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May 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM

Spring Tune Up and Clean Up, Homestead Style!

Good morning! Spring has certainly sprung here and I hope you are also enjoying some sunny, warmer weather. Rowan has a great piece today that tells of some of her spring routines on the homestead. She has some fantastic ideas that could be applied anywhere, rural or urban. LINK: https://www.theorga…

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May 15, 2025 at 12:32 PM

On Camouflage and Hobbits

Good morning from The Shire! We have a new writer named Serra joining us today, and he is discussing how to choose the right kind of camo for your setting, along with how to change it up. Set in The Shire, it's a delight to read for all of us Tolkein fans. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/cam…

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May 13, 2025 at 12:27 PM

3D Printing Gaskets, Seals, O-rings, And Brackets for Engines

Self-reliant 3D printing Welcome to the self-reliant world of 3-D printing. I had no idea that you could create things like this with a 3D printer and I see major applications for preppers. Here's an example. These engine components can help keep things running smoothly without a trip to the store. …

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May 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM

China Tariff Rollback Is a TEMPORARY Reprieve

Will the good news last? As excited as I'd like to be about the trade agreement that the United States and China have come to, there are caveats. Lots of caveats. I do not think we're out of the woods yet, but this gives us a chance to prep more before the hammer drops. Here's a quick analysis. LINK…

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May 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Survival Sunday: May 11, 2025

Good morning and happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there.  I'm admiring the beautiful red and yellow tulips my girls got me this morning, and let me tell you, they brightened my day right off the hop. As the parent of kids who have a dad who passed away young, I know that days like this can be…

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May 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM

Saturday Shenanigans: May 10, 2025

Good morning! Hi, there! Are you ready for some fiction? It looks like we're in for a very rainy Saturday, so my trip to the library came just in time to get me all stocked up to be cozy, dry, and entertained. I recently read a very non-prepper kind of book called The Only One Left by Riley Sager. I…

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May 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM

What REALLY Caused the Widespread Blackout in Europe?

Should we expect something similar? Earlier in the week, millions of people in Spain, Portugal, and France experienced not only a widespread blackout, but also a failure of internet and cellular communications. What caused this event? Fabian has some thoughts on it in today's article, and some advic…

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May 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Apocalyptic Tick Talk

What You Need to Know Little gives me the "ick" more than finding a tick. Something about a parasitic creature latched onto me... shudder. With Lyme disease on the rise, we have to plan for a world where medical care might be difficult or impossible to come by. Your best bet when it comes to prevent…

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May 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Apocalyptic Tick Talk

What You Need to Know Little gives me the "ick" more than finding a tick. Something about a parasitic creature latched onto me... shudder. With Lyme disease on the rise, we have to plan for a world where medical care might be difficult or impossible to come by. Your best bet when it comes to prevent…

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May 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Something you really need to read...

My friend Mike Shelby, a former intelligence analyst who runs Early Warning Network, sent this email out and you should read it. Things are starting to heat up, and early warning of future events is a strategic advantage in preparedness.  If you don’t prioritize your access to quality information, y…

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May 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM

Selco: Dealing With Dead Bodies When the SHTF

Are you prepared to handle this? When the SHTF for real, dead bodies will be a fact of life.  In this article, Selco offers basic, practical information on how to deal with them. He warns us that we must also be prepared mentally for this possibility. Check it out here. LINK: https://www.theorganicp…

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May 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Survival Sunday: May 4, 2025

May the 4th be with you! (I've been waiting all year to type that again.) Yesterday, I beat the rain and went to the grocery store to get food for the week. Now, for those of you who have no problem getting to and fro, going to the grocery store may not sound like much of an outing. But having order…

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May 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: May 3, 2025

Oops! I overslept! Sorry that I'm late posting today! Yesterday was damp and rainy, something my joints really do not approve of these days. I took an anti-inflammatory before bed and I guess it knocked me right out. Happily, I woke up this morning to sunshine and I feel much better. On to the story…

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May 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM

3 Indispensable Items for Emergency Vehicle Repair

If you've ever been left stranded by your car, you know that a few simple tools would have made all the difference. Here are the top three tools for an emergency vehicle repair that will have you rolling again in no time. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/emergency-vehicle-repair/  Have you ev…

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May 1, 2025 at 10:07 PM

The Sale Ends at Midnight

The product is a limited-time offer! The Money Mojo Bundle sale will be over tonight at midnight. This product is only available for a limited time, so this is your last chance to grab the bundle. It's being sold at "name your own price" so if times are tough, you can get the entire bundle for as lo…

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May 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM

The Dangers of All or Nothing Thinking in Preparedness

3 Thought Traps to Avoid We've often discussed that your brain is one of your most important preps. But so is your attitude. Many of us are guilty of "all or nothing" thinking. It's something I see frequently in the comments section. This article by Rowan outlines three of the most dangerous thought…

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April 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM

