Winter is just around the corner; in some parts of the country, skiers are already watching the skies. If your local mountain doesn’t open the slopes until after Christmas (or even if the slopes have been running for a month … Read More
For certain hardier souls out there, the best camping season isn’t just wrapping up—it’s just around the corner. My own husband is one of these lunatics enthusiasts who believes that unless there’s 18 inches of snow on the ground, it’s … Read More
Like so many ancestral skills, the ability to start and maintain a fire has been nearly eliminated by modern technology. Electric heaters, ovens and stoves, and hot water heaters all do the jobs once performed by fire. So, unless … Read More
Hiking is a great way to practice your preparedness skills and learn to use your emergency equipment. It gives you an opportunity to see what you want to have and cannot be without, and it gives you the opportunity to … Read More
By learning some basic and needful skills, you can become your own best resource in an emergency situation. Keep in mind that not all emergencies are major natural disasters. Smaller but significant personal difficulties such as job loss, greatly reduced … Read More
For most people, the sight of blood coming from a wound, whether it is yours or someone else’s, can be very upsetting. To prepare for this possibility, it’s wise to study first aid in advance, so you can stay as … Read More