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November 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM

Frugal Friday: November 21, 2025

A Guide to Managing Holiday Expectations Does the thought of the upcoming holiday season fill you with excitement? Or are you already feeling dread curling around all those good feelings? If money is the cause of your stress, there's a way that you can make this Christmas different. But it starts, f…

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November 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM

The One Certainty: Are You Prepared?

Two ways to make things easier on your loved ones Nobody likes to think about death, much less talk about it. But it will one day be coming for all of us. There are two ways you can make this time easier for the people who love you. In this article, Rowan talks about wills and advance directives (al…

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November 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM

Welcome to PrepperFinds — The #1 Place for Daily Prepper Deals

Hey there, Prepper!  Welcome to PrepperFinds.com, the daily deal site created by preppers, for preppers.  Every day, our team scans Amazon for the best deals on preparedness gear, tools, food storage, and survival essentials, the kind of items we actually use and trust.  Each deal is hand-picked by …

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November 19, 2025 at 1:34 PM

The Psychology of Survival

“He Who Hesitates is Lost” Survival is about so much more than collections of gear and supplies. It's about how you, personally, respond in a moment of crisis. Do you freeze, unable to move? Do you pause, hoping to be able to think things through? Or do you react immediately? Hesitation responses ar…

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November 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM

What are you doing this afternoon?

Here are your plans for a Tuesday afternoon. There is a free webinar (no strings attached) called Preparing for the Dollar’s Collapse and the Rise of a New Gold-Based Monetary Order today at 1pm EST. The content is pretty fascinating. It talks about a "gold reset" and how many countries are returnin…

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November 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Selco Has One Very Important Question

Could you really leave it all behind to survive? As preppers, we like to think that we will survive a catastrophe using our stored gear and supplies, and our resilient mindsets. But what if something happens so fast that it's so bad you have to leave everything behind, except maybe - MAYBE - your bu…

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November 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM

Survival Sunday: November 15, 2025

Good morning, friends! I was so convinced that yesterday was Sunday, I almost sent you this letter instead of writing it today. If so, you would have missed the 24th chapter of my book, Haven Hill. (You can check it out at this link.) Do you have days like that, where they just feel like other days …

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November 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: November 15, 2025

Haven Hill: Chapter 24  Things are getting INTENSE at Haven Hill as Kate and Ariel turn to their beloved neighbor for help. Here's what happened next in their story. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/haven-hill-24/  Do you have any suggestions or ideas for Kate and Ariel? What can they do to s…

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November 14, 2025 at 11:39 AM

Frugal Friday! November 14, 2025

6 Thrifty Ways to Wear It Out I had never really experienced much in the way of "wear it out," growing up in the United States of America. My clothing and shoes hardly ever showed much wear, and I had many things to choose from. It wasn't until I rationed myself to live out of two suitcases indefini…

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November 13, 2025 at 2:04 PM

Foreclosures & Evictions Are Increasing Every Single Month

Homelessness is about to get worse...right as winter starts. The statistics are terrible - every month, more and more people are losing access to the place they call home. It can take just one small financial glitch on the part of the homeowner or renter, and BOOM...suddenly they are facing a legal …

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November 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM

Harvest Tales from an Old Timer

Part two of this popular series is now live! Back in July, Rowan spoke with a good friend of hers who is in his mid-eighties. He told her some wonderful tales with very wholesome lessons we can take to heart today. She's back with more of the gentleman's stories, and these relate to harvest time bac…

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November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM

Vietnam Vet Shows You're Never Too Old for Self Defense

This Story Is Perfect Timing for Veterans' Day What would you do if a screaming and incoherent naked guy broke into your neighbor's house? In Studio City, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, an elderly Vietnam Veteran gave a masterclass on the appropriate response. He defended his neighbor wi…

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November 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM

Our Fall Fundraiser Bundle Sale Ends TONIGHT

Tick tock, tick tock... Hey, friends! :) I just wanted to send a quick reminder to you all that our Fall Fundraiser bundle sale will be over tonight. We appreciate your purchases so very much! It helps to pay server costs, email providers, tech support, and writers! This deal is worth a whole heck o…

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November 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM

Survival Sunday: November 9, 2025

Good morning! I hope this day finds you happy and healthy! Don't forget, today is the last day of our Fall Fundraiser here at The OP!  It appears we are coming up on unseasonably cold weather this week for about 3/4 of the country. Be sure that you have your houseplants indoors and your garden plant…

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November 8, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: November 8, 2025

Dear Diary: It's Me, Jessica, Chapter 23, Book 2 Good morning! Before I tell you about the story, I invite you to check out our Fall Fundraiser. It's a bundle with four books and a full-length course on building your pantry, even at today's prices. (It's a $150 value!) Price begins at $10 and you ca…

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November 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Where the Cost of Living Gets You the Most

Here's what most people are saying... Where is the cost of living most evident (and painful) for you? If you're like most of us, you get smacked in the face with sticker shock every time you go to the grocery store. "Wait, didn't this cost $2 less just last week?""Okay, I guess I'm not buying that a…

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November 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Frugal Friday: November 7, 2025

17 Ways to “Use It Up” A saying that became popular during World War II was, "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." This could be a frugal-living battle cry to help us all get the most out of what we have without a trip to the store. I thought this might be a great foundation for a ser…

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November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM

Will Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Utopian Ideas Destroy NYC?

