Homesteading and self-reliance

Is Stockpiling Food Illegal in the United States?

Nadia Tamara Emergency Food, Emergency Preparedness, Government 5 Comments

Emergency preparedness emphasizes the need to store food, water, and other vital items that may not be readily accessible during a disaster. But does the law allow this?Is stockpiling food illegal?Stockpiling food when there is no current or forecasted emergency …

Yes, the Government Can Shut Down Communication: Here’s Why

Yes, the Government Can Shut Down Communication: Here’s Why

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Communication, Government, Laws Leave a Comment

Our world revolves around communication- whether that’s by face-to-face conversations, phone calls, social media discussions, and the like. Communication is embedded in our beings. Our needs to stay connected go beyond staying in touch with our loved ones, but also …

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Why the Government isn’t to Blame for our Lack of Preparedness

Nadia Tamara Emergency Preparedness, Government Leave a Comment

Just like it’s your responsibility to schedule and accomplish your daily duties, it’s equally your responsibility to protect your family. The government is there to aid us, but there’s no guarantee that they can provide us full protection…in fact, it’s …

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13 Ways You Can Prepare Today for the Next Government Shutdown

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Do It Yourself, Emergency Fund, Emergency Preparedness, Government Leave a Comment

I was in a state of shock last month as I watched the news of the government shutdown that felt like it would never end. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one! Indeed it was the longest shutdown in American …

Homesteading and self-reliance

Does a Buried Shipping Container Make a Good Bunker?

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Earthquake Preparedness, Emergency Preparedness, Government 3 Comments

Not all bunkers are built for the same purpose. Some people take their survival bunkers to an extreme level, and while that’s not necessarily a bad thing (to each his own, right?) I don’t think a successful bunker has to …