Life is