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Some Changes on the Blog (For The Better!) and What Plans I Have Going Forward

September 24, 2020 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 3 comments

Hey Everyone! If this year has taught us anything, it has taught us to be flexible. I actually like flexibility because my life would not run without some flexibility even though I still have some routines too. With more flexibility, I have been rethinking how I want to get information, insights, and opinions to you all. All this summer I have been more than a bit disgusted with the censorship on various social media platforms. While I get a lot…

When Fear and Panic Sparks Last-Minute Prepping – How Do You Deal With That?

March 13, 2020 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 2 comments

What is completely baffling to me is the outright fear and panic buying among many people. The lack of foresight is already frustrating to someone who is a prepper. However, people who previously scoffed at preppers are rushing to stores and clearing shelves. At the same time, those same people are accusing preppers of being hoarders. We are witnessing some crazy times.

10 Ways To Cope With Isolation, Quarantines, and Extended Power Outages

March 4, 2020 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 2 comments

When you are told that you cannot go anywhere for a week or longer, the first thing you may want to do is panic. (Unless you are a prepper and then you are ready for this!) However, panicking will not get you anywhere except to create more chaos and confusion. You need to be calm and focused.

How to Prepare With Propane

July 1, 2019 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 2 comments

Updated 9/18/25 Many preppers have some fuel as part of their short-term and long-term preps. For many short-term situations and crises, fuel can be a valuable addition to your preps. A fuel like propane can last longer than other refined fuels due to its nature of being used as a vapor in some applications and a liquid in different applications. I deal with propane every day. I work for an agricultural cooperative, but my primary responsibility is dealing with propane…

10 Things You Should Always Have In Your Car

April 29, 2019 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 1 comment

That being said, there are certain things you should always have in your vehicle. Whether you are a prepper or not, you should always be prepared for emergencies with your vehicle. You could leave home and run into bad weather. You could be stuck on the side of the road with a broken-down car, or the weather is so bad you can’t see.

Soap is the Prep You Should Never Be Without

March 26, 2019 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 4 comments

Soap is a necessary and good thing to have in your preps and stockpiles. You need it to stay clean, hygienic, and safe to be around. Soap gets rid of germs, body odor, and more. You keep your clothes clean, dishes clean, and sanitize counters, floors, and more with it. Soap can mean the difference between life or death, literally, in a grid-down and disastrous situation. If you can keep yourself clean and your area clean in this kind of situation,…

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