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A Solution for Medications That Need Refrigerated
I’ve thinking about diabetics who need insulin and the dilemma they would have should they ever be faced with a lengthy power outage. It’s my understanding that not only does the insulin need to be refrigerated to be effective but that the temperature should not even fluctuate very much at all. When the power goes…
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12 Ways to Save Your Life With A Beer Can (Guest Post)
Stephen King, a famous American author once said, “A man who lies about beer makes enemies”. Indeed, beer is one of man’s closest friends as it is always present in times of triumph, celebration, and even in grief. There is something wonderful about this drink that some of us simply can’t just live without it.…
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Use Discount Cards to Buy Gas?
Be honest, you have a few of these “discount” shopping cards, don’t you? Besides probably being a violation of your privacy since the company has a complete history of everything you purchase, they can help you save money on a variety of in-store purchases, but the part I want to focus on is the possibility of…
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29 Survival Uses for Zip Ties
A few weeks ago I noticed an interesting post on uses for zip ties but quite a few of them weren’t actually related to survival and preparedness and so I thought I would put together a list of ways you might be able to use heavy duty zip ties for survival tasks. Here’s what I…
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How to Make a DIY “Hidden” Coffee Can Diversion Safe
I had fun making the Diversion Safe Using a Vegetable Can the other week and wondered if I could make the idea even more useful using a typical #10 coffee can. I choose to use a can of white wheat because I figured that almost nobody would choose to mess with a can of wheat.…
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Wise Food Storage Pasta Alfredo
I wasn’t given this Pasta Alfredo meal by Wise Food Storage to review but, instead, found it among some of our camping gear. I can only imagine how long ago I put it there because I don’t even remember buying it! I’d say at least a few years. Since I was home alone recently I…
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4 Misconceptions About Fire Shutters (Guest Post)
Commercial building fires are more prevalent than house fires. True or false? False. Based on the survey conducted by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers in the US, most reported fire incidents have started from homes, kitchens mostly. Residential fires caused the majority of deaths and injuries. Most buildings have impenetrable industrial roller doors and…
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Get Fewer Haircuts, Cut Your Own… Potentially Save $1000 per Year!
I’ve been fortunate that many years ago I started to lose my hair. Yes, I said fortunately. Most people would probably disagree with me seeing as though they want to keep their hair. I don’t. In fact, I’m plenty happy having a bald head for many reasons. First, I make it look good: Alright, making…
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The Dichotomy of Being a Prepper: Damned if You Do, Damed if You Do and You’re Right
Being a prepper is a relatively easy choice for me. Looking back, I can’t understand what I was thinking BEFORE I ever choose to prep… just young and naive, I guess. 😉 These days I understand the importance of prepping and what it means to my family’s safety; it’s really a no-brainer lifestyle. Sadly, the vast majority…