“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…

It’s been a good year You’ve had a wonderful year (at least I hope you have!), so why not share your success with friends and family? There are lots of great reasons to share the bounty of this year: Save money: the biggest cost is your time. It’s the perfect gift: everyone loves homemade You…