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Emergency Preparedness for Pets
Something that's often overlooked by folks getting themselves prepared for life's ups and downs is making sure to store stuff for their pets. The concepts are similar to prepping for people, but there's a few key differences (obviously...) Food Storage For Pets The basics here are pretty … [Read More...]
Five Prepper Skills To Pick Up This Year
Today I want to challenge you to learn something new. And I don't mean just book learning, I mean actually pick up a skill. I think you should make a point to pick up at least two new skills this year. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Gardening The obvious one. But one we can always … [Read More...]
No Post or Podcast Tonight…
No podcast or post today... I've been utterly swamped at work for the last couple weeks and I'm burned out and just need to crash out. So, unfortunately for you, my dear reader, this means no post or podcast tonight. Sorry, but I need some recovery time! In the mean time, be sure to check … [Read More...]
New USDA Plant Hardiness Map
Normally I'd have a review of a book or tool or something, but since the USDA came out with a new hardiness map recently I thought I'd talk about it briefly. The interactive tool is pretty awesome. You can put in your zip code and then find your exact location. A simple click will tell you … [Read More...]
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Using Systems and Processes in your Preps
Our entire world is comprised of systems. We're surrounded by them. Some are natural, some are human created. Some are good, some are bad. But there are systems for everything. The key is to learn how to leverage them and how to create your own … [Read More...]
DIY Alternative Energy
Last year, I believe it was, I worked with a friend of mine to put together an e-course on DIY alternate energy. It's been sitting on a shelf for a while, and I thought now would be a good time to throw it out there for folks to try and get some … [Read More...]
The Inevitable Debt Bomb
Full disclosure time. I've been in a pretty big funk lately. There's a number of reasons, and probably quite a few that I don't know about. All in all, I haven't felt the writing muse for a while. It's tough to write about preparedness related … [Read More...]
The Proper Care and Feeding of Stored Wheat
Wheat. The cornerstone of life. The centerpiece of any long term food storage solution and something that should be included in everyone's plans. But do you know how to take care of it, to properly store it, to keep it safe and ready to be … [Read More...]
Thoughts On Getting Started In Preparedness
Preparedness is a mindset. You have to realize that getting prepared isn’t a one-time thing. It’s a fundamental shift to the way that you think and the way that you live your life. And honestly, everyone is different and everyone will have … [Read More...]
Monsanto, Schools, and Our Glorious TSA
I'm feeling pretty tired tonight so I'm not going to be writing a full on post, but instead will touch on a few things I have read over the last couple days. Monsanto Strikes Again This one was particularly frightening and disturbing. Monsanto is … [Read More...]
A New American Dust Bowl?
I saw an interesting article today in the London Telegraph that talked about the Ogallala Aquifer in the Midwestern United States. The headline is somewhat alarming, as expected ... 'US Farmers Fear the Return of the Dust Bowl' Feel free to go … [Read More...]
New and Noteworthy
New and Noteworthy for Today, February 6, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Teaching others The Coming Revolution in Micro Production On The NFP Report Screeching – MarketTicker Forums Quick Release Paracord Bracelet for Emergency Deployment Bill Whittle States it Plainly More official deception about the unemployment rate The US presidential elections are essentially [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, February 3, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Community Thursday: What’s More Precious than Gold? Root Simple: The Chinese Wheelbarrow Google, Internet Privacy and Anonymizers The Arctic Patriot: Onto Liberty: War Drums Acts Against Americans Why Republican Politicians Sell Us Out. « Publius-Huldah’s Blog A modest proposal | Power [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, February 2, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Patriot’s Lament: A lesson from James Madison Loyalty, Allegiance, Or Servitude? | Neal’s Soapbox DIY Survival Candles Bolt Action Rifles DOJ Stonewalling on Justice Kagan | Power Line Why We Need Resilient Communities How To Design a Garden Step IV: Clues [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, February 1, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Cronyism in America Obama’s Economy: Bad, But Is It Bad Enough? | Power Line What part of "Police State" don’t we understand? Obama Set to Cost Each of Us Hundreds a Year in Higher Electric Costs | Wizbang Why I Don’t [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 31, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Interactive Map | USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map Check it out, it’s pretty cool. USDA updates hardiness zones This is huge…it’s about time! Drone Diplomacy: Comply or Die – Global Guerrillas Psst – The Problem Is NOT Greece – MarketTicker Forums [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 30, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. That is what I am afraid of The Long View and Goals No, High-Tech Thuggery is NOT All In China – MarketTicker Forums Greece Gives Finger To Germany? – MarketTicker Forums GDP: Is It What It Appears? – MarketTicker Forums Musings [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 27, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. The Real Meaning of Downward Class Migration | The Survival Podcast A Shift in Perspective: Micro-Budgeting to Big-Picture Finances | Frugal Dad How a Sewing Machine Works | End the War on Freedom 10K Reasons to Worry About Critical Infrastructure | [...]
New and Noteworthy for Today, January 26, 2012
Here’s a bunch of links I saw today that I thought you might like. Blind faith Of the Ignorant, By the Ignorant, For the Ignorant | Power Line Obama Energy Fibs | Power Line The Freedom To Make Bad Decisions What genocide teaches us The Manufacturing Sector in the US. – Far From Dead The [...]
American Bread and Circuses
As the GOP conventions move along, we're rapidly reaching the height of crazy season. And unfortunately, crazy season will last pretty much all year this year. Regardless of your political affiliations, I urge you to consider that no matter what happens, you must avoid getting distracted by the … [Read More...]