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It seems fitting that while things are a bit more relaxed, prepping wise, we take a few moments to reflect upon preparedness strategies that are universal. I have given this a lot of thought and found that the rules of prepping boil down to just a few simple words, twenty-two to be exact. Here, in simplistic terms, are four steps every prepper needs to adhere to in order to succeed.
Shortly after the 2016 election, I read an article by one of my blogging colleagues titled “Is Prepping Dead?”. I felt so strongly about what she said that I shared her article throughout the social media, hoping that others would see it and continue their preparedness efforts. Now, one month later, I can confirm that I too am seeing signs that prepping, while not dead, has certainly slowed down. This seems odd to me since the likelihood of a disruptive event has not changed. It is as strong now as ever.
What are those signals and why should we continue to be prepared and to proudly call ourselves “Preppers”?
When it comes to life in general, stuff happens on a daily basis. Sometimes, the things that happen throw you a curve ball and leave you feeling vulnerable and helpless. Couple the stress of prepping with life’s daily setbacks, and you have a recipe for a train wreck. Or do you? Here are 7 things you can do to recover when life sucks!
It is easy to disparage generations other than our own but is that really fair? The current trend is criticize Millennials as being shallow and uncaring. But wait. Many of these young adults are responsible individuals that exude leadership in their own quiet manner. In this think piece, Richard Broome and I tip our hat to the next generation of preppers.
These days, it’s easy to go about our business of survival and preparedness without stopping to think about the rules of engagement. For most of us, these rules are not written or spoken, but are simply something that has evolved over a period of time. Here, in my opinion, are 10 commandments of survival you need to know about.
There are some who will say that preppers are crazy nut jobs. If that is the case, so be it. Preppers are not crazy, they are smart! That said, here are 30 reasons why you might be called a “crazy prepper nut job”.
The horrific tragedy in Paris in early November of 2015 reminds us that we need to stay alert and on guard. Learn how not to be a victim and survive a terrorist attack.