Ever wondered what actually goes on before a safety product lands in your hands?
When it comes to tools that help you protect yourself or your family, you want to know you’re getting the real deal—products that work, aren’t just hype, and aren’t going to land you on the wrong side of the law. I get it. That’s why I thought you’d appreciate a peek behind the curtain at how I find, select, and test the gear you see at https://socialfollow.me/pages/armyourself

The Search for True Security
First up, not all safety products are created equal. I wade through mountains of so-called “must-haves”—some flashy, some sketchy—to zero in on things that could actually keep you secure, not just look cool on your shelf.

But that’s just the beginning.
Testing, Testing... Then Testing Again

Once a product makes my cut, I put it to the test in real-world scenarios—sometimes more times than I care to admit! I check out reliability, ease of use, and, most importantly, whether it does what it promises. If it can’t hold up to my standards, it doesn’t make it onto the roster. Simple as that.

Every shipment gets a final once-over before it heads out, and (for items that pack a punch) I personally check for compliance with all relevant laws—because nobody needs a “safety” product that risks putting you into trouble. That’s not what we’re about.

Why Does This Matter?

You don’t want gimmicks or gadgets that promise the universe and deliver nothing. You want something that works when it matters. So when you’re getting on the ball, you can trust it’s more than just talk. My goal has always been simple: to give you the peace of mind you deserve.

If you haven’t had a look lately, check out what’s new at .https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=BDy4Rv5tR0mXdr46HQODPQ&source=embed%E2%80%99. Everything on the site has already passed my stress tests (and then some). If you have questions or want advice about what makes sense for you, reply to this message—I’m here to help.

Stay safe and stay on the ball,
Your Safety Is My Concern.

“If Your Money Disappears Too Fast — Try This.”


Some months felt like my bank account had a hole in it.
Bills were paid, life was normal —
but somehow I was always behind.

Then I tried M.S.S Spending Efficiency.
It didn’t magically make me rich.
But it made me aware, structured, and finally in control.

Now every cent has a purpose…
and my money lasts longer than ever before.


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“If Your Money Always Runs Out Too Fast… This Is Why.”

I used to think my expenses were too high.
Then I realized the real problem was
how I was spending — not what I was spending on.

Small, unnoticed habits were draining me dry.
Once I learned how to track, manage, and correct them,
my money started lasting longer than ever.

A small shift in awareness can change everything.

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“The Lesson Life Forced Me to Learn”

Life will keep repeating the same lesson…
Until you finally learn it.

For me, that lesson was money management.

No matter how much I earned,
I always felt broke.

Not because I was irresponsible —
But because no one ever taught me HOW to manage money properly.

The day I learned the M.S.S system,
It was like someone finally turned the light on.

It’s not about working harder.
It’s about working smarter.

Assessing A Safe Property After The Collapse
Alright listen. If you want to survive a real collapse, you need to understand one thing: your terrain can save your life or get you killed.
And the people who survive are the ones who know how to read the terrain and ground. That's where OCOKA comes in.
OCOKA is an acronym. It stands for Observation, Cover and Concealment, Obstacles, Key Terrain, and Avenues of Approach. you can use it to evaluate any environment before you move. And preppers can use it the exact same way for home defense, bug out locations, or choosing a safe shelter in a post collapse world.
First, O is for Observation. This means what you can see and what others can see of you. If you're defending your home or evaluating a building, ask yourself: can you spot threats early, or are you blind until they’re right on you? The more visibility you have, the more reaction time you have.
Second, C is for Cover and Concealment. Cover protects you from bullets. Concealment only hides you. You need both. Look at your house, your cabin, or any structure you're checking. Where can you take real cover that actually stops rounds? And where can you stay hidden without exposing yourself?
Third, O is for Obstacles. These are anything that slows movement. Fences, debris, locked doors, terrain features. Good obstacles slow down attackers but don't slow you down. If you enter a building and everything is wide open with no chokepoints, that's a bad defensive position.
Fourth, K is for Key Terrain. This is ground that gives you a major advantage if you control it. High ground. Narrow entrances. A structure with only one staircase. A cabin overlooking a valley. If you're choosing a bug out spot or evaluating a random shelter, always choose the one that gives you a natural tactical advantage.
Last, A is for Avenues of Approach. These are the routes someone can take to reach you. Roads, hallways, alleys, staircases, trails. You need to identify every single one. Which paths attackers would use, which ones give them speed, which force them into bottlenecks, and which route is your safest exit if things go bad.
OCOKA turns any location into a tactical map. Your home. Your bug out location. A random building you find after a collapse. Once you understand the acronym and apply it automatically, you stop looking at terrain like a normal person and start seeing threats, advantages, and weaknesses instantly.

I’ve always believed music says the things we can’t. It sneaks past language, past logic, straight into the part of you that remembers how to feel. I didn’t really understand that until I started travelling alone. Somewhere between airport terminals and late-night bus rides, I realised the quickest way to connect with strangers wasn’t through words — it was through rhythm.

