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January 25, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Survival Sunday: January 25, 2026

Good morning from Arctic North Carolina! Before I say anything else, please let me say, "Brrrrrrrrrr!!!!" The storm hit our part of NC at around 11 or 12 last night. I awoke to fling open my blinds to....maybe if you round up, an inch of snow. I've said it before and I'll say it again. If it has to …

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January 24, 2026 at 2:35 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: January 24, 2026

Are you ready for more Haven Hill? Good morning!  There's a new chapter up on the website. Talk about the calm before the theoretical storm. LINK: https://www.theorganicprepper.com/haven-30/  If you, like me, are soon to be snowed or iced in, you won't want to miss grabbing a copy of Haven Hill to r…

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January 23, 2026 at 12:59 PM

Frugal Friday: January 23, 2026

Is an Air Fryer Oven Worthwhile for the Frugal Kitchen?  I'm not really a fan of lots of kitchen gadgets. For me to purchase one it needs to be efficient, reasonably priced, and save me either time or money, and preferably both. Two years ago this month I bought myself an air fryer oven and it's bee…

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January 22, 2026 at 3:38 PM

Prepping for a Winter Storm

Are you ready for this weekend? The eastern half of the US is being warned of a huge winter storm coming this weekend. The worrisome part is that it is likely going to hit a lot of areas that don't normally get snow and ice. I wrote a practical survival guide for winter storms. You can send this to …

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January 20, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Reusable Stuff in a Disposable World

12 Ways to Make the Switch!  I absolutely love to use reusable items like napkins, washcloths, and dishrags. I don't think it was really that much progress to make all these things disposable. I love the old fashioned charm and I don't mind throwing those things into my washing machine. And, as a pr…

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January 19, 2026 at 1:51 PM

There Isn't Just One Way to Prep

It Depends on a Lot of Factors Good morning! I got my wish from yesterday (sort of) and there is a light dusting of snow outside. It looks like some giant took a sifter and sprinkled powder sugar all over the place and while sparse, it's lovely. Today's article is a topic near and dear to my heart. …

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January 18, 2026 at 2:49 PM

Survival Sunday: January 18, 2026

Good morning, my friend! I hope you are well! We got the most disappointing snow last night. You can still see a thin coating on top of the vehicles, but there's nary a flake to be found anywhere else. Seriously, Mother Nature: if you are going to bring us snow, commit and bring us a winter wonderla…

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January 17, 2026 at 2:28 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: January 17, 2026

Dear Diary: It's Me, Jessica: Chapter 28 (Book 2) Good morning! I have a new chapter of 1stMarineJarHead's story this morning and it starts off tense, when some alarming visitors show up at the bridge to Four Corners. Jack and Jessica go across to meet with them and find out their motives. LINK: htt…

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January 15, 2026 at 2:38 PM

An Eyewitness Look at Venezuela After the Capture of Maduro

And an update on Jose Wow, this article today! If you are interested in the inside scoop on what happened surrounding the capture of President Maduro, and the aftermath, this is something you won't want to miss.  Dani Gonzalez, a student who has written for us before, has provided us with a fascinat…

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January 14, 2026 at 2:25 PM

10 (Non-Yucky) Ways to Use Castor Oil

Kids today have got it made. With their gummy vitamins and berry-flavored liquid medications, kids today would be horrified by the idea of taking "cures" like we did when we were little ones - one of the most memorable of those being castor oil.  There are ways to use it that work and ways that don'…

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January 12, 2026 at 2:30 PM

How to Cook Food in a Thermos

Good morning and happy Monday!  I got a wonderful new mug yesterday and it seems to make my coffee so much better. (I accidentally broke my previous Favorite Mug, but this one seems likely to take over the crown.) I wanted to talk with you today about an interesting way to cook food on the go - ther…

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January 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM

Survival Sunday: January 11, 2026

Hello, there! Like the morning person I am, I'm fully equipped with a giant mug of coffee, blinds open to take in the early sky, and feeling that sense of well-being that always comes with one's favorite time of day.  This past week was quite eventful. As you know, if you've been around for the past…

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January 10, 2026 at 2:32 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: January 10, 2026

Haven Hill: Chapter 29 Good morning! I hope the weekend finds you doing something restful or exciting, depending on your cup of tea! Can you imagine being alone with your child in a forest with no way out and no way to call for help? Kate and Ariel are in their cabin, and there are signs that they'r…

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January 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM

It's really Friday today.

