How a pivot saved my sanity How did I go from writing about a small town in the woods with a rising crime problem, and a detective with a past full of pain to a woman who suddenly finds that she can tell the future by studying the stars? Despite…

An insurance policy against hunger Last time, we covered why you need a prepper’s pantry. Today, we’re going to discuss how to build one. First, let’s address comparisonitis. Never heard of it? It’s the bad habit of comparing ourselves, our circumstances, or our skills to others. Our parents used to…

No tinfoil hats required Food is everywhere, right? Your town might have a variety of grocery stores that carry everything you might want. You may be fortunate enough to live in a town that has a grocery store big enough to offer online shopping and curbside pickup. Grocery delivery services…

Under the bed though… When it comes to storing water, you’ve got a lot of choices here too. But first and foremost must be safety. Even if you buy brand-new water storage jugs or bottles from a camping supply store, you’ll want to wash and disinfect them thoroughly. A good…

“Water, water, everywhere Nor any drop to drink…” Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner You might be surprised to learn how much water you use in the course of a day, and I’m not just talking about what you drink. Preparedness experts recommend that we store 3 gallons…