M.L. Lewis
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Welcome to my little slice of pie. This blog will primarily focus on prepping and homesteading skills with a sprinkle of fiction every now and then.
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Important Gun Groups
America loves its guns! Firearms and the USA go hand in hand. 32% of the US population owns at least one firearm, while 10% live in a home with one they don’t own. This causes 6 million firearms to be purchased each year. About three-quarters of gun owners (or 72%) have gotten one for personal protection. People who own a gun, or know of one in the house, tend to have more positive feelings towards them being there. They feel more secure and relaxed. Recently, the country has become divided on whether the Second Amendment should be stricter. These are the groups fighting to prevent these strict laws from happening so that everyone can enjoy the Second Amendment.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in The Swamp
Organizing Your Preps
Organizing your preps is very important. Being organized helps in both the short- and long term. By keeping things in order, you can ensure that it will be ready to go when disaster strikes. It can help you save money in the long run by preventing you from overbuying or having your products go bad on you before you can use them. In a crisis, minutes matter, and you don’t want to waste them looking for your supplies. Being disorganized can cause unnecessary stress while attracting dust, mold, and pests. January is National Get Organized (or GO) Month, so here are some easy tips and tricks you can use on your preps for optimum efficiency.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Lifehack
Boo Hoo!
Today is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. All that holiday overeating finally caught up to your waistline. The December credit bill has arrived in bright red. It’s time to start getting ready for the upcoming tax season. You’ve realized your New Year’s Resolutions aren’t working out as well as you hoped, and when you look outside, it’s dark and gloomy. No wonder things are depressing. Blue Monday was first published in 2005 by Sky Travel when they noticed their passengers looked sadder than usual. After doing some calculations, they figured out people were most depressed on the third Monday in January, thus creating Blue Monday to raise awareness for this sad time of the year. Instead of being sad, here are some ways in which you can make today a little brighter.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Longevity
Merry Christmas
Tis' the season to be jolly. Nothing quite makes the holiday season better than gathering around with loved ones over good food and great cheer. Just thinking about the holiday brings back memories of gathering around my grandma’s piano and singing carols until the sunset. Listening to the kids squeal with joy in the morning seeing the presents Santa gave you. Once the holidays are over and the food starts digesting in your stomach you might want to look over these after-Christmas sales to see what you can use to give yourself a prepping edge.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Lifehack
Winter Is Here
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm that lasts 3-4 hours, produces large amounts of snow, below-freezing temperatures, and winds over 35 MPH. The combination of the blowing snow from the hard winds creates low visibility, making dangerous, difficult road conditions. The low temperatures put people at risk of freezing to death. On average, the US will experience 19 blizzards a year. Meteorologists can predict one as it is forming days in advance by looking at the atmospheric conditions of the area. Here are some tips if you find out one is coming your way.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Earth
Deck The Halls
Nothing says Christmas is quite like carols. Caroling has been around since the 19th century as a way for people to celebrate the Christmas season. It is an oral tradition passed down from generation to generation. Carols, a religious folk song or popular hymn, were first written in Latin in the 4th or 5th century, many of which we still sing today. Even though caroling is declining in interest, it still maintains a strong cult following. People who enjoy the art of caroling want to continue the craft but are unsure how to get started. Here is how to do that.
By M.L. Lewis6 months ago in Lifehack
Sweet Healthcare
*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, so use this information at your own risk. It’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor about any condition you have to receive proper treatment before trusting some random blog to provide you with life-saving care.
By M.L. Lewis6 months ago in Feast
Tying Your Way To Survival
Knot tying is a vital survival skill. A knot is a fixed looping of a piece of string or rope. Though they are often made from rope, they can really be made from any type of cordage. Anyone over the age of five years old has the ability to make knots. Some are used to bind objects together, while others can be used to constrict things. In some cases, they serve as a stopper or knob at the end of the cordage to keep the ends from slipping. Here is how to make the six most popular knots.
By M.L. Lewis6 months ago in Lifehack
Shopping Online
Today is Free Shipping Day. Here are some of the best sites to buy prepping supplies from. emergencyprepgear.com Their goal is to help you find the right gear so you can prepare ahead of time to help you and your loved ones in times of disaster. They provide a wealth of information to help many types of people prepare with an assortment of checklists to help guide you. If you are looking for the best tool for the job, they offer you guidance to do just that. They have a section on prepping for specific types of disaster, or the region you live in.
By M.L. Lewis6 months ago in Lifehack
Welcome To The "Neigh"borhood
Today is the day we honor the animal that helped shape our world, the horse. Horses are one of the most loved livestock in the world. 31% of American homes have one person living there in love with horses. Horses have been domesticated since around 3500 BC in South Russia and Kazakhstan. Today horses are still used for manual labor and transportation, while in some parts they are used in animal-assisted therapy programs. Few ranches specialize in breeding and training champion sport horses. The horse, or equine, industry in the US alone makes $122 billion, along with 1.7 million jobs. There are 60 million horses of more than 400 breeds living on 459,526 horse ranches around the world. In a post-apocalyptic world, horses will be the cornerstone of society during this time. They will be key players in the rebuilding your community. Here is how to start your own horse ranch.
By M.L. Lewis6 months ago in Earth