Read More: https://uktravellingfortourists.blogspot.com/2025/12/how-music-connected-me-to-strangers-while-travelling.html

Are YOU Taking Your Fiber???
Over 95% OF US aren’t getting enough FIBER!
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Sluggish digestion
Poor gut health
Low energy
Blood sugar spikes
Hunger and cravings
Difficulty losing weight
Increased inflammation
Fiber is one of the most important nutrients for overall health.
It supports a strong gut microbiome, improves digestion, helps control appetite, balances blood sugar, reduces toxins, and even supports heart health.
When fiber is missing, everything feels a little harder.
When fiber is consistent, everything starts working better.
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ife's absolutely mental these days, isn't it? Between constant notifications, work stress, and that never-ending feeling of being always on our brains are proper fried. That's where mindfulness comes in. Not the trendy Instagram version - actual mindfulness that helps you feel human again.

Read More: https://socialfollow.me/blogs/13581/Best-Places-to-Practice-Mindfulness-Outdoors

10 Powdered Prepping & Survival Foods To Stockpile
Ten powdered foods everyone should stock up on right now. These are lightweight, long lasting, and give you real calories and real nutrition during an emergency.
Store these in airtight containers or mylar bags with oxygen absorbers and they will last for years, some even decades.
Number one is whey protein. This gives you quick protein in any situation. If the stores close and meat disappears, this becomes one of the easiest ways to hit your daily protein and stay strong. It takes very little space and lasts a long time.
Number two is corn starch. This is a thickener and a base ingredient. You can stretch soups, stews, and sauces with it. In a long emergency, stretching your food is a life saver.
Number three is baking soda. This is a must have because it handles cooking, cleaning, deodorizing, and even basic hygiene. One container can be used hundreds of different ways.
Number four is powdered skim milk. This gives you calcium, protein, and fats when fresh milk is impossible to find. It lasts for years if stored correctly and you can use it in baking or drink it straight.
Number five is powdered eggs. Real eggs are one of the first foods to disappear. Powdered eggs let you cook breakfast, fry rice, bake bread, and still get high quality protein without refrigeration.
Number six is peanut butter powder. It gives you protein and healthy fats and you can add it to shakes, oatmeal, or baking. This is one of the most calorie dense powders you can store.
Number seven is cocoa powder. It boosts morale, it gives you antioxidants, and you can use it in drinks, desserts, and baking. During long emergencies, morale foods matter more than people think.
Number eight is powdered butter. Fat is the hardest thing to store long term. Powdered butter gives you the ability to cook, fry, and add calories to meals when fresh butter is long gone.
Number nine is the Augason Farms pancake mix. This stuff has a ten year shelf life and you only need water. This gives you carbs and calories instantly. It is cheap, easy to store, and extremely useful.
Number ten is cinnamon. It improves taste, helps preserve foods, and gives you flavor when everything else tastes bland. You can add it to oats, rice pudding, baked goods, and drinks.
These powdered foods are compact, cheap, and last for years. If you add them to your prepper pantry now, you will have calories, protein, fats, and flavor even in the worst emergencies. Stock up while everything is still available.

10 Items To Buy Before The Next Depression
First is powdered baby formula, this is going to sell out very quickly and will be very expensive, I think that if you have a baby you should be buying it on a regular basis, rotating it and you should have at least 6 months worth or however long they may be on it.
Next is laundry detergent, you will still have a need to wash your clothes so stock up and I would go for powdered laundry detergent for long term storage, the liquid one starts to eat away at the plastic and doesn't last as long.
Make sure you have extra pet food and water if you have a pet, people always forget about this.
Stock up on all the common over the counter meds and get a few first aid kits
You should also stock up on ammo, you will need it for hunting when you try to go out and get your own food, like they did back then in the great depression. You will also need it for Self-Defense, when people get desperate and start looting.
Seeds, During the great depression, people who grew their own food had a huge advantage over other people, while many others were starving, they were able to eat vegetables out of their garden. Now some people were already growing their food which they were very happy they did and others started when they saw that things were getting really bad, don't be the person who only starts it only when you desperately need it.
Next is meat, again it was very hard to get some during the great depression, it was really considered a luxury item. So vacuum seal meat, put it in the freezer, start canning or buying canned meat or buy freeze dried meat which will last you 25+ years. You have many options.
If you are in a situation where you end up homeless and living out of your vehicle, you would still want a way to power devices like flashlights, radios, phones, medical equipment, a small heater, for that, you should have either a small solar panel USB charger for small devices or a large solar generator, its expensive but in a long term crisis, its priceless.
Dry foods like, rice, beans, past and oats, they’re all shelf stable and provide you with the nutrition and calories you need. Along with that you also need water and water filters.
Financial preparedness is also essential, if you can, start saving some money and build up an emergency fund that can cover 3-6 months of expenses and stock up on precious metals. For most people your best bet might be to buy an ounce of silver whenever you have some spare money as well.