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Do You have an Emergency Cash Stash?
If you decide to stash cash or other valuables for the bad times after the SHTF, make sure you can easily find your cache.
Huge Computer Glitch Crashes Systems from Airlines to Banks
A recent computer glitch disrupted air travel, banking, hospitals, and more. Consider this a dry run because a real cyber war would be worse
My Pursuit of .22LR Ammo Over the Years
I was going to order 500 CCI subsonic .22 rounds, but the cost of shipping was so high it increased my total cost by...
Vegetables, Critters and Bees on the Homestead
The garden is flourishing, the bees are piling up the honey, and an assortment of young critters is trying to make our homestead their home.
Making Repairs and Living with Solar Power
We learn some of the challenges of living with solar power, especially in a house that is not optimized to minimize consumption.
Our Solar Installation Concludes, But Problems Persist
Our solar power installation concludes, but it doesn't go to plan. We're operating on solar, but we don't have any air conditioning.
Rising Debt Forces Higher Taxes, Cuts to Social Programs
All around the world, people are protesting in the streets because of rising prices and cuts to services. Here are warning signs to watch out for.
Inflation, Savings and Retirement for Preppers
Can you save for retirement while prepping? Are your preps investments? What about inflation? Pete looks at these questions.
Our Solar System Install Comes to a Screeching Halt
Everything goes well with the solar system install until an unexpected problem pops up on Day 4 when it is about 90 percent complete.
Weakness and Infirmity on Display
President Biden's display of weakness and infirmity invites aggressive behavior by countries that are not our friends.
The Big Solar Install Begins
Our solar install begins! We walk through everything that took place on the first two days as we move closer to going off grid if necessary.
Crisis-Created Criminals will Endanger Preppers
A societal collapse, a catastrophic attack, or a similar SHTF scenario could turn people into criminals, what we now call crisis-created criminals.
Is World War Three Just Months Away?
A recent meme holds that World War Three is going to start in three or four months. Is it? And if so, what can you do to protect yourself?
The Spring Honey Harvest is Complete
We finished extracting, filtering and bottling honey. Now we need to add labels and deliver it to our local retailers and customers.
War Draws Closer and Nuke Threats Rises
The threat of nuclear war appears to be growing beyond mere saber rattling as NATO joins Russia in potentially deploying more nukes.
Busy Bees and the Honey Harvest
Summer is busy on the homestead. We have to take advantage of the warm weather to grow and harvest what food we can in a limited time.
Why the Lack of Artillery Shells is a Non-Issue
The ground war in Ukraine is using up the world's supply of artillery shells at a tremendous rate, but Pete says we won't need them as much in the next war.
Are you Ready for November?
The upcoming election carries with it the risk of civil unrest, riots, and may be taken advantage of by our enemies. Make sure you are prepared.
Planning and Packing for Bugging Out
Have you planned what to bring when you bug out? Do you have a list, and directions? Here's what Pete suggests people pack.
No Lawyers, Just Guns and Honey
What's Pete been doing? Shooting guns, cleaning guns, and keeping bees. Both shooting and beekeeping are good hobbies for preppers to adopt.
I Hid Apple AirTags in my Equipment
The pros and cons of hiding Apple AirTag in your equipment. They are cheap and give you peace of mind, but their capabilities are limited.
Big Bee News as the Harvest Nears
Pete is trying not to count his eggs before they hatch, but all indications point to a large spring honey harvest. And that's just part of the news.
More Gadgets and Gear for Prepping
Suppressors, drone sand Slim Jims. Wait, are Slim Jims a gadget? No, but Pete throws them into this round up post for your dining enjoyment.
Buying Number 10 Cans on Sale
Pete takes advantage of a sale to add a few more #10 cans to his long term storage. A 50-percent off sale is hard to pass up.
Why is One of the Best Prepper Meals Ignored?
This may sound like a plain, boring meal, but it kept generations alive for thousands of years. When he SHTF, don't ignore this meal.
Spring Rains Slow Homestead Projects
Just when it transitioned from cold weather to warm, the rains started, drowning out many of our homesteading chores.
I Found the Needle in the Haystack
How to incorporate canned meats into your long term food storage program to help you survive the coming bad times.
Checking in with My Bees and the New Queen
Our apiary grows and we may gain a second bee yard to allow for further expansion. I'm running low on equipment, too.
What is the Most Important Thing in your EDC?
If you are in a mass-casualty event, caught in a riot, or out of the house when disaster strikes, will your EDC be enough to hlelp you survive?
The Bad Economic News Will Continue Until Morale Improves
As the debt spiral drags us under, it will be increasingly difficult to avoid inflation, a recession, stagflation or even hyperinflation.