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The Family Bucket List: 10 Fun Things To Do BEFORE Summer Ends

The Family Bucket List: 10 Fun Things To Do BEFORE Summer Ends

By sara Tipton – Ready Nutrition

Spending time with your family is an important part of mental health.  So this summer, why not make a family bucket list complete with fun and the physically active things you can all do as entertainment and bond a little in the process?

While family time is fun, it also comes with some amazing benefits for your mental well being.  Giving our kids a chunk of…

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Walking Stick Uses – An Important And Versatile Survival Tool

Walking Stick Uses – An Important And Versatile Survival Tool

Use A Walking Stick As A Survival Tool

By Rich Murphy – Off The Grid News

In all the lists I’ve seen for bug out equipment, I’ve never seen anyone talk about including a walking stick. I guess, since we’re all trying to save weight, adding a walking stick to your pack might seem like a frivolity. Yet adding a walking stick to your bug out bag might make your bug out go a whole lot…

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Prepping For Women: How To Prepare MENTALLY When Our Brains Won’t Shut Off

Prepping For Women: How To Prepare MENTALLY When Our Brains Won’t Shut Off

By Sara Tipton – Ready Nutrition

One of the hardest things to get in order for us women is our mental state.  When thinking of how to prepare ourselves for a catastrophe, we also often worry and become mentally overloaded thinking about everything from our children and what they might need to our dog and what he might need.  Then, before we know it, our thoughts are spiraling out of control.

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Best Rifles for Survival Situations

Best Rifles for Survival Situations

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Guest Post By Josh – Gunmann.com

The world is under constant turmoil. Whether it be nature, politics, imminent wars, apocalypse, or an intrusion at your domicile, having a reliable weapon at hand is your best bet under any survival situation. When SHTF, even a kitchen knife can come in handy. But it is always better to stay prepared…

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Lighting Up Safely: Smart Light Options for Preppers

Lighting Up Safely: Smart Light Options for Preppers

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By Cassandra Florence – The Survival Place Blog

One of the biggest concerns of survivalists and preppers is finding a reliable yet safe source of lightwhen the sun goes down. Since the invention of the incandescent light bulb in 1879, people have beenconsistently reliant on electricityto provide light. As a survivalist, you know for a fact that in a bad-case…

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BEST GUN SAFES: KEEPING YOUR FIREARMS SECURE (2019 REVIEWS)

BEST GUN SAFES: KEEPING YOUR FIREARMS SECURE (2019 REVIEWS)

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As a gun owner, there are plenty of reasons why you should consider investing in a good-quality gun safe. Let’s look at a few of them, so you can make an educated decision on what gun safe might be the best choice for your needs.

Kids in the household: If you have kids in your home, it’s essential that you prevent children who are too young to understand the concept of gun…

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5 Essential Emergency Protocols For Family Members Who Are Apart

5 Essential Emergency Protocols For Family Members Who Are Apart

The success of your preparedness endeavors is going to depend on how dedicated you are to following the organizational framework and procedures that you put in place.

By Jeremiah Johnson – Ready Nutrition

ReadyNutrition Readers, this piece is designed to give to you some methods that work that will make your daily travel more secure.  To and from work, school, or running errands, it is…

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Top 5 Survival Crops for Preppers

Top 5 Survival Crops for Preppers

By Tara – Modern Survival Blog

Growing a survival garden is near the top of the “to do” list for all preppers, but just throwing seeds in the ground to plant a little bit of everything is definitely not the way to go. Contrary to popular belief, growing grain crops and sugar can be accomplished even if you don’t have a lot of land and in almost any agricultural growing region.

Sure, I…

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Daylight Left Until Sun Sets – How Many Hands above the Horizon

Daylight Left Until Sun Sets – How Many Hands above the Horizon

By Ken Jorgustin – Modern Survival Blog

This ‘trick’ is a ‘handy’ way to estimate how much time until sunset.

From a preparedness point of view, it could help during any number of situations.

Such as estimating enough time to find (or make) shelter during an outdoor excursion. Or the time remaining to travel without the aid of flashlights or headlamps. Estimating the remaining time to…

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9MM VS. THE .40 CAL – WHICH IS BETTER FOR SURVIVAL & EDC?

9MM VS. THE .40 CAL – WHICH IS BETTER FOR SURVIVAL & EDC?

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The debate between centerfire pistol calibers for self-defense is an expansive one. Some debates are valuable, and others are primarily fanboys fighting each other.

The best method to see which is better is to look at both round objectively, which is what we are doing in this article as we compare the 9mm vs. the 40 caliber pistol rounds.

We break down these two…

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THE 9MM VS. THE .22 FOR SURVIVAL & SELF DEFENSE: WHICH IS BETTER?

THE 9MM VS. THE .22 FOR SURVIVAL & SELF DEFENSE: WHICH IS BETTER?

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Two of the most popular calibers in the United States are the 9mm Luger and the 22 long rifle. Which is better is not a simple A or B answer.

To really determine which is better we have to break the rounds down to specific tasks, which we do in great detail in the article below.  While we understand that everyone has their opinions, we have ours and hopefully it helps you…

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Choosing The Right Survival Knife: The Ultimate Guide

Choosing The Right Survival Knife: The Ultimate Guide

By The Survival Place Blog

A survival knife is an essential bit of kit for outdoorsy types who might find themselves in an emergency situation – and even those who aren’t. You’d be surprised at how often you can use your survival knife, which is why it should always be kept accessible. Below is just a brief idea of what your survival knife can be used for:

Makeshift Screwdriver

Cutting/Slici…

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Outdoor Hobby Ideas

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I want to focus on fun and unique hobbies that most kids would never have considered trying before. Things that not only will your children love to do, but things that the whole family can do together.

Ideas for kids who love nature

Are you a nature loving family? If so, perhaps one of these hobby ideas could be perfect for you and your kids. How about…

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Doomsday Hoarders: 6 Hacks to Organize Your Stockpile Chaos

Doomsday Hoarders: 6 Hacks to Organize Your Stockpile Chaos

By Daisy Luther – The Organic Prepper

Is your house like an unfortunate cross between Doomsday Preppers and Hoarders?

How do you store your preps? Are they neatly organized, where you can grab what you need at a moment’s notice? Are they a jumbled mess that makes your house look like an abandoned storage facility? Perhaps they are hidden chaos, tucked away neatly in drawers and closets, but…

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5 Ways to Stretch Your Meals SHTF Style

5 Ways to Stretch Your Meals SHTF Style

Get smart about how to use foods in your preparedness pantry, and learn these nifty tricks on how to fill up our stomachs at the same time.

By Tess Pennington – Ready Nutrition

As our economy plunges even further into a Depression-like era, we will need to become more creative in our meal preparations. Making due with less ingredients, all while wanting our meals to be just as filling is…

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How to Pre-filter Water (and Prolong the Life of Your Water Filters)

How to Pre-filter Water (and Prolong the Life of Your Water Filters)

By Megan – Modern Survival Online

There’s nothing worse than coming down sick from drinking unfiltered or poorly filtered water. The average water filter, depending on the water filtration method, lasts anywhere from 3 to 6 months or as much as 3 years.

The reason water filters wear out and need cleaned or replaced is because over time the debris and contaminants from your water build up…

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1 Thing Everyone Is Missing In Home Defense

1 Thing Everyone Is Missing In Home Defense

By Travis P – Off The Grid News

When someone buys a gun for home defense, they tend to fall into one of three categories. These categories are based on the amount of thought an individual puts into their planning. Although you may find yourself falling in between two categories, these distinctions should help you see any improvements you can make in your home defense plan.

The first…

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