When you’re stuck somewhere like an evacuation center, a shelter, a hotel, even your in-laws’… boredom can turn a bad situation into an unbearable one. Games are a simple, tiny thing you can pack that help with morale, connection, and passing the time without screens. Especially with little ones. But you don’t need to default…
You don’t need a solar generator or a fancy setup to keep your phone from dying when the lights go out. You just need a few low-effort, high-impact hacks. Here’s how to keep scrolling when the power’s gone. Charge it now, not later Stop putting it off. Charge your devices to 100% before any big…
You don’t need a bunker. You just need to not be thirsty. Most people don’t think about water storage. And that’s fair! You probably have 24/7 running water, a grocery store nearby, and no desire to be the neighbor with five rain barrels and a tactical shovel. It’s a normal thing to not really think…
You don’t need a spreadsheet to decide whether to fix your favorite hoodie, that backpack with the ripped strap, or your kid’s sock with a hole the size of Texas. You just need some common sense and maybe a little stubbornness. Is this thing the only one you have? If it’s your only winter coat,…
There’s a certain image that comes to mind when you hear the word “preparedness.” A guy with a beard, six acres, and solar panels. A basement full of rice buckets. A root cellar and a well. Cool for him. But if your name’s on a lease, not a deed, and your emergency water would have…
You deffo don’t need to blow your paycheck on tactical flashlights or freeze-dried chicken alfredo to be reasonably prepared. In fact, if you’re on a tight budget, overwhelmed, or just don’t want to buy more stuff that will sit around and gather dust, this one’s for you. Because here’s the truth: you already own most…