– For the Safety, Security, and Success of the Family
Money is one of the last things on kids’ minds, but it’s important that they learn about money and its value while they are young. As a parent, one of the best things you can teach them is the basics of money management and how money works in our society. However, money can be a […]
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Family vacations are good for everyone. As Susan Krauss Whitbourne of the University of Massachusetts, Boston, says: “It puts you in a different frame of mind, gets you out of your standard patterns and can give you time with family.” But let’s face it – planning a vacation can be a logistical nightmare. Is it […]
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Every year, there are 2.2 million burglaries, and 66% of those are home break-ins. For all homeowners, safety should be a priority. As such, it is a necessity to “burglar-proof” or protect your home from intruders. Even if you believe you’re a resident of a “safe neighborhood,” this is not always enough to deter a […]
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No one wants their kids to become the target of bullies or predators. But the sad fact of life is, if you don’t prepare your kids in advance, they’re more likely to become a target. One of the most important steps to take as a parent is to sit down with your child (or children) […]
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6 Knife Throwing Tips for Amateurs Knife throwing can be incredibly difficult, but it is actually not as difficult as many would believe. Not only is it difficult to master, but anyone of all skill-levels can learn and it can give you an empowering feeling when you learn how to use knives in an unconventional […]
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Being a Gold Star family (or, more correctly, a Gold Star American Family) is a somewhat dubious honor. No one really wants to be a Gold Star Family member – but when you’re part of a Blue Star Family (an honor we should all be proud of), the chance is always there. What is a […]
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There are a variety of hiking boots and shoes available on the market; each one claiming to be the best. For this reason, you need to know exactly what type of hike you’re going on. After all, when you shop prepared, you’re more likely to find the best pair of hiking boots for you (not […]
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“Family” can mean different things to different people. Our definitions on what a family is (and what it means to be part of one) are often influenced by personal experiences, different cultures, economics and society as a whole. There are also many different types of families: immediate family, extended families, complex and step-families, traditional, adopted […]
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In this post I am going to share with you the all-important fundamentals of what I call: “Self-reliance Strategies.” Self-reliance is the word I choose to use more than “survival” or “preparedness” training. Self-reliance is proactive rather than reactive. It couples itself with on- going and daily habit forming measures. The typical preparedness or survival […]
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FPA members are sometimes criticized by outsiders for being too cautious about prepping for a disaster. The truth is, the majority of the population are woefully unprepared. For example… No one anticipated a 1.5 mile wide EF4 tornado would drop down on Alabama in April 2011, killing 64 people, destroying or damaging hundreds of homes. […]
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