Is Prepping Pointless? 6 Tips to Help You Understand

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By Linda Loosli 

Is prepping pointless? As hard as you and I try to put it in the back of our minds, there are things in this life that are simply out of our control. Emergencies and disaster situations are perfect and terrifying examples of this.

Unfortunately, there are plenty of naysayers out there who will go out of their way to argue with you about how pointless it is to try and prepare for various types of emergencies.

Others will tell you that the chances of a catastrophe ever happening to you and your family are slim to none. What may surprise you is that they’d be right. Well, sort of.  

If you’re prepping for the wrong reasons or don’t have all the necessary supplies beforehand, when a disaster situation comes your way, all your time and preparation may be for nothing. That could be something that you didn’t want to hear but is necessary to think about. So, is prepping pointless after all? Keep reading to find out!

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The 10 Best Raccoon Baits You Can Use

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By Tom Marlowe

Raccoons are common cohabitors with humans all across North America. These large and furry critters are definitely charming, at least when they are at rest, thanks to their dusky gray fur, iconic black mask, and ringed, puffy tail.

And those little paws that are so much like hands in their dexterity!

Precious, but these mobile mammalian miscreants have something of an unsavory reputation thanks to their propensity for breaking into trash, sheds, and even homes in search of food, even stealing it right out the bowls of our pets. The nerve of these procyons!

Unlike most other mammalian pests raccoons represent something of a challenge when it comes time to get rid of them, or relocate them.

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Take Your Kids Fishing: 11 Amazing Reasons Why

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By Linda Loosli 

If you want to get your kids into prepping, one of the best things you can do is take your kids fishing. Fishing is a great way to teach kids about survival skills and how to be self-sufficient. It’s also a fun and relaxing way to spend time together as a family. 

11 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Kids Fishing