Survival Scout Tips
They'd Help You Too - Steve Callahan's Survival Secrets
Today, I wanted to share a story that truly inspired me. Worthy Read for Survival - Adrift I just finished a book about one of the most extreme survival situations I've ever read about. That's why I'm writing you today: to share some insights and lessons that might be helpful...
How Can We Lose an Entire Summer?
Imagine for a moment how shocking this would be. 1816: The Year Without A Summer You wake up in July expecting a steamy Saturday afternoon relaxing in the backyard. The grill is fired up, the kids are ready to do cannonballs in the pool and yet, instead of hot weather,...
The Hungry History of Washington's Army
Today, I wanted to share an interesting story from our nation's early days. Many of the early actions of our Founding Fathers show great wisdom which we can learn from and apply to our own lives. On March 2, 1778, the Continental Congress in conjunction with George Washington made a...
Fun Ways to Teach Kids Preparedness - Pass it On
Family values. They're a cornerstone of the preparedness lifestyle - and of course, American life in general. Teach Kids Preparedness That's why, today, I want to spend a little time focusing on the future of preparedness - children. Instilling the values of self-reliance and emergency preparedness in our children and...
Food Storage Flexibility - See Two Great Choices
So Many Ways to Use Bulk Emergency Food Here at My Patriot Supply, we believe that one of the best ways to serve loyal customers like you is by giving you options. When it comes to preparedness planning, there is no single solution that fits everyone. Over the past year,...
Master These Emergency Food Cache Building Principles
TIPS FOR BUILDING A SURVIVAL CACHE Today, I want to talk about something that seems like common sense, but within it, there are a lot of things we overlook. Food Storage. Also known as caching, this component of preparedness is just as important as having the right supplies. Your cache...
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...