Snowy and cold has been the forecast for my state this year, with the Northern part of Utah digging out from under 28 inches of the greatest snow on earth, even as I type. We are at about 150% of average snow fall here, with more on the way. This is a big change from the last several years of drought, prompting me to compile a list of the best posts on Simply Preparing on … [Read more...] about Surviving Winter Storms: A How To Guide
Beginning Prepping
How To Make A SHTF Financial Survival Plan
Are you concerned about your personal economic situation? Worried about how you'll survive if things continue to go downhill? Do you work in an industry that is shutting doors at an alarming rate? Inching closer to retirement? You need a financial survival plan. Why A Financial Survival Plan? There are huge issues brewing for those looking to retire on pensions. … [Read more...] about How To Make A SHTF Financial Survival Plan
Mason Jar Match Holders: DIY Gifts
I've been thinking about what I could give for neighbor gifts this holiday season that would be something people would actually have a use for. Mason Jar Match Holders are inexpensive and useful. Perfect! These match holders provide a sturdier way to store matches, protecting them from the humidity that can make lighting a match harder. Bonus, no more having a box of … [Read more...] about Mason Jar Match Holders: DIY Gifts
Post-Election Survival Checklist
Unlike any other election in history, the 2016 Presidential election stands to go down in the books as the election that divided the country. After the last vote has been counted, and the winner announced, a peaceful transition of power may be more than can be asked of our weary nation. It's time to start thinking about preparing for possible post-election survival … [Read more...] about Post-Election Survival Checklist
Suburban Homesteading
While talking with a group of friends, each of whom expressing a wish to buy land to homestead on. I couldn't figure out why my friends felt the need to wait until they had a bigger plot of land to begin their journey to self sufficiency. Why not start homesteading in your own backyard? Right now! Suburban Homesteading. It really is a 'thing'! Let's face it. Not … [Read more...] about Suburban Homesteading