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Prepper Diary November 5: Our House Sells Quickly

It took months of cleaning, painting, repairing, and getting new carpet in the basement, but our house sold within days of listing.
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Practical Christmas Gifts for the Preppers in your Life

Tired of Christmas presents that just sit on the shelf? Here are some practical, useful gifts for preppers that you can use or hold on to for an emergency.
Are cryptocurrencies right for preppers?

Everything Preppers Need to Know About Cryptocurrency

You read about cryptocurrencies, but what are they and should they be part of your preparedness plans? We look into this question and make specific recommendations.

November 2: Europe Continues to See COVID-19 Cases Surge

Nine countries now are now reporting more than 1 million cases of coronavirus, with the United Kingdom the newest addition to that list.  While...
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Prepper Diary November 1: Bugging Out and on Being Charitable

Our old house is for sale so we're bugging out to the mountains. Moving has encouraged us to downsize and minimize.
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Rapid COVID-19 Growth Results in Scary Numbers on Halloween

As the U.S. approaches 100,000 cases per day and the world closes in on 600,000, it is clear the virus is spreading faster and faster.
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A Sam’s Club Report as Panic Buying Begins Again

With five more days until Election Day and a potential coronavirus-inspired lockdown in the future, we visit Sam’s Club to see what is in stock.
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Unemployment, Homelessness and Economic Uncertainty to Continue into 2021

As government-mandated rent deferrals and mortgage deferrals expire, tens of millions could face eviction early next year.
snowy mountain cabin

Get Prepared for a Long, Cold, Lonely Winter

The combination of cold, snowy weather and rising cases of COVID-19 could make for a cold, lonely winter with no holiday visits.

Prepper Diary October 27: I Almost Get my Ass Kicked by...

Sometimes what looked like a simple chore throws you a curve ball.