
Archive for ' Solar Energy'
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: In the Market for a Solar System? Buyer Beware!
Many individuals and families are choosing to install a home solar system. Some choose this as a way to ‘go green’, others want to have the option of grid-free power. It’s tempting to jump on this [...]
High-tech vs. Low-tech, it’s all good!
In this world of modern day prepping, high-tech survival tools and gadgets are everywhere. For example, the SteriPEN. If you haven’t added one of these to your bug-out bag or camping gear, you really should check [...]
Can your solar cooker do THIS??
I’ve been using my Sun Oven for every day cooking but this last week wanted to really put it to the test. The Sun Oven website claims it can be used to cook hard boiled eggs [...]
Survival Survey: Favorite Solar Gadget?
Question submitted by Elizabeth Long There are lots of gadgets out there now that operate on solar power. My new favorite is the Everlite Solar Headlamp with the optional USB Charger. Those are going in our [...]
Cooking Off the Grid
People have to eat and water has to be safe to drink no matter what. A lot of preppers are planning to use propane, butane, and kerosene fuels for these uses in case of emergencies, natural disasters [...]
Chrystalyn’s Adventures With The Sun Oven
By Christalyn Trimble We’ve been getting a lot of inquiries here at TheSurvivalMom about the Sun Oven. If you’ve read our FAQ and Lisa’s information here, you might be thinking, “Sun Oven cooking, huh? How out [...]
My Sun Oven Experience
UPDATE: For more information, check out the Sun Oven FAQ. With a husband in the construction industry, I have been hearing a lot about the new surge in solar energy. Technology has vastly improved, costs are [...]
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Go Solar for More Self-Sufficiency
Solar energy is a huge trend right now. Not only does the federal government give tax credits for installing solar power systems on homes, but many local energy companies are handing out rebates. Although the cost [...]



















