The tensions over Iran’s nuclear program are growing on a daily basis. Events over the past few month seem to be leading to the conclusion that it is only a matter of time if not a matter of short time before there is a military strike against Iran. Daily headlines read if diplomacy and sanctions [...]

At the start of a new year we never know what we will be facing. Being prepared and planning for the unexpected will help you face whatever challenges that may come your way. Here are the top 10 events you may want to keep on your radar in the coming year. 10) 2012. According to [...]

In my first article 32 Events You Should Have Been Prepared For This Year I listed unexpected events that were good reasons why you should prep and be prepared. Here are another 11 events and another 11 reasons why prepping and preparedness should be a way of life. September: 17th) Occupy Wall Street starts, occupy [...]

  It’s not all about toys and electronics on Black Friday, there are some great deals for preppers and survivalists too! If you are out standing in line and fighting the crowds you might as well pick up a few things to add to your preps and gear.  Check your local ads, your favorite stores [...]

Last weekend my credit union went to a new online system. When I tried to log on to my account it wasn’t accepting my password. After a couple more failed attempts it locked me out! I had to wait until the next day to call them when they opened at 9am  to have my password [...]

Saw the movie Contagion yesterday. Must see movie for all preppers.The movie is similar to other pandemic movies, starts out in Hong Kong and spreads quickly around the world. The threat is very real. We saw with swine flu how quickly the virus can spread. A more deadly virus could easily be far more disastrous [...]

Stopped at the grocery store earlier today for a few things, a few things always turns into $50. I noticed they had soup on sale 10 for $10. Really? A buck each for a can of cream of mushroom soup? It doesn’t seem that many years ago a can of soup was .29¢. I have [...]

Many people are aware they should stock up on food and supplies just in case, but most are not sure where to start, how much they need or what to buy. Others think they have to spend thousands for a years supply of dehydrated food so they never start. Others say they don’t have any [...]

Finished watching the last few episodes of Out of the Wild Venezuela, the Discovery Channel’s adventure/survival show. This was the 3rd season, the first two were in Alaska. Nine ordinary people are dropped off and have to survive off the land for 30 days while traveling back to 70 miles to civilization. This has been [...]

Survival is about being able to take care of yourself when the need arises. Self sufficiency is the ability to provide for your own needs. Some individuals live a very self sufficient lifestyle. They grow their own food, the raise animals for meat, some make their own clothes. They may live off grid and provide [...]