In between social distancing, staying at home, and sanitizing every room in the house, we all have to face one inevitable fact: we gotta eat. Eventually, a designated member of the family makes the trip to the grocery store and maybe stops at the hardware store on the way home. Hands are washed before departure and … [Read more...]
How to Make a DIY Face Mask (With No Sewing)
The CDC is officially recommending that everyone wear face masks in public. Why? Because now there is evidence that coronavirus can be spread through talking and breathing. So if you're going out and can't stay more than six feet away from others, you'll definitely want to wear a face mask. Even standing six feet … [Read more...]
Healthy Emergency Foods To Stock Up On
While there are plenty of emergency food options out there, not all of them are healthy from a nutrition standpoint. From pre-packaged kits to MREs, the sodium content alone can cause more health concerns over a long period of time. Add to that the hard-to-pronounce ingredients in many store-bought food options, and … [Read more...]
9 Fastest Growing Fruit Trees for Your Backyard
Now is the time to plant fruit trees, but everyone knows that these trees take forever to produce. It’s true that you won’t get a fruit harvest the first year you plant a tree, but if you pick one of the fastest-growing fruit trees for your backyard, you might get to eat fruit sooner. Aside from planting the right … [Read more...]
With Thousands Dying Daily, Survival Hygiene Is More Important Than Ever
Yes, you read that right. This coronavirus pandemic has gotten to the point where thousands of people are dying every single day. As of March 29th, 20202, there were 3,461 new deaths in the past day, and the total number of deaths is doubling every six days. (You can view the latest data here.) From the beginning of … [Read more...]
The Coronavirus Pandemic: How Worried Should You Be?
Of all the major disasters that have occurred in my lifetime, the coronavirus pandemic is by far the most...confusing. Usually, when a disaster such as an earthquake or hurricane strikes, it’s very clear what happened and what needs to be done. But with this disaster, we have no idea how bad it actually is, and no … [Read more...]
50 Items That Will Disappear Fast In A Crisis
Update from Editor: Tricia wrote this article long before we realized how serious the COVID-19 pandemic would be. Unfortunately, many of the items on this list are sold out around the country. This is why you want to prepare BEFORE a disaster strikes. This is still good information, though, and you can still find many … [Read more...]
How Long Will This Mandatory Quarantine Last?
If You Think It’s Just an Unplanned Two-Week Vacation, Guess Again. COVID19 first appeared in Wuhan, China in December of 2019. As of March 25, 2020, there are 428,405 confirmed cases of COVID19 reported globally and 19,120 deaths worldwide. Want to save this post for later? Click Here to Pin It On … [Read more...]
15 Five-Gallon Bucket Projects to Keep You Busy This Weekend
Stuck indoors this weekend? DIY projects are a great way to spend your time. It'll keep you busy, save you money, and you'll end up with something you can use. And if you have any old five-gallon buckets lying around, you're in luck. (If not, you can still find them on Amazon.) The projects listed below are great, … [Read more...]
The Corona Crash: Why The Next Great Depression Is Already Here
The Factors that Led to the Great Depression of the 1930s Had a Lot in Common with Today’s Economy, but That Depression Was Very Different. The coronavirus or COVID19 has affected all aspects of our lives and most notably has affected the stock market. While the stock market is not always an indicator of overall … [Read more...]
How to Make Hardtack: A Cracker That Will Last A Century
One of the first articles I published on this site was called 15 Foods That Last Forever, and one of the items on that list is hardtack. Ever since then, the most common question about that article is: "What is hardtack and how do I make it?" Basically, hardtack is a hard cracker made from flour, salt, and water. … [Read more...]
Lockdown In Italy: A Preview Of What’s To Come
Schools are Closed, Shops are Shuttered, Hospitals Are Overwhelmed and That’s Just the Beginning. As COVID19 continues to spread around the world, numerous countries have taken dramatic steps to diagnose, treat, and most importantly, curb the spread of the disease. As of March 14, 2020, Italy has reported more cases … [Read more...]
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