Back to Basic Skills

Interestingly enough with all the conveniences of our modern day, we have still managed to fill the extra time with things that really don’t matter.  So many people are feeling to tug to learn skills that our ancestors had as they used them to enjoy a life of simplicity. I hope you’ll consider joining us …

Have no fear, zombies are already here.

Admittedly, if there is one thing in the Preparedness circles that really chaps my hide it’s the topic of  zombies.  Other than spouting off how many guns and how much ammo we have on hand, should have on hand or need to stash somewhere (can you say: “Just put a  David Coresh shaped target on …

Seeds of change and sustainability.

It seems that with all the talk of preparedness and food storage, there is an area that many people tend to forget:  Seeds for Sustainability.  It’s not surprising that this area is often over looked in the mad dash to stock food,  since most people are not used to growing their own food any more. …

Bug Out Locations

Everyone who is new to the preparedness journey eventually encounters a variety of terms.  The term “Bug Out Location” is usually among some of the first new vocabulary words one learns upon exploring the world of Prepping.  Since there is no real dictionary description for a Bug Out Location it took a little bit of …

Age Appropriate Family Preparedness

Age appropriate family preparedness is often a topic left off the table due to the wide variety of family approaches to preparedness planning.   However we have seen some key elements that need addressing when discussing this wide and varied topic. At what age is it reasonable to begin teaching our children about preparedness planning?  Do …

Preparedness Operational Security (OPSEC)

Within the Preparedness movement, there are varying degrees of Operational Security (OPSEC).  There are two things we must always keep in mind about Preparedness Operational Security:  Differing definitions and Respect. Preparedness OPSEC can be defined  mostly by two very differing views.   It is my belief that the two are not in opposition but rather …

PREPARE Magazine offers FREE subscriptions!

A new, one of a kind magazine is about to hit your inbox!  That is if you’ve gone to get your complimentary year’s subscription while it is in the pre-launch phase. The creators of PREPARE Magazine are so delighted to bring this to the preparedness community that offering it to you for FREE during the …

Is Prepping Hoarding?

Not long ago, I had the opportunity to visit with a new prepping friend who had come to one of our Ladie’s Weekend Retreats.  She and I chatted and enjoyed talking about all the self-sustaining lessons we had learned and sharing ideas to help each other prepare in peace.  We were loading her small four-wheel …

Prepare by getting hens and chickens.

  Our newest members of the Miller preparedness plan: Four Buff Orpington Chicks (hens)! We originally wanted 3 Buff Orpingtons and 3 Black Austroloups.  But we are going to have to wait on the Black ones a few weeks. We have had the breed of Buff Orpingtons before and find it to be a prolific …

Executive Order: Martial Law.

What is Martial Law? Martial law is defined as: military rule or authority imposed on a civilian population when the civil authorities cannot maintain law and order, as in a time of war or during an emergency. Martial law can be used by a Government to enforce governmental power over it’s country’s citizens.  Examples of …