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Preparedness Lessons from the Lost in Space Reboot
Preparedness Lessons from the Lost in Space Reboot I remember watching very little TV growing up. I know I’m dating myself, but I only distinctly remember three things: the assassination of JFK, the moon landing and watching Lost in Space. I was a little young for the more “adult” space...
Preparedness Lessons from the Boy Scouts
"Always be Prepared" - Preparedness Lessons from the Boy Scouts Last weekend, I had the opportunity to join my nephew’s Scout troop on a camping outing. The weather in the inland Northwest can be unpredictable this time of year. But that was the purpose of this trip – to learn...
Forming a Personal Plan for Nuclear Fallout
First, let’s take care of some basic terminology. Fallout can be the result of any nuclear event, meaning it could be from a weapon or a nuclear plant meltdown. Nuclear fallout is produced when a nuclear burst takes place sufficiently near the Earth's surface that dirt and dust are ejected...
Without Practice, Plans Are Only Intentions
WITHOUT PRACTICE, PLANS ARE ONLY INTENTIONS There is a reason we say at MPS that preparedness is a journey. Many of us are excellent in the planning phases. Others are better at executing plans. To be truly self-reliant and prepared, we must all learn to be good at both. ...
Improvisation: When Plans (Inevitably) Fail
IMPROVISATION:When Plans (Inevitably) Fail In today's Survival Scout, we'll discuss a principle known as improvisation. You might be familiar with the term as it's used in music or comedy, but it essentially means thinking on your feet. Improvisation is a natural complement to preparedness. The unfortunate truth is that, no...
Practice: the Ultimate Preparedness Principle
Practice: the Ultimate Preparedness PrincipleThe Principle of Practice Many of us who are devoted to preparedness do a great job of building the necessary supplies needed to survive nearly any disaster. Others are great at learning new self-reliant skills, giving them a leg up in the face of any potential...
My Patriot Supply - Self-Reliance Planner
Happy New Year! We hope your Christmas holiday was wonderful. Ready for the New Year? In our first Survival Scout of 2017, we thought we'd do something special that will help you prepare for the year ahead. No, it's not a list of resolutions and how to stick to them....
Disrupting Your Food Supply - It's Easier Than Most Think
We live in a complex world. Simpler times are clearly behind us. Our nation's food system rests on a complicated network of farms, imports, and distributors with tight delivery timelines that could be thrown off by anything ranging from a drought to international politics. What a difference 400 years makes....
4 Tips for Patriots That Make the Most of Harvest
A few weeks ago, we shared some thoughts about what the autumn means for preparedness. Grown with Patriot Seeds - photo shared by fellow patriot, Shawn Martin This week, let's shift to share some practical advice on one of fall's greatest blessings - harvest. One of the most rewarding times...
The One Survival Skill You Might Be Missing
Last week, I wrote to you about Steve Callahan's story of survival at sea. In case you missed it, you can click here to read all about it. What's your situational awareness? Callahan's story had two powerful lessons that we can all apply to our preparedness journey. I felt...
They'd Help You Too - Steve Callahan's Survival Secrets
Today, I wanted to share a story that truly inspired me. Worthy Read for Survival - Adrift I just finished a book about one of the most extreme survival situations I've ever read about. That's why I'm writing you today: to share some insights and lessons that might be helpful...
Fun Ways to Teach Kids Preparedness - Pass it On
Family values. They're a cornerstone of the preparedness lifestyle - and of course, American life in general. Teach Kids Preparedness That's why, today, I want to spend a little time focusing on the future of preparedness - children. Instilling the values of self-reliance and emergency preparedness in our children and...