Do you ever have one of those weeks? My goodness, I was scatterbrained yesterday when I posted to the website and sent you an email. I have had so many appointments every day for five days, and I guess I somehow lost track of time, proclaiming yesterday was Friday in my email. Thank you to those of …

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January 8, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Frugal Friday: January 8, 2026

What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Bills  Today's Frugal Friday is a little different. It's not just about squeezing a little more life from your money. It's about survival - surviving on less than it takes for you to pay for essentials. Have you ever been so incredibly broke that you simply cannot pa…

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January 7, 2026 at 1:03 PM

How to Get More Fruits and Vegetables in Your Prepper Stockpile

 What's in YOUR stockpile? One of the hardest things to do with a stockpile is to create a balanced diet with only those items. People often find that one important nutrient or another is sorely lacking. We used to do these one-month "Stockpile Challenges" together in January. (We stopped due to inf…

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January 5, 2026 at 1:22 PM

10 Things Preppers Are Sick of Hearing

Really...don't say this stuff to us. People who aren't preppers have a lot of uninformed (and sometimes mean) things to say about those of us who are. Sometimes it can be an opportunity to educate, and I always try that tactic first if I think the person is at all open to new ideas. Here are the thi…

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January 4, 2026 at 2:04 PM

Survival Sunday: January 4, 2026

Happy New Year to you! Yay! My first time typing 2026, and I didn't mess it up! (Do you also mix up the years and type the old date for the first few weeks?) I'm really sorry I was not able to post a Frugal Friday article. I had an early medical appointment that was a test, and it left me feeling ho…

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January 3, 2026 at 12:11 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: January 3, 2026

Dear Diary: It's Me, Jessica: Chapter 27 (Book 2) Good morning, good morning! I hope the New Year finds you well and happy!  If so, I can keep the good mood going. Jessica and her family have a small, quiet Christmas together, but New Year's Eve is a different matter. Not only is there a feast that …

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December 31, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Here’s How You’ll Die When the SHTF

(and How to Prevent Your Untimely Demise) Good morning! Today's article isn't nearly as grim as the title makes out. In fact, there is a lot of very good advice in it that can help you and the folks you love to surive and thrive an all-out SHTF event. Please, when reading this, note that I wrote it …

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December 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM

99 Relatable Things That Only Preppers Will Understand

How many of these can you relate to? I love writing funny, relatable stuff about prepping sometimes, and I know this week, a lot of people are still half in holiday mode, recovering from holiday mode, preparing-for-another-holiday mode, or some variation of these. So instead of posting some kind of …

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December 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM

Survival Sunday: December 28, 2025

Good morning, good morning! I hope this message finds you well. In just a couple of days, lots of people will be going on and on about their New Year's Resolutions. Personally, I think the middle of the "deadest" period in nature is a dreadful time to start changing yourself and expecting it to stic…

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December 27, 2025 at 1:46 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: December 27, 2025

The last Shenanigan of the year! I can hardly believe the year is just about over. 2025 has been a year of great change for me, and I know it has been for some of you as well. While a great deal of the change was negative and stressful (mobility, money), I try to see the rewards as well. (All the lo…

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December 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Frugal Friday: December 26, 2025

What to Buy at the After-Christmas Sales Okay, be honest. Were you relieved when it was all over? The last gift given, the last guest gone, and the quiet aftermath? For a lot of people, Christmas festivities can be a great deal of work or simply overwhelming. It's totally normal (I believe) to heave…

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December 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Merry Christmas!

