by ST | May 3, 2011 | Barter, Economy, Food, Guest Post, Self Reliance, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Barter – To trade by exchange of commodities rather than by the use of money. (Source: Dictionary.com. Source location: Random House, inc.) Much has been written about the use of barter in a post SHTF/TEOTWAWKI. event. Even in “merely” a post-financial... Read more 
by suburban | Apr 21, 2011 | Bug Out, suburban survival
Sunday morning I got up a little early, brewed my pot of coffee, showered, and out the door I went to northwestern NJ to visit a friend I have not seen in several months. We were heading to PA to pick up some additional ammo. My buddy... Read more 
by suburban | Apr 18, 2011 | Food, General, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
Ideally, you replace one can of something with two cans of that same something when you use it and you are rotating your preps. Lately, I have been a bit lazy thinking I have had enough, but I really do not, and if you read Friday’s post, clearly my... Read more by suburban | Apr 15, 2011 | Bug In, Bug Out, bug out bag, Economy, Gear, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
It’s a fantastic evening here in NJ, with the exception of my allergies kicking up, which reminds me. Time to stock up a few seasons worth of Zyrtec or some other anti-hystimine. As long as they as stored correctly, they should last for several years... Read more by suburban | Apr 12, 2011 | Guest Post, Preparedness, suburban survival, Urban Survival
I previously wrote that the beginning of any prepping plan is goals. That is, what is it you are actually trying to accomplish? In other words, you must have SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Bound. So,... Read more by suburban | Apr 5, 2011 | Bug In, Bug Out, bug out bag, General, Levels of Awareness, Physical Fitness, Preparedness, suburban survival, Survivalism, Urban Survival
Well, after last evening’s interview with Doctor Prepper, I thought I would write up a few thoughts on planning for your preparedness goals. This will probably appeal to novice preppers, but it got me thinking about a few points of... Read more 
