Simply Preparing

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Preparing For Potential Tariffs: Should You Be Stockpiling?

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Hearing about new tariffs can make people worry about stockpiling. Tariffs are basically taxes on goods brought in from other countries. When tariffs go up, companies often pass that cost to shoppers. This makes items made overseas cost more. It's hard to know exactly which goods or countries will be affected before it's official. But knowing the types of products often hit by … [Read more...] about Preparing For Potential Tariffs: Should You Be Stockpiling?

Make Your Own DIY Fire Starter Kit

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Making your own DIY Fire Starter Kit will allow you to start a fire in both everyday and survival situations. Added bonus, these kits are easy to make, and fit into a 72 Hour Kit!  Let's get to work! You know the rule about having one is like having none, and having two is like having one?  Well, this rule applies to your DIY Fire Start Kit too.  You'll want at LEAST TWO … [Read more...] about Make Your Own DIY Fire Starter Kit

Natural Antibiotics and Medicinal Herbs

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In a long emergency, getting to a doctor could take a few days...or weeks.  Natural antibiotics may be your first defense against infection until you can see a health care professional.   Here are some ideas on  natural antibiotics and medicinal herbs to store  for emergencies and every day use. What Is An Antibiotic? An antibiotic is a medicine that inhibits the growth … [Read more...] about Natural Antibiotics and Medicinal Herbs

Survival Uses For Castor Oil Nobody Told You About

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I am old enough to remember when a heaping tablespoon of castor oil was the cure all for  everything.  Constipated?   A week overdue with that baby?  Well, slurp down a tablespoon of castor oil and  everything will slide right on out.  Ugh.  Luckily, there are ways to use castor oil that won't offend your taste buds, or keep you running to the john for hours.  Here are  … [Read more...] about Survival Uses For Castor Oil Nobody Told You About

SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter

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The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter turns any  water bottle into an eye wash station.  The unique design was created to help Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders flush contaminants from their eyes.  Perfect for emergency kits, car glove compartments, EDC bags, first aid kits and more. How Does The SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter Work Three simple steps is all … [Read more...] about SABRE Emergency Eye Wash Adapter