I hope your day is magical! Good morning, my friend! I hope this morning has you waking up to things like fresh snow, a sparkling tree, and the people you love. It wouldn't be Christmas at The OP if I didn't post my first piece of prepper fiction, A Post-Apocalypse Christmas Story. LINK: https://www…

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December 24, 2025 at 1:52 PM

A Little Christmas Eve Treat for You

Let's go back to where it all began! I was trying to think about what would be good to post on the day of Christmas Eve when it occured to me - we should go back to where it all began, 1stMarineJarHead's first short story and Jessica's Christmas-themed introduction. I hope you enjoy this flashback. …

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December 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM

Selco's Stories from an SHTF Christmas

Here's the reality of the situation. Sometimes I think people who stash a lot of gifts to give at a later time think that they can insulate their loved ones from how bad the situation really is. Instead, I think we should lean into that - finding beauty and gratitude in simpler ways., Here's what ha…

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December 22, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Christmas in Venezuela

What It Was Like After Socialism Destroyed the Country Every year, I like to run stories about Christmas in situations that are the ones we prepare for. I find it really interesting to see how people still manage to make it magical despite the problems they are facing. In Venezuela, the collapse is …

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December 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Survival Sunday: December 21, 2025

Good morning, my friend. I hope this message finds you well. We have had the strangest weather lately. One day it's freezing, and the next it's in the upper 60s. You have to wear tons of layers if you leave when it's cold because it could feel like spring in the afternoon. We are destined to have a …

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December 20, 2025 at 12:57 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: Dec. 20, 2025

Good morning! It's only five days til Christmas, and I'm avoiding stores like the plague! I plan to stay cozy at home in front of my tree with pretty pink ornaments on it. I can think of no sale that would induce me to walk into a Target, Walmart, or mall this weekend. For today's Shenanigans, we ha…

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December 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Frugal Friday: December 19, 2025

30 Thrifty Ideas for Christmas Dinner  Hey! Before you do your last-minute grocery shopping for Christmas dinner for the people you love, let's talk about it. I remember the days of spending my entire month's grocery budget on ONE MEAL AND SOME SNACKS! It was crazy, and we ate very strictly for the …

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December 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM

How to Survive Balkanization and Collapse

Selco advises a dual system. Good morning, my friend. I hope that you are having a lovely time leading up to Christmas. Today's article is a good one, though perhaps controversial to some. Selco has advice for surviving the Balkanization we're witnessing in America, advice he offers because he has l…

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December 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM

Prepper Gift Ideas Under $25

Just in Time for Christmas It's the most wonderful tiiimmme...of the year! If, by wonderful, you mean expensive. But it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some awesome gifts for the preppers in your life that won't break the bank. Every single one is a good quality item that costs less than $25. …

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December 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM

What We Can Learn from a 17-Day Ordeal in the Hawaiian Jungle

A Real-Life Survival Story I always love real-life survival stories. It shows so much about the human spirit, and athough it often starts out with a mistake or two (or more), the sheer will to live informs the next decisions. This particular event happened a few years ago. A 37 year old woman named …

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December 15, 2025 at 12:45 AM

Haven Hill: Full Story now AVAILABLE!

LIMITED TIME OFFER!  You’ve been reading along, one chapter at a time. Now you don’t have to wait. This Advance Reader Copy (digital) gives you instant access to all 39 chapters of the complete novel — no cliffhangers, no two-week gaps, no waiting to see what happens next. This is the full story — t…

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December 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Survival Sunday: December 14, 2025

Good morning, my friend! I woke up excited about the prospect of snow (Spoiler: no snow) and instead, read of two terrible attacks. One was a shooting at Brown University, in Providence, RI, and the other was at a Jewish Chanukah festival in Australia. Between the two, many lives have been lost, man…

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December 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: December 13, 2025

Ooooh the excitement I have for you today. First of all, today is the day that Advance Reader Copies are available for Haven Hill! The ebook contains 39 chapters, so there's still a lot to read! The book isn't quite ready for paperback, but a lot of you have said you're on pins and needles so we dec…

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December 12, 2025 at 1:52 PM

