– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
The average American spends over $150 a week on groceries, making food a major expense. Yet we throw out 40 percent of the food we buy. That means we are tossing away $240 worth of food each month. Many times, we pick up meat or produce because it’s a good deal. But we can’t use […]
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Food storage is an incredibly important aspect to anyone’s preparedness plans. For good reason without the energy and nutrition that it brings, long term survival is mostly not going to happen. While proper food storage is a must have, you must also spend some time studying both edible and medicinal plants. You should spend time […]
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Working out can be a whole lot more fun than people realize, you just need to find the method that works for you. Very few people can simply go to the gym each day, get on a treadmill and enjoy it forever. Very few indeed. There are any number of activities that fall out of […]
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I am lucky to have students of all ages in my yoga classes, from teenagers to grandparents. While many things vary between different age groups, there are some simple principles that are the same for anyone looking to get in their best shape. Here are my five go-to tips to be your fittest self, no […]
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Whether it’s going gluten free, dairy free or skipping carbs, there’s always a new fad or trend in dieting. There are plenty of false and even dangerous diet claims on the internet; some of them are so well known they’re regularly accepted as fact. We’ll discuss 10 common myths and separate fact from fiction. The […]
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Heart disease is a serious concern for many people. It’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Over 600,000 people die of heart disease each year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. What’s worse is that many of the causes of heart disease are preventable. The Mayo Clinic […]
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One of my biggest nightmares has always been that I might someday have to look across my kitchen table at my hungry children and be unable to procure the food to fill their bellies. Let’s face it, for most of us, food is something we take for granted. I am convinced that the main reason […]
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When it comes to raising children to be strong and healthy, we often focus on preventing risky behaviors, like underage drinking or taking drugs. We warn our kids about the dangers of these actions and encourage our kids to avoid them. However, our families often face more common dangers every day that we often don’t […]
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Hey FPA, I have been seeing a lot of questions come up within the community lately about prepping with a disabled or with a special need family member so I thought this would be a good topic for a blog post. Firstly, it is important to note that even though you will find prepping tips […]
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Frostbite is a serious injury and one that can permanently damage skin, flesh, and nerves. If you live in a climate where the weather drops below 32 degrees in the winter, which most of us do, it is important to know the signs and symptoms of frostbite and how it can be prevented. Children are […]
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