• Swap Out Your Food and Water Supplies for the Coming Warm Weather

    Now that the weather is beginning to change and warm up a bit, I figured I would post a friendly reminder for you to change out any food and water supplies that you’ve had stored away. Specifically, I’m thinking about the food and water in your bug out bags, vehicle kits, as well as any you…

  • Take The Time to Learn New Things, Even if NOT Survival-Releated

    Since I haven’t been writing in recent months, I found new “old” ways to fill my time, namely learning new things! Although they’re not survival-related, I’ve realized over this time how much I missed learning stuff. You see, before we moved to Washington state nearly a year and a half ago, I regularly choose to watch…

  • Distracted Driving Patrols On NOW!

    I was driving around my town yesterday and noticed one of those giant lit road signs along the highway that stated: “Distracted Driving Patrols on NOW” which happened to get my attention. I later found out this is a part of the “U Text. U Drive. U Pay.” campaign that’s taking place in 100 precincts…

  • I’ve Recently Re-Discovered The Frugality of Using a Washrag With Soap

    I’ve Recently Re-Discovered The Frugality of Using a Washrag With Soap

    I know this may sound super simple but, as the title points out, I’ve recently re-discovered the frugality of using a washrag with soap in the shower. Now, I may occasionally use a washrag to wash my face outside of the shower but rarely do I use one while showering or bathing. You see, I’ve…

  • Now THIS is a Bug Out Bike!

    Now THIS is a Bug Out Bike!

    It must have been quite a while since I’ve looked into mountain bikes but this is first I’ve seen such as neat looking bike. This bike, if you’re unaware, is the Mongoose Dolomite. Of course, the very FIRST thing that popped into my head was “Now THIS is a Bug Out Bike!” Obviously, it’s all…

  • Screwpop Clippable Keychain Tools

    Screwpop Clippable Keychain Tools

    I was sent a press release about these “clippable” keychain tools last week from ScrewPopTools.com and figured I would share their interesting products with you. Now, I can’t say that I endorse their products as I’ve yet to buy one of their several keychain tool options but since I absolutely LOVE keychain survival items, I couldn’t resist.…

  • I Finally Figured Out How to Truly be Prepared…

    I think I’ve finally done it. No, I haven’t solved world peace or determined precisely what Dark Energy is but I do believe I figured out how to truly be prepared. Are you ready for it? It’s a shocker… And it’s not about realizing anything miraculous or even about planning for any one scenario. Instead, it’s…

  • Free Admission Spots

    Free Admission Spots

    Yesterday, since we home school our children, we decided to switch it up from a boring typical day and do a few field trips instead. The thing is that we didn’t want to spend a bunch of money and choose to visit two local spots that offer free admission to the general public. The first…

  • Prep Like You’re 100 Miles from Civilization, Then Prep Like Everyone is Within 100 Miles of YOU!

    I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how best to explain preparing for a SHTF situation. FYI, SHTF or WROL is basically a scenario where the “world as you know it” has gone completely to hell and there’s no expectation that it will return to normal anytime soon. Anyway, it hit me that the BEST…