Whether you love it or hate it, New York City is one of those places that represents the USA all over the world. The Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, the site of the 9/11 attacks…all those things are part of the American experience. You know where they are and what they look like even i…

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November 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM

12 Natural Cold Remedies to Help You Feel Better

'Tis the season...cold season, that is. It's that stuffy head, runny nose, nasty cold time of year. Viruses run amok when the temperatures drop, so it's the season to catch a cold.  As the old saying goes, a cold lasts a week, but only 7 days if you treat it. We've got a dozen - count 'em - twelve w…

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November 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM

"Dry Needling" Therapy Can Provide Drug-Free Pain Relief

It's helped me immensely! Good morning! In yesterday's email I mentioned a treatment I've been receiving from my physical therapist called "dry needling." I promised to tell you more about it, so that's the topic of today's article. I hope you find it interesting! I keep thinking that therapies like…

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November 2, 2025 at 1:47 PM

Survival Sunday: November 2, 2025

Good morning, friends! It's really fall in North Carolina now that we've reached November. Nighttime temperatures are quite cold, and it's finally cool enough to wear a sweater and not regret it a few hours into the day. The trees are colorful, and everywhere you look, it's clear that we are finally…

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November 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: November 1, 2025

Haven Hill: Chapter 23 Good morning! I have the next installment of Kate and Ariel's story up on the OP! The girls get tired of running around the forest trying to elude Logan and decide to go to Mr. Slocum's place to seek help. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/haven-23/  What do you think th…

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October 31, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Introducing Frugal Fridays

How to Talk to Creditors When You Can’t Pay Your Bills  Things are tight for lots of us right now and personal finances are a big part of survival. I thought that you all might enjoy a Frugal Friday post each week, as well as a special offer on a product or service. Without further ado, here's our f…

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October 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM

Rowan's Favorite Pantry Meal

“Salsa Sur-Thrival" Do you have stuff stashed away in your pantry that you actually look forward to eating? In my opinion, it's really important to be able to recreate some of your favorite meals with long-term storage items. In today's article, Rowan shares her favorite pantry meal, as well as seve…

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October 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Two Ridiculously Easy Ways to Make Homemade Yogurt

You'll save a lot of money!  Making your own yogurt at home is a great way to save money and end up with a healthier product than store-bought. The idea of it is overwhelming for some folks, so I thought I would share two different ways to make it that have been very successful for me, and that are …

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October 25, 2025 at 11:34 AM

Saturday Shenanigans: October 25, 2025

It's a good day to read some prepper fiction! Good morning! Today's prepper fiction really gets into the spirit of the season. Jessica and her community prepare to celebrate the harvest by creating new traditions with their own version of Oktoberfest.  Learn more about the event and what it means to…

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October 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Surviving the Government Shutdown:

Real Advice for People Who Are Scared or Struggling  It's no real surprise that our Congress has reached an impasse and that the government is shut down. It would be more surprising if they actually could get along well enough to get things accomplished. But that is no solace for folks who aren't ge…

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October 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM

SHTF Stockpile Priorities: What Are You "Piling" For?

Check out what Rowan stores. We all have different priorities when we stockpile, but have we all gone about it with thought and research? In today's article, Rowan brings to light how some of your stockpiled items may be worthless when you need them the most and shares her own priorities. It's very …

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October 20, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Here's How Venezuela Is Reacting to US Strikes

American Strikes on Drug Boats Trigger Response You've probably heard about the US military striking Venezuelan drug cartel boats in the Caribbean. What you haven't heard about is how the Venezuelan government is responding internally. The government is hiding cartel members throughout the country, …

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October 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM

Survival Sunday: October 19, 2025

Good morning! The air is crisp here, and the sun is shining, and the trees are turning colors. It's a delightful fall day, though this afternoon it will get into the high 70s (boooooo!) Last week we had a wonderful visit with my mom and stepfather. Since we can't be with them for Thanksgiving, we de…

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October 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: October 18, 2025

Good morning! I have not one but TWO chapters for you today. (The first one was kind of short, so I wanted to give you a little more.) Kate and Ariel stake out Mr. Slocum's cabin to see if they can safely approach it, and Ariel remembers a scary, terrible time from her past. I think you'll appreciat…

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October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM

Long Covid: What You Need to Know

The Gift That Keeps on Giving If you had covid, you may have felt like you never regained your former health once the initial illness was gone. If that's the case, you're not alone - you're one of millions, and there's a name for it: long covid. This article uses a variety of sources to provide the …

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October 13, 2025 at 10:41 AM

Niche Books That Preppers Need

Is it time for something a bit more specialized? We've all got prepper books that gave us a general education in preparedness. But after reading 57 pale imitations of the book that got us hooked, most of us are ready for some reading that is more specialized. I have a list of books that focus on jus…

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October 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM

