Posts by Jim Cobb
Talk It Out – Conflict Resolution Strategies That Work
At first blush, you might wonder why we’d be discussing interpersonal conflict resolution on a site devoted to preparedness and similar topics. Here’s the thing: I believe prepping isn’t just about end-of-the-world scenarios like EMP or WWIII. It’s a mindset that seeps into all aspects of everyday life, with the ultimate goal of making your…
Read MoreIt’s Chow Time: How to Cook Off-Grid
If the grid goes down for a couple of hours, it’s usually not a big deal. But if the outage goes on for a day or more, you might be looking to make more than dry cereal for lunch or dinner. Fortunately, there are several options for off-grid cooking. As a bonus, you probably have…
Read MoreCommon Sense EDC
For those not familiar with the acronym, EDC stands for Everyday Carry. It refers to the gear you keep with you on a regular basis. For some, it consists of items you grab before you head out the door to work or running errands. For others, it’s more along the lines of if you’re awake,…
Read MoreFood Storage for Beginners
Being able to feed your family during bad times is arguably one of the chief concerns of anyone who begins to venture down the preparedness path. It might even be the impetus to get the ball rolling in the first place. There are many reasons why you might be forced for a period of time…
Read MoreThe Death File
My dad passed away in 2019. It wasn’t any sort of surprise, as his health had been declining for several months. I tried bringing up his last wishes and such a few times in the year or two prior to his death, and he wanted nothing to do with it. He told me where to…
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