Category Archives: Food Storage Planning

Guess Who’s Scamming The Food Stamp Program?

In the 1980s, we heard stories about a so-called “Welfare Queen” pulling in $150,000 a year at the expense of the gullible taxpayer. And while the existence of that woman turned out to be a myth, there is a class … Continue reading

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Economic Recovery? Don’t You Believe It

When I was a young disc jockey working at a radio station in a mid-sized American city, the News Director left for greener pastures and I was promoted to his position. Not only was my new title prestigious, the job … Continue reading

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Why Are Food Allergies on the Rise?

Imagine sitting down for a nice breakfast with your family when all of sudden your child starts coughing up mucus, and then soon after is gasping for air. You try giving the child an antihistamine, but to no avail. The … Continue reading

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9 Reasons Bitcoin is NOT The Prepper Solution

I am a big fan of the idea behind Bitcoin as an alternative currency. Any form of money that sets out to compete with the current system is something I can get behind.  There is no question the banking establishment … Continue reading

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Why a Kosher Certification Means High-Quality Food

Listen, I’m not Jewish, but there is one thing I do know. Those guys know how to do it right when it comes down to high-quality food. Kosher certification for food is done by state, national, and even international agencies. … Continue reading

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Organizing Your Preparations

When you are getting prepared for an emergency, it is really important to be organized. Sure, you can just buy stuff when you see it (and if it is what you need at a good price, that’s not a bad … Continue reading

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The Prepper’s Kitchen: Emergency Food is Just the Beginning

Once you have a good start on putting your emergency food stores together, you might think that you are all set for whatever crises come your way. But you’re actually just beginning. One of the most important aspects of emergency … Continue reading

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Boston Marathon Shooting leads to City Lockdown: Are you Prepared?

As police are on the hunt to find the bombers responsible for the Boston Marathon Bombing, the city has been put on lockdown. All schools have been closed, and the public transportation system shut down, according to U.S. News. The … Continue reading

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Prepping for Threats like the Boston Marathon Bombing

The Boston Bombings left a lot of people hurt, confused, and desperate for answers. Though many questions have yet to be answered, and they may never be answered, there are some things we can learn from the trauma. We need … Continue reading

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MRE’s VS Freeze-Dried Foods

The ubiquitous MRE — Meal, Ready-to-Eat. Originally intended to fill the belly of a soldier in combat, it contains enough calories (around 1200) to get one by for a good portion of the day. They have a pretty decent shelf-life, … Continue reading

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