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Naturally Prevent / Cure The Flu or Cold
Flu season is about over, or is it? Every time I turn on the news I hear about how many new cases of flu there is and how it is not too late to get a flu shot. Isn’t it odd that there are so many cases of the flu this year and yet they […]
How To Start A Fire Without Matches Or A Lighter
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. […]
Five Lessons Learned From Surviving a Hurricane – Irma
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 […]
Unlimited Urban Clean Drinking Water Supply
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 […]
You Should Have Incontinence Products
Nobody wants to talk about incontinence, it is just not a pleasant subject no matter how you look at it. After all, incontinence is the inability of the body to control the evacuation functions of urination or defecation.
Stock Spare Toilet Parts
Toilets are something that nobody talks about but that everyone needs. Oh sure, you could dig a hole in the back yard and do your business there, but who wants to do that? I mean you may have to do that, but why not plan on using that toilet as long as you possibly can. […]
Taking Care Of Elderly Parents
As we get older, so do our parents. Parents are living longer, this is a good thing, it can also be an extra burden and level of stress. For me, both my parents are in their mid 80’s, I thank God everyday they are healthy and still able to get around on their own and […]
Four Things To Consider Before Buying A Bug Out Location
We have all heard about the need to have a bug out location. I actually prefer to call it a second home as I don’t intend to use it only when I need to bug out. After all, this is an investment, why not use it on a regular basis. Regardless, there are four important […]
A Day Hike With A Butt Pack
The other day I went on a small hike at a local state park. To be honest it wasn’t really a whole day, it was more like an afternoon hike. None-the-less as always, I went prepared and wore a small butt pack. Since it was a state park it wasn’t like I was out in […]
Disaster Aftermath: Safe Drinking Water Wouldn’t Be a Concern with These Tips
Today’s guest post is by Tobias, founder of Geek Prepper. One of the most common disaster aftermaths is the inability to access safe drinking water. Note that after a huge natural disaster, like a flood or hurricane, the main source of water supply in your place can be cut off temporarily or get contaminated. […]