by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 12, 2023 | 4 Patriots
With food shortages due to drought, never-ending grocery inflation, and ongoing supply chain issues, it’s more important than ever to stockpile food for the future. And what better time to do it than the fresh start of a new year? But as some of us have learned the...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 12, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Short of an accident, what’s the worst thing that can happen to you while you’re driving during the winter? I think a lot of people would answer getting stranded in a place where you can’t move your vehicle. And help can’t get to you. Now, you may believe the odds are...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 12, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Spring may seem a long way off. After all, it’s not even officially winter yet. Although in some areas of the country it sure feels that way. But spring will be here in a little over three months. And a few steps you take now could go a long way to making your spring...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 11, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Four weeks ago, I sent you an email focusing on good news. As well as suggestions regarding how to get involved with Giving Tuesday. Response from readers was positive. One wrote, “Thank you for taking the time from your normal endeavors to recognize the importance of...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 5, 2023 | 4 Patriots
We’ve all heard stories of people who survived for several days or more in the wild before being rescued. Including the one a few years back that occurred on the rugged Downey Creek Trail in Washington state. Two hikers – 64-year-old Marshall “Buster” Cabe and...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 4, 2023 | 4 Patriots
There’s a pretty simple formula that plays out year after year on our highways around this time. Holiday season = more travel = more traffic = more vehicle breakdowns and accidents. And frequently contributing to making this formula a consistent reality is bad...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 4, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Imagine it. Your cell tower goes down and the Internet doesn’t work, BUT you can still communicate with family members. Thanks to what some folks chalk up to kids toy — walkie talkies. In reality, it’s not an exaggeration to say they can be life-savers, but some...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 1, 2023 | 4 Patriots
It’s 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟏𝟐 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 event and we’re “snow” happy to kick it off with one of our most gifted gadgets: The HaloXT Tactical Flashlight. Even Rudolph can’t compete with this 200-lumen light. It’s about 8X brighter than your average holiday...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 30, 2023 | 4 Patriots
What does protecting your family mean to you? If it means being ready for the worst. Having a bug-out bag packed and ready to go. Having a plan in place for you and your loved ones… Keep reading. Preparedness is the key One of the oldest survival slogans is, “If...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Nov 30, 2023 | 4 Patriots
1 trillion dollars. That’s the amount needed to repair or replace America’s aging water infrastructure, according to the EPA and the American Water Works Association. Since that’s obviously out of the question, what about $18.4 billion? That’s what experts say is...
