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The Godmother of Thanksgiving, Sarah Josepha Hale, Prepared
Consider sharing today's Survival Scout story with a few friends who'd appreciate an inspiring, pick-me-up. You'll also learn about what Mary Had a Little Lamb had to do with Thanksgiving and preparedness. Meet Sarah Josepha Hale About a century and a half ago, brothers and sisters were deeply divided-- torn...
What's Sheepdog Preparedness?
Today, I wanted to explore a common analogy that's used to talk about the preparedness lifestyle. This analogy sounds simple, but there's a lot more to it than meets the eye. It has to do with sheep, wolves and sheepdogs. Sound familiar? There are Sheep, Wolves and Sheepdogs Either way,...
Disrupting Your Food Supply - It's Easier Than Most Think
We live in a complex world. Simpler times are clearly behind us. Our nation's food system rests on a complicated network of farms, imports, and distributors with tight delivery timelines that could be thrown off by anything ranging from a drought to international politics. What a difference 400 years makes....
Why Kansas is Preparing for Zombies
Zombies. Sure they're terrifying, but they're not a real threat, right? Zombie Preparedness Month in Kansas Well, the state of Kansas is taking a different approach. In today's Scout, we'll dive into the reasons why the governor of Kansas has declared October Zombie Preparedness Month. I think what's going on...
Why Kansas is Preparing for Zombies
Zombies. Sure they're terrifying, but they're not a real threat, right? Zombie Preparedness Month in Kansas Well, the state of Kansas is taking a different approach. In today's Scout, we'll dive into the reasons why the governor of Kansas has declared October Zombie Preparedness Month. I think what's going on...
The Truth About Gold-Backed Preparedness
"You can't eat gold." It's a saying that gets tossed around quite a bit in preparedness circles. You Can't Eat Gold It's a controversial statement because gold can be a big part of a lot of folks' emergency planning, especially in the case of economic collapse. Yet, there is a...
Check it Twice: Will You Forget These?
As fall marches on, we can sense winter rapidly approaching. Harvest has gone from full swing to slowly fading. For many folks, this signals the time to get those fall chores done to prepare for winter. Clean the gutters. Put the boat and other summer toys away. We call this...
A Black Swan Event May Be Near
Let me simply toss this statement out there. A Black Swan Event could freeze commerce nationwide in a matter of a few short hours. Have you ever heard of a Black Swan Event? If no, you'll want to read this special Survival Scout report while asking yourself this: What would...
1 in a Billion - A Chance Not Worth the Risk
1 in a billion. What's in your tap water? If that's your chance of winning the lottery, you might say you have low odds of winning. But if you're talking about certain contaminants in drinking water, 1 part in a billion can be all it takes to seriously affect your...
What To Do - $1.1 Trillion - Our Natural Debt
$1.1 trillion. It's a figure you won't hear coming out of the mouths of politicians this election season. Sure, you might hear them talk about our national debt, which is at a staggering $19.4 trillion and counting. Or a shutdown. Preparing for the coming storm But $1.1 trillion is nothing...
4 Tips for Patriots That Make the Most of Harvest
A few weeks ago, we shared some thoughts about what the autumn means for preparedness. Grown with Patriot Seeds - photo shared by fellow patriot, Shawn Martin This week, let's shift to share some practical advice on one of fall's greatest blessings - harvest. One of the most rewarding times...
The 9/11 Hero Who Saw it Coming - and Prepared
Tomorrow marks 15 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Now, 9/11 serves as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, to honor those whose efforts saved many lives. To properly honor the heroes of 9/11, we are all compelled to "do at least one good deed." In...
