What smart families already have at home (and you might not)

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Why preparation has nothing to do with panic Smart families aren’t doomsday thinkers. They don’t wait for disaster scenarios, but they have thought about what happens when the ordinary falls away. Shops closed. Power out. Water problem. Nothing spectacular, but realistic. They often keep emergency supplies for their family at home. The difference isn’t in … Read more

Things you buy once and last 20 years

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This article is not a tribute to nostalgia. It is an attack on throwaway thinking: real, reliable things that can withstand heavy use. Durability is not a lifestyle, it is discipline. These things do not make you happier, but less dependent. If a product promises to “last a lifetime” but cannot do so without instructions, … Read more

6 gifts that secretly prepare your child for survival

6 geschenken die je kind stiekem voorbereiden op survival

Children love adventure, parents want their offspring to learn something. These gifts seem like fun toys, but in the meantime they teach skills that they’ll really use later: real survival skills. Without them realising it, you’re taking them one step closer to a self-sufficient and resilient life. 1. Children’s penknife with safety lock A real … Read more