by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 9, 2023 | 4 Patriots
We’ve all seen the images of survivalists’ basement food stockpiles. Their stash is loaded with hundreds of canned foods including soups, vegetables, fruits, and meats. Due to some unfounded myths about canned food, it’s gotten a bad name in some circles. Today I’m...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 8, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Ukraine has been dubbed “the breadbasket of Europe.” That’s due to the tens of millions of tons of grain, corn, wheat, barley and other food products it ships to more than 40 countries. One of the biggest concerns countries around the world had when Russia began its...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 3, 2023 | 4 Patriots
“Our aging water infrastructure, particularly lead pipes, solder and faucets, represents a community health hazard of enduring significance.” That statement came from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Iowa. While the...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 3, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Major storms including tornadoes in the Plains and Southeast… flooding in the Northeast… severe heat in the Southwest… wildfires in the West and Northwest. All of these severe weather events have occurred in just the last few months. And we’re only halfway...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 2, 2023 | 4 Patriots
There could come a time in your life when you need to make an outdoor fire. Perhaps for cooking or warmth. Maybe for light or purifying water. Possibly even for protection from animals or attracting the attention of rescuers. Do you know how to do it? What if there...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Aug 1, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Preparing for an uncertain future sometimes means learning valuable lessons from the past. One of those lessons is discovering ways to provide light without electricity. Today I want to discuss several ways you can light your home during a blackout. It’s difficult...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 27, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Jan gives a review of the Gold Medallion All-Meat Survival Food Kit. In a true emergency situation, protein is key to your survival. You need it to keep your energy up & fight off hunger. This kit is the perfect way to round out any food storage plan, and good to...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 26, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Think back a few weeks ago to the 4th of July. Did you spend any time outdoors that day? If so, I’m guessing you were warm. Maybe hot. Perhaps sizzling. Why do I say that? Because scientists are telling us that July 4th was globally one of the hottest days in about...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 26, 2023 | 4 Patriots
When I hear that a certain food is genetically modified, it raises a red flag for me. I’m leery of anything that is altered from what nature intended. Especially when it’s something I might put into my body. Now, I understand not everything in modern life is perfectly...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jul 26, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Technology has made our lives easier in many ways. The Internet, smart phones, smart home appliances, smart navigation systems… they’ve all helped us function better in an increasingly complex world. But there’s a dark side to technology. Actually, several dark sides....
