What Is Prepping, Really?
You plan for retirement. You have insurance. Prepping is the same thing — just a different application.
Read →Real-world tested advice from our family to yours.
You plan for retirement. You have insurance. Prepping is the same thing — just a different application.
Read →LazyPrep, SmartPrep, DIYPrep, and SneakyPrepping. Our philosophy on getting prepared.
Read →A welcome note for anyone just getting started. This isn't about fear — it's about love.
Read →Can you see empty shelves and feel calm? That's what preparedness gives you.
Read →Which type are you? Understanding your motivation helps build the right plan.
Read →When does smart planning become anxiety?
Read →Sometimes life teaches you to prep. Whether you want it or not.
Read →A mindset shift from fear-based to confidence-based.
Read →One list to keep you alive, one to keep you sane.
Read →Gear without knowledge is expensive clutter.
Read →Sunday morning musings on what preparedness gives you.
Read →The Quiet Mice System: How to prepare children ages 2-12 using games, not fear. Build real skills without building anxiety.
Read →How much would it cost to get your family out of the country?
Read →Don't go into debt trying to prepare.
Read →We went nine days without power. Here's what to buy first.
ReadReal costs, ROI analysis, and whether solar makes sense for your family's preparedness plan.
ReadThe difference between filters and purifiers.
ReadWhy you need four gallons per person per day.
ReadIodine vs chlorine vs chlorine dioxide - which kills Cryptosporidium? Shelf life, dosing, and why you need all three.
ReadWater-activated barriers that expand on contact. Our honest review - including one critical limitation.
ReadCan you turn off your gas and water in an emergency? Here are the two tools we recommend.
ReadNot all emergency food is equal.
ReadMoisture removal, nutrient retention, shelf life, and which brands use which method.
ReadEvery method from solar ovens to campfire basics. Indoor-safe options, fuel math, and building a layered system.
ReadShelf life breakdown from Peak Refuel to Good To-Go. Why shorter shelf life often means better taste.
ReadA delicious way to practice with shelf-stable ingredients. Your kids will never know it's prep practice.
ReadStop pantry bugs at the source. The freeze-then-seal method for bug-free, beautiful food storage.
ReadWhat actually IS an electromagnetic pulse? Solar events vs nuclear EMP — no physics degree required.
Read →The testing is real, but there's a physics problem. Here's what you need to know before buying.
Read →Commercial Faraday bags vs DIY trash can method — which actually protects your electronics from EMP?
Read →What happens when autonomous vehicles lose contact with their systems? A real-world power outage showed us exactly what cascade failure looks like.
Read →The military's framework for redundant communication. Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency - build a plan that works when cell phones don't.
ReadTurn around, don't drown. Know your flood risk, insurance basics, and practical steps to protect your family.
Read →Step-by-step guidance from someone who's been through it. Safety, documentation, insurance claims, and protecting yourself.
Read →Water-activated barriers that expand on contact. Our honest review — including one critical limitation.
Read →Can you turn off your gas and water in an emergency? Here are the two tools we recommend.
Read →Saltwater flooding can cause EVs to catch fire days or weeks later. What you need to know.
Read →NFIP maxes out at $250K. If you have a high-value home, you need excess flood insurance.
Read →The good, the bad, and the scammers. Plus when it's worth the 10-20% fee.
Read →Situational awareness and the Run-Hide-Fight framework. Practical guidance for families — without the fear-mongering.
Read →The Quiet Mice System: How to prepare children ages 2-12 using games, not fear.
Read →Saltwater flooding can cause EVs to catch fire days or weeks later. What you need to know.
Read →Can you turn off your gas and water in an emergency? Here are the two tools we recommend.
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