It’s Another SurvivalMom Giveaway!
I have two terrific disaster preparedness manuals to give away to two lucky readers who leave the most comments on my blog between January 4-10. Since we all learn from each other, your comments are important to me and the other readers of this blog. Just a day or two ago I learned from a reader that I can use apple cider vinegar as a deodorant when my stash of Secret is finally depleted! Where has that information been all my life??
The red book goes to my two most chatty readers!
It’s a Disaster! … and what are YOU gonna do about it? was written by Bill and Janet Liebsch and is a very thorough book on the topic of disaster preparedness and prevention. It even includes a basic First Aid manual. From creating a Family Emergency Plan to information about cyber attacks and returning to a damaged home, this book has it all. You can read all about the authors at their website.
So, beginning at 12:01 a.m., MST, on Monday, January 4, I’ll begin keeping track of each and every comment. My only rule is that they be relevant to the blog post. Comments such as, “Great idea!”, will not be counted. The comment count will end at exactly midnight on Sunday, January 10. I’ll announce the winners on Tuesday, January 12.
Good luck to you all, and may the chattiest readers win!
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This sounds interesting – I haven't read it yet. Thanks for the heads up. I definitely need to find something with a First Aid manual. I've got one of those little pocket-sized ones for our kit but I want something more in-depth.
This book is very comprehensive. If you don't win, you can always buy a hard copy via Amazon or as an e-book on the author's website. Good luck!
I’m just now getting started on building a first aid kit and these would be great.
Hey, your comment was the first one in our comment contest! Building a first aid kit is essential, and you're right. This book will be a big help! Good luck!
Dear Survival Mom: I just recently found your blog. Although, I'm over 60 and will soon be moving to my birthplace farm. after being a "city girl" most of my adult life, I'm very anxious to find as much information as I possibly can. I don't have any tips, since I'm getting a rather late start, but I appreciate your expertise as well as those on your blogroll. Thank you for the opportunity to possibly win the book. Since discovering your blog, I've ordered from Emergency Essentials several food items, dehydrated eggs, butter, shortening, dry milk, etc., that I'm sure will be scarce in an emergency. Also planning a trip to Sam's Club. I'm doing it a little at a time and with all the other important information you provide, I expect to be ready when, not if, the time arrives. My children, although all grown, will be able to, hopefully, benefit also, since my home will be the "just in case" meeting place. I printed off your checkoff lists, which are a great beginning, and am deligently working on those items. Thank you again for your postings and have a great new year. Grateful for your knowledge.
Rose, you are certainly in for an adventure, aren't you? :O) We talk about moving to the rurals, so to speak, and I know it would be an adjustment for me more than anyone else. You might like to get a copy of Mother Earth News' Wiser Living Series. The issue I have features the topic of, "Guide to Country Skills." As soon as I read your post, I ran and got my copy so I could tell you about it. Their website is, http://www.motherearthnews.com, and you might be able to find this copy or at least the articles in their archives. Either way, it's a good website and their magazine is a classic.
Please email me if I can help you out in any way. I'd love to hear from you as you make the transition from city to country girl!
Hi Survival Mom, I have started beginning to prep for something.. not sure what! Just starting to collect things I wouldn't want to be without for a long period of time. Living on the edge of hurricane land (central MS), I have been trying to think ahead. One thing I am focusing on is water. I found this product and have read some good reviews on.. they use it in 3rd world countries for good drinking water. Thought I would share (and you may already know..) http://shop.monolithic.com/products/just-water-ce... . I haven't gotten one yet as it has to ship above freeze, but as soon as we thaw out…
Hi there, Mary! Have you checked out my blog article, Define Your Disaster? http://wp.me/py0Un-r Since you already know to be prepared for hurricanes, the next step in preparedness is to figure out the second most likely event to prepare for. A lot of families think of a job or income loss and prepare for that, should it happen. I'll check out that water system. It looks like the price is a good one.
Cool! Sounds like a great "incentive". Hopefully some lurkers will come out of the wood work and join in on the conversations!
