It’s been a recent debate over whether there’s a downward trend toward the use of printed books and newspapers. The digital age has allowed us to easily access previously printed items on our laptops, tablets and other mobile devices. However, our grandparents show us that there’s reason to believe newspaper is still a valuable item in…
6 Things To Consider When Prepping With a Special Needs Child
An impending natural disaster or other dangerous event causes an insurmountable amount of stress. That same event is even more worrisome and frightening when you have a child with special needs. Do you stay put or do you evacuate to a safer location?How can you transport your child’s equipment to that safer location? Do you…
Before Bugging Out By Boat: Read This First
While cars, planes and trains are large assets to us as methods of transportation, we often forget about another way of transportation: boats. Most people picture boats as a way to relax on a vacation or fulfill a hobby. However, boats can offer us a method of escape and survival when other methods of transportation…
Vehicle Security For After SHTF
Automobiles were one of the greatest inventions to come out of the 19th century. They easily transport us from place to place without much effort from us. But they come with a few downsides: flat tires, crashes, gas, oil, etc. Luckily, we can prevent a lot of these downsides ourselves through safe driving and maintenance checks,…
Strange & Common: Vegetables Planted By Our Ancestors
Imagine a world without grocery stores. Those aisles full of endless products have suddenly disappeared. What would you plant in your garden to survive? On first thought, you’ll probably think to grow tomatoes, strawberries, carrots, potatoes, corn, etc. Our ancestors had other ideas. The ability to garden wasn’t simply a hobby or a way to relax…
Dog Breeds That are GREAT for Preppers
Dogs have been man’s best friend since the beginning of time it seems. They’ve been by our side as we’ve evolved and grown into the modern day society we are today. They now live with us in our homes as loyal members of our families. Due to our history with dogs, they have helped us and…
How To Build a Concealment Shelf
If you’re like me, there are certain items that you want to hide in your home. Those items might include jewelry, cash, personal documents, weapons or something similar. It can be difficult to find safe and concealed places that can provide the type of security you’re comfortable with. It can become even more difficult when you…
How To Survive A Famine The Way Our Ancestors Did
If you’re reading this, chances are that you’ve never had to live through a famine or period of time when you worried about your long-term food supply. In fact, we often take for granted that we can simply drive down to the nearest grocery store or open our home’s pantry and find the food we…
15 Oils To Treat Burns & How To Use Them
It happens to all of us. We get burned by accidentally touching a hot pot while cooking, laying out in the sun or getting too close to a fire. Depending on the extent of the burn, it can be a truly uncomfortable and/or painful injury. To treat it, we usually grab ice. What if essential…
