Mason Jars: 20 Budget Friendly Uses for Your Mason Jars
Not all preppers are food production enthusiasts, but for those of us that are, few items are more ubiquitous than the popular Mason jar. Mason jars are so popular, in fact, that November 30 has been named National Mason Jar Day. History Mason jars were invented in 1858 by John Landis Mason. These jars were…
Read MoreTranshumanism: Wearing a Robot
Transhumanism? Famed transhumanist Ray Kurzweil has repeatedly written about the incoming Singularity – the time at which man and machine meld, to the point where some believe it will be difficult to distinguish between what is human and what is a machine. Kurzweil looks forward to this day, as do all other transhumanists, all of…
Read MoreIf You Had to Choose, Would It Be Peanut Butter or SPAM?
As you strive to build up your food storage system, you’ll realize that you need to focus more on protein and fat. While just about every prepper on the planet has a mountain of rice, wheat berries, and oats stowed away, protein and fat seem to be where we find ourselves holding the short end…
Read More7 Best Black Friday Sales For Preppers! (2022)
I’ve never been too much into Black Friday deals and the hype that comes with this time of year. However, I’m changing my tune this year, with inflation rising and the cost of everything going through the roof. So, I’m passing on some of the sources I use to stay on top of my prepper…
Read MoreHow to Build Your Preparedness Community
I initially thought I’d call this article “tribe” because that’s the most important thing, but I had to open my aperture a bit and look at a more significant problem set and address the potential solutions. Your tribe is your inner group, the ones you know you can count on when things go sideways, or…
Read MoreHomemade Preparedness Gifts for Non-Prepared People
Do you want to give a unique and valuable present to someone you love, but they’re amongst the ranks of non-preppers? What about making them homemade prepper gifts to get them on the road to preparedness subtly? It’s no secret that many folks think being prepared is crazy, and those folks are difficult to convince…
Read MoreWhat To Do With Your Excess Harvest
As the days darken, many of us are harvesting the last of our garden produce and putting the beds to sleep for the winter. You might be wondering what to do with the produce you can’t fit in your fridge; I know many people simply let things rot when they can’t get to storing them…
Read MoreHow To Prepare For Rolling Blackouts
For most Americans, rolling blackouts were always things that happened to other people in faraway places. However, with energy insecurity on the rise, more and more regions are mentioning the possibility of rationing electricity this winter. Pre-scheduled rolling blackouts are now a possibility for millions of Americans, just as the weather is turning colder in…
Read MoreIs Optics Planet Legit? (My Personal Experience)
A question I’ve heard and repeatedly read over the past several years is, “Is Optics Planet legit?” Since people, possibly you, are considering giving OpticsPlanet (OP) your business, it is a 100% legitimate question. And that’s precisely the concern I will discuss in this article. So, if you’re considering OP for your next online shopping…
Read More5 Times Robots Threatened and Hurt People
One of the most overlooked potential threats to humankind is that of a malevolent AI placed in a position where it can cause harm to a human being. The AI doesn’t even have to be placed there. It may very well find its way to that position itself. It may seek it out. The problem…
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