You have put in the hard work of building your food storage. You have diligently added to it and met your family’s needs for a month or more. One day, you run down to the basement and discover a couple of holes in one of the bags. Looks like mice got into it, so you throw it away. Then you discover the flour you can to get it is rancid and damp. There are appears to be mildew on the outside of a package of oatmeal. What is going on?!?!
Many people would admit that they were preparing for uncertain times and economic downturns. Unfortunately, those times have come for many people. We were in a slow spiral, but it has now become a tailspin towards economic depression or worse. These were the times that many people, myself included, had been preparing for in their minds.
Vehicle maintenance is very important to your vehicle’s health and overall sustainability. The better you take care of your vehicles, the longer they last and the better they run, thus saving you money. With regular care and maintenance, your car can last you several years.
Gardening is an essential skill. You need to know how to grow your own food. If times get hard, you can supplement your grocery bill by growing your own vegetables. You also get the satisfaction of knowing you grew something. (It’s the best feeling ever!)
Vital records are the documents that prove who you are as a citizen. You need them for many things, like proving who you are, voter registration, flying domestically and internationally, and entering federal facilities. You also need identification to visit someone in prison, enter nuclear facilities, and secure a job.
With everything happening in the world, being prepared is not only prudent but also smart. You can choose to be afraid, but you will be safer, more secure, and better able to handle almost anything if you are prepared. I believe most people want to be prepared, but simply aren’t sure how to do it themselves. I want to help you!