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The Biggest Food Stockpiling Mistakes There’s no doubt that food storage is one of biggest things people focus on when they’re prepping and, since it’s food we’re talking about, a lot of mistakes happen. Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn but let’s learn from others’ blunders so we save time and money by NOT…

 This week on Movie Monday  The History Of San Andreas Fault Well, with the release last Friday of the movie San Andreas, I thought it might be a good time to have a closer look.  This week’s documentary will give some insight into the fault’s history, composition, volatility and some of the major quakes it…

We are proud to announce the launch of the new flagship website for the IPN Forum, CPN Forum, and The Prepared Canadian Blog & Podcasts.  In addition, there are listings for upcoming preparedness related events, links to helpful You Tube channels, and other resources such as retailers for your preparedness supplies.  There will also be…

Soldering irons are handy tools for us DIY type folks, but sometimes getting it to where you need it can be difficult or just plain dangerous.  Not to mention that if the grid goes down and you need to make a quick repair, an electric soldering iron just won’t do the trick. I found this…

This Week On Movie Monday Zombie Apocalypse Most preppers really don’t buy into the whole zombie apocalypse fever, but could we be looking at it the wrong way?  Of course, there is no scientific support of anything that could make the dead rise from the grave and begin violently eating the flesh of the living,…

Food products are tough to review.  Simply, most reviews depend on individual tastes, which vary largely from one person to another.  That being said, I have reviewed food packages in the past that were OK and acceptable by my standards, as well as those of my family…and believe me, 5 year olds can be pretty…

This Week On Movie Monday Killer Tornadoes Understanding How Tornadoes Destroy and Kill   With tornado season just around the corner,  I thought this might be a great topic to look at this week.  The majority of tornadoes reported in Canada occur between May and September.  Sure, there have been tornadoes from January through April,…

Community. Do you have one?  If you answered yes then you are who some would consider to be the fortunate ones. You have either made a decision to be involved in one, live in one, or have created one around you. Your community may be the people you live close to, or the people with…

Even with the snow still lingering on the ground, now is the time to turn your attention to the outdoors and your food production for the coming season. Growing your own food is a sustainable way to prepare yourself for hard times. With some simple storage and preservation methods, you can produce some of your…

Building your own food and water back up emergency supply is a smart plan to incorporate in the face of an unexpected emergency or serious disaster. FEMA recommends storing at least a two-week supply. However, most survival experts believe a three-day supply should be sufficient for an immediate response to a bad situation. With just…