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July 30, 2012

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A Damp Root Cellar

storing root crops

It’s been quite a while since our last update on the roots cellar. That doesn’t mean that the project has stalled. In fact, just the opposite. Construction has been completed! We’re excited about our new underground storage facilities. We cannot wait to begin moving prepping supplies that we’ve stashed in our old farmhouse to the […]

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July 27, 2012

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Quote of the Week: Reagan on Accountability

returning to accountability

“We must reject the idea that every time a law’s broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.” ~ Ronald Reagan

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July 27, 2012

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Preparing for Medical Emergencies When There Is No Doctor

taking care of yourself after TEOTWAWKI

The following article has been contributed by a fellow prepper named Mike. It has been published with permission of the author. It does not necessarily represent the views of PreppingToSurvive.com. When the SHTF, and it will, there will be enough things to worry about other than staying healthy.  Yet, even in good times we get sick […]

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July 25, 2012

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Using Traditional Skills

using traditional skills to share prepping with others

How do you share the need for prepping with your friends and local community without revealing too much? A community well organized is prepared for a disaster. They can bond together to pool resources, to provide security, to carry on as best they can in the aftermath of a TEOTWAWKI style event. But there’s a […]

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July 23, 2012

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Making Spiders Dance: Take Your Kids Camping

making smores with your kids

Making Spiders Dance “I can make spiders dance.” That’s what I told my oldest son many years ago when I took him on his first camping trip. He was 7 years old and we’d just pulled back the tent flap on one of the canvas tents provided at Cub Scout Summer Camp. The tent was […]

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July 21, 2012

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Quote of the Week: Mandela on Possibilities

climbing to new heights

“It always seems impossible. Until it’s done.”  ~ Nelson Mandela

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July 18, 2012

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Why You Need a Safe Room and How to Build It

creating a safe room

The following article has been contributed by a fellow prepper and author named Allen. It has been published with permission of the author. It is one of the worst nightmares for a homeowner. Your home is being broken into and you and your family are in it. Where do you go, what do you do? […]

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July 17, 2012

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Should Preppers Learn Ham Radio?

tuning into ham radio for information

Earlier this year, I took and passed the Technicians Class Amateur Radio test. I’m now licensed by the FCC to operate an Amateur Radio. I’ve written about the value of Ham Radio as a Prepping Skill and cautioned that There Is No Privacy in Ham Radio in prior posts. Experiences in Ham Radio As a […]

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July 16, 2012

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Adding a Zippo Lighter to Your Prepping Supplies

A Zippo in your prepping kit

Zippo lighters. They are a classic piece of Americana. It’s hard to imagine some of the classic American motion pictures without the ever-present Zippo lighter. First created in 1933 by George Blaisdell, the Zippo lighter was propelled into notoriety during the Second World War when service members began carrying them. In fact, during the war […]

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July 14, 2012

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Quote of the Week: Lundin on Knowledge

knowledge is power

“Knowledge is power. It’s lightweight. It lasts a long time. It doesn’t rust and it’s a hell of a lot of fun just being responsible, being a responsible citizen on the planet, simplifying life, doing more with less and enjoying the gifts that we have with life. It’s excellent to simplify. It’s just a lot […]

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