Preparedness
05 Nov 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
2007 and 2008 were the two biggest years in history for food recalls. Meat, peanut butter, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach and even dog food were among the few that were deemed dangerous or downright deadly for consumption. In my view, this is just another reason for the case in favor of having a year’s supply of food and water provisions.
When our country was made up largely of farmers, it was not unheard of for
farmers to have one to two years of grain and other food stuffs stored for the future...
03 Nov 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
Beware the fire breathing dragons in the coupon world! Art by XxArashiXx
As you all know, I love, l-o-v-e, LOVE couponing. It has truly brought a world of plenty to my home today and for the future when food may be in short supply. It’s almost like a fairytale for me when I go into a store, load up my grocery cart, and leave with supplies for me and others that I paid less than 20% of their original cost for. But just as in every fairy tale, there are always the fire breathing dragons or...
02 Nov 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
(Please note: this piece is in addition to today's article entitled, "The Cost of Convenience" which you will see below.)
I’ve been sitting on some exciting news the past few days but I couldn’t post anything until everything was finalized…which it is today. Forgive me for telling this story like a typical girl. If you’re a typical impatient guy, then just scroll down to the last paragraph and cut to the chase. Otherwise, read on.
You know how I love to refer you all to “this source” or “that...
29 Oct 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
Consider the amount of time that you’re out of your home and in an office or work environment. Some of you are “work-a-holics.” You go into work extra early and/or come home past rush hour. On top of this, consider the time in which you’re in your car. Now how about the time you’re in another location other than your home…family visit, the mall, grocery shopping, church, the doctors, etc. OK. Now look at an average week and add up all of the time in which you are AWAY from your home and the...
27 Oct 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
Today I’m going to give you an easy way to cook in a do-it-yourself solar oven. Understand that I do so only in the name of independence as circumstances may prevent you from having access to a commercially made solar oven. However, if I had a choice between using my own homemade solar oven and a commercial one, I would go commercial any time. Why? Because the commercial solar ovens I recommend are specifically made to handle rugged third world conditions. They are intended for cooking...
23 Oct 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
New York policemen stand guard. Photo c/o Chris Hondros/AFP
Even hardened military personnel are taxed to their maximum ability when functioning as sentries for a structure round the clock. Regardless of how much military or emergency training one has, it’s simply unrealistic to think that anything less than 6 able-bodied adults can manage and protect a home in times of peril. Thus at some point it’s very likely that you will need to accept others into your home after a disaster that...
22 Oct 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
I’ll be blunt. I’ve rewritten the beginning of this article nearly 10 times now trying to lessen its uncomfortable impact. But it’s nearing 1:00pm already and I still haven’t successfully eliminated any discomfort the article may convey. So, I’m just going to say it like it is.
Charitable Preparedness. Photo c/o elllo
If you are smart, you will have a year’s supply of necessities for you and your family stored. But if you are wise, you will have extra supplies on hand for the refugees that...
21 Oct 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
Volunteer rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
Here’s a component of preparedness that few people think about—obtaining the necessary skills now that will aid in the rebuilding of our society in the aftermath.
Picture this. An EMP has wiped out all of our communications and electrical systems. After 6 months, many have died as the result
of such a disaster, but what will those who have survived do now that our nation has been thrown back into the 19th century? Sure the wise will...
20 Oct 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
Sorry, folks -- I've taught two classes in the last day and been on the road six hours between classes, so there will be no article today.
By the way, if you live in the Salt Lake / Utah County areas and I'm not teaching at your Macey's, community center or church, give them a call! Insist on it! We'd love to bring the classes closer to you. Thanks!
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18 Oct 2009 by Preparedness Pro filed in Preparedness
Genetically Modified Wheat photo c/o digitaljournal.com
As if we need any more "signs, indicators, or reasons", here is yet another reason why I believe we all should be getting a year's supply of wheat for our family. If GMO wheat is widely accepted, then that means that it won't just affect your buckets of wheat that you may buy in the future. It obviously means that ALL products which you purchase which will contain wheat, or wheat by products, will also contain unwanted chemicals...
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