My great-grandparents were preppers way before prepping was a thing. Is there a specific term for preppers who are also hipsters? Hipster-preppers? Prepsters? If there is, then that's what you could call my great-grandparents, Dell and Hildegarde Stringham. They were the ... Read More
Based on my own personal experiences and mistakes, I do not recommend storing these foods in large quantities, long-term. Let me know what you think of my list and what other foods you would add. Foods to not store, long-term 1. Any canned vegetable or fruit that you do ... Read More
The first 72 hours following any disaster are the most critical, but it's also during those intial hours that emergency services and personnel are stretched to the limit. With a system of carefully planned 72 Hour Kits, your family can be self-sufficient until help ... Read More
Soccer moms, football moms, cheerleading moms, whatever they call us, "chauffeur" better describes what we, Survival Moms, do every day. In my world, it's not unusual to have a kid's dentist appointment, a field trip, and a swim meet all on the same day, transported by our trusty ... Read More
Have I told you about my collection of Vera Bradley blankets? I discovered these wildly colorful, plush blankets about 4 years ago when I was on a business trip and wanted to splurge on a little something just for me. Well, one blanket quickly turned into 2, 3 and now I believe ... Read More
How long can you go without craving a hot, homemade meal, if you have been eating only cold rations and snacks? If you’ve ever been without power for more than just a couple of days, eating cold ravioli or tuna out of the can gets really old, really fast. Most survival minded ... Read More
Stocking your pantry with home canned goods is not only prudent, it's a simple and inexpensive way to build your food storage. When you can up what is in season (at the peak of freshness, flavor and low price) you're taking a seasonal approach to your canning. I know that in ... Read More
Just before Christmas, my family and I were shopping at a local big box store. Near the dressing rooms, my daughter spotted a young man totally passed out on the carpeted aisle, with a pile of vomit nearby. Since that's not a normal thing, we immediately alerted a clerk. Being ... Read More
Whether you are forming a small neighborhood group, a disaster preparedness club, or a prepper group there are 9 steps which will help you get started and begin the path for the success of your group. You'll want to start with a comprehensive, but family-friendly survival manual ... Read More
As a follow-up to my blog post about which foods you shouldn't plan on storing long-term, here's a list of foods typically found at grocery stores that can be stored but must be repackaged. I go into much greater detail with food storage in my book, but here's what you need to ... Read More
Looking for an easy way to dip your toes into cooking with shelf-stable, freeze-dried ingredients from your food storage pantry? Your search is over! Introducing the ThriveLife Chef Pack: a family-sized meal-in-a-box using both ThriveLife’s awesome ... Read More
For an entire week leading up to the April 2011 storms and tornados that devastated parts of my town and Northern Alabama in general, the local weather forecasters gave us warnings. We were told to be ready for tornado survival because ... Read More
My great-grandparents were preppers way before prepping was a thing. Is there a specific term for preppers who are also hipsters? Hipster-preppers? Prepsters? If there is, then that's what you could call my great-grandparents, Dell and Hildegarde ... Read More
Based on my own personal experiences and mistakes, I do not recommend storing these foods in large quantities, long-term. Let me know what you think of my list and what other foods you would add. Foods to not store, long-term 1. Any canned ... Read More
When I lived in Phoenix, I could never understand the fascination with spring. Phoenix has pretty much just one season, sunny! So, when I moved to Texas, it was amazing to see red-breasted robins show up at our house every spring and watch the forest ... Read More
The internet is full of websites that give information on survival topics, including food storage. There are dozens and dozens of books that will teach you "the right way" to store food and YouTube videos galore. Most contain valid, trustworthy ... Read More
The internet is full of some really great blogs, and I'm fortunate to be in a group that focuses on things my readers love: preparedness, homesteading, healthy living, family, and survival. With a new gardening season approaching, I asked some of ... Read More
Who doesn't love free? I have been welcoming free items as long as I can remember. Free hand-me-downs were a favorite when my five little kids were growing like weeds. Shelving and furniture freebies were also a reason to celebrate! What we get for ... Read More
For a limited time, you can get the ebook version for just $1.99! The ebook version is super handy to have on an ebook reader or your smartphone. You can even save it directly to your computer and access it anytime you're working on your computer. ... Read More
In good times there are tons of reasons to garden. It saves money, gets you closer to your food supply, teaches you valuable skills and gives you some independence. In bad times there is only one real reason to garden—to grow food so you can ... Read More
