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looting a Walgreens Pharmacy, Photo by Gabe Pierce on Unsplash.

“Nothing can Breed Violence Like Scarcity”

When empty shelves go from being an occasional problem to a constant one, expect violence and crime to break out. It's going to get ugly.
Grocery store shelf picked clean. Photo by Isaiah Villar on Unsplash.

It Begins Again: Empty Grocery Store Shelves and how to Compensate

We lived with empty shelves after the panic buying of early 2020, but shortages today are caused by supply chain issues, not panic.
the day after a riot

Will Inflation Result in Riots in the U.S.?

The rising costs of food and fuel seem to ignite protests and riots that can topple a government. What are the chances that will happen here?
An empty soup shelf from May 2020

The Dangers of Running out of Stuff

Will the world as we know it come crashing down because of supply chain shortages? It's certainly possible as shortages may persist for years.
Canned goods from Sam's Club

Inflation on my Recent Sam’s Club Visit Hits 15 Percent

Inflation has hit food prices at Sam's Club, driving up items we buy between 6 and 35 percent for an average price increase of 15 percent.
A cash register drawer.

How we will Fight High Food Inflation Next Year

Do you have a plan if food inflation reaches 30 percent next year? Here's what we are doing to cut our food costs.
5 and 6-gallon pails of rice and beans

Do You know How Much Food it Takes to Last a...

Do you have a year's worth of food stored for every member of your family? How much food is that? Is it even a realistic goal? We look at some lists.
At $1 each, these pouches are a cost effective way to put some calories in your prepper pantry

Adding to my Stockpile a Little at a Time

Every time I go to Walmart, Sam's Club, or another store, I always try to add a few things to my prepper pantry, spreading out the cost over time.
A rusty can of grits stored in a barn.

How does Old Food Taste? Digging Into our Survival Stash

Its a good idea to inspect and taste-test your long term survival food from time to time. We were dubious abut this rusted can of grits, so we gave them a try.
Pumping oil from the ground, Image by John R Perry from Pixabay.

Energy Prices up 49 to 60 Percent in a Year

Imagine if your grocery bill, your insurance bill, your electric bill, and all your other bills were up as much as gasoline and diesel fuel.