Whether you’re hiking, gardening, or just daring to have legs in tall grass, ticks are increasingly part of life in the U.S. Thanks to climate change, they’re showing up in more states, more seasons, and more places than ever. If you’re not used to dealing with them (or if the idea of tiny bloodsucking spider-creatures…
Wildfires aren’t just a “deep in the forest” problem anymore. If you’re seeing smoke, warnings, or that sky-is-on-fire lighting, it’s time to move past denial and into action. Here’s what you need to know and do right now: Pack a go bag with some extras Ok so everyone should have an emergency kit or a…
When the power goes out, everything’s a little harder. When the power goes out and you’ve got little kids bouncing off the walls? It’s a whole different beast. The good news: surviving a blackout with kids doesn’t require perfection. You just need a little foresight and a focus on what actually matters: keeping them (and…
If you’ve recently lost Medicaid coverage in the USA (or never had insurance to begin with), you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are suddenly on their own for the basics. It can be absolutely infuriating. But while you fight to get coverage back (or figure out your next steps) there are some basic ways to…
You didn’t think it would happen to you. But now the weather app has turned into a horror movie trailer, and suddenly that tropical storm has a name, a vendetta, and a track headed straight for your zip code. First things first: breathe. You don’t need to become a disaster movie protagonist. You just need…
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…
Power’s out. It’s annoying. You don’t want to be a doomsday prepper, and you’re not about to drop thousands on a generator you’ll never figure out how to use. You just want to be slightly less miserable the next time your neighborhood goes dark and the Wi-Fi disappears into the void. This guide is for…