Archive for ' Books/Resources'

Support our National Preparedness Month sponsors Posted:September 04, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

Support our National Preparedness Month sponsors

These companies have donated prizes for the many giveaways and contests here at The Survival Mom blog. Check out their sites, and if you decide to make a purchase, tell them, ‘Thanks!’ for their support! Augason [...]

Inside the mind of Steven Konkoly, An interview with the author of The Jakarta Pandemic Posted:September 02, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

Inside the mind of Steven Konkoly, An interview with the author of The Jakarta Pandemic

When I reviewed 3 survival novels, including Steven Konkoly’s, The Jakarta Pandemic, I had no idea that thousands of readers would be interested. To date, nearly 6,000 people have read that article! I was interested to hear [...]

Sentry Safes offer versatility, variety, and peace of mind Posted:August 17, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

Sentry Safes offer versatility, variety, and peace of mind

I think I made a new enemy a couple of weeks ago when my UPS driver delivered three Sentry Safes to my house. I watched the poor guy lug these huge, heavy boxes from his truck [...]

3 Survival novels you should read & a Video Review Posted:August 16, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

3 Survival novels you should read & a Video Review

I used to read one book after another and even won an award in 1st grade as an official, “Prescott, Arizona,Bookworm!” If I ever find the photo of myself wearing a bookworm costume standing in front [...]

Happy to Survive: A new magazine with a new perspective Posted:July 05, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

Happy to Survive: A new magazine with a new perspective

Life is full of enough doom and gloom without signing up for a monthly subscription! That’s why I was delighted to hear about a new preparedness magazine, “Happy to Survive,” and to participate in their first [...]

Survival Mom, the book, honored by Mom’s Choice Awards! Posted:July 02, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

Survival Mom, the book, honored by Mom’s Choice Awards!

I am very pleased and excited to announce that my book, Survival Mom: How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst Case Scenarios, is a Gold Honoree from the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards! You [...]

WEBINAR recordings! Watch, Listen and Learn! Posted:May 31, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

WEBINAR recordings! Watch, Listen and Learn!

The following webinar recordings will be available for the next 7 days, until June 8. “Camping With Kids” — co-host Leon Pantenburg Leon talks about the importance of introducing kids to the great outdoors, simple steps [...]

What’s in YOUR bug out bag? (A book giveaway!) Posted:May 23, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

What’s in YOUR bug out bag? (A book giveaway!)

This giveaway is now closed.  The winners were Debbie F. and Mindy.  I’m leaving the post here because there were so many great ideas for what should be in a bug out, or emergency, bag.  Thanks, [...]

Care to, “Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag”? (Book Review) Posted:May 23, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

Care to, “Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag”? (Book Review)

There are three tiresome topics that come up repeatedly in survival forums, blogs, and websites: the top items to store for barter bugging in vs. bugging out what should be included in a bug out bag [...]

A Mish-Mash of Noteworthy News Posted:May 22, 2012 By:thesurvivalmom

A Mish-Mash of Noteworthy News

Mike Bogden, inventor of the FlashLantern, is offering a $20 discount on his FlashLantern/LED flashlight combination for $69.95.  This offer runs through Memorial Day, May 28. Sun Ovens International recently expanded its Group Buy Program to [...]