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25 Ways to Use Duct Tape in an Emergency
When it comes to go-to supplies for survival, duct tape is at the top of the list. Yes, duct tape. Let’s put it this way--if duct tape is a go-to for MacGyver and the astronauts on Apollo 13, then it is an item you should not pass on. MacGyver (the...
Salt: The Survival Essential in Everyone’s Pantry
There’s a reason why saying someone is “worth his salt” or that “salt of the earth” is a compliment. It’s because salt is essential. Not only does salt add flavor, but it is also necessary for sustaining life. In fact, the simple chemical compound of sodium and chloride (NaCl) is...
40 Reasons Vinegar Should Be in Your Preparedness Toolkit
When it comes to creating an emergency preparedness toolkit, you want to include items that will allow you to be self-sufficient and be able to survive a variety of disaster scenarios. That’s why those who excel in survivalist methods always include multipurpose items in their preparedness toolkits. Items, such as...
Survival Depends on Clean Water: How to Purify It
In 2017, more than 220 million people worldwide sought treatment for schistosomiasis – “an acute and chronic disease caused by parasitic worms contracted through exposure to infested water.” This disease is not the only consequence of contaminated water. Each year, 485,000 people die from diarrheal deaths as a result of...
Economic Survival Lessons from the Great Depression
On top of all the other ways the COVID-19 pandemic has turned our lives around, now we have to worry about a possible economic collapse. First, we reacted to the virus. Now, we have to prepare for the aftermath. However, taking a look at how families survived the Great Depression,...
How to Prepare for Possible Meat Shortages
During World War I, American citizens were encouraged to eat less meat so that there would continue to be enough meat to sustain the troops. During World War II, meat was added to the list of rationed items, and a high number of ration points were needed to buy meat....
What History Can Teach Us about Second Waves
COVID-19 has thrown our lives into upheaval. There have been thousands of US deaths and tens of millions of job losses. As states roll out plans to lift shutdown restrictions, many of us are eagerly awaiting the days when we can get our lives back to normal. Even with the...
How to Make Bread without Yeast or Flour
As a result of COVID-19, people are going old-school and baking their own bread. So much so that America is facing a yeast and flour shortage. This is likely the first time in your life when you could go to the grocery store and not find these two essential items...
3 Wins of Growing a Victory Garden Right Now
The concept of victory gardens emerged during World War I when recruitment of agricultural workers into military service caused a severe food crisis in Europe, and the burden of feeding millions fell on the U.S. Shortly before the U.S. entered WWI, Charles Lathrop Pack organized the National War Garden Commission...
What the Bible Can Teach Us about Preparedness
This Holy Week feels a little different due to COVID-19. Instead of shopping for Easter basket goodies and preparing for church services and brunch with the family, we are hunkering down at home with our families, social distancing, and hoping we have enough food to throw together a decent Easter...
Kitchen Survival: Tips for Storing and Cooking Food
As Americans are told to stay home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, many grocery stores are having a hard time keeping some foods and supplies stocked. In a culture where we’re accustomed to having what we want, when we want it, this new (yet hopefully temporary) way of living...
Cooped Up: Activities to Keep Kids Busy and You Sane
As many families are thrust into homeschooling and working remotely--and everything from parks to libraries are closed--parents have to find ways to keep their kids occupied. Sure, electronic devices and Netflix can help, but parents need a screen-free backup plan. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 15 easy crafts...
