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July 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM

Survival Sunday: July 6, 2025

Good morning! I hope you've had a nice long weekend! We had a lovely Independence Day here with burgers and fireworks. We had no idea we'd be able to see the local fireworks from just outside our door, but we took out a couple of chairs to ooh and ahh over a lovely show. Every little thing feels so …

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July 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: July 5, 2025

I hope you had a great Independence Day! Good morning - I hope that yesterday was filled with fun, food, family, friends, and fireworks! We had a lovely day here at our new apartment and were so excited to discover that from the yard of the complex we had a wonderful view of the evening fireworks! I…

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July 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM

Tales from an Old Timer: Lessons from America’s Past

The past is the future. When times are hard for me, I often think back to the stories told to me by my dad and my granny, both of whom lived through some of the roughest eras in modern America. Their matter-of-fact retellings have frequently inspired me. Today's article made me think of them and the…

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July 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM

This is what societal collapse looks like.

Livestreamed murder: Is this our future? A shocking incident took place in Venezuela recently, when an influencer who spoke out against the cartels was brutally murdered in the middle of his live stream while viewers watched on in horror. You may wonder why this is relevant to us. It's simple - thes…

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July 1, 2025 at 11:53 AM

Selco Explains How to be the Gray Man

And WHY it's more important than ever. This is one of my first interviews with Selco, and lately, I feel like this subject matter is more important than ever. I certainly don't want any of my new neighbors to know that I have preps to see us through difficult times. I live in the city, in an apartme…

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June 29, 2025 at 11:17 AM

Survival Sunday: June 29, 2025

Good morning, friends! I have to take a moment here to talk about my birthday girl. My first baby turned 30! Every year, I joke to her that I couldn't even keep a cactus alive before she was born, and look at her, growing like crazy with plenty of water and sunshine. But now I guess I have to give t…

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June 28, 2025 at 12:37 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: June 28, 2025

Haven Hill: Chapter 13 Good morning! It's Shenanigan time again. On my last post of this story some one requested longer chapters. Your wish is my command! I hope you enjoy the latest (and longer) installment of Haven Hill! LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/haven-hill-13/  Have you guessed Kat…

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June 26, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Prepping Gold: Gone Nuts for Coconuts!

Let us count the ways! Are you a fan of coconuts? Rowan is - and she uses them to stay healthy on her homestead. In fact, she thinks that they provide some great uses for preparedness. Check out today's article and get inspired! LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/prepping-coconuts/  Could you s…

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June 25, 2025 at 11:58 AM

The Iran-Israel Gas Crisis Will Be Widespread.

Here are some tips for dealing with it. A gasoline crisis unleashed by the Iran-Israel conflict won't only hurt the USA. Daniela shares how her country will be dramatically affected. Having been through a similar fuel crisis already, she shares how to cope with potentially punishing prices. LINK: ht…

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June 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM

The U.S. Struck Iran, Then Declared a Ceasefire.

What comes next? It's anybody's guess. Here's a brief recap of the goings-on in the war between Iran and Israel, and the US involvement in this. Now, we're all wondering what comes next? This gives us a look at some of the possibilities we should prepare for. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/…

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June 22, 2025 at 11:03 PM

Our "back to basics" sale is almost over.

Tick.Tock. If things weren't already stressful and overwhelming when our sale began, how about now? With the global-political situation, the economy, and civil unrest at extremely high levels, now is the time to make sure you're prepped. We have two bundles that can help and both start as low as $5!…

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June 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM

Survival Sunday: June 22, 2025

Good morning!  I hope today finds you well. Last night, the US bombed three sites in Iran. I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop because I cannot imagine that there won't be retaliation. Of course, there's nothing that I, personally, can do about it, and neither can you. I'm turning my focus to pro…

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June 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: June 21, 2025

It's story time, boys and girls! :) Good morning! I hope this Saturday morning finds you well-rested and prepared for an enjoyable weekend doing the things you love to do. Want to catch up on your fiction? JarHead has a new installment from Jessica's diary for you! LINK: https://www.theorganicpreppe…

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June 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM

Are you prepped for the next catastrophe?

