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Battle of the Bulge: How Soldiers Endured the Harshest Winter of WWII
Winston Churchill called The Battle of the Bulge “the greatest American battle of the war.” Fought from December 16, 1944, to January 25, 1945, it was not only the deadliest battle for the U.S. Army, but also a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of American troops. In addition to...
Frozen Peril of 1871: Survival Lessons from the Legendary Whaling Escape
In 1871, a fleet of 32 whaling ships from New England, California, and Hawaii became trapped in Arctic ice near Alaska. After several weeks of watching the ice draw nearer and close in on their ships, the captains were forced to make a survival decision. On September 14, 1871, they...
25+ Things You Toss Out That May Help You Survive
I remember when I was growing up, my grandmother would never just throw something away. Her cabinets were filled with emptied and recycled butter tubs and cookie tins that contained odds and ends. Christmas wrapping paper was carefully folded back up and reused the next year. It seems like we...
7 Items Most Likely to Be Stolen First in a Crisis (And How to Hide Them)
In times of crisis, theft reflects Maslow's hierarchy of needs, with immediate survival items like food, water, and safety taking priority. Looting and theft are unfortunate realities following natural disasters. After Hurricane Milton hit Florida, WFLA in Tampa ran a news story titled, “‘Simply Despicable’: Homeowners who evacuated during Hurricane...
Navigating the Aftermath: Hiding Signs of Life after Disaster
Recently, I saw a dish towel that said, “Mr. Rogers didn’t prepare me for the people in my neighborhood.” It’s good for a laugh, but there's also a bit of truth to it. Community is important—even for those who strive to be self-reliant. Yet, time and time again, history...
12 Lost Skills the Founders Knew That America Needs Now
Our lives are much easier today than when our forefathers fought for independence. While they strived to be independent and self-reliant, many Americans today increasingly rely on technology. Each new generation becomes a little less independent and a little more dependent on tools that won’t help them much if the...
Top Biofuels You Can Find in Your Backyard
Fire is essential for survival—especially in a grid-down disaster or when the power is out for an extended period of time. Sure you can cook over an open fire, but there’s a better way to ensure you stay warm and fed no matter the situation. Biomass stoves and ovens powered...
10 Legendary American Warriors: What They Teach about Preparedness
We don’t know where we would be without the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. All we can do is recognize them and honor them. The same can be said for those who continue to serve our country. This Memorial Day, we hope you can...
Food Independence Lessons from the Amish
Imagine a world where the supply chain crumbles and the grid goes down. For most of us, it would be a catastrophe. But for the Amish, it’s just another day. They'll keep on eating like nothing happened, because they’ve truly mastered food independence. With a population of about a quarter...
Do You Have a Survival Retreat Plan? If Not, Get One ASAP.
Wired recently published a report all about Mark Zuckerberg’s top-secret Hawaii compound, which includes a 5,000-square-foot survival bunker with two mansions, a series of tunnels, and a blast-resistant door. Whether we agree with Zuckerberg’s politics or not, we can agree with him on the need to prepare. And though most of us do not...
Should You Keep Your Garden on the Down-Low?
Urban and suburban veggie gardens are now bad for the environment. We’re not making this up. According to a University of Michigan internationally led study, “Fruits and vegetables grown in urban farms and gardens have a carbon footprint that is, on average, six times greater than conventionally grown produce.” The...
What Is Hollywood Really Preparing Us For?
On February 22, 2024, I was anxiously awaiting news that my sister-in-law safely delivered twins. The phone call didn’t come until long after the twins had arrived. That’s because AT&T experienced a major outage that affected millions of customers, including my family members. As frustrated as we were, we were...
