Escaping the rat-race in our society today may seem like a dream, or even a paradise. No more alarm clocks to shove you out of bed. No more heavy auto traffic to contend with each day. No more stressful workloads. Many people may dream about living a self-sufficient life where your [...]
You never know when a calamity might arise that requires your previous preparedness. I like to think of the 5 P’s: Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. That should speak volumes on the need to be prepared.
The first line of defense to prepare for the first 72 hours. The reasoning behind this is that it [...]
Texas state representative, Suzanna Gratia-Hupp, whose parents were killed by an insane gunman while her gun was out in the car, gives very moving and bold testimony (October 1, 2003) about the REAL reason that the second amendment was designed to protect our God-given right to keep and bear arms.
“People should not be afraid of [...]
People of this greatly country have been badly misinformed by the mass media about what actually constitutes “hoarding.” By preparing and stockpiling several months in advance, you do not contribute to any shortages. Supply chains are continuously replenished when there is no crisis at hand. So, by buying and storing supplies, food, ammunition, and gas [...]
Self-Reliance and Self-Sufficiency makes us free. When you are prepared, not only can you take care of yourself, but you can help others. When the storms comes and the wind blows, you can still sleep peacefully. The more dependent you are on others, the less freedom you have.
Even though we need to be self-reliant in [...]
Living in the country is one the the best ways to become completely independent and self-sufficient. Why do people have to have jobs and work and earn tons of money … because of the high expenses of living in the city.
If you lived in the country, you can live “off-the-grid” and have your own well [...]