Let's go back to basics. Who knows what is coming next - will it be WW3? A solar flare that takes down the power grid? Extreme civil unrest evolving from the protests? Acts of terrorism? Or maybe the price of everything just keeps creeping up? It gets overwhelming to try and predict exactly what's c…

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June 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

A List for Overwhelmed Preppers Let's be real. There are so many kinds of crazy coming at us right now that a lot of us don't know what to prep for first. Are we going to go to war? Will we get hit with a solar flare or EMP? Is the next massive natural disaster going to be near us? What about all th…

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June 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM

An Archive of Nuclear Preparedness Resources

I’d rather be ready and not need it than need it and not be ready.  Whether it’s a dirty bomb or a missile strike, knowing what to do in the event of a nuclear attack is important. This isn’t an everyday emergency – hopefully, we’ll never need to use any of these resources. But if current events hav…

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June 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM

Pets When the SHTF: Benefit or Liability?

Your mileage may vary. For a lot of us, our pets are family members that we love and want to keep safe, regardless of what is happening in the world. Others aren't really animal lovers. Some see them as assets, like guard dogs or vermin chasers. Pets can also provide emotional support and stress rel…

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June 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM

How I’m Prepping for the Potential of War

Those drums are getting loud. I'm sure that I'm not the only person who has been following the situation in the Middle East with dread. Israel and Iran are going head to head, and allies are getting dragged in whether they like it or not. So far, the United States has remained staunch in the decisio…

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June 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM

7 Uses for a Smartphone Once the World Goes Dark

Who knew we could still use them? This is a really interesting article by Jose. I'd honestly never thought about using my phone after things go sideways. I figured it would be a costly brick, to be shuffled aside for "later" when things got back to "normal. But this article is so jam-packed with ide…

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June 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Survival Sunday: June 15, 2025

Good morning! I hope that everyone is waking up this morning free from damage and danger.  I was reading an article first thing that many cities were hit hard during last night's protests, with violence, destruction, fire, and arrests. Fortunately, my city was not one of them - the protests where we…

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June 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: June 14, 2025

Haven Hill: Chapter 12 Helllooooo....I'm back with more of Kate and Ariel's story! Thank you for the grace over the past few weeks! I'll share more about my move in tomorrow's email. In this chapter:  After separating mother and daughter, and going to pick up supplies, Logan settles into the cabin. …

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June 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The "Peaceful Protests" Are Spreading EVERYWHERE.

How to Prepare for Trouble Last night I got a text message from my daughter, who works in a very upscale restaurant in a downtown North Carolina city. She sent a video (which I have no idea how to upload - sorry) and said there were more protesters outside than she had ever seen. As night began to f…

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June 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM

Is Weight Loss a Prep?

This is such an important topic! Are you carrying around extra pounds? Weight loss might be one of the most important preps you'll ever make. In this article, Rowan shares her own weight loss journey and tells us why it has helped her to be better prepared. Learn what triggered her change, what she …

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June 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM

My Moving Sale Ends TONIGHT!

Just a quick reminder so you don't miss it! I set up some steals of deals for you guys! I'm raising money to help fund my move tomorrow and after midnight tonight, the sale is over - you don't want to miss these bargains! If you grab a bundle now, we both win! I'm offering three different bundles an…

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June 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: June 7, 2025

The Shenanigans have returned! Good morning! This week's shenanigans are brought to you by our friend JarHead. Learn how Jack is doing in his recovery and join the group from Four Corners as they go on a trading trip with another community. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/jessica-12-2/  Plea…

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June 6, 2025 at 11:17 AM

How to Make Jam WITHOUT Pectin

'Tis the season! It's jam season. Farmer's markets, backyard bushes, and grocery store aisles are jam-packed (pun intended) with berries. I used to use store-bought pectin to make my jam before I stopped to read about what was in it. (Ugh.) I experimented with all sorts of methods for making my own …

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June 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Isn't It Peculiar...

A little personal rant For the first couple of months of the new administration, I was pretty happy with the direction America was going. I never expected to agree with every single thing that happened in Washington, DC. I only hoped that the majority of things would lead toward the new path that vo…

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June 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM

Rowan's Biggest Fear When the SHTF...

