One of the biggest keys to surviving a wide variety of potential disasters is making sure you’re equipped with the right tools. Here are the 12 tools I wouldn’t want to be without. #1 – Non-GMO Vegetable Seed Pack Don’t assume you’ll be able to run to the grocery stores for the food you need. This Non-GMO seed pack contains all the seeds needed to grow excellent crops and feed your family. You can also use any extra seeds to barter for different supplies. #2 – SimpliSafe DIY Home Security System  You’re going to be hard pressed to find a better DIY Home Security System. This one is easy to ..read more

We’ve all had that moment when we’ve opened up a can of food only to realize exactly how old it is and wonder whether or not it’s safe for consumption. This isn’t a question you should take lightly. If the food is bad and you eat it, the result could be a very painful death. The biggest danger presented by old, spoiled canned foods is Clostridium Botulinum, a bacteria that triggers an illness we know as botulism. It’s one of the deadliest bacteria’s, so potent that a single teaspoonful of Clostridium Botulinum has the power to result in 100,000 deaths. One of the worse things about Clostridiu ..read more

The world we currently live in is very unstable. No matter where you go, the threat of a terrorist attack hangs over your head like a dark cloud. While you might not be able to stop an attack, you can learn and develop the skills needed to improve your chance of survival if you’re ever in one. One of the things you should learn is how to survive if you’re caught building collapse. It’s a skill that will help keep you alive during mudslides, tornadoes, gas explosions, soil collapses, structural failure, and earthquakes. Prepare an Emergency Kit If you’re caught inside of a collapsed building ..read more

It’s becoming harder and harder to rely on others to supply you with the food you need. In addition to several other things, the steadily changing climate could make it even more difficult to find the food you and your family require. The good news is that you can learn to grow your own food. Know Your Environment Most people are really good about checking out the types of fruits and vegetables that grow best in their climate, but they don’t also consider things like the amount of sun the garden is exposed to, how well irrigated the area is, and what type of soil they have. Spend some time le ..read more

Don’t assume that because you have one or two first aid kits in your home and car that you have all the medical supplies needed to get you through any situation. You don’t. Not only does the average first aid kit contain only a few different types of supplies, but the quantities are also minimal. It’s up to you to make sure you have everything needed to provide yourself with long term medical care in your emergency supplies. #1 – A Treatment Area It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with a splinter that needs to be removed or a severe laceration, you need to include a safe, quite place where y ..read more

The cold season has been particularly nasty this year. Not only does there seem to be a surplus of cold bugs out there, each one has been particularly aggressive. You’ll be pleased to know that there are some things you can do to ensure you stay fit and healthy, even as everyone around you uses up their sick days. You might be surprised to learn that some of the things you currently do to boost your immune system are actually having the opposite effect. One of the mistakes people make when they have a cold is pumping themselves full of dairy products. While it’s true that pudding, milk, and i ..read more

Everyone knows that since Bible times, essential oils have been used for all sorts of things, from perfumes, to adding flavor to food, to treating medical conditions and illnesses. Many preppers are adding essential oils to their emergency stockpiles to use in place of traditional medications, and they are quickly growing in popularity for every day use as well. There are literally hundreds of different essential oils and oil blends that you can buy today. But sometimes it’s best to stick to the basics. These are 5 Biblical essential oils that you should definitely keep on hand. #1 – Simply E ..read more

Have you come up with a fire safety plan for your family? We read and talk a lot about fire safety, but how much do we actually teach and enforce these things with our families? For the prepper, fire should be one of the disasters you plan for alongside floods, tornadoes. Unfortunately, for many preppers, fire safety can fall to the bottom of the list. Fire safety is so important. We should be aware of how we would handle a fire at home and how we would get out, what things to do once outside, and other safety measures. Here is a step-by-step guide to making a fire safety plan for your family ..read more

Everyone wants to be able to put back some extra cash. If you have an unexpected expense or a crisis occur, it is nice to know you have a little financial cushion to fall back on. However, many people think that in order to save money, you have to have lots of money coming in. That helps, but it is not necessarily true. Here are 10 easy, stress free ways you can start putting back extra money today. Use Money Saving Apps Mobile apps like WalMart Savings Catcher and Ibotta will allow you to earn money back off your purchases if they find a cheaper price on an item at a competing store. It migh ..read more

When the SHTF, you may not be able to have access to all the products and services you are accustom to using. One of those that may be affected could be prescription medications. If you were to have an injury where you would need prescription medications, getting those drugs could be a problem. You need to have alternatives that you can store and have ready to go if you can’t get them or if they run out. Fortunately, there are natural alternatives you can use. While they won’t do as great of a job as their prescription counterparts, they will definitely help, and you will be glad you had the ..read more