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3 Tips on Talking About Preparedness
HOW TO TALK TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT PREPAREDNESS Right after Memorial Day, it seems my calendar fills right up. Barbecues. Grad parties. Fireworks. Church fundraisers. A vacation. And so much more. It can be hard to balance all these social activities with the preparedness lifestyle... But I don't want...
Save the Seeds, Save the World
As we pause from time to time to honor the memory of those patriots who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, I thought it would be fitting to share a lesson from the pages of history. This inspiring true story comes from the WWII era. It teaches us about...
The 2 Essentials Needed for Summer Travel
Each Memorial Day, we honor our fallen heroes. This national holiday is also the start of the summer travel season. If you're planning on getting away for a little summer fun - whether near or far - you'll want to read on. See, it's very important to take the preparedness...
The Three Little Pigs & Preparedness
The Three Little Pigs & Preparedness A couple of weeks ago, I sent loyal customers like you a note about the one "preparedness mistake to avoid." If you missed it, click here to read it. I was happy to see that a lot of you took that message to heart....
U.S. Debt Default - Gambling with Our Economy
MEDIA SLAMS "INSANE" PLAN TO DEFAULT ON U.S. DEBT In case you missed it, that was a headline from earlier this week. It grabbed a lot of attention, including from me, but not for the reasons you might think. To be fair, I try to stay out of the media...
The Right Preparedness Mindset Matters
The Right Preparedness Mindset Matters As an expert in preparedness, I often get asked for advice. By far, the most common question I get asked is something like: "If you could recommend I do just one thing to get prepared, what would it be?" This question is often easier asked...
Crisis in the Big City? 2 Principles to Prepare By
How to Prepare in an Urban Environment - 2 Principles for Preppers This week, I received a call from a neighbor. For the sake of her privacy, let's call her Susan. I could tell right away that Susan was tense and anxious by the tone of her voice. First, she...
Preparedness Lessons learned from Race for the White House on CNN
Preparedness Lessons learned from Race for the White House on CNN I've been wanting to share a story with you about these presidential primaries. CNN is airing a series called, "Race for the White House" with Kevin Spacey as the narrator. One episode in particular that captured my attention was...
Dustin's Story: At Peace on the Appalachian Trail
This Letter Brought Me to Tears - Here's Why A few nights ago I received an email. The contents of that letter touched me greatly, and is the reason I'm writing you today: The email started out as a simple thank-you note from a man named Dustin. In the...
Special Preparedness Bulletin - Family Edition
Special Preparedness Bulletin - Family Edition People often ask me: "What motivates you, Matt?" My answer always comes down to two things. The first I've written to you about many times before: history and the lessons it teaches us. The other answer is easy: family. This is true for everyone...
Must-Haves for a Barter-Based Economy
Must-Haves for a Barter-Based Economy In any extended long-term emergency, our currency-based economy may no longer function and may even become non-existent. If that happens, you'll not only want to have everything you need to be self-sufficient, but you'll want to consider keeping items for trade in a barter-based economy...
Declare Your Food Independence in 3 Easy Steps
Declare Your Food Independence in 3 Easy Steps Spring is finally here. In the Idaho panhandle, the snows have turned to rain, preparing the soil for this year's planting. Yesterday, as I checked in on my tomato seedlings I have in a sunny, south-facing window, I got that feeling again....
