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9 Great Survival uses for Chapstick (link)

millenniumfly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:20:25 +0000

Guess I need to start carrying chapstick with me. Here’s the first part of the post:

“In my EDC (Every Day Carry) I have a small but mighty selection of items that are helpful each day or could be very helpful if faced with a serious emergency. My Sypderco Tenacious G-10 knife, a trusty BIC lighter, a Keltec pf9 9mm, a parachord bracelet, a Leatherman Wave multi-tool and… Chapstick??? Yep, my father’s side has a genetic predisposition for chapped lips and dry skin, so each and every day I carry a little tube (or two)
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Pros and Cons of Less-Lethal Self-defense (link)

millenniumfly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:17:56 +0000

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I know most of us are big fans of lethal options when it counts but not everyone is in a position to either purchase, carry, or use a firearm at all times. For those situations consider the pros and cons of less than lethal options, including pepper spray, a stun gun, and even non-lethal shotgun rounds. Here’s the first part of the post:

“This prepping and survival blog post is about the advantages and disadvantages of using less-lethal weapons in self-defense. A “less-lethal” weapon is still a weapon. Although this type of weapon is not designed to kill your attacker,
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How to Make Sure Your Vehicle is as Prepared as You Are (link)

millenniumfly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:14:20 +0000

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This is a rather lengthy article on preparing your vehicle for emergencies. It takes a modular approach to the subject and categorizes preps as “high intensity,” “moderate intensity,” and “low intensity.” Beyond equipment, the article also suggests skills you should have to each situation. Here’s the first part of the post:

“The average American spends up to 12 years in their car, and that means that you are probably going to be spending oh… around a sixth of your life in your automobile in various stages of transportation, idling, and using colorful language to describe your frustrations to your fellow
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How To Tell What’s Wrong With Your Vegetable Plants…And Fix It! (link)

millenniumfly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:10:47 +0000

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This post is aimed at helping less than stellar gardeners like me figure out how to fix problems in the garden, and tackles such topics as healthy plants but no bloom, the plants are “shredded” but I see no insects, yellowing plants, and more. Here’s the first part of the post:

“This time of year – most of the questions that come to us are centered around plants in the vegetable garden – and what might be the cause of this or that symptom. We thought for this week’s gardening post – we would cover the 4 most common questions
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How I Save Existing Plants When Adding Soil to My Raised Bed Garden (video)

millenniumfly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:55:29 +0000

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A few tips on how to save existing plants when adding soil at the end of a gardening season…

Pull Tab Guy-Line Tensioner (video)

millenniumfly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:53:39 +0000

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Who knew those darn little soda can pull tabs can be so useful…

Are Most of Us Really Armchair Preppers?

millenniumfly — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:26 +0000

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I’m sure you’ve heard the term “armchair quarterback” before. The term usually refers to a person who didn’t do the job or perform the act later stating what should have been done or how “they would have done it” after the fact… it can be about anything really, from an actual football game to how somebody handled a confrontation at work… to one of my posts.

In this instance, however, I’m using the term to loosely refer to those people who like to read

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Friday is Random Act of Kindness Day… Care to Join Us?

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:03:09 +0000

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A week or so ago my wife found a Pinterest pin where a woman wanted to celebrate her 38th birthday with performing one “random” act of kindness for each year of life and ended up spending an entire day doing so. FYI, here’s a link to her original article. My wife decided it would be a great idea for our family to do something similar and so I’m tagging along–hoping it won’t be ALL day–to do some good around the city. I figured I would attempt to encourage you to do something similar that day (Friday, June 21st).

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Emergency Preparedness With Children: The Basics (link)

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:39:29 +0000

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We all instinctively know that children have some special considerations with regards to their needs, most of which is obvious but it never hurts to have a reminder. And, remember, if there’s anybody who’s counting on you, it’s your children! Here’s the first part of the post:

“Before I had kids, life was so much simpler. Quieter, too, but definitely simpler, especially when it came to emergency preparedness. So let’s back up a few decades…

When I was single, I stored certain items for just myself. I stored the food I like, and I made sure to have enough water
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Survival Must-Have: The Old Shirt (link)

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:35:07 +0000

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I always enjoy reading or seeing how people can make use of such mundane items as an old shirt. Here’s the first part of the post:

“Yes, we all have that old shirt in the closet that we love to wear around the house or during relaxing walks in the park. It`s comfortable and light and (at least in our opinion) goes with everything. But have you ever thought that shirt could actually save your life in an emergency situation?

