We recently enjoyed some time in Hickory, North Carolina with Dr. Bones & Nurse Amy of Doom and Bloom. As always, they offered their suturing classes which SELL OUT at every Self-Reliance Expo! The Dr. & Nurse recently featured an article on thyroid disease that we find valuable. Here it is: Hey Prepper Nation, The […]
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Featured Post: Bug Out Bags: Build your own or buy ready-made? -The Survival Mom™
We recently returned from the 2012 Survival Expo in Las Vegas this last weekend. It was a fun trip that allowed us to see our friends and make new ones. One of our friends we were very happy to see there was Lisa “The Survival Mom” Bedford and her husband. Lisa was kind enough to […]
Triple Threats of Hurricanes & Hurricane Bug-Out-Bag
For those of us who don’t live in a danger zone for hurricanes, the most significant threats posed by a hurricane include the following: High Waves & Storm Surge High Winds Heavy Rain & Flash Floods Waves & Surge- The most fatal mistake often made with regard to response by residents during a hurricane threat, is […]
Printable Checklist: The Preparedness Test by Gaye Levy
Our friend Gaye Levy (Survival Woman) from BackdoorSurvival.com recently posted an article with 29 questions to help you determine & secure your level of preparedness…when an urgent event strikes. After reading the questions, is there anything that you think needs to be included or that you feel is important but wasn’t included? If so, please […]
Video: Sharpening a Knife Without Tools
A knife is an integral tool for any prepper and every toolbox. In the event that you find yourself on an extended outdoor stay (as our former Navy SEAL friend Madison Parker would say) and don’t have your knife sharpening stone with you, the tips that David from BushCraftOnFire offers in this video will help […]
Tip: Super Easy Improvised Fire Starter
Our good friend Fernando “The Modern Survivalist” Ferfal made this cool little video on YouTube. This fire starter is so simple that anyone can use it and it is SUPER affordable! Check it out:
How to Escape the Frustration of Sod’s Law or Murphy’s Law
My first experiences with feeling rage as a kid came while I was doing yard work in our backyard. I remember it distinctly but I’m not sure if it was before I was nine or ten years old. In any event, I hated having to sweep the back porch and then our patio.I hated how […]
Featured: 10 Questions Preppers Should Ask The Doctor
Our friend Dr. Bones published an article this morning that suggests 10 questions the prepper-patient can ask of their physician regarding their medical care. These questions are a great start for individuals who have decided to better manage their own individual health. What I particularly like about Dr. Bones’ attitude is that he expects patients […]
“Get Cold, Wet, and Sandy!”
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of interviewing David B. Rutherford, a former US Navy SEAL. David now dedicates himself full-time to building his company and educational message to the world through TeamFrogLogic. I began reading his book Frog Logic Field Manual for Adults: Self-Confidence before our interview. I am still reading it. […]
Preparedness 101: A Newbie Guide
Our good friends at The American Preppers Network have great info for preppers new & old! This article was recently featured on their blog. Enjoy! This one goes out to the newbies. When a newbie finds themselves on a survival or prepping site, they will often come across detailed and complex articles on a very […]