Field Notes

When you don’t practice skills you have learned, they will fade in your mind.

Working at something again and again is how you get better.

Everyone hates chores. And life is full of them. But maybe you shouldn’t hate them so much.

Nothing is done the way it used to be. Quality took a dive.

The best way to be prepared is to start small. When the pile of things to do is so big, you don’t want to even try. Instead take it one tiny step at a time using the supplies you already have.

Every day we are at war with the forces around us that are after influencing our families. Sometimes we just need to step back and call it good enough.

It’s important to prepare ahead of time. To make checklists. To have a plan. Because then at least if someone is freaking out, the plan can still guide them to safety.

We often spend our days building up our preps, but we don’t take the time to test them in a real-world situation. We might have the gear, but if we are lacking the skills we will fail anyway.

It’s not uncommon to overload your schedule and get overwhelmed.

The average American family spends close to $300 a month on eating out. $300 just sounds insane. For some families that’s close to 10% of their income. Sure, there are times to hang out with friends or family. But trips around town to various appointments shouldn’t require you to eat…