I started in education late in life. It was kind of a lateral move since my wife and I ran a group home for kids for 11 1/2 years. And although many of the kids we had in our group…
The Unpredictability of People and What You Can Do About It
People are unpredictable. Sometimes, they zig when you think they are going to zag. Knowing how to read people AND situations is an important part to anyone’s preparedness. This is true if you’re just going to the store or you…
The Prepper’s Guide to…….Reading Comprehension????
Yeah, you read that correctly! This is not an article on Bug Out Bags, Food Storage, Alternative Power, Firearms or Gardening. This is an article on Reading Comprehension and what I see as a lack of it. I don’t know…
Is Living Simpler the Better?
The Pros and Cons of Minimalist Home Todd’s Note: Many people are looking at their finances and realizing that things don’t look all that good. As a result, some are down sizing and choosing to live a simpler life. What…
Clear Communications
Have you ever felt like you were giving someone instructions and they just didn’t get it. Maybe you thought that the person you were giving instructions to was a moron. But maybe the problem was you! You might not have…
Common Ways Thieves Steal Your Identity
Todd’s Note: Identity theft sucks! Not only do you feel violated, but you have to do a lot of work, filing out police reports, calling accounts, etc… to clear it all up. This is time spent on something that you…
How to Get Out of the House On Time With Kids
I hate being late! Being a parent, this can cause some conflicts. This is an article with a lot of good advice, many that we have used in our own family. When the alarm clock sounds and everyone in your…
Layering Your Home for Security – A Necessary Strategy in Hard Economic Times
Anyone with their pulse on current events has to be worried! We are living in concerning times. You don’t have to look too far to see that our nation is in a very fragile state. One major stressor is the…