Various weather agencies have been warning that this summer’s temperatures may very well break previous heat records. Higher than normal heat will result in increased consumer demand that will push an aging electrical infrastructure beyond its limits, leading to rolling blackouts. If your area is impacted by temperatures and grid problems this summer, will you be ready? In this video, I will cover ten ways to stay cool when the power goes out, so let’s jump in. 1 – SHADE Hide away from the sunlight and seek shade. Keep your house’s windows closed and blinds shut during the day so long as the t ..read more

What THEY Aren’t Telling You About World War 3?  The news media won’t cover it. Your politicians and leaders won’t admit it, but there is no denying it now. We are in the second year of what is effectively a world war. That might come as a shock to some and obvious to others. The Cold War has exploded into a hot war on multiple fronts worldwide, with more hot zones potentially being dragged shortly. Your nation’s treasure flows into this war, and your soldiers might eventually be directly engaged. In this video, I will explain how this world war is like no other we have ever seen, how it ..read more

Hi Everyone, Rocket Stoves!!!  These handy stoves are so cool!!!  With a few tools, you can make one yourself.  “I” do not have such tools, but you COULD!  Here are the instructions:  ROCKET STOVE: Build one with a #10 Can and Some Scraps! Now, if you know you do not have the tools or time, then you can buy one here for about $30:  Products – Premium Rocket Stoves You can get all fancy schmancy and order one on Amazon.  But they are considerably more expensive.  This one is $99.  Like everything, you can get the deluxe model, but the Chevy model wi ..read more

Your stored food is only useful if you can cook it. Here, we’ll show you 4 meals you can easily cook after a disaster.  We’ll use simple techniques to help you conserve your fuel, reduce cleanup, conserve water which may be precious, and maximize nutrition, leaving you with a satisfied, full feeling. We’ll also assume your home’s utilities may have been cut, so we’ll utilize practical and proven cooking.  At the bottom of this page, you will find the ingredients and cooking instructions we use in this video, so let’s jump in. NO BOIL PASTA You don’t need to boil pasta, but you do nee ..read more

With recent bank failures at an all-time high, it’s probably a good time to evaluate your financial accounts. No matter where you are on the financial spectrum, there are eight things you can do right now to protect your money from bank failures and create a more stable future when the economy takes a nosedive. We’ll look at this from the perspective of practical actions that you can take now.  The first three points I’ll outline assume that you have money in the banks, markets, or retirement plans, but the last 4 points are simple techniques will work for anyone, regardless of income to ..read more

I told you I would alert you when I saw a major crisis coming our way, which is true with today’s news. There’s a consumer retail apocalypse happening right now for several reasons. I think it’s significant enough to center our news alert around it this week. Declining sales, inflation, substantial debt burdens, changes in how we spend our money, and a global recession are just a few reasons why profits are suffering. The inclination might be to dismiss these as just regular occurrences that have happened in the retail world over hundreds of downward cycles. There are so many companies fightin ..read more

“A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves” – Marcel Proust. Scientists and meteorologists are predicting that we are shifting into an El Niño pattern this year.  While that in and of itself is not overly problematic, there’s a growing concern based on collected data that we may be shortly entering into a “Super” El Niño weather pattern.  This change in weather introduces several significant issues which will have a dramatic impact on many of us in profound ways.  In this video, I will explain why you should be paying attention to this to this wea ..read more

Hi Everyone, Head on over to Our Prepared Community on Facebook and find all kinds of treasures!!!  I found this: Here’s the thing…. I can’t remember this stuff, so I’m going to write it right on my emergency evacuation list!   As a reminder, that list doesn’t have to be fancy.  Mine hangs on the inside of my pantry door.  No comments about what is on my list.  My husband and I argued for 30 minutes about what should be on the list and I finally made the list without him.  If he doesn’t like it, he can make his own list!!!! Take some else’s advice and prepar ..read more

Lately, the discussion of the dollar’s collapse has come up quite a lot.  I’ve had people reaching out unsure about what to do with their money as they’re afraid the US dollar is about to collapse and their hard-earned money will suddenly lose its value.  And you’ve probably been bombarded with individuals suggesting now it’s time to transition all your money and savings into precious metals.  And they’ve conveniently provided you with an affiliate link or coupon code, of course. So, what’s really going on? Should you be worried? Are people simply trying to sell you on fear, or ..read more

Hi Everyone, April was Earthquake preparedness month.  We don’t want to scare our kids by telling them the BIG ONE can come at any time, but we SHOULD be talking about it so that when an earthquake comes, they will know what to do.  This can be as easy as a dinnertime conversation: What should you do if there is an earthquake at night? What if you are at school? What if you are home, but Mom is at the store? Do you stay inside or run outside? Here is a great place for information:  Earthquake Preparedness | California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services In addition, you ca ..read more