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Emergency Guides 101 - 3 Things You Can Do to Survive the Aftermath
This is the first installment in our series on everything you need to know to survive a natural disaster or an emergency. Federal organizations like FEMA and the Red Cross recommend that you have a two-week supply of food, water, and other supplies to stay prepared for an emergency scenario. The bare minimum is 3 days, but ensuring that you... -
Long-Term Food Storage VS Grocery Store Food
Now more than ever, Americans have an abundance of food options. In a typical grocery store, you’ll find over 50,000 options on average! But when it comes to long-term food storage some people opt for long-term food suppliers over the typical grocery store. The vast amount of options can be confusing and you can end up spending too much if... -
Many Americans Have Lost Their Self-Reliance, But Here’s How We Can Get it Back
Eighty years or so ago, Americans knew how to get along by relying on their families and building their homesteads. They would grow their food, store it, repair things, make their own cloth diapers and soap, and so on. Products were built to last and repairs were made. Americans will just buy something new rather than repair anything. This changed... -
Low-Key Calorie Sources to Add to Your Survival Strategy
In these uncertain times of coronavirus and hurricane season, it’s the perfect time to take inventory of your cupboard and other spaces around your home to find unexpected calorie sources. As we have become more and more accustomed to comfort in our lives, calories are viewed differently now than they were in the past. Are we eating too many calories... -
The COVID-19 Outbreak and Natural Disasters: More Ways to Stay Prepared
As we approach month five since the coronavirus outbreak hit America, many of us might have difficulty remembering what it was like before quarantine and social distancing. With a vaccine looking like it will be coming by the end of 2020 at best, it’s time to dig in for the long haul. The time to prepare for the worst has...