Dear Survival Mom: I have been reviewing the Mother Earth News information you gave me and it is great. I subscribed to the magazine. Thank you. As you said, they have a ton of articles and downloads available. I have especially enjoyed so far the articles on gardening, which I hope to do a lot of this summer. I am considering the Square Foot method, since it appears to be something more my style. (Harder to bend now!) I have ordered several seed catalogs and will try to purchase only hybrid seeds, so that I can learn to save seeds for the future. Do you have a garden? I have been watching the sales at my local grocery and then can produce as often as possible. I know it's not like getting it straight from the ground, but it's a start. i've used a few of the canned items and they are fine, and I'm still here, so it's been a good thing. It's very cost effective and easy. I love looking at the jars on the shelf and know that I'm making the effort to take care of myself and my family. Have a great day. Rose
Rose, I really admire your determination to change your lifestyle! Good for you! Are there produce co-ops or farmers markets in your area? I have been able to purchase large quantities of produce at very low prices through a co-op. I hope you'll keep in touch with me, especially after you make your move. I'd love to hear about your new life on the family farm!
You can buy back issues of Mother Earth News on cd, then you have them all (I think). Also, I noticed from your post below that you're in PA. Clearly, I don't know what part, but the Amish and Old Order Mennonites would be a good resource to check for things like farmers markets and simple tools that don't require electricity. I doubt they normally have them up for sale, but if you ask at one of their markets or stores, they might be able to connect you to someone who can help. I don't know that they teach anything to the English (ie, anyone not Amish) but you could ask if you live near them.
I'm going to check into those CDs right now. Thanks for the tip.
DH got the complete set from my parents for Christmas. Since I think my Dad subscribed to them in the 70s and 80s, he was happy to share something he has enjoyed.
We haven't had a chance to look at them, but I'm glad we have them on hand for when we do. One tip in a recent issue is to keep chickens to get rid of ticks. I'm thinking we just may do that in the near future. That way, if our neighbors comment, this isn't a preparedness thing, just sick of the ticks. 
Here's my FIRST comment.
I've been using the Grocery Game website for 18 months. She charges $1.25 per store for her list and you have to collect and organize newspaper coupons, but the savings are incredible and my stockpile is VERY impressive!!!! 2009 is brought in $11, 500 worth of food, toiletries, medicines, etc. for only $4,500!!!
Hi Survival Mom. A friend suggested your site a week ago. It's AWESOME!!!
Here's my FIRST comment. I've been using thegrocerygame.com site for 18 months. It works! I've brought in $11,500 worth of food, toiletries, medicines, etc. for only $4500. She charges $1.25 per store list and you have to organized coupons, but TOTALLY worth it, especially for a homeschooling mom working on her husband's single income. I recommend The Grocery Game to everyone I know!!!
I will check out the Grocery Game ASAP! I've used a similar service called Coupon Sense and loved it. However, it was pricier, and when I bought three or four copies of the Sunday paper, in order to have more coupons, I was spending $15/month or so just for the service and coups. However, I'm a true believer in using coupons, especially in conjunction with the grocery ads. Your savings last year is amazing!!! I'll bet your husband was thrilled.
My husband installed shelving in the back of my walk in closet and laundry room to accommodate the surge! He's thrilled.
BTW ~ Grocery Game will allow you to try their site for $1 for and entire month…all the stores you want! Take advantage. They'll notify you before you're charge full price.
Dear Survival Mom: Right now I live about 20 miles from the nearest farmers' market, so I don't make that trip too often. Last year, gardens in PA were hit with a devastating blight and crops were poor. No guarantee it will be different this year. I don't know if there are any co-ops, but I will look into it. Thanks. On the coupon subject, another site is Coupon Mom. She was on the Today program yesterday, you can go to MSNBC.com, click on Today banner, to see the video of her purchasing $100 worth of groceries for $ .25. I love using coupons too. If you have a brand you love, usually their site offers coupons. The rightwingmom uses a great site, but I'm old fashioned and like the Sunday paper and on-line free sites. If you have an Aldi's grocery, their produce is very reasonable and fresh. I've discovered that the produce truck that delivers to Aldi's goes up the road to Giant Eagle with the same produce. Makes a person wonder about the vast difference in price??