. It will be up to you to not …

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Post SHTF Diseases To Be Prepared For

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Post SHTF Diseases To Be Prepared For Most of us have some kind of preparation done for illness in general. We keep a bottle of aspirin and perhaps a partially used bottle of cold medication in the medicine cabinet of our homes. Many people also did some stocking up on …

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Overcoming Deadly Psychological Traps in an Emergency

Some posts may contain affiliate links. Overcoming Deadly Psychological Traps in an Emergency People often assume that they are immune to the emotional impact of an emergency. We have all seen a key board warrior or two comment here or there that they would never panic and would shoot to kill without thought. And then there are …

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DIY Bulb Oil Lamp

Some posts may contain affiliate links. DIY Bulb Oil Lamp I came across this neat little lamp and began the hunt to locate one. I did find them for sale on sites like ebay and etsy from a variety of different individuals and with an equal variety of prices. But then I hit pay dirt! …

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Home Canning Meatballs – Instructions and Recipe

Home Canning Meatballs – Instructions and Recipe Just about every culture in the world eats meatballs of one sort or another, though not always called a meatball. So we all have our own favorite style. The recipe included with these instructions is for a very basic meatball that could be altered easily or be paired …

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Managing Menstruation Hygiene Post SHTF

Managing Menstruation Hygiene Post SHTF This is an uncomfortable topic for many. But it is a real life hygiene concern that will become more difficult to manage after a longer term SHTF event. Not just for female preppers. If you are in a group or family that you are bugging in or out with, the …

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