Survival Sunday: October 12, 2025

Good morning! A crisp, rainy autumn day is dawning here in North Carolina. I'll have to be brief this morning for a wonderful reason.  First, it's Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, something we always give a nod to because both of my girls were born in Canada, and we have many beloved family members th…

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October 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: October 11, 2025

Good morning! Are you ready for some prepper fiction? I love our Saturday posts. To me, sharing fictional works in process is very personal, and I think our community is filled with a lot of great contributors. Your ideas and your comments make an enormous difference when we prepare our final drafts…

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October 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM

Chia Seeds: Superfood for Preppers

Looking for ways to eat this healthy food? If you've been thinking about adding chia seeds as a prep, let today's article be your sign to go for it! Rowan talks about the many benefits of chia seeds, how they can be used, and how to store them. Check it out here. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.…

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October 7, 2025 at 1:09 PM

Amazon’s Big Deals for Preppers

An Amazon Sale in October? YES!  Good morning, online shoppers! Today's the day if you are an Amazon customer - it's Big Deals Day. And there are several great prepper finds on the website. I went and found the best Big Deals for preppers so you don't have to! This year is a little disappointing - i…

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October 6, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Prep Maintenance Is Just as Important as Buying More Preps

Have you let your preps deteriorate? Today's article really hits home for me.  Yesterday afternoon, we discovered our storage unit (not the one with preps - the one with our personal stuff) had been invaded by mice. We don't know how bad the damage is, and we hope that most of our stuff is salvageab…

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October 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM

Survival Sunday: October 5, 2025

Good morning, friends! I hope you are waking up to a perfect cup of coffee and birds chirping a morning greeting to you. I'm taking my cup of coffee in bed, under the covers, curled up with my cat, Starla. I like to wake up slowly these days, and coffee in bed just feels so decadent. Recovery is s-l…

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October 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: October 4, 2025

Are you ready for some more Haven Hill? I'll be honest. This chapter was difficult. What in the world should these characters do? What would I do if I was in Kate's boots? Here's what I decided. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/haven-hill-20/  I'm really curious. What would YOU do? Tell me in…

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October 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM

Many Venezuelans Support Trump's Fight Against Cartels

Will their nightmare finally be over? You won't read about it in the state-controlled newspapers, but many Venezuelans are actually happy that the US is fighting the cartels. In today's article, Jose shares the general air of optimism that people are feeling in the economically challenged country. L…

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October 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Don’t Cheap Out on These Preps!!!

DON’T DO IT!!! Trust us!  Everyone knows I love saving some moolah. I've been a thrifty person for most of my adult life. But friends, there is a time to save money and a time to spend money. You don't want some life-or-death item failing when you need it because you decided to save a few bucks. Row…

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September 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM

25 Cozy Ways to Prep Your Home for Winter

It's that time of year again! Everyone who has ever opened a personal email from me during this time of year knows that I absolutely love fall and cooler weather. Part of the reason has to be because of how much I also adore cozy blankets, candles, and curling up with a hot drink. But these things a…

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September 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Survival Sunday: September 28, 2025

Good morning! It's officially FALL, y'all! At least according to the calendar. You'd have some difficulty telling by the afternoon temperatures here, but the colorful leaves are just beginning to peak through the green ones, a sure sign that it's pumpkin, cinnamon, and apple time! The hardest thing …

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September 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: September 27, 2025

Story time! It's story time! 1stMarineJarHead has a really great chapter for us today - holy cow, he left me hanging at the end of this one! Check it out here: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/jessica-20-2/  Let us know your thoughts in the comments section! Stay safe.Be happy. Love,Daisy Unsubsc…

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September 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM

The 80/20 Rule of Prepping:

Focusing on What REALLY Matters First There are enough prepper checklists out there to make your head spin. No average house could contain all the items that you "must" have to be prepared. My friend Karen Morris contributed an article on what helps her the most to overcome overwhelm and have the th…

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September 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM

Who Can You Trust? Hone Your Skills Now

Have you ever trusted the wrong person? I have. And it is the most sickening feeling when you realized that you have misplaced your belief in another person. Whether we're talking about romantic partners, friends, prepper compadres, or coworkers, suddenly realizing that a person you thought you knew…

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September 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Survival Sunday: September 21, 2025

Good morning! I hope this message finds all of you well and happy. A lot of people have asked about recovery, and I thought I would respond in today's letter. I feel far, far better than I did in the hospital. The wracking cough is nearly gone - it just pops up on odd occasions now, and I don't need…

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September 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: September 20, 2025

Good morning! Are you ready for some on-the-edge-of-your-seat shenanigans? In this chapter of Haven Hill, Kate and Ariel encounter dangers in the forest. But Kate remembers a lesson she learned during a survival course and struggles to pull back from the panic and work together to create a smart pla…

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September 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM

How to Make a Kitty Litter Toilet When You Can't Flush

Sanitation in the City! There's one thing that makes a simple power outage a whole heck of a lot worse - the inability to flush your toilet. You've quickly gone from inconvenience to icky emergency, and it could even take on more serious connotations for your health, too. Here's a simple trick that …

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