Archive for ' November,2009 '
Spread the message of survival this holiday season
It was just a few days ago that I listed all the reasons to not discuss preparedness with others. Maybe the Holly Jollies are getting to me, though, because I’ve been thinking of ways to talk about [...]
Unemployed Kids vs. Self-Employed Kids
This morning I read an article about the current 52.2 percent unemployment among young people, ages 16 through 24. Prospects for jobs certainly look dismal, especially since so many of their parents are also unemployed. Here’s the [...]
See what Erich got!
Erich, over at Tactical Intelligence, took my freebies suggestion seriously and went to work. In just thirty minutes, he had accumulated quite a list of products that will soon be arriving in his mailbox, all free! [...]
Survival Survey: What makes YOU a survivor?
Amazon sells hundreds, if not thousands, of books about survivors. Some tell stories of hardy individuals who have survived being lost at sea or stranded in the wildernss. Others simply list common characteristics of people who tend to [...]
SurvivalMom’s Italian Meatball Soup
I guess it wasn’t very nice of me to tempt you with just the title of my Italian Meatball Soup, and then not share the recipe! Someone asked for it, so here it is. This was [...]
Chrystalyn’s Corner: What’s a kamut??
So, have you put to use your new knowledge of grains? I hope so. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, you can read my past articles here and here! This week I’m going to [...]
Things that cross a SurvivalMom’s mind
Sometimes, late at night, I can be found lying in my bed, staring at the ceiling, and wondering what the future holds. It’s not a peachy-keen future, although I’d dearly love to be wrong in that [...]
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Why buy? Free is best!
For some time now I have been getting some great freebies in the mail directly from Wal-Mart. I’ve been stocking our 72-Hour Kits/Bug Out Bags with things like over-the-counter medications, energy bars, and feminine products, and [...]
Don’t lose heart, keep doing good
Last night I found out that another friend is losing her home. Kate (not her real name) and her husband are the least likely people to be left homeless in this current depression. He’s an experienced attorney, [...]
SurvivalMom’s Macho Mexican Rice
This is a terrific homemade Mexican Rice dish that I’ve been making for years. It could be made in a Dutch oven if you were cooking outdoors, but typically, I make it on my stovetop [...]
How To Dry Shampoo Your Hair to Save Water
My girls and I have long curly hair that has to be washed everyday. B
Win a Copy of Survival Mom AND a FlashLantern!
Bookperks is running this giveaway on their own. I will ask them for
Win a Copy of Survival Mom AND a FlashLantern!
when is the give away closed? how will we know who won?
The Importance of Patient Advocacy
When we went through my mom's final illness, I so wished I could be wi
Anatomy of The Survival Mom's Pantry
Oh my goodness Soren you are hilarious! I guess we had better stock up
