This graphic popped up in my Instagram feed the other day and got me to thinking. It was meant to be a “looking back at the old days” kind of post, but it made me think about what to do when the Wifi goes down. Check out the image and think about each item. It’s …
One of the most basic car-repair skills you can learn is plugging a punctured tire. It sounds like a bigger job than it is. Once you understand the process, it’s simple enough that my 9-year-old son can learn how to do it with supervision. This is a great skill to teach your kids before they …
If You Couldn’t Leave Your House, How Long Would Your Family Last? ***Disclaimer- I tried to make this email as spoiler free as I could.*** I watched a movie last night on Netflix called The Last House, and about five minutes into it my preparedness brain kicked in. Here’s the setup: A family of four …
Today’s lesson came about from a conversation with a friend. He was looking into water purification for him and his wife. He wasn’t looking for a whole house system like a big Berkey, but something small for short term emergency use. This lesson is all about Water Purification Needs for Individuals, but you can apply …
Build Your First Vehicle Medical Kit Today’s mission is simple. By the time you’re finished reading this email, I want you to have a basic first aid kit in your vehicle. Not next week. Not “when you have time.” Today. Quick Question Which one sounds most like you? Operator A You’ve got quality first aid …
I usually teach everyone to build their own Bug Out Bags and such on their own. The main reason is because it’s easier to do buying it piecemeal over time. Not cheaper, but easier to afford. But it’s certainly not the quickest or safest way to do things. That’s why I wanted to mention the …
Why powdered supplements quietly solve a lot of preparedness problems. When most people think about food storage, they picture buckets of rice, stacks of cans, and shelves that scream “prepper.” That’s fine, but it’s not the whole picture. One of the smartest, least obvious ways I’ve found to strengthen food preparedness is something most people already associate …
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Today’s lesson…Create a Football First Aid Kit for Your Kid’s Game When the whistle blows, be the calm in the chaos. Let’s be honest. Saturday mornings on the sidelines aren’t always sunshine and orange slices. Between cleats flying, tackles that go too far, and that one kid who insists on diving for every ball, someone’s going …
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One surge fried my gear. This little box made sure it won’t happen again. Today’s lesson…Level up your home fire protection I’ll be honest with you about something that hit my home. Last month we had an electrical surge in the basement that cooked my washer, dryer, and desktop computer. That’s three big-ticket items, gone …
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Don’t Sleep Under a Widowmaker! Today’s lesson…Where You Sleep Matters: The 6 Secrets to Safer, Happier Campsites You never know when something might happen, you need to bug out, and next thing you know, you have to bed down for the night. OR You’re a dad who doesn’t camp out much but wants to look …
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