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.
The solar panels on this mountain home can probably produce 100 or more kilowatt hours on a sunny day.

How Much Money did we Save?

The numbers are in! See how much our solar power system produced, how much electricity we saved, and how much lower our bill was.
This giant zucchini was so big, we fed it to the chickens. But we eat plenty of them when they are smaller.

Inflation is Everywhere; Thank Goodness for Home-Grown Food

Inflation hits hardest in the grocery store, but you can offset that with a garden and livestock. It can also add some spending money to your pocket.
Hurricane Debby is going to bring plenty of wind, rain, and flooding along the East Coast.

Weather Warning

If we get side effects from Hurricane Debby as it heads North, don't be surprised if there isn't a a post on Friday.
A sturdy walled compound may be the prepper property of the future.

How to Prepare for the Future

We spend a lot of time preparing for the end of the world. Don’t neglect to prepare for the world as we know it aftthe downhill slide accelerates