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The days of the dime store are long gone.

The Five and Dime is now the $5 and $10

In my lifetime, the dime store became the dollar store and now it might as well be the $5 and $10 store. Thanks, inflation.
Coronavirus is back and causing trouble again. Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

New COVID Variant Hits U.S. Does Anybody Care?

A new, highly contagious version of COVID-19 is on the move and has already been found in the U.S.
FTX going down in flames

What Preppers can Lear from the Collapse of FTX

FTX was apparently off the rails for some time but no one knew it until it wrecked. Let's make sure your life isn't like that.
Guys around a white board.

How to Bounce Back After Getting Laid Off in a Recession

One day you are at work and everything's going fine until the call a meeting and announce layoffs. Suddenly, you're unemployed. What do you do?
Ammo box

Should I Buy Food or Ammo?

Should you spend your prepper dollars on food or ammo? Read this to see what I did with my $250.
Chevy pickup truck in the snow

Planning for Winter and Other Small Challenges

With winter just around the corner, this is the time to winterize your vehicle and make sure your car emergency kit will help keep you warm and well fed.
An old hurricane lantern

Three Questions to Evaluate your Level of Preparedness

How well are you prepared if the SHTF? These three questions will help you evaluate your preparedness and plan for the future.
Cryptocurrency trading

FTX Bankruptcy Shows Importance of Controlling your Assets

Controlling your assets is another kind of self-reliance. When you control your hard assets, it's harder to be defrauded or caught in a collapse.
A wet, gloomy day

Hurricane Nicole Brings the Rain

A rainy day gives a much-needed rest from outdoor activities, helps the drought, and heralds the beginning of winter
The Dnieper River in Ukraine seen in better times.

The Kherson Withdrawal – What’s it Mean?

The Russians surprised the world by announcing their withdrawal from Kherson on the right side of the Dnieper River. But Why?