You've got this, Mama!
Disclaimer: This post contains graphic content focusing on defending oneself in an emergency, aspects of which may be triggering for some people, and considered adult in nature. Defense situations (such as knife defense) can vary and no one technique will work for every situation. Technique and weapons use are subject […]
I gave away three Kindles! Each of you who subscribe to my e-mail list a read this blog had a chance to win. And on Sunday I e-mailed three people who won the Kindles. Our winners are Mildred S. Elizabeth P. and Donna H. I would like to extend […]
Disclaimer: This post contains graphic content focusing on defending oneself in an emergency, aspects of which may be triggering for some people, and considered adult in nature. Defense situations (such as a gun defense) can vary and no one technique will work for every situation. Technique and weapons use are […]
Approximately FIVE MINUTES – JUST FIVE MINUTES to influence and shape the preparedness and food storage community. . . Who Are You? So are you a philanthropist? Do you like to do good for the sake of doing good? This link’s for you. Or maybe you’re just friendly. Do you […]
Disclaimer: This post contains graphic content focusing on defending oneself in an emergency, aspects of which may be triggering for some people, and considered adult in nature. Defense situations (such as a weapon defense) can vary and no one technique will work for every situation. Technique and weapons use are […]
Hey everyone! Years ago – like 35 years ago – I took a class in women’s self-defense. And while it was immensely helpful, unfortunately, it’s not something I have stayed up to date on. Happily for us, Nick Card, the author of this current blog post series, has a great […]
Never have I ever. It’s a game that one of my kids has played with other people at a camp. My daughter’s three options that she gave them were (1) I’ve met the governor of Illinois (2) I’ve taken first in a chess tournament (3) I survived an attack by […]
Preparedness is HARD! It’s hard to pull ourselves away from our books, TVs, and game consoles. It is hard to learn new things. It’s hard to be open to learning new concepts that are rather contrary to what you’ve always heard before. Even if you can pull yourself off your […]
What’s coming in 2022 for A Year Without the Grocery Store readers? Most years, by January 1st, I have a good idea of the main objectives that I wish to accomplish in the coming year. This year is no different in one way. I do have several items that are […]
WeIl, it’s January 1, 2022, and I’m sitting at my desk thinking back over last year on our new homestead and considering this new year that we’re facing. Normally by this time I would have all of my plans in place and started working toward (and purchasing for) their implementation. […]
