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If you live in a cold climate like I do, you’ve probably learned a thing or two about preparing for winter emergencies. Blizzards, ice storms, gusty wind chills — here in northern Vermont, you name it, we get it (including my personal favorite: temps so low your nostrils stick together). To be blizzard-ready, you needRead More
Whether it’s snow, sleet or ice, winter weather can cause extremely dangerous road conditions. In 2020, there were 374 fatal crashes, and an estimated 25,000 injury crashes that occurred in wintry conditions. Preparing yourself – and your vehicle – for winter weather is key. Driving in Winter Weather The Basics Slow down. It’s harder toRead More
Winter pantry preparedness is something that I take seriously in rural Vermont. Check out these tips to stock your pantry for winter emergencies. Posts may be sponsored. This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should you click through and make a purchase. As an AmazonRead More
One of the biggest misnomers about self defense training is that it’s only about dangerous situations. You’re preparing for the moment when someone jumps out at you in a dark parking lot and tries to assault you. You’re getting ready for someone to break into your house with a gun and attempt to rob you.Read More
nives have been a tool of war, showing up in the hands of many soldiers throughout history. However, knives were also used for cooking, eating, and work. The history of how knives came to be is not always clear since knives from different time periods overlap with each other. It’s important to note that thereRead More
Traveling with pepper spray by car is not nearly as complicated as traveling via air with it.Many people choose to bring pepper spray with them during their road trip or marine outings for safety reasons. It can be dangerous to be out on the road without proper self defense protection. There are many crimes committedRead More
