Imagine your power goes out tonight; no lights, no phone charger, no warning.  Could you navigate your home in the dark, cook a meal without electricity, or contact your family if the grid stayed down for days?  In this episode, we’re going into simple, no‑cost and low‑cost prepping steps that build real resilience, things you can do right now with what you already have.  From making a family code word to crafting DIY fire starters, you’ll learn how to get prepared without spending big, just planning smart. Mentioned In This Episode:      Expanded Show Notes      Download The Episode Here      Click here for the Free Guide on "Clean And Treat Before Filling, Because Clean Storage Equals Safe Water" (Second in the series)      "The 31-Day Devotional For Preppers"      Battery Buddy If you find value what we do, would you be willing to give back a little? You can do that one of several ways.     Go to our support page               OR     By starting your Amazon shopping from our website? --->  CLICK HERE        (We earn from qualifying Amazon purchases)Contact us:Practical PreppingWebsiteOur Sponsors:Practical Prepping Books Proof Minimalist Wallets (Discount code PREPPER) ProLine Digital Group   Website  Email 1791gunleather.com (Discount code: PREP15)  Surfshark Podcast music written and recorded by Krista LawleyWebsite design and hosting by ProLine Digital Group.Podcasts Copyright 2025, P3 Media Group, LLC, and Practical Prepping Podcast

Today’s graphic is a map that shows that only 33 of the world’s 195 countries are in the Southern Hemisphere. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) The thumbnail below is click-expandable.         — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted. The post SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

The following simple and largely forgotten recipe for Eggs in Brown Butter is from The New Butterick Cook Book, copyright 1924, now in the public domain. That is just one of the dozens of bonus books included in the 2005-2025 20th Anniversary Edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick that will be available to order in January of 2026. Ingredients 6 eggs Salt Pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vinegar Directions Sauté the eggs in one tablespoon butter or butter substitute until set. Season wiih salt and pepper, and place on a platter. Brown two tablespoons butter in the … The post Recipe of the Week:   appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

The new Mantis TitanX provides a training pistol that is compatible with both motion-based and laser-based training systems. The MantisX motion-based training system is freely available for iPhone, Android and Kindle devices. It is a sophisticated app that provides an extensive collection of drills and courses. The TitanX pistol is also compatible with the Mantis Laser Academy Kit, which cost $159 at mantisx.com at the time of this writing. As a dry-fire training aid, the TitanX does not expend ammo, can be safely used at home, and provides immediate feedback. In this way, it improves marksmanship while saving both money … The post Mantis TitanX 702, by Thomas Christianson appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

November 17,  1774: First City Troop, Philadelphia City Cavalry formed at Carpenter’s Hall, Philadelphia. It is one of the oldest US military units still in service. — On this day in 1777, the Articles of Confederation were submitted to the states for ratification. — Be sure to mark your calendar for February 1, 2026, to order your 20th Anniversary Edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick. The 2005-2025 edition will have at least 12 more bonus books.  These will include the 4-volume Audel’s Carpenters and Builders Guide as well as Horace Kephart’s classic book on Woodcraft, and the USMC’s … The post Preparedness Notes for Monday — November 17, 2025 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.