Life Philosophy
I published this post on the Sheepdog Concept way back in 2016. Here it is once again. Man, time flies. So much has changed, but, what hasn’t changed is …
Current Events
With the terrorist attack in New Orleans and the Tesla Cybertruck explosion in front of a Trump hotel in Nevada – these times continue to just get crazier. The …
Random Thoughts
The US Postal Service has announced yet another rate increase, which will affect shipping costs across the board. While we’ve held prices in the 1776 Store and absorbed rising …
Current Events
In light of the tragic and horrific terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Nevada, I’m going to address these events and provide thoughts into how you can stay prepared …
Life Philosophy
As we wave goodbye to 2024 and enter 2025, we’re filled with excitement and determination for the year ahead. This new year looks to be one of the busiest …
Random Thoughts
We have a lot of wildlife on the property which we love(for the most part). We’ve seen deer, raccoons, skunk, squirrels, turtles, and even a beaver nearby. There are …
Random Thoughts
Hello all. Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! I’ll cut to the chase and am pleased to report I received word that my CT scan was good. There was …
Current Events
Hope everyone has a safe and very Merry Christmas…. Rourke & Maine Prepper Girl
Random Thoughts
Good morning all!! Thoughts I’d throw out an update or two along with some thoughts on a few topics. HEALTH: I still haven’t received the results from my CT …
Life Philosophy
Many of us have to come to the realization that much of what we have known to believe as factual and widely accepted truth is actually BS. Certainly, some …
Random Thoughts
As I typed the title of this post and entered, “December 19th, 2024” I suddenly realized we are only 6 days away from Christmas. Holy cow time flies!!! ◊ …
Random Thoughts
Short video showing a few visitors on the homestead after a recent snowstorm…. We see deer on a regular basis as well as quite a few turkeys. I’ve been …
Guns & Stuff
Doing some organizing I came across a box of .22LR CCI Mini-Mags with a price tag of $4.99 on it. Being that these 100-ct plastic boxes now run over …
Preparedness
Great video by a longtime follower – and friend. Check out this video by Rural Homesteaders as he sets up a Starlink and powers it via 12V DC power. …
Random Thoughts
As many of you know back in April I was diagnosed with an enlarged spleen. No doubt one of the scariest times of my life. I was in the …
Random Thoughts
My favorite time of every year spans from Thanksgiving to Christmas and most of the time out to New Year’s. In years past this has been a time spent …
Preparedness
I’ve recommended this flashlight a few times. All the positive accolades still hold true. It rocks. ’nuff said. On with the review……. Flashlights over the last ten years have …
Current Events
While it may be difficult to give THANKS in this day and age…..we all have things to be thankful for. I’m thankful for Maine Prepper Girl, my kids…..the memories …
Adventure
Winter is coming…… Video sharing below is one of the first drives up our driveway after moving into the cabin in early 2023. A big snowstorm came through and …
Preparedness
The “299 Days” series by Glen Tate tells an exciting story about what happens when society starts to fall apart and goverment becomes too large. When it was first …
Current Events
The video below comes from Anthony over at BiblesandBarbells. Anthony has been on YouTube for a long time and if he sees this – you may not remember – …
Preparedness
Preparing for a long-term grid-down scenario doesn’t mean you need to spend a fortune. While food is essential, some often-overlooked non-food items can make a huge difference in your …
Random Thoughts
If you are visiting around November 19th you will see I’m doing some experimentation on the website. I’m playing around with how it looks, is organized, etc. Not sure …
Preparedness
For those who may have missed it, I’m reposting this today. It was originally published back in 2021…… With every day passing by bringing us closer to the next …
Site Update
As we traverse some of the most volatile and dangerous times in modern history – the traffic for this specific survival and preparedness website has fallen to a few …
Frugality
Here’s a recipe for your homemade laundry detergent that is cost-effective and more healthy. Love this stuff: Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe Ingredients: – 1.5 cups Baking Soda – 1.5 …
Guns & Stuff
I’m sure this will come as a complete surprise, but, I am not an ex-Navy Seal. I know I know – you’re shocked. You’ll recover I’m sure. Rather than …
Preparedness
The Cold Steel GI Tanto is a budget-friendly knife that stands out for its durability and practicality, making it an excellent choice for beginners and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Here’s …
Current Events
I continue to post this video on Veterans Day every single year. God willing, it will be posted many more times. Thank you for your service!!
Random Thoughts
Hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent a lot of time reflecting on the past few years and what’s next. The “what’s next” by far is occupying my …