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Wall Street Journal

Politics vs Pandemic

We've seen the curve flatten and slowly drop, now news coverage is following as COVID-19 gets less coverage.
sliding glass doors

Quarantine Day 56: A DIY Project Mushrooms

We’re eight weeks into our stay-home period so to console ourselves, and to support a local restaurant, we got take out for only the...
home made masks, Photo by Bára Buri on Unsplash

Unemployment Soars as COVID-19 Persists

COVID-19 cases continue to grow slowly across the U.S. and the world as unemployment reaches new heights.
examples of CR123s and 18650 batteries

The Best Batteries for Preppers

When the power goes out, either for a few hours or forever, most of us reach for a battery powered device. Here's our advice for the best batteries for preppers
A doctor gives an immunization to a patient. Photo by CDC on Unsplash.

The Economics of COVID-19 vs Reopening

There’s an economic cost to keeping the country shutdown and a cost in lives if we reopen. We need to strike a balance where we can move forward without endangering vulnerable groups.
The LED Light (on right) is brighter than the incandescent bulb lantern

LEDs: The Prepper’s Bright Little Friend

In a TEOTWAWKI situation, you’ll need bright, efficient, robust lighting. LED lights are the answer.
Wharton Plan. Image from CBS Philadelphia

States Weigh Economic vs Health Toll of COVID-19

After a couple days of lower numbers, both the death toll and number of coronavirus cases saw a bump in the past 24 hours.
Real estate listings from realtor.com

Day 53 of Quarantine: We Fall Back on TV for Entertainment

Our lives remain quiet, for which we are thankful but also looking forward to reopening. We spend our time with books, TV, YouTube and look for a new home.
Man wearing face mask. Photo by Engin Akyurt on unsplash

COVID-19 Cases Improve, Economy Worsens

Cases and deaths from COVID-19 continued to drop, but bankruptcies are climbing.
Baking is a great way to cut costs during a recession. Photo by Nadya Spetnitskaya on Unsplash.

How to Prep for a Recession

Coronavirus is creating a recession in the U.S. and around the world. Prepare for it while you still can.