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Plenty of meat at Costco

Prepper’s Diary June 26: Costco is Back to Normal

Four months after panic buying stripped stores of paper products and shelf-stable foods, we found our local Costco was back to normal or even better than it was prior to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Why We Flattened the Curve

Flattening the curve worked; it bought us time to understand COVID-19 and to better understand how to treat it. Don't let the higher numbers panic you.
The B52 Stratofortress. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez.

This is what Happens when America is Perceived as Weak

When our foes think the United States is distracted by internal problems, they tend to act out and rattle their sabers looking for an opportunity.
Fighter jet

Global Hot Spots and Bad Economic News Spark Concerns

War drums boom, coronavirus outbreaks bloom, and food shortages loom. There's plenty of things for a prepper to worry about.
peaceful protesters in Minneapolis

Riots During an Epidemic

There are risks associated with protesting during an epidemic as crowds and shouting can increase the spread, but participants would probably point out the risks associated with doing nothing in the face of injustice.
Coins spill from a jar. Photo by Michael Longmire on Unsplash

The Economic Repercussions of Coronavirus

The initial surge of reopening excitement feels good, but the economic repercussions of the coronavirus are going to be tough to shake off.
cereal boxes at a grocery store. Photo by Franki Chamaki on Unsplash

27 Ways to Save Money on Groceries

Did you lose your job as a result of coronavirus? Then you may want to consider changing your shopping habits to save money.
A soup kitchen during the great depression

Fighting Hunger as a Prepper

If the world as you know it suddenly comes to an end, do you know where your next meal is coming from?
Woodworking and carpentry tools

How to Prosper in a Barter Economy

This article explains how to barter successfully after an economic collapse. Rather than list 10, 20 or even 200 items you should stock for bartering, it tells you what to do and how to go about it.
examples of CR123s and 18650 batteries

The Best Batteries for Preppers

When the power goes out, either for a few hours or forever, most of us reach for a battery powered device. Here's our advice for the best batteries for preppers