You probably never thought of alternative uses for that old shirt of yours, but after reading this article, I assure
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Survival Medicine Handbook – 2nd Ed. is NOW Available on Amazon

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:32:50 +0000

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I just found out that a book I REALLY enjoy and recommend–The Survival Medicine Handbook by Dr. Joe and Amy Alton–now has a successor: The Survival Medicine Handbook: A guide for when help is NOT on the way. I intend on buying a copy in the very near future and suggest you do as well… you likely won’t find a better SHTF medical references anywhere.

A scary escape? (link)

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:27:31 +0000

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I can’t think of much worse than literally running for your life. This article discusses the subject of evacuation from an urban area on foot. Here’s the first part of the post:

“There is urban survival and then there is realizing that staying in place will have deadly consequences. Surviving in and escaping from a large city offers up a unique set of challenges that those in rural areas may never have to deal with.

First, population density always works against you during a crisis. The greatest threat to you, other than the crisis itself will be those people around
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LifeStraw Review and Giveaway! (by AreWeCrazyOrWhat?)

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:14:52 +0000

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I recently got turned on to this blog (AreWeCrazyOrWhat.net) and I like what I see. This week she’s doing a review of the LifeStraw water filter, explaining all the in’s and out’s and is even throwing in a giveaway for the next handful of days. You can enter via Facebook or for those who refuse FB you can use your email address too. Enjoy!

Pandemic – Are N/P 95 Masks Effective? (video)

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:56:39 +0000

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This is a good question to get answered: are N95 masks effective? There are some very real issues with wearing any mask and while I recommend stocking N-95 masks I’m not sure they’re the best option for a true pandemic, after all, would you bet your life on a guaranteed 5% chance of a pathogen getting through? And that’s the best case scenario…

How to make a Bush or Jungle Chair (video)

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:51:46 +0000

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A rather lengthy video detailing how to build a chair from tree limbs and cordage… guess I don’t need that camp stool anymore. Skip to about the 4 minute mark to get to the start of the chair-making process…

Unusual Uses of Olive Oil for Preppers (video)

millenniumfly — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:46:57 +0000

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Healthy Prepper gives us some more of the “unusual uses” series, this time with a brief video on olive oil…

How to Make a Simple Root Cellar (link)

millenniumfly — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:50:05 +0000

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It may not look like much but a simple root cellar (or potato hole as I like to call it) may be the best you’ve got when it comes to keeping foods cooler in the summer heat. Here’s the first part of the post:

“Squirrels may ravage my garden, but I do appreciate their ability to store for winter. My ancestors did too–storing their harvest in self-dug root cellars. Here in Massachusetts, our winters are too chilly to keep crops in the soil, covered with straw, as they did in England. So the American colonists watched the squirrels put their
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Freezer-fridge Conversion Update (link)

millenniumfly — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:41:59 +0000

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I must have missed the original post on this a year or so ago but it’s nice to see that the idea seemed to work out quite well, in fact, the author “loves” the conversion; FYI, there’s also a link to the original post on how to do it if interested. Here’s the first part of the post:

“Had to clean out my fridge today, while that’s not such a big deal to most, to me it’s (almost) a pleasure to do because of the kind of fridge I have. Living off grid, using solar panels and batteries, on limited power, one
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Rhubarb Syrup for Desserts, Breakfasts, and Tasty Beverages (link)

millenniumfly — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:35:50 +0000

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Even though I’m not a fan of rhubarb, I’m sure somebody will find this article useful as it shows how to make the syrup. Here’s the first part of the post:

“Rhubarb’s unique taste and medicinal properties have made it a cultivated favorite for over 2,000 years. The leaves of the plant are poisonous, but the edible stem was originally grown for its many medicinal benefits. It was not until the 18th century that people started growing the plant as a tasty addition to the kitchen table, frequently using it as a fruit substitute when sweetened, or mixed with other sweet
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Best Compact Survival Kit or Belt EDC (video)

millenniumfly — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:21:09 +0000

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The folks at Equip2Endure discuss yet another EDC kit that he made up himself. See the video product description on YT for a majority of the links needed to purchase the individual supplies if interested…