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Vitamin C is THE most popular vitamin supplement. And there are good reasons (health benefits!) Your body is not able to make vitamin C on its own. It doesn’t store vitamin C. Therefore it’s important to include vitamin C-containing foods in your diet, and/or as a supplement. Vitamin C, also …
A hurricane preparedness checklist will provide reassurance that you will have thought of all the essentials and will greatly reduce the likelihood that you will forget something during the stressful time immediately before a potential hurricane disaster. Note: We all have our own unique circumstances, concerns, and existing resources, so …
We all have our favorite spices. Mrs.J and I have several drawers in the kitchen with nothing but spices – all sorts of flavors. We also buy some of them in bulk – vacuum sealed bags for long term storage. When a spice jar is getting low, we’ll open a …
While deciding which vegetables to grow in your ‘survival garden’, among the many things to consider might be the number of calories that you will get in return for the vegetables that you choose to grow. During a time when you’re literally growing a vegetable garden to seriously help cut …
When you go camping, what gear do you take with you? I know that some of your camping gear list choices will vary depending on what kind of camping you’re doing (self contained multi-day hiking excursion vs. ‘base camp’). But that’s okay. I’m curious to put together a general camping …
To a chemist, soap is what you get when you boil down the sodium salts of fatty acids. To you and I, it’s just soap – known mostly for removing dirt from grimy hands or washing clothes or dishes. Did you know that there are lots more uses for soap? …
Plastics that come in contact with your food or drink ‘should’ be safe based on the following general information. Look for the Recycle symbol (often on the bottom of the container) and read the number located inside the symbol. The following list cross-references the recycle number (recycling symbol) with what …
A few thoughts about prioritizing one’s priorities in a survival situation. Whether you are planning for, or actually encountering an emergency or disaster, consider this list of priorities. The right Attitude for Survival Attitude. Improvise, Adapt, and Overcome Beginning with, and maintaining an attitude that includes positivism, adaptability, and …
A Mylar emergency blanket is a common item in an emergency kit, and everyone should have (at least) one in each of their own kits. They are made from ‘Mylar’ foil material. They don’t cost much and they facilitate a number of practical and potential emergency uses. Here are some …
How NOT to get the Flu on an Airplane Flight Unless you want to wear a bio-hazard suit, here is a list of what you can do to avoid catching the Flu on an airplane. According to National Air Traffic Controllers Association resources, there are an average 26,527 passenger flights …
I’m talking about categorical areas of preparedness concerns for YOU. The priorities as you seen them from your own perspective. And to add a twist, the poll will be gender based. Two polls. One for men and the other for women. Both polls have the same list of choices. Only …
Most professional worker skills today are hinged with our modern day way of life. The majority of people in the United States generally work in services rather than manufacturing / hands-on. Preparedness for the ‘here and now’ Preparedness for the potential ‘after’ Having practical skills are beneficial for the now …
Soon it will be 2018. How many of us make New Year resolutions? I do believe that it’s a good idea, even if some of them fall by the wayside. It’s a good time to reflect back on where we’ve come from and project to where we’re going. A good …
Alternative Energy. Alternative to what? For this post the context will be alternatives for getting things done that ordinarily rely upon the power grid. I want to brainstorm large and small systems for alternative energy ‘tips and tricks’ to power or replace some of our modern day reliance’s. Or to …
