The Pickled Prepper
The U.S. debt clock shows how massive our debt load is, which may be driving up the price of gold.

What does the Rising Price of Gold Tell us?

Gold hit record highs last week, driven largely by demand for the metal considered a safe haven. Demand is high because of fears of a global war and fears of a financial crisis.
Electric meter

Our Record-Setting Electric Bill is Shocking

A sunny month of August shows us how much power we can produce and the resulting utility bill blows us away.
Fictional militia members ready to keep gang members and other invaders out of their neighborhood.

Will Americans be Forced to Fight Illegal Aliens?

The chickens are coming home to roost as the Biden/Harris administration's weak boarder policies are resulting in an influx of criminal gangs from South of the border.
Home ownership, once a key component of the American Dream, is becoming unreachable for many Americans.

Bad Economic News Reflected in Earnings Reports

In what are signs of a possible recession, Dollar General, Lululemon, and Ulta Beauty all failed to meet expectations and saw their shares decline.
Staying hydrated is critical when trying to beat the heat, but it isn't always enough.

The Importance of Keeping Your Cool

Any time your body temperature rises or falls more than two degrees from normal, you are entering dangerous territory. Plan accordingly.
You can see why weed whacking is needed as our beehives are surrounded by weeds and flowers. he bees, however, are happy and productive.

A Late Summer Cool Snap; Homestead and Prepping Updates

It's a good time of year for homesteading, but the calendar also makes it an important time to do some prepping.
The small target is 4 inches and the larger two are about a foot across.

Practicing with .22LR Ammo

Practicing with a .22LR is better than dry firing and gives you most of the benefits of practicing with a large-caliber pistol or rifle.
Monkeypox has spread beyond Africa. When will it reach the U.S.?

How to Stay Safe if Mpox Reaches the U.S.

After more than 17,000 cases of mpox, or monkeypox, in Africa, the first cases have appeared outside of the continent. Put mpox on your prepping radar.
You can see how this inside-the-waistband holster and gun could be easily concealed by draping the shirt over it..

Open Carry versus Concealed Carry; When and Where it’s Appropriate

Both concealed carry and open carry of firearms have a place in your self-defense plan. Check out these considerations.
A soup kitchen during the great depression

Consumers are Pulling Back on Discretionary Spending

As markets tumble, a recession grows more likely, so use the time we have to prepare for it and to position yourself to survive.