Frugal Friday: Dec. 12, 2025

20 Free, Frugal, & Festive Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts When your budget is as tight as mine, spending $7 for a tube of gift wrap, $5 for a gift bag, and even more for bows and gift tags is downright overwhelming. For the money stores expect you to spend on disposable items, you could buy more g…

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December 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM

What Preppers Need to Know About Asthma

Would you be ready if the pharmacy closed? As someone with asthma, I know how scary it is to suddenly not be able to breathe properly. That's why I've done everything I can to prepare myself for a time when I might not be able to count on the pharmacy for my medications. If you have a loved one with…

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December 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM

What to Get the Non-Preppers in Your Life

Stealth Survival Christmas Gift Ideas  I have some non-preppers in my life, and although it makes me absolutely crazy, I'm well aware that preaching to them won't do a lick of good - if anything, it'll drive them away. So years ago, I came up with a sneaky idea to get them prepper gifts along with o…

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December 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM

How to Stay Warm During a Winter Power Outage

Winter Has Entered the Chat...  It's flippin' COLD where I live, so I can only imagine how chilly it is north of here. And not only are we dealing with a major cold snap, but most of the country can also expect winter storms this week, with up to a foot of snow! I called upon my 18 years of living i…

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December 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM

Survival Sunday: December 7, 2025

Good morning, my friend! I have one word to describe this morning: Brrrrrr.... (Which actually is a sound, not a word, but you know what I mean.) I woke up to it being a chilly 61 degrees in the apartment and just barely, barely above freezing outside. We only get about 6 weeks of winter here, and i…

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December 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: December 6, 2025

Dear Diary, It's Me, Jessica: Chapter 25 (Book 2) In today's entry, Jessica thinks about a lot of things she'd never have considered if the world as she knew it hadn't ended. She reflects on survival, shifting alliances, fragile normalcy, and a future that arrived far too soon. Catch it here. LINK: …

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December 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Frugal Friday: December 5, 2025

How Christmas Giving Can Create Generous Children I'm not sure if this falls into the "frugal Friday" category, because it's about giving rather than saving. But I think anything that teaches young people to get off the "gimme, gimme, gimme" hamster wheel at Christmas is a way to help your kids be h…

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December 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM

CO Poisoning: The Hidden Danger of Emergency Heaters

'Tis the season for cold-weather power outages! How do you plan to heat your home when the power goes out? Nearly every method of emergency heat (and honestly, any kind of heater) has the risk of filling your home with deadly carbon monoxide. Here's what you must know about CO poisoning, and how to …

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December 2, 2025 at 1:53 PM

SELCO: The Truth About SNIPERS

...And How to Survive Them The world is crazier than ever and sometimes we have to learn new skills that we never expected to need to know about. One of those things is how to survive a sniper attack. Part of it is pure luck - you aren't the person the shooter targeted. But after the first one or tw…

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December 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM

CyberMonday Deals for Preppers

On your mark, get set, SAVE! I've rounded up all the coolest CyberMonday deals for preppers and the folks we love. Today's list includes books, kitchen items, freeze-dried cans, OTC meds, and a few random things I think are awesome. Please consider shopping from the direct links on this page. The OP…

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November 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Survival Sunday: November 30, 2025

Good morning, friends! I hope that you had a nice Thanksgiving, or if your festivities are continuing today, that it is wonderful too. We had a small one, just my youngest daughter and me. Our bigger one with tons of food was last month when we had extended family in town. I used to really care abou…

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November 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM

Saturday Shenanigans: November 29, 2025

Haven Hill: Chapter 25 Good morning, bookworms! (I always assume those who read the Saturday Shenanigans posts are bookworms like me!) This morning I have a juicy chapter of Haven Hill for you. After Kate and Ariel lock up Mr. Slocum's place, they set up a defensive perimeter and prepare their battl…

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November 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM

Amazon's Best Black Friday Deals for Prepper Gear

Some of these deals are bananas! I was pleasantly surprised when searching for prepper gear for my annual Black Friday post - I was concerned that with tariffs and inflation, the sales might be lackluster. But with a small solar generator for 65% off and other deals remaining consistent with previou…

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