Let’s Talk Turkey: Cooking Guidelines to Stay Safe.

      To stuff or not to stuff your bird that is the question. It may be a tradition in many households, and it can be done, but it must be done in such a way that the stuffing reaches an internal temperature of 165° F (73.8 C).

       The raw juices from the bird will of course drain into the stuffing in the cavity. Stuffing, or as some of us call it dressing, packed dense in the cavity may not reach an internal temperature high enough to kill bacteria, particularly salmonella.

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How To Teach Your Kids To Survive A Disaster.

      What would happen if a disaster, natural or otherwise, were to happen while your child was away from home? Would he be able to find you and get home safely? Could he tell a police officer or a teacher how to find you?

      There’s no way that you can plan for all possibilities so the best way to keep your child safe, and get him safely back to you, is to educate him and teach him what to do well in advance. PREPARE him (or her)!

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Quote of the day.

“IF YOU ARE STRESSED ABOUT PREPPING. SLOW DOWN AND TAKE A BREATHER.” 

How to Deal with Stress when SHTF.

         Will you be able to cope with the stress of violence, famine and civil unrest? We live in a world experiencing dramatic change and our ability to adapt to these changes will determine weather or not we survive. Our minds are truly magnificent creations but despite its ability to keep you alive… it can also kill you.

       With this chapter you’ll better understand how the mind copes with disaster and the info presented in this chapter will help you deal with stress and change in a more effective and healthy manner. Without a proper mindset even the strongest of men are useless in the face of danger. You’ll learn to control your anxieties and fears and stand firm in the face of danger.

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Self Defense Tips for Runners.

      Self defense for runners is a little different because runners are generally more focused on running, not on who is sneaking up behind them or lurking in the shadows.

      If you’re a runner, you know self defense and safety are very important, especially when running early in the morning or late at night.  I have personally experienced the necessity, so here are my tips and my story.

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Quote of the day.

LEAD FROM THE BACK AND LET OTHERS BELIEVE THEY ARE IN FRONT.

Where is Gun Control Heading Next?

      Ah, gun control. If there was ever a beat-the-undead-horse political activism trope, it would definitely be gun control. The apple of their eye pie in the sky cause that unites all the fractious, cannibalistic Leftist rabble-rousers and elites from the poo-caked hills of San Francisco to the gleaming skyscraper turned supervillian lairs of New York City.

      Thanks to the election of the 46th President imbuing the GOP with a little bit of backbone, calls for gun control, a perennial lance for the left in Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court, has fallen flat, even with the starch it usually carries in the wake of such tragedies as high school shootings and other massacres that receive constant media play. This is something that liberals are not too used to encountering, especially with their relentless and remorseless astroturfing efforts.

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Winter survival items you should have in your car.

      If you are like most preppers, then every year you spend time preparing your home for winter. You check windows and doors for leaks, insulating wherever possible. You preserve your summer and fall harvest for your pantry. You stock up on essential supplies to keep your family and animals fed and your home running smoothly in the event of emergency.

      But do you take the same care to protect yourself when heading out in your car? Winter can be treacherous, and every year we read horror stories of people trapped in their vehicles due to extreme weather. What would you do if you were trapped in your car during a winter storm? Would you be safe until you were able to get help?

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The Power Of HELLO!

      This weekend we will all be celebrating Veteran’s day. As I thought about all the vets I have come across in my life, the only thing I thought about was the word HELLO. Why Hello?

       Hello is a word that everyone can use. Most vets are just normal people on the outside but maybe very lonely on the inside. If we could just take two minutes to say “HELLO”, just maybe they might feel like they have a friend. Even if it is just for a split section.

        Most vets hear “ Thanks for your services” at least one time on Veteran’s day. That’s good, but expected. By saying “HELLO” you might get to have a conversation with them. Who knows you might be the only person that takes the time to start a conversation. I have learn that the most importing thing to them, is to be respect and loved as a person. Not always for what they have done.

       So on this Veteran’s day and every day after, try to do a little more than just thanking them. Try to say Hello. You might just gain a friend. They might have some really cool stories and some life lessons to share with you. 

Happy Veteran’s Day! 

Quote of the day

THE ONE WHO FOLLOWS THE CROWD WILL USUALLY GET NO FURTHER THEN THE CROWD. THE ONE WHO WALKS ALONE, IS LIKELY TO FIND HIMSELF IN PLACES NO ONE HAS EVER BEEN.

4 Survival Skills To Teach Your Kids To Get Them Interested In The Wild.

       As a bushcraft practitioner and instructor, I spend a lot of my time teaching people about how to thrive in the wilderness, as well as sustainable practices and resource management. More importantly, I am a father, and passing those skills down, and developing the next generation’s interest in the outdoors is something I am deeply passionate about.

       When I speak about getting the younger generation interested in the outdoors, it’s not just camping and survival skills that benefit them. On top of the benefits to mental health, wellbeing, confidence and the fact that increased exposure to nature and the outdoors can help children develop an appreciation of nature and the environment, there is the obvious link between survival skills and the safety, resilience, and capability of those children taking part in potential emergency situations.

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Tips To Be Prepared For a Pandemic.

     In today’s connected world, the threat of a pandemic affecting our country is greater than ever before. We’ve all seen viruses such as ebola that wiped out hundreds of people and threatened to spread across the globe, even with steps taken to contain it.

      With this risk present, it’s important to be prepared. Use these tips to survive a pandemic and have exactly what you need in place before facing this disaster.

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