“If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.” It’s clear that being prepared for the mishaps and disasters that often befall us fosters a sense of calm and well-being. We’ve spent all year preparing for just this reason: so that we need not fear an unforeseen crisis. And then come the holidays. This time of…
This is the season of coughs, colds and bugs. Take steps now to prevent winter bugs from taking you down and be prepared when they do. Prevent illnesses: Wash your hands. Frequently. Most winter illnesses can be avoided with proper hand washing. And don’t rush. Wash with soap and running water, scrubbing for at least…
You’ve enjoyed a year of being better prepared and living more self-reliantly. Now is the season to share and help others start on the road to self-reliance. There’s a preparedness gift for just about every age and experience level. Here are some ideas to get you started: Share from the year’s abundance Hopefully this has…
Winter can be a magical time of year: beautiful snowfalls, covering everything in hushed white, snuggling down with a cup of hot cocoa and preparing for our favorite holidays. But winter can also be brutal with fierce winds and deadly storms that cause property damage and take out the power. An outage in wintertime can…
Cold at any temperature can be harmful. but extreme cold is dangerous, especially if you are not wearing good insulating and protective clothing. You’re driving along in your warm and well-tuned car during one of our famous -40° winter days and you get a flat tire. What will you do? Cold is a serious matter…
Two Reasons With children starting school, this is a good time of year to evaluate your financial and medical records. There are two aspects to organizing your financial records. The first is to have the information readily available in case of an emergency—a natural disaster or a family crisis. The second is to help you…