It's important to remember that the pendulum always swing back when it reaches it's extreme point.

Is the Pendulum Swinging Back?

Society, the economy, and politics always swing back. Learn how preppers can adapt to cycles and embrace disruption.
From bees to butter flies, all the pollinators like the flox, one of our early bloomers.

Glory Bee, Spring is Here

Despite the calendar claiming it arrived two weeks ago, spring is finally here, and the bees and butterflies are thrilled.
An F-35 Lighting II stealth jet refuels in mid air.

Why Preppers Should Ignore the Geopolitical Noise

War in Iran and a looming global recession threaten supply chains. Why preppers should ignore political noise and focus on self-reliance.
Time to stockpile gasoline as oil prices will rise.

Is it Time to Reduce Your Fuel Footprint?

We're lucky to have more gas and oil than most country's, but the war in Iran is still driving up prices. Here's what you can do.
These old mercury dimes have about $5.32 worth of silver in each one.

From Bullion to Bullets: The 2026 Prepper Price Squeeze

Silver crashes while ammo prices rise, creating prepper squeeze. What is the common denominator for this price action?
Candles should be your last choice for lighting during a power outage. Headlamps are brighter, hands fee, and won't sent things on fire.

The War Means Blackouts in Cuba, not the U.S.

Don't get caught in the dark like the Cubans. Learn a layered prepping approach to surviving long-term power outages.
I add Stabil to every gas can I fill, and I keep a supply of Sea Foam on hand in case water gets in my gas tank or cans.

Is Iran the Straw that Breaks the Economy’s Back?

The war is barely two weeks old, and people are panicking. But if you're prepped, you shouldn't be. Are you ready to weather a recession?
After my trip to Sam's Club, we vacuum sealed our lam chops and salmon for the freezer. Buying in bulk saves money while freezer storage is great for short-term emergencies.

A Tale of Two Road Trips and the Rising Price of...

As food inflation returns, the price of protein rises--driven by beef. What's a prepper to do? See Pete's recommendation.
This is the first load of equipment, all bee stuff.

The Storage Unit Gamble: Redundancy or Risk?

Is offsite storage a prepper's lifeline or a vulnerability? it may work great for our excess honey equipment, but is not ideal for food storage.
Pete rented a storage unit to hold excess prepper gear, empty beehives and honey processing equipment. This will free up space in his storeroom and garage.

Are You Prepping for “Next Tuesday” or for Everything?

Stop prepping for "Next Tuesday" and start prepping for everything any day. It will elevate your preps and increase your survival.