Strategies and Supplies for Retail Scarcity

Finally! Sorry for the delay! I know, I promised this would be to you tomorrow, but it wasn't complete to my liking and I wanted to do a bit more research. I apologize for the delay but I really wanted to make this the most informative article possible for you. Are you prepared for retail scarcity? …

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April 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM

An Economic Catastrophe Is Coming FAST

Here's that special report I promised you. Yesterday I discussed some research I've been doing into a looming problem we are going to face very soon. As promised, I posted Part 1 today and will do my best to get Part 2 out tomorrow with practical steps you can take. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepp…

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April 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Survival Sunday: April 27, 2025

Good morning, friends! I hope that you're enjoying a lovely weekend. I've been hard at work on some research for the past few days, going more in-depth on our trade conflict with China. Before I go further, please recall, if you've been with us for this long, that my analysis of the Covid lockdowns …

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April 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: April 26, 2025

1stMarineJarHead is back! He really left us hanging when we learned that Jessica, her mom, and Rae had been captured, then went on a vacation! (It was much deserved, I'm just teasing!) Finally he's back with his next installment in which the women are led on a grueling excursion and learn what their…

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April 25, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Hard times are coming soon.

Here's how to thrive.  It's no big revelation that we're facing some of the most difficult times financially in decades. But this doesn't have to be a reason to despair. With the right tools, resources, and mindset, you can thrive even if your bank account is terribly tight. The Money Mojo Bundle co…

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April 25, 2025 at 12:25 PM

The Importance of Glue and Adhesives in Your Stockpile

Scarcity is in our future. Anyone paying attention knows that times of scarcity and economic upheaval are coming soon. During periods such as this, your ability to repair items and keep them working for as long as possible is absolutely essential. A supply many of us take for granted is adhesive. Wh…

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April 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM

SELCO: The Myth of Stopping Power

...and what REALLY stops attackers. This is a fantastic article by Selco that puts to rest once and for all the endless debates about calibers and stopping power. Want to know what truly stops attackers? Check it out: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/selco-stopping-power/  I believe he's absolutely…

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April 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM

SHTF Potty Training: A Practice Drill

Test your ideas BEFORE you need them. The inability to flush really puts the S into SHTF.  Who better than a person who manages personal waste year round to give you the scoop?Rowan shares her thoughts on running your own "potty training" drill to be better prepped. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepp…

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April 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM

How QR Codes Are Being Used for Societal Control

It's crazy, but it's true. Daniela sent in an article for today that I found fascinating, not just for its content but also for its context. If you were at a barbecue with a bunch of normies and announced that you thought QR codes - those little printed boxes on goods that can be scanned by phones a…

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April 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM

Psst: Hey, procrastinators!

Our sale is ending tonight!  This weekend we're having a sale on our Herbal Skills Intensive course, an online course that you may take at your own pace by herbal expert and author Cat Ellis. Because I'm concerned the trade issues with China could cause some issues with both prescription and over-th…

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April 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM

Can you make your own medicine?

It's just about go-time! I'm pretty concerned about the number of pharmaceuticals and OTC meds that come from China. For that reason, I'm running a sale this weekend for 75% off our Herbal Skills Intensive course.  It's an online herbal boot camp that provides basic and intermediate skills for makin…

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April 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Survival Sunday: April 20, 2025

Good morning and happy Easter.  May you celebrate this day in the manner that means the most to you. It's getting quite warm in our part of North Carolina, and the courtyard here is in full bloom with roses, rhododendrons, azaleas, and dogwood trees. We have irises and tulips too, and the birds seem…

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April 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: April 19, 2025

Welcome to the Saturday Shenanigans and another new chapter of Haven Hill.  (1stMarineJarHead is away on vacation this week, but he'll be back next week with more of Jessica's story. ) Kate and Ariel encounter someone they never thought they'd see again. They must bide their time and wait for an opp…

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April 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM

6 Natural Remedies for Vomiting and Diarrhea

Or as my kids call it, boo-boo tummy. Upset stomachs are some of the most miserable symptoms around. Young or old, it can take a lot out of you. (Again, no pun intended but that was a pretty great one.) With trade looking iffy for the next while, it's important to know some home remedies for everyda…

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April 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM

Mobility Aids for Disabled Preppers

Here's how I get a move on. This isn't an article I ever expected to write from personal experience. In fact, I kept putting it off because I was so sure that the mobility issues I was experiencing were short-term. But part of accepting it is sharing what I've learned. And albeit grudgingly, I've le…

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April 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM

Scurvy and the SHTF

Ahoy, matey! If you think of early pirates with eye patches and skull flags when you hear the word "scurvy," you're not alone. It seems like a relic of the past, a word we use sarcastically when we remind ourselves to add some citrus fruit to our grocery carts. But when the SHTF it could be a very r…

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April 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM

Survival Sunday: April 13, 2025

Good morning! My dear email subscribers, I just realized that my last few weeks' Survival Sunday posts have not been sent. I had them scheduled, but I have a new email service, and I think I did it wrong. So this morning, I got up early to be sure I got this note to you. I decided last week that I n…

