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Self Defense Techniques You Can Teach Your Children
If someone abducts your kid, would they know how to protect themselves? The dangers outside our home can be very unpredictable. And as a parent, we can’t always be there for our kids 24/7. Watch this video and learn 5 techniques you can teach your children so they can protect themselves against predators. […]
Read More...What To Do Incase of Fire
What happens after “Stop Drop Roll?” Here’s what they didn’t teach you in school I have this recurring waking nightmare. It’s the middle of the night and my wife wakes me saying the smoke alarms are going off. All of the bedrooms in my home are on the second floor. I run into my daughter’s […]
Read More...New Petition: Tell The President You Want Gun Safety Training In Schools
Hey Lamplighters, This issue has been weighing pretty heavy on us since we had a chance to catch up with our friend Craig Caudill on the ReadyCast last week. He brought up how irresponsible use of guns is taking a huge toll on the gun enthusiast community these days. And we couldn’t agree more. Whether […]
Read More...Must Have Camping Snacks for Your Next Trip
You’re next camping trip better be in the works, because these delicious campfire snacks are too good to miss. When you go camping, you often think about the big meals, but what about everything in between? Or, if you’re like me, the “everything in between” accounts for all my meals. I’m a snacker. And I […]
Read More...Who is Your American Hero?
It’s time to submit nominations for FPA’s American Hero Award! Are YOU the Next American Hero? Or perhaps you know someone who is. It could be a friend, a teacher, a neighbor, a parent… Nominate them for the 2015 FPA American Hero Award! We’re looking for a model American citizen, someone who exemplifies patriotism; who has a heart of gold […]
Read More...The New Threat To Family Values
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 […]
Read More...The 5 Top Guard Dogs for Your Family
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 […]
Read More...Mother’s Wisdom for Preparednesss
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 […]
Read More...Top 12 Camping Hacks
The Joy of Camping Just Got Easier Camping is an excellent outdoor activity and provides fun for the whole family. It’s a shared experience to learn outdoor survival as well as family bonding. Knowing how to survive in the outdoors, away from society, is also a quality life skill. You never know when […]
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