DIY: Rendering Fat at Home
The pace of food inflation is leveling off, but prices remain high. Increasing numbers of Americans buying food at dollar stores is not a promising scenario. Unless your income is rising faster than your expenses, you’re probably thinking about what you can do to bring your household expenditures down. We talk a lot about…
Read More167: My Esoteric View of Prepping with Grumpy Acres Farm
Hey, fellow all you amazing survival-minded people! Join me in this episode as I dive into the preparedness world with none other than Grumpy from the renowned Grumpy Acres Farm YouTube channel. Grumpy kicks off the conversation by delving into my unique perspective on prepping, characterized by an esoteric view that emphasizes the power of…
Read MorePeak Refuel: Freeze-Dried Taste Test
With inflation continuing to rise and the recent “accidents” that have plagued food processing facilities, shortages of food are starting to become common in some areas. I have personally noticed shortages of produce and meat where I live. Part of a good survival plan needs to include storable food for the long haul or emergencies.…
Read MoreHow to Prep for a Nuclear Attack
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists’ 2023 Doomsday Clock Statement makes for some pretty grim reading. As of January, they had the world at 90 seconds to midnight. The scientists considered the war in Ukraine, as well as the increasing nuclear technology and stockpiling of countries such as China and India, to make their assessment. Is…
Read MoreHomeschooling as a Public School Alternative
School’s out! Most children are probably ready to shut their brains off for the summer, but as parents, we’re always thinking about what comes next, and maybe you’re thinking about making the switch to homeschooling. I have been homeschooling for over a decade. While homeschooling was on the rise even before the Covid-associated school closings,…
Read MoreNew York Subway Death (What it Means for Prepping)
It’s not a mystery that there is an increase in violence in our country. What’s also not a mystery is that everyone is at an increased risk due to increased violence. With that, this article is going to look at the recent tragedy that took place on a New York City subway, along with some…
Read MoreChoosing a Firearms Training Instructor – Details Matter
Maybe it’s always been this way, and I’m just now noticing it. Maybe it’s because I’ve been an instructor for a long time, and my eyes are better tuned to looking for detail in student movements or actions. Maybe it’s because there are more instructors putting out video content. I’m sure it’s a little of…
Read MoreWhy Are Oil Prices Going Up? Prepping for Higher Fuel Prices ⛽️
Starting in July, Saudi Arabia will cut its oil supply by 1 million barrels per day. This move to bolster the falling oil prices of crude oil for the Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries (OPEC) may result in an increase in prices consumers pay at the pump and for other goods and services impacted by this…
Read MoreSurvival Cache Locations & The Short-Term Bug-Out
Social unrest is becoming more frequent everywhere, and signs indicate things will worsen. Protests, crime, rioting, and strikes can happen suddenly or in waves, leading to government crackdowns. Things like martial law, curfews, and other restrictions are real and now a possibility, potentially making the situation critical. A small cache close to home or even…
Read MoreSeed Saving: The Prepper’s Primer
Have you become a competent gardener? Are you looking to up your sustainability game? A lot of pieces go into developing an independent food supply, and while very few people in the United States will probably achieve total food independence, a lot of us gardeners are always thinking about what we can do next. If…
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