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How to Survive Hyperinflation: Venezuela Cuts Six Zeros From its Currency

What will you do when it costs $100 to buy a soda and gas is over $300 a gallon? Better plan now to survive hyperinflation.
Energy supplies are tightening and prices rising. Photo by Chris LeBoutillier on Unsplash.

Hold on Folks, Energy Prices are Going to Soar

Natural gas shortages in the UK and Europe and coal shortages in China are not local events. They are going to drive up energy prices in the U.S.

The Post Office Gets Slower; No One Cares

There’s been a subdued hue and cry in the media about plans that went into effect on Friday to slow the delivery of first...
Anatolian Shepherd Sitting on a Rock

Our New Dog is Sneaky

Sometimes I wish I had a dumb dog, a dog that wasn't smart enough to be mischievous or sneaky. But I don't think that would be anywhere near as fun.

Prepper News Update October 1

Costco Joins List of Companies Renting Container Ships Costco has charted three container ships and leased thousands of containers to bring products into the U.S....
Bees on Asters (left) and Goldenrod

Goldenrod and Asters Help our Bees Prep for Winter

You could consider bees preppers. They stock up nectar (carbs) and pollen (protein) to help carry them through the long. cold winter.
The supply chain is crumbling

How to Shorten Your Personal Supply Chain

As the supply chain crumbles and threatens to collapse, you can take steps to ensure your personal supply chain is in better shape.
pol roti, a Sri Lankan flat bread

Yesterday was “Eat like a Prepper Day” at our House

It's important to test your preps so you know what to do when the SHTF. I recommend holding an "eat like a prepper day" a couple times a month.

Prepper News Update September 28

It’s a Global Energy Crisis Flashback Just like we’re experiencing inflation at rates last seen in the 1970s, it appears that the world is experiencing...
A London street covered in snow.

Britain Fears another “Winter of Discontent.” Will it Strike Here?

Inflation, gas shortages, and supply chain disruptions make British fear the 1970s are returning. Will this be our winter of discontent as well?