What's yours? Is there anything that you fear is potentially likely when the SHTF that you simply do not feel quite prepared for?  In this article, Rowan shares the scenario that has her worried, and what she's doing to be ready for it. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/my-worst-shtf-fear/  We…

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June 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM

How to Get Started Raising Tilapia

Looking for another protein source? Depending on your space, your HOA, and your family's preferences, you may be searching for some alternative, self-reliant sources of protein. Did you know that nearly all the tilapia sold in the US comes from China? It has been one of their biggest exports to us. …

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June 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Survival Sunday: June 1, 2025

Good morning! Well, it's nice and dry at the current apartment at the current time, but the sheetrock in the bathroom on the ceiling and one wall is hanging by whatever the construction equivalent of a thread is. We just need six more days without it falling on our heads, and then we'll be getting o…

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May 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM

Sorry!

There shall be no shenanigans today. I'm so sorry, but I won't be able to post a story today. Boy did we have a heck of a night! We awakened between 3 and 4 to the sound of water pouring out. My daughter got up to check all the faucets - the kitchen was fine. But when she got to the bathroom, water …

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May 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Looking for some summer fiction?

Book Review: The SHTF Series by LL Akers  As I was going through my books, getting everything sorted for my move, I came across a prepper fiction series I really enjoyed. It's been ages since I had all my books around me, so there may be quite a few book reviews coming up soon! Here's my review on T…

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May 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM

The Threat of Odorless Gas

Here's how to protect yourself.  Everyone in the prepper world thinks about carbon monoxide poisoning, but that is far from the only odorless gas that could be a threat. Assess your risk. Learn about the dangers of odorless gas from decaying organic matter and how to protect against these invisible …

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May 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM

When Things Go to Heck, Have a Hand Truck

Mine gets a LOT of use. I had so so many "you-know-where in a handbasket: headlines racing through my mind when I edited Rowan's incredibly useful article today. Please note that I used tremendous restraint. Even during "normal" times, as we get older, aids like hand trucks, dolly carts, and other d…

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May 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM

Memorial Day 2025

I saw this quote today, and it sums up Memorial Day for me. "Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." — Unknown I grew up in a military family in which soldiers were honored. My father served. My uncles, My grandfathers, …

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May 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Survival Sunday: May 25, 2025

I write to you today with exciting news!!!  Good morning! We lucked out and finally found a place that works perfectly for my needs.  It's completely accessible. No steps. No carpeting. A smooth entry into the front door. A PATIO!!! In the kitchen is a large island with room for stools, an ideal spo…

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May 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: May 24, 2025

Dear Diary, It's Me, Jessica: Chapter 11 (Book 2)  If you're anything like me, you were left TOTALLY hanging by JarHead in his last chapter of Jessica's story. FINALLY, after two long weeks, we get to learn more about what happened to Jack. But Jessica wonders if he's really going to be able to reco…

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May 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Here’s What You Need to Know About Stagflation

A quick primer on the term I know I keep harping on economic doom lately, but I think it's one of the biggest current threats to our way of life. I'm truly concerned that we're ADDING to the deficit with Trump's "big beautiful bill" instead of reducing it by passing cuts on the waste discovered by D…

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May 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM

The SHTF Benefits of a Rationing Mindset

Here's a little drill for ya.  I absolutely love Rowan's articles. They're so approachable and make so much sense, and she has such a warm way of writing. Today, she talks about rationing at all its different levels, and offers a drill you can try to test your chops. LINK: https://www.theorganicprep…

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May 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM

Ready to Break Free?

Learn How in These 2 Free Webinars Hello! Here's a message from one of our sponsors for some free info I think you guys will enjoy.  If you’re tired of working for someone else, overpaying in taxes, and feeling like your online life is constantly under surveillance—you need to see these two FREE web…

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May 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM

What If You Can't Rely on Processed Feed for Raising Poultry?

Self Reliance for the Win! A monthly trip to the feed store is a pretty common part of homestead life. But what would you feed your poultry if commercial feed was unavailable or unsafe?  Here's a quick primer on some self-reliant alternatives. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/processed-feed-p…

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May 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Amazon Memorial Day Sale: Best Deals for Preppers

Early Launch, Extra Days to Save  Amazon is launching the Memorial Day Sale early this year to give more opportunities to save. I found several deals that seem quite worthwhile, though many others were disappointing. It would really help the website out a lot if you use our link to visit the sale. I…

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May 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: May 17, 2025

Haven Hill: Chapter 11  Good morning! It's time for another chapter of Haven Hill. The survival plan is based off of a course that I actually took in Mexico, where kidnappings for ransom are a pretty big business. The course was pretty horrifying and I learned a lot about escaping, using psychology,…

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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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