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Jodie considers herself to be an 'optimistic prepper'. Though she is a strong believer in preparing for the worst, Jodie wants nothing more than to help her neighbors, near and far to avoid these scenarios.

Prepping came about to Jodie through permaculture farming and embracing a simple, frugal lifestyle. Though she cannot claim the title of living from the land entirely, she thoroughly enjoys eating the fruits of her labor, when they come from her back yard!
A Prepper’s Guide to Bleach

A Prepper’s Guide to Bleach

There is some debate surrounding bleach in the prepping community. Bleach is a powerful cleaning agent, which can even be used to purify water, but it has a short shelf…

Five Homesteading Lessons

Five Homesteading Lessons

The various Homestead Acts created a unique opportunity in American society. Starting in 1862, it was suddenly possible for American citizens to lay claim to their own piece of the…

Sun Exposure Myths & Tips for Preppers, Homesteaders & Seniors

Sun Exposure Myths & Tips for Preppers, Homesteaders & Seniors

This article will discuss some of the most common sun exposure and sunscreen myths. We’ll get into how sun protection applies in particularly important ways for preppers and homesteaders. We’ll…

Wise Food vs Mountain House: Selections Compared

Wise Food vs Mountain House: Selections Compared

Editors Note: This is an updated and revised edition for 2018. Two of the largest names in Emergency Preparedness Food are Wise Company and Mountain House. How do you shop for…

Top 10 Best Survival Boots for Preppers

Top 10 Best Survival Boots for Preppers

Footwear is a critical part of prepping. Without the right shoes, bugging out is not going to be possible. You have to be able to cover some ground and be…

100 Items Likely to Disappear First when the SHTF and During Emergencies

100 Items Likely to Disappear First when the SHTF and During Emergencies

The following list of 100 items likely to disappear first in a disaster or panic has been circulating the net for ions and is in the public domain. That does not make it any less useful.

I must admit that I am a bit surprised at the ordering, especially #92 Coffee and #94 Wine/Liquors. Still, regardless of the ordering, this is a useful checklist for all of us to consider as we plan for the future we hope will never arrive.

It is time to take inventory.

How to Prep Yourself for Flu Season with Essential Oils

How to Prep Yourself for Flu Season with Essential Oils

The summer has dimmed its light and the colder months are heading our way. While we may be excited about enjoying winter activities we certainly do not look forward to…

Introduction to Essential Oils for the Outdoors

Introduction to Essential Oils for the Outdoors

Essential oils have become very popular because they can be used for a variety of purposes. For anyone that enjoys the outdoors, goes hiking and camping, or spends the weekend…

Prepping Tips for the Chronically Ill and Disabled

Prepping Tips for the Chronically Ill and Disabled

We live in a world of chronic debilitating illnesses. Each of us is probably intimately acquainted with someone who has a chronic medical challenge. As you read, think of how…

The Levels of Financial Collapse

The Levels of Financial Collapse

The possibility of a global economic downturn catches the headlines, but it’s far from the only financial SHTF situation you should be prepping for. In fact, if you’re not ready…

Prepper Fitness for Self Defense: Training for Survival

Prepper Fitness for Self Defense: Training for Survival

Now, more than ever, preppers are seeing the advantage of improving physical fitness. For a long time, it was just the opposite. People were much more inclined to talk about…

3 Great Stew Recipes to Use with Canned Meat and Pork

3 Great Stew Recipes to Use with Canned Meat and Pork

Fall is soup and stew season and soups and stews are a great way to use up the last of the summer harvest vegetables and to begin using the produce…

Become More Medically Self-Reliant: Put Essential Oils to Work for You

Become More Medically Self-Reliant: Put Essential Oils to Work for You

When people first purchase essential oils they are excited to use them and to discover their benefits but sadly, a good percentage of those purchasers fail to move ahead and…

Starting the Engine of a Prepared Community

Starting the Engine of a Prepared Community

All over the world, on all sides of the world, people are waking up to the self-imposed isolation of Mankind. It is a realization that supersedes much of the political…

Prepping the Body: Boost Your Physical and Mental Strength with Essential Oils

Prepping the Body: Boost Your Physical and Mental Strength with Essential Oils

The goal of every prepper is to be ready for different survival scenarios. The first thing we like to do is prep our survival kits. We fill them with gadgets…

The Best Prepper Hats

The Best Prepper Hats

We might think of them as decorative, but hats are practical, even essential in bad conditions. In hot and cold weather, hats can keep you at a comfortable temperature, prevent…