Archive for ' August,2011 '
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Say Buh-Bye to This Bacterial Bad Boy
We enjoy pure, clean water and take our city sanitation services for granted, but what if that were no longer the case? Did you know that millions of people die each year from diarrhea and the [...]
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Equip your Kid to Hunker Down
When storm clouds gather, every SurvivalMom wants to gather her little chicks together in a safe place. Sometimes, though, our children may find themselves in situations where the best course of action is to hunker down. [...]
Could the craziest holster ever be the one you’re looking for?
How to carry a concealed handgun is a real dilemma for women. A specially designed purse isn’t the answer because all too often that purse isn’t under our direct control. It’s sitting in a shopping cart [...]
What to do next in a time of uncertainty
The reason even experienced preppers and survivalists are active in online forums, read blogs, and regularly add books to their home survival libraries is because there is always more to learn. One excellent resource of information [...]
The 6 Enemies of Food Storage
Stocking up on food gets expensive, and every frugal bone in my body shudders at the thought of anything going to waste. I try to store everything in the best possible conditions and watch out for [...]
Simple Food Storage Meals for Tight Times: Stock up on three months worth, fast!
When a summertime monsoon storm is on the way, I quickly track down my kids, bring them indoors, and prepare to hunker down. It’s a mom-instinct. We unplug the computers, make sure all the windows are [...]
Survival Survey: In defense of ‘frivolous’ items
Guest post by Liz Long. There have been more than a couple of times that people have posted here about stocking up on 5 Hour Energy drinks, chocolate, coffee and other similar “luxury” items only to [...]
Handgun Reviews for Women: Which .22 is the best?, Part 1
The very first handgun I ever fired was a .22 Ruger, if I recall correctly. My husband and I took a quick, spontaneous detour to an indoor shooting range, and before I knew it, I was [...]
Book Review: Survival Challenge for kids
Guest post by Liz Long. Survive at Sea! Survive in the Jungle! Survive on a Desert Island! This mini-series of books by Claire Llewellyn is called Survival Challenge. These books can be used as a learning [...]
Survival Mom Camping-Survival Secrets
Staying organized while on a camping trip is a challenge, even in optimal conditions. Whether your idea of camping is roughing it in a tent or enjoying the opulence of an RV, it’s tricky knowing where [...]
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
