Well, gas is going up and we’re still hearing rumors of wars and devastating tornadoes…along with other natural disasters. What’s the good news, if any? If there is any good news or hopes for optimism, it’s this: today holds opportunity for me and for you. Think of it! Today is another chance for us to [...]
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Hospital Patients Spend Days without Water
It’s hard enough being admitted into the hospital to receive needed medical attention…but imagine being a patient and not being able to bathe or flush the toilet for several days! A news article reports that patients in a South African hospital were without the necessity of water for days. Things were so bad that the [...]
Product Review: Berkey Light
Bobbi from Dollwoodfarms.blogspot.com was kind enough to write a review of the Berkey Light system. Here is an excerpt with her permission: Being prepared: Water Being prepared for emergencies is a very important topic to me. Living on the Gulf Coast of Florida we have hurricanes during the summer and fall and they can devastate people’s [...]
Getting Ready for the Self-Reliance Expo in Mesquite, Texas
Hey folks! We’re here in Mesquite, Texas getting ready for the Self-Reliance Expo. For more information about this Expo, and to learn when we’ll be coming to your state, please visit SelfRelianceExpo.com. We are excited for many reasons, one of which is that Texans are good people! They have wonderful hospitality, tell you exactly what [...]
Flooding Poses Threat of Levee Collapse in Southwestern Australia
Residents in parts of Queensland Australia are being forced to evacuate their homes, amid concerns of potential levees collapsing. VIDEO: Charleville flood levee threat
Featured Video: Sootch00′s EDC “Everyday Carry” 2012
I like this video by Sootch00 because it is simple and has good information on items to carry within your Every Day Carry.
Texas Drought Requires Trucks to Bring Water from Over 10 Miles Away
Spicewood Beach, Texas is now dealing with having to go the extra miles in order to access water to their community. Over one-thousand residents of the community have had to rely on water being trucked in from more than ten miles away. The trucked-in water is being replenished several times a day, and residents now [...]
Featured Post: Conversation with a Cardiologist Prepper
It should come as no surprise that our customers come to us from almost every profession and vocation, and from many diverse backgrounds. One such recent trend is the amount of physicians, yes, M.D.s who are purchasing products from us. We have physicians who are purchasing from us who practice medicine domestically in the United [...]
Featured Royal Berkey Review: Katie from KitchenStewardship.com
Our friend Katie at KitchenStewardship.com recently shared her experience with her Royal Berkey Water Purification system in her home. It is always great to see people enjoying clean water with their families. Below are some of the pictures that she featured on that blog post and a small excerpt from it. Click on the images [...]
Featured Medical Tip: Got Something in Your Eye?
One of the most important assets to possess during a less-than-desirable-situation is…one’s health! When life is “good” and you are not trapped on bed rest, recovering from a debilitating illness, or some other physical limitation, it’s easy to take good health for granted. Now, picture this: A sudden earthquake rattles your location and shuts down [...]