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April 12, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: April 12, 2025

Good morning! It's that time of the week again - are you ready for this week's fiction? Please be warned that today's chapter of Haven Hill has some mature content. I don't add this into the story without thought, but I believe the scene is absolutely necessary to character development. As Kate stru…

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April 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Why Preppers Want Brushless Motors

Our resident engineer has more advice for our SHTF workshops today. Brushless motors are ideal for preppers, offering a significant advantage over traditional brushed motors in many applications. Check out the information here. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/why-preppers-want-brushless-moto…

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April 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM

How to Prep for the Trade War

It's coming at us fast. The coverage about tariffs and the trade war with China has been wild lately. It's nearly impossible to separate fact from opinion and if you're looking for opinion, they vary so widely that anything could be true. But let's boil it down to the basics that affect you and me. …

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April 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM

Rowan's SHTF Blind Spot

We've all got them. We all have physical blind spots that could cause us trouble when the SHTF. Here's Rowan's and how she prepares for it. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/shtf-blind-spot/  You might have 20-20 vision, but do you have a health issue, like a life-threatening allergy, that you…

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April 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM

GET READY for Trump’s Tariffs

This Will Change EVERYTHING for a Very Long Time. One of the most controversial topics in the news right now is President Trump's very ambitious tariff plan. Personally, I'm sitting back and waiting to see how this goes - I think the result is difficult to predict because we're already so far down t…

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April 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: April 5, 2025

Good morning, friends! It's our favorite post of the week - and today, 1stMarineJarHead takes us to visit Jessica again. In this segment, the Governor and her aids tell Jessica and the group about how the city fell while they enjoy a meal together. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/jessica-cha…

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April 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM

SELCO: The SHTF Is Fluid

No list of supplies can prepare you for this. Selco is the leading been-there, done-that expert of SHTF in the preparedness world, and in this article, he shares a grave warning. Selco warns, "No list of supplies to hoard can prepare you for the fluidity of the situation when the SHTF actually happe…

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April 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM

Our Spring Fundraiser Ends at Midnight

We're still a little bit short of our goal. But you can help us here. Thank you so much to everyone who has already donated to the OP's Spring Fundraiser! It means the world to us all the you support the website and the work we do. We are still short of our goal to keep things operational for the ne…

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April 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM

How to Prepare for a Major Ice Storm

What our author learned... Ice storms are a weather event that can happen just about anywhere in North America and can be even more devastating for areas not prone to cold-weather storms. Ice storms frequently cause infrastructure damage to powerlines, adding another danger to the extremely slippery…

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April 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM

A Guide to Handling Flammables in a Crisis

Don't Get Burned Sustaining burns is always bad, but it's even worse when medical care is not readily accessible. Jose talks about a recent tragedy in his area and provides some excellent tips for handling flammable materials and using protective attire to prevent your own crisis. LINK: https://www.…

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March 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: March 29, 2025

Good morning! It's story time! Today's story finds Kate and Ariel fleeing through the forest in the hopes of completely avoiding the man who has been the primary figure of their nightmares. Will the skills they've learned since they last saw Logan be enough to keep them safe? LINK: https://www.theor…

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March 27, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Modern OPSEC and Thirdworldization

Gray is the new black. There was a quote in Fabian's article today that really stood out to me. The nail that stands out gets hammered.  We live in a world rife with "influencers" and "content creators" who show us a facade of their lives and make it seem like a decadent, wealthy existence is someth…

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March 26, 2025 at 12:24 PM

What’s Your Wildfire Protection IQ?

Making Tough FireWise Choices Even if you didn't USED to live in a wildfire zone, those disasters are spreading to new areas due to many causes, including housing encroaching on the forest and poor forest maintenance. There is a program that you can use to help you reduce the risk to your home. In t…

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March 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM

Difficult Economic Changes Are Coming.

Choose How You'll Get Through Them. Economic changes are nearly always painful. While I sincerely believe America is on track for great prosperity with regard to jobs, consumer confidence, and more reasonable prices, there's a gap that must be bridged to get there. And that gap is likely to be prett…

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March 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM

The OP Spring 2025 Fundraiser

Please support our community! Good morning! Every three months, I've been doing a fundraiser to help The OP stay in business. Times are tough here. Even though many of the free-speech movements that the new administration has made are in our favor, we're still unable to get major advertisers like we…

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March 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Survival Sunday: March 23, 2025

Good morning! I hope that the weather is warming up where you are and that you can see glimpses of spring. Here, we have very erratic weather - one day it's so cold we need the heat on, and the next day it's up over 80 degrees. But the trees are getting bright green buds, daffodils and hyacinths are…

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March 22, 2025 at 12:58 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: March 22, 2025

Jessica's newest diary entries Hi, there! I hope you're having a delightful spring morning like we are here. Birds are chirping, it's brisk and sunny, and a perfect day to read some fiction. We have you covered there, too, incidentally. 1stMarineJarHead has written another chapter of Jessica's story…

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