Stretch Your Produce Life and Dollars
Wilted Celery All Rights Reserved 2013 Preparedness Pro There’s not much that I dislike more than spending money on produce only to have it go bad before I get a chance to use it. I don’t just Read more…
Our Silent Partner
I have often shared that part of the reason why I do what I do is because I just can’t handle the thought of millions and millions of people needlessly suffering when just a little bit of guidance, encouragement or support could have made a difference. My entire life is Read more…
Feet, Don’t Fail Me Now
2.4 BILLION of these are purchased every year. They are a critical part of our society, not likely to disappear even in the midst of the most gruesome of disasters. In fact, the more serious the disaster, the more needed these items will be. 99% of them are made in Read more…
Ensure the Peace
I’m convinced that the difference between peace and misery is practice—especially when it comes to preparedness. Practice is a very powerful educator and every time I practice, it is a time when I learn something new; see the scenario a little differently, recognize weaknesses which cause me to reevaluate Read more…
Reader’s Question: Making the most of space and weight while in the military
As is often the case, I received an e-mail question from a reader which required more than just a simple yes or no answer. Now that I’m receiving 500+ of e-mails a day, I’m trying to be smart in managing my time better, as such I thought it best to Read more…
The Prelude to a Financial Collapse–Part 2
So, S & P downgraded the U.S. credit rating, but what in the world does that mean to you? Well, unfortunately, the personal impact will come at you from several different directions, but you’ll be able to see them coming if you understand one fundamental component.
My Lazy Independence-A Study in Energy
When people ask me about what type of fuel they should have on hand for emergencies, I just can’t seem to answer their question simply. Instead, I just have to share with them the one fuel that folks tend to overlook most of all—their own physical energy. Ultimately, I can’t say this enough. The number on energy you need to be concerned about is your own physical energy.
Who’s Blackmailing You?
Bishop
Live your life. Don’t leverage it.
In the world of “emergency preparedness” which any regular reader of mine will know that I don’t subscribe to, it is common to hear proposals to “get off the grid.” Typically what that entails is someone living via their own food, water, and electric production. In some instances it may even encourage a hermit type of lifestyle. Well, in understanding reality, I believe that the hermit aspect of being off the grid is unrealistic. People, by nature, are a social lot thus making self-imposed exile unrealistic. However, we still have the right and even a duty to be very particular of the company we keep, right? So today, I’m going to point out some villainous low lifes, that I recommend you cease associating with as soon as possible. Unfortunately, I realize this
Hydration-Water Preparedness
by Kellene
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When I mention water to folks as being a part of preparedness, I usually get a response that reveals they are thinking solely of storing water for the purposes of drinking, cooking, and sanitation. But what many people do not realize is vital role that consuming water today plays into your Water Preparedness.
The Law of Contrasts
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It’s common in the world of real estate sales for a realtor to show their prospective buyers homes that are WAY out of their price range in order to soften them up enough to buy a home that is a bit above their intended price range. By viewing all of the larger homes, the buyers are usually more willing to accept a home that may be a bit more than what they were willing to pay, but still be manageable in contrast to the enormous homes they have already viewed. This strategy works well in a myriad of sales fields and is a strategy called “the law of contrasts.” Today, I’m going to use that same strategy on you. *grin*