Five reasons to stockpile emergency supplies, even if you are not a prepper. One. Emergencies do not care if you prep or not. Storms, blackouts, job loss, water issues, supply chain problems. These things hit normal people every single year, it doesn't have to be a WW3 scenario or civil war. Having supplies is just common sense. Two. Stores empty out fast. The second something happens, shelves get cleared in hours. If you already have food, water, batteries, and basic gear, you do not have to fight crowds or panic buy. Three. You save money. When you stock up slowly, you beat inflation and price spikes, things just keep getting more expensive so why not stock up now. Four. You protect your family. You do not have to rely on the government, you do not have to wait in huge lines, and you do not have to depend on anyone. You already have what you need. Imagine being a father or a mother who is the provider for your family and a disaster happens, your kids look at you and say we don't have any food or water and you tell them “ sorry i didn't prepare so i cant do anything we have to wait for the government to come help us” Five. Peace of mind. Knowing that you can handle a week or two of problems without stress is worth everything. It removes fear, panic, and uncertainty from your life. #SafetyProducts,

Buzzing to Help the Environment This Earth Day? Turn Your Attention to the Bees. If you haven’t been noticing many bees in your backyard recently, you’re not alone: 2025 has been a tough year for the pollinators. Commercial beekeepers reported colony losses around 60% this year, and experts estimate hundreds of millions of bees have died in the U.S. since August. ​ “I’ve never seen anything like this — not the amount of losses,” Tom Babcock, a representative for the Maryland State Beekeepers Association, told WBOC. Why exactly is still unknown, with some researchers pointing to changing weather patterns, pests, and poor nutrition as reasons. But what’s certain is that although this is a large-scale problem, there are still many things we can all do on our balconies and in our backyards to help the humble heroes that pollinate 75% of U.S. fruits, vegetables, and nuts. ​ With Earth Day upon us, now is the perfect time to look after the busy buzzers in both big and small ways. The Department of Agriculture recommends planting native plants, avoiding (or eliminating) pesticides, and spreading the word.