Archive for ' January,2010 '
Newsweek: “Survivalism Lite” featuring TheSurvivalMom!
Yes, that really is me featured in a Newsweek story published online recently. I thought my blog readers might be interested in hearing the back story. I was contacted by Jessica Bennett, the Newsweek reporter, in August and did [...]
Tell us about your journey to preparedness
Twice this week I’ve been interviewed by journalists and both asked how I became a Prepper. I can’t say there was any specific date when I realized the need to be prepared for an uncertain future. [...]
Warning! Your Food Storage is Incomplete Without These 5 Fresh Foods!
Think fast. What food items always seem to be on the short list when you head to the grocery store? Chances are, foods with the shortest shelf life will be included on that list, e.g. milk, [...]
Listen in! TheSurvivalMom gets some air time!
Yesterday morning I had the privilege of being interviewed by Virginia Prescott of New Hampshire Public Radio. Jessica Bennett of Newsweek, the terrific reporter who wrote Survivalism Lite, was on the interview as well. You can [...]
Two Things My Kids Know About Guns
We took the kids to the shooting range again yesterday, along with a reporter and photographer from the Arizona Republic, and once more I felt so grateful that my kids are confident, yet cautious, around guns. Just [...]
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Paper or plastic?
How quickly would your kids line up to do the dishes if all they had to do was throw them in a campfire? Doing dishes would instantly become the most popular chore in the house! This would [...]
Spice is the life for me!
Can you imagine eating a diet of bland white rice and tasteless pinto beans? I can’t, but a lot of preppers who are stocking up on those two staples, among others, seem to be setting themselves [...]
More resources for your SurvivalMom Binder
If you’re like me, much of the information you count on is stored on your computer. However, there are times when a computer isn’t the most reliable way to keep stored information. Households can lose electricity [...]
Readers Recommend: Two Intriguing Products
A few days ago I received emails from two readers recommending a couple of intriguing products. Michelle recommends the JakPak, a jacket/sleeping bag/tent combo that, incidentally, looks somewhat like a body bag. You just have to [...]
10 Ways NOT to Survive
A great list of “10 Ways NOT to Survive,” was originally posted back in August over on The Survivalist Blog. You really can’t miss this list if you’re into preparedness on any level. If you’re focusing [...]
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
