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The French Quarter, one of the most popular attractions in New Orleans.

How Many Coincidences are Too Many?

After being relatively free from terrorist attacks, two strike the U.S. on the same day and they share many similarities. What does this tell you?
Chickens pecking at some scratch in their chicken run.

Should you Worry About Bird Flu?

As the first mutation that appears to make bird flu more dangers to humans appears, the media blows up the new. Take it with a grain of salt.
This map shows how much the National Weather Service expects temperatures to vary from normal on Friday, January 10. In a large swatch of the country, expect temperatures 20 to 40 degrees colder than the average for that date.

Snow and an Arctic Blast to Blanket U.S. in Early 2025

Expect temperatures to plummet as a polar vortex brings cold temperatures from the artic circle as far south as Florida. Make your preps now.
A stack of firewood in the snow.

Bad Weather and Good Work

Bad weather limited what we can do outside and resulted in yet another power outage, but it was just as well. We needed the rest.
5 and 6-gallon pails of rice and beans

Thoughts on 2024 and Prepping Goals for 2025

Whatever 2025 holds in store, more food, more firewood, solar power, and plenty of fresh eggs will make it go easier for us. What are you planning for?
Bumpy Road Ahead Sign

Hang on, it Could be a Bumpy Ride

The governments of Canada, Germany, and France are in the midst of collapsing. What does this mean and why should it matter to preppers?
Will solar power make you money? Is it worth installing solar power? That depends on whether you are talking survival or return on investment.

The Economics of Solar Power – Will it Make you Money?

Is it worth installing solar power? That depends on whether you are talking survival or return on investment. Its a big investment with low return... unless you are a prepper.
This is a cluster of three intertwined fallen trees that were knocked down by Hurricane Helene

Eight Down, a Few Hundred to Go

Hundreds of fallen trees litter our land, making parts of the mountain impassible. We got some help removing some of the trees that blocked our access road.
the mushroom cloud from a nuclear explosion. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay .

Prepper Basics: How to Survive A Nuclear Attack or EMP

A quick recap of what to do to protect yourself in the seconds after an nuclear attack. Plus, Ttps on dealing with an EMP strike or other grid-down scenario.
Christmas presents

Make it a Prepper Christmas

Pete makes suggests for prepping-related gifts this year, from stocking-stuffers to mid-priced and more expensive gifts.