At 12:55 today, December 17, 2017 there was a massive power outage at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Imagine being inside, in the darkness with a whole bunch of confused people. This is why one of your everyday carry (EDC) items should be a flashlight. When traveling, you should carry two or three flashlights and extra batteries. […]
Ever wonder what you would do if you had to start a fire without matches or a lighter? It is always best to have multiple ways to start a fire. Personally I never have matches, I do try to carry a lighter in each car and in each get home bag and each fire kit. […]
Your front door, or any entry into your home, needs to be secured as best as possible. You have valuables inside. No, I am not talking your computer or TVs. I’m talking about your loved ones, your husband, wife, daughter, son, grand kids, even your pets. They are all the most valuable things in your […]
Hurricane Irma passed over my area a couple of weeks ago. The houses survived with little to no damage with the exceptions of back yard fences, they didn’t hold up well at all. In comparison to others who were flooded or lost everything, we were very lucky and blessed and we recognize that it could […]
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Today I started a video series that discusses ideas of medical supplies you should always have on hand. In episode one I discussed Cold and Flu daily supplements. The idea here is that it is better to avoid getting sick then trying to treat being sick. Please let me know your thoughts and look forward […]
Those of us who like to be prepared know that one is none and two is one for most things in life. It is always good to have a backup when and where possible. This philosophy should hold true to cellular carriers as well. I suspect nearly everyone reading this has a cellular phone of […]
One question I read on preparedness and self-reliance websites is: “How can I build up supplies when I am living paycheck to paycheck?” It is is not surprising, according to a June 20, 2017 article on CNBC, “57 million have no emergency fund.” As you read this, ask yourself “Do I have $1000 cash in […]
Water – We need it to survive, in fact the human body can only survive about three days without water. We are all accustom to having unlimited clean drinking water available to us at any time just by turning on the tap and getting our supply from municipal water sources. What if those sources become […]
Have you ever tried to surprise someone? Maybe wanted to sneak up on them? Think how you do it, you try not to be noticed right? Well that is exactly how a bad guy thinks when he is trying to sneak up to a house or car in the drive way to break in, the […]
KaBar Tactical Spork
One thing that I always have in all of my bags is a KaBar Tactical Spork. If you are like me, you live a very busy life, between family and work, after school events, and handling parents/in-laws, you are busy and on the run. Never Leave Home Without One The KaBar spork is totally awesome, […]