I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, maybe if you were lucky you found some survival goodies under your Christmas tree. As usual, I got more than my share of socks, but hey it's all good - at least now I'll not have to buy any myself for at least...

I’ll be taking a break from posting until after Christmas, I need to get rested, and spend time with family. You may be taking a little time off yourself - that's a good thing - we all need time to reflect on the past year and plan for the...

I found this little dog a few months ago near my place. Someone had apparently abandoned her by the roadside. Probably, because they could not afford to feed her, or they moved to a complex where dogs aren't allowed. No matter, I was lucky to...

Last week I ran a poll asking readers what aspect of prepping they most want to learn more about. My intention is to use the information provided when planning future posts. These polls are a great way for me prioritize your needs and to make the blog...

The National Inflation Association is pleased to announce its top 10 predictions for 2010 . 1) We will learn the 2009 holiday shopping season was a bust. The Commerce Department reported seasonally adjusted November retail sales up 1.3% from...