Personal Opinion & Advice

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Centurion Most people who actively prepare for disasters have thought through many different disaster scenarios. We plan for ourselves, our families and our ‘teams’ if you are so fortunate to have other like-minded people in your area. I have talked with many [...]

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest by J.D. Most of those who live providentially (a.k.a. preppers) have gone to some lengths to stock up on food, water, and other essential supplies and equipment. However, one thing I believe most preppers may be neglecting is proper spiritual provision. Let me [...]

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by MtWoman (Note: the numbers in certain places are references to the links and info provided at the end.) Recently, there was a discussion here on the SBlog (as I like to call it) about what knowledge and wisdom our parents and grandparents may [...]

If you’ve read my post (you should) Bugging Out vs. Hunkering Down then you know, that I’m not a fan of the ”head to the woods bug out plan” to many things can happen before and after you get there. Remember the movie “Deliverance” can you squeal like a pig? Even if you have a well stocked [...]

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Libby As a woman who grew up with the mindset of a survivalist in a survivalist style and extremely well prepared home, I am forever trying to learn more than I know (and trust me, I do not know half of what I should, [...]

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by JET I don’t want to survive, I want to live. Being prepared for anything has always been a part of my life. The scout motto”be prepared” was a way of life for me and a lesson to teach .As a kid I dint know [...]

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  Harold M. On December 14, 2011 my wife and I received a wake up call. We were watching Brad Meltzer’s Decoded on the History channel about 2012. By the end of the show, we were very concerned. I mean I had always heard about [...]

This is a guest post and entry in our non-fiction writing contest  by Brendan F Preparedness has been debated and will be debated until the end of time is truly upon us. Everyone seems to have an opinion on how to prepare. Preparedness can be broken down into physical preparedness and mental preparedness. How to physically prepare to survive is [...]

A guest post by By R. Lawson [This is an entry in our non-fiction writing contest where you could win - First Prize) Winner will receive a gift certificate for $170 worth of Winchester Ammo donated by Lucky Gunner. Second Prize) Winner will receive 3 dozen Tattler Reusable Canning Lids  donated by LPC Survival Third Prize) Winner will receive a LifeStraw donated [...]