
Resources and Commentary on Prepping in Suburbia
After a year or so of the site being down, we’re slowly relaunching it with all the old content, and writing new content. It’s been well over a year since I’ve done any prepping, and recently started again. Updates over the last 18 months are, Ms. Prepper is now Mrs. Prepper, and there’s the addition of Baby Prepper, too… I feel like it’s all new again, and I’m learning from scratch…
Exploring the Aftermath of the Earthquake in NJ and the Need for Increased Readiness
While the image used in the thumbnail and the blog post is a little ridiculous, it illustrates something that “could” take place based on the recent 4.8 magnitude earthquake as recent as a few weeks ago. The Northeast, not commonly associated with seismic activity,…
Threat Detection for the Home: Putting a Plan in Place for Early Warning
Home security systems not only provide essential protection for loved ones and property, contributing to peace of mind, but they also play a pivotal role in threat protection by deterring potential burglars — with 83% looking for signs of an alarm before attempting a…
Assessing the Credibility of Martial Law Being Forced Upon Citizens of the United States in the Future
In this blog post, we’ll examine the potential and credibility of martial law being implemented in the United States. Being from the U.S. and having not experienced martial law firsthand, as some second and third-world countries have, it is just a concept to me. …
The First 30 Days: Building a Future After the Fall
The following is a fictional account of the first 30 days after an apocalyptic event and how we may “attempt” to recover some normalcy in the neighborhood if we cannot make what could be a deadly and dangerous trek to the bug-out location area. For those that may be…
The Rising Tide of Food Prices in 2024 — Beef and Pork in Focus
As we step into 2024, the shadow of rising food prices looms large, particularly in the realms of beef and pork. This surge is not just a blip on the economic radar but a trend that’s been building, influenced by a complex web of factors from climate to consumer…
Your Ultimate Guide to Bugging Out: 8 — 10 Essential Locations
Recently I gave a presentation to a group of new to seasoned preppers, clearly in various stages of their preparedness journeys. For some in the presentation, each stage of understanding was a little overwhelming because there was so much to think about. For others,…
Trucker Strike and the Trump Verdict: A Perfect Storm for NYC’s Supply Chain
As I sit down to unravel the tangled web of New York City’s latest logistical nightmare, it’s impossible to ignore the ripples caused by a verdict that has truck drivers up in arms. In a striking move, a band of drivers dubbed “Truckers for Trump” are steering clear…
10 Essential Items a Prepper Should Keep in Their Faraday Cage for EMP Protection
Imagine a sudden burst of energy capable of rendering most modern technology useless—in an instant, the world as we know it could change due to an electromagnetic pulse, or EMP. This scenario is not just the premise of a science fiction novel; it’s a real concern that…
The Benefits of Playing with Walkie-Talkies with Your Kids from a Preparedness Perspective
A couple of years ago, I bought my then 4‑year-old a couple of walkie-talkies for toddlers… The usage concept didn’t take. Last week, I put a Baofeng UV-5R in her hands that was tuned for an FRS channel. She immediately grasped the concept and asked me what my…
The Hidden War on American Agriculture
The Hidden War on American Agriculture In the heart of America’s sprawling fields and on the cusp of urban sprawl, a silent war is being waged that very few people are making public. This battle, largely unnoticed by the average consumer, targets the very backbone of…