Cover Your Floors and Walls Homes lose heat through surfaces, just like people. Floors: To combat the chill, cover cold floors like tile or wood with rugs, carpets, or even spare blankets. Warm up bathroom floors with bath mats or old towels. Walls: Back in the Middle Ages, castle dwellers used tapestries to insulate drafty walls. They were definitely on to something. You can trap warmth by hanging quilts, heavy blankets, or pretty tapestries on external walls. Drink Warm (but Not Alcoholic) Drinks Hot beverages will feel comforting during a power outage. Make tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or broth if…

The United States is dramatically underestimating the financial cost of the Iran war. The ruling class has to know that it’s lying to the American taxpayer, the people tasked with actually bearing the cost of war started by power-hungry sociopaths. The Intercept has warned that the cost of this war with Iran could balloon into the trillions of dollars over the long term, pushing many Americans past the breaking point. Affordability Crisis Worsens As 2026 Approaches At the very least, the rulers are claiming that the war is burning through between $1 billion and $2 billion per day, or roughly…

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft are now engaged in maritime interdiction operations along the southern flank of Operation Epic Fury, targeting Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fast-attack watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Thursday.“The A-10 Warthog is now engaged across the southern flank, targeting fast-attack watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz,” Air Force Gen. Dan Caine said during a Pentagon briefing on the operation. The announcement marks an expansion of the Warthog’s confirmed role in Epic Fury. On March 15, U.S. Central Command released imagery of A-10C Thunderbolt IIs…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLearning how to choose the best members for your prepper group is crucial in ensuring the long-term resilience and survival of you, your loved ones, and your preparedness group. The people you bring into your circle should have useful skills, align with your values, contribute positively to the group dynamic, and be trustworthy in high-pressure situations. A well-vetted team member enhances security, cooperation, and overall preparedness, while the wrong ones can create division, drain resources, compromise safety and security, and weaken the group. This guide provides a structured approach to evaluating potential members, helping…

Shigeaki Mori, an atomic bomb survivor who spent decades researching the forgotten American prisoners of war killed in the Hiroshima attack, has died at age 88.The historian died on March 14 at a Hiroshima hospital, according to Japanese media reports. Mori was just eight years old when the B-29 carrying the earth shattering “Little Boy” bomb dropped on the city. Less than a mile and a half from the center of the blast, Mori was thrown into a nearby stream that protected him from the firestorm that followed. “I found myself inside the mushroom cloud,” Mori would later write. “It…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadImagine this: A storm rolls in faster than expected. The power flickers, the news warns of empty grocery store shelves, and suddenly, everyone rushes to stock up. You watch the chaos unfold from your kitchen—calm, collected, and secure. Why? Because you’re prepared. You took the time to build a food stockpile. In today’s world, where grocery prices climb higher every week, and uncertainty seems to linger around every corner, the idea of building a food stockpile isn’t just for hardcore survivalists—it’s smart, practical living. Whether it’s a sudden job loss, an unexpected illness, a…

The Pentagon wants $200 billion in order to fund the war it started by bombing Iran in joint attacks with Israel on February 28th. Some political parasites in the ruling class are pushing back against the amount as it exceeds half of Iran’s GDP (gross domestic product). Pentagon Confirms 3 Deaths, Iran Claims It Killed 200 In Strikes If this budget is approved, the figure would far exceed the cost of US President Donald Trump’s military operation against Iran to date, and is aimed at rapidly boosting the production of critical weapons depleted during the US-Israeli strikes, the outlet said…

Sign up for This Happened to Me News on backcountry adventure and wilderness survival. Jessie Krebs just wants to go for a hike and feel raw rock beneath her thrift-store boots. She doesn’t want to be responsible for her companions, or to try to save or heal or teach them. That’s because Krebs, after long decades as a wilderness therapist and military trainer, says even the wildest places can feel like an office after a while. But recreational hikes still turn into instructional moments for Krebs, who stands maybe 5 feet 3 inches and could make a living off 100…

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEver feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to prep? You’re not alone when it comes to time management. Between work, family, and the never-ending to-do list, finding time for preparedness can feel impossible. You want to build food security, sharpen survival skills, and maybe even hit the range once in a while—but how do you do all that without neglecting your job, your spouse, or your kids? That’s exactly what one of my listeners, Tyler, is struggling with. He’s been prepping for five years but is drowning in responsibilities—a 9-to-5…

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Realize all the benefits you’ve gotten from being prepared – less stress, saving money, saving time by not having to run to the store all the time, etc. Instead of focusing on what you haven’t done, recognize how far you’ve come. Take inventory of your preps and appreciate the progress you’ve made. Acknowledge small wins, such as completing a first aid course, growing your own food, or adding to your water storage. 10. Stay Positive  Prepping should not be solely about fearing the worst—it should be about equipping yourself for whatever comes your way. Stay curious, continue learning new skills,…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYou didn’t see it coming. One minute, you’re grabbing coffee and heading to the store. The next, your phone lights up with alerts—texts, warnings, calls. That disaster you’ve been quietly worrying about? It’s no longer a possibility. It’s happening. Right now. And people are counting on you to respond, not freeze. Your heart races. Mind floods. “What do I do?” That question isn’t hypothetical anymore. What happens next depends on what you’ve already done. Prepared people don’t wait until they’re in the middle of chaos to figure it out. They think through the hard…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream.  We just witnessed a very pivotal moment in our war with Iran. When Ayatollah Khamenei was still alive, Ali Larijani was essentially running the country. Once Ayatollah Khamenei died and was replaced by his son, Ali Larijani was still essentially running the country. The mass slaughter of protesters during the month of January had his fingerprints all over it, and many believe that he was the primary reason why Iran took such a hard line in negotiations with the United States during the month of…

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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadAsk anyone about their number one goal when it comes to preparedness, and the answer is almost always the same: protecting family comes first. But getting everyone else in your household on board can sometimes feel impossible. You want to prepare the people you care about for the future, but you often run into doubts, resistance, and the classic eye roll. Many families suffer from normalcy bias. They quietly assume that tomorrow will look exactly like today. Even when you point out the bumps in the road, they simply do not tune in to…

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Have you ever wanted to know how to meet fellow preppers? Did you try to connect with other preparedness-minded folks but hesitated, afraid you might reveal too much too soon? You’re not alone. Many of us want to build a supportive, reliable network without announcing our preparedness plans to the world. But how do we find each other quietly and effectively? Stick around—because today, I’m sharing seven proven ways to subtly discover fellow preppers without blowing your cover. Here’s a countdown of 7 effective ways to meet preparedness-minded folks (ranked from least dependable to most dependable): Quick Look at What…

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Have you ever confidently dismissed a warning because you knew you were right—only to have problems later because you were wrong? Just as driving with sunglasses at night can cause you to miss seeing a hazard in the road, so too can always wearing rose-colored glasses about your opinions and views of the world. In other words, our comfort can blind us to vulnerabilities when everything seems aligned with our beliefs and preferences. This happens after every flip in political power. Disclaimer: This article is not intended to be political. Instead, it aims to discuss how changing political tides can…

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