When I was a kid and Dad came home from work, Mom would get out the bucket, fill it with hot water and a cup of Epsom Salt. Dad would sit there for half an hour and soak his feet. By the look on his hard working face you would … Read On…
Want an item in your emergency kit that is cheap, versatile, light-weight and can even make an emergency splint for a broken leg or arm? (I’m not sure if I want to remove the tape from the hair afterward,but in a pinch I’ll take the Duct Tape over the pain … Read On…
When most people think about bartering, they limit themselves to thinking about what goods they can give away. That’s fine as far as it goes; but there is an inherent risk in bartering goods in a crisis situation. That is that others might get the idea that you have something … Read On…
There are many lists around of what you should stockpile to be ready in case of an emergency. Most of those focus on the food that you should have on hand, as well as some basic survival supplies. There’s nothing wrong with that, but category is often missed: repair supplies. … Read On…
Living in survival mode is quite different than everyday life. I’ve run across many people who have thought that they were prepared for surviving a catastrophe, even though they hadn’t done anything to survive. Usually, these are highly capable people who are used to doing a lot of things for … Read On…
Bug-out bags are the topic of a lot of conversations these days, even within the government. This increasing awareness is good because they’re not just a great idea; your bug-out bag could save your life. You never know when you will be faced with an emergency and have to evacuate … Read On…