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INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Your Food Pantry as a Library Posted:June 17, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Your Food Pantry as a Library

Last week my kids were craving ravioli for breakfast and stole two cans of the stuff from my food storage!!  Yesterday it was grape jelly, and I know they have their eye on those boxes of [...]

When Communication = Survival Posted:June 16, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

When Communication = Survival

All it takes is one really good crisis and suddenly individuals are left without the means to call home and say, “I’m okay.”  Whether it’s a weather disaster, riots, a terrorist attack or a governmental crack-down, [...]

Evacuation Time? Don’t Forget Your Pets! Posted:June 16, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

Evacuation Time? Don’t Forget Your Pets!

What plans have you made and put into place for your animals should an emergency of some type strike your area? [...]

10 Non-Edibles for Your Emergency Stash Posted:June 15, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

10 Non-Edibles for Your Emergency Stash

While not exactly edible, stocking up on these ten items will make everyday life more comfortable, whatever your emergency. deodorant/anti-perspirant.  Picture this.  You’ve been in your bunker for three weeks.  Sponge baths are a rare treat.  [...]

Oh! You Wanted the Marinara Recipe?? Posted:June 15, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

Oh! You Wanted the Marinara Recipe??

I’m happy to share this great recipe because it’s so simple you’ll have it finished before your family realizes they’re actually getting a hot meal tonight! Marinara Not From a Jar! 2 large cans whole Italian [...]

INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: A Food Storage Focus Posted:June 15, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: A Food Storage Focus

I made my favorite marinara sauce this weekend, and was thrilled to see that I had all the ingredients in our food storage, and then some!  With just a two cans of tomatoes, a can of [...]

Why Preppers Should Consider Homeschooling Posted:June 13, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

Why Preppers Should Consider Homeschooling

I don’t remember when I first became convinced that homeschooling was the only type of education I wanted for our children. I do know it was long before I ever became pregnant. Now that we’ve finished [...]

INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Never Fear! Toilet Paper Is Here! Posted:June 11, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Never Fear! Toilet Paper Is Here!

You might be interested to know that restaurant supply companies sell cases of TP in very large quantities. [...]

Excuse du Jour: I don’t have time. Posted:June 11, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

Excuse du Jour: I don’t have time.

If you think you don't have the time to prep, here's the key to finding time: focus. [...]

Excuse du Jour: “I don’t want to be paranoid.” Posted:June 09, 2009 By:thesurvivalmom

Excuse du Jour: “I don’t want to be paranoid.”

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