– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
A guide to getting your taxes done Tax time is here again, more complicated than years before due to mandated health insurance and more difficult due to cuts in free tax filing assistance. What is a tax filer to do? Start early! Track all your paperwork by corralling it in a […]
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The internet is the absolute worst invention in history. It also happens to be the best thing to ever happen to human civilization. The entire compendium of human knowledge is available at your fingertips in an instant. Nearly all of its 196.9 million square miles of the earth’s surface has an instant connection to the […]
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Man’s Ultimate Best Friend is a Guard Dog. There is nothing more re-assuring than knowing that you have a good guard dog watching your back. Personally, my work often takes me away from home on trips for days at a time, and knowing that there is a good dog around to protect my […]
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Agreed, the title for this article is a little odd, but I called them ‘poisonous wild edibles’ for a very good reason: you CAN eat them, but that will probably be the last snack you ever eat. It doesn’t matter how much survival knowledge you possess, how well-conceived your bugout loadout, or how […]
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A Nuclear War is a menacing thing, but being prepared for it will help you rest easier. It’s an unthinkable scenario, but it’s one that’s crept its way into the realm of possibility, only within the last 2 years. Russia hasn’t exactly been handling their foreign policy with ‘kid-gloves’, and has even been […]
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I’ve pulled this chapter from our book: “Growing Up: The Vertical Garden Report” because I feel growing your own food is such an important asset, for everyday living and health, as well as for planning ahead for emergency situations. If you want to read the whole book, find it HERE! Growing Your Own Food […]
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You never know what could happen next. Here’s how being prepared with a G.O.O.D.I.E. bag will help you in your time of need. This article is part of our Get Out Of Dodge Book. Read the complete book for advice to survive any incident, as well, as how to be best equipped for survival […]
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We have reimagined the coat hanger to make your life better. Have you ever needed something, didn’t have it, and tried making it instead? This is the story of my life. That’s why I’m a regular DIY crafter. One of my favorite products to use that “saves the day” as I like to […]
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Mothers knows best. This is true for so many situations, and preparedness is one of them. Growing up, my Mom had the best alliteration for things I would need on my scouting trips: “Water, Wranglers, weenies, wipes, warm clothing, weather protection, a weapon, a wayfinder, whatever… and keep a watchful eye” She was […]
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“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ~Mahatma Gandhi Knowing how to take care of yourself is key to survival. You have your basic needs like food, water, shelter, but what happens when those get interrupted? what happens when you sprain your ankle, or […]
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