A Quick Guide To Water Filters Water is the first line of survival. It doesn’t matter how well prepared you are in other areas. You can live longer without food than without clean water. Dirty water kills more people than disasters. A good water filter can mean the difference between life and death. Over the years, I have advised a lot… A Quick Guide To Water Filters Water is the first line of survival. It doesn’t matter how well prepared you are in other areas. You can live longer without food than without clean water. Dirty water kills more people than disasters. A good water filter can mean the difference between life and death. Over the years, I have advised a lot…
Alternative and Backup Cooking Methods Recently, I discussed preparations for major infrastructure failures. Cooking our meals is one of the key elements of our daily lives that requires functioning electric or gas systems. Too be properly prepared for grid down situations, it is essential to have backup cooking methods available for your family in a short or long-term emergency. It’s… Alternative and Backup Cooking Methods Recently, I discussed preparations for major infrastructure failures. Cooking our meals is one of the key elements of our daily lives that requires functioning electric or gas systems. Too be properly prepared for grid down situations, it is essential to have backup cooking methods available for your family in a short or long-term emergency. It’s…
Preparing for Infrastructure Failures While the Ukraine invasion, energy crisis and COVID-19 drive most of our news today, the neglected upkeep of the our infrastructure combined with the ongoing international threats to it should factor into your efforts for greater resilience. And, it’s not just a U.S. problem because many countries throughout the world experience similar issues. In this… Preparing for Infrastructure Failures While the Ukraine invasion, energy crisis and COVID-19 drive most of our news today, the neglected upkeep of the our infrastructure combined with the ongoing international threats to it should factor into your efforts for greater resilience. And, it’s not just a U.S. problem because many countries throughout the world experience similar issues. In this…
Fight Food Inflation, Shortages With Your Own Garden With the state of the world causing insecurity in virtually every aspect of life, now is the time to go through all those seed catalogs and plan your spring vegetable garden. You can help eliminate food insecurity for your family and save money. Also, don’t let the weather delay you. In warmer regions, the ground… Fight Food Inflation, Shortages With Your Own Garden With the state of the world causing insecurity in virtually every aspect of life, now is the time to go through all those seed catalogs and plan your spring vegetable garden. You can help eliminate food insecurity for your family and save money. Also, don’t let the weather delay you. In warmer regions, the ground…
Rotate, Restock and Declutter During Winter Winter is a great time to get organized. While the weather is dreary or brutally cold, it gives you an excellent guilt-free opportunity to go through your preps, see what you need to replace and what you are lacking. It’s also a terrific time to declutter the house before the beautiful spring weather takes hold… Rotate, Restock and Declutter During Winter Winter is a great time to get organized. While the weather is dreary or brutally cold, it gives you an excellent guilt-free opportunity to go through your preps, see what you need to replace and what you are lacking. It’s also a terrific time to declutter the house before the beautiful spring weather takes hold…
Raising Resilient Children During the 4th Turning In October 2020, I discovered I was pregnant with our first child. This was a surprise because we accepted the reality that it would not happen after five years of trying. We were overjoyed, but also experienced a lot of concerns about how to safely get prenatal care and have a child in the midst… Raising Resilient Children During the 4th Turning In October 2020, I discovered I was pregnant with our first child. This was a surprise because we accepted the reality that it would not happen after five years of trying. We were overjoyed, but also experienced a lot of concerns about how to safely get prenatal care and have a child in the midst…
How to Survive: Stuck in Your Car, in the Snow and Ice, with No Help in Sight Last week, an accident in the middle of a winter storm on a major highway – I-95 – left cars with families inside stranded for up to 24 hours. Desperate calls and social media posts chronicled the motorists’ concerns and fears as they began to run out of food, water and fuel. Major news outlets showed… How to Survive: Stuck in Your Car, in the Snow and Ice, with No Help in Sight Last week, an accident in the middle of a winter storm on a major highway – I-95 – left cars with families inside stranded for up to 24 hours. Desperate calls and social media posts chronicled the motorists’ concerns and fears as they began to run out of food, water and fuel. Major news outlets showed…
Most Overlooked Preps for Long Emergencies When it comes to being prepared, there is a lot to think about. Generally, it is worthwhile to look at some important items that are often overlooked in the quest to build-up your stock of bullets, beans, and band-aids. Some of you may have read my writing over the years at Backdoor Survival and other… Most Overlooked Preps for Long Emergencies When it comes to being prepared, there is a lot to think about. Generally, it is worthwhile to look at some important items that are often overlooked in the quest to build-up your stock of bullets, beans, and band-aids. Some of you may have read my writing over the years at Backdoor Survival and other…
Job Hunting for the Unjabbed With millions of workers facing a looming vaccine mandate deadline, many are wondering if there are any good options for employment without vaccination. I have taken notice of the number of comments on PP from readers that are facing job loss or fear that they will soon be facing one even if their company does… Job Hunting for the Unjabbed With millions of workers facing a looming vaccine mandate deadline, many are wondering if there are any good options for employment without vaccination. I have taken notice of the number of comments on PP from readers that are facing job loss or fear that they will soon be facing one even if their company does…
Staying Warm Without Central Heat How To Conserve Heat and Stay Warm With Little to No Heat By: Samantha Biggers Winter is approaching, and with that comes concern about staying warm. In this article, I will discuss methods for staying warm when your regular method of heat is not available and ways that you can conserve heat and reduce your… Staying Warm Without Central Heat How To Conserve Heat and Stay Warm With Little to No Heat By: Samantha Biggers Winter is approaching, and with that comes concern about staying warm. In this article, I will discuss methods for staying warm when your regular method of heat is not available and ways that you can conserve heat and reduce your…
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