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Denver's Self-Reliance Expo 2011

Denver’s Self-Reliance Expo 2011

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This last weekend we attended the National Self-Reliance Organization’s Semi-annual Expo in Denver, Colorado. It was held at the National Western Complex and accommodated thousands of interested attendees, from near and far. We spoke with dozens of individuals and families who traveled from all over the United States and Canada in order to attend. One […]

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Texas Wildfires and Smoke Alarms

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The media coverage of the wildfires raging through Texas cannot emphasize enough the importance of being prepared for housefires and blazes. I spoke with a customer on Saturday who called about his proximity to the fires in Texas and the lack of water as a resource because of the drought. We are mindful of those […]

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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Buggin’ Out (5/5)

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Know your terrain & navigate the turf. Educate yourself on what to expect & prepare for your performance there. With all the talk of current events & the buzz of uncertainty, having plans to Shelter-In-Place or Buggin’ Out is important. It may not always prove wise to Bug-Out, especially if you find yourself in a […]

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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Building Your Safety Net (4/5)

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Your safety network is not a back-up, it is a primary system of strength. All too often, well-intentioned people who consider themselves preppers and survivalists rely on their own knowledge and resources to get them through potential widespread threats. They anticipate that society as we know it can come to a sudden pause, if not […]

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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Long-Term 91+ Days (3/5)

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The idea of relying almost entirely upon your 91+Day or Long-Term food storage is not something out of a doomsday novel. I personally have known a few families who have been forced to live off of their Long-Term storage because of sudden deaths, financial tragedies, and loss of employment within their families. I have seen […]

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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Short-Term 90 Days (2/5)

Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Short-Term 90 Days (2/5)

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Minimal preps refers to minimal amounts of resources and energy needed to prepare something, in this case it is food. As your emergency preps move closer to the a Long-Term time frame, you should anticipate a transition period. A transition from what-to-what? Well, this series specifically focuses on food considerations. So, we’ll keep it there. […]

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Food Considerations in Times of Crises: Immediate Nutrition-No Preps (1b/5)

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Yesterday, I mentioned the characteristics of Immediate Nutrition components. They included the following: Easily & Safely stored Easily Accessible Open & Eat Retains shelf-life of 3-6 months Light-weight & Compact Weather-Resistant Packaging Nutrient-Dense* Tastes Good & Your Body Processes it well As promised, I’ll go into a little more detail on the points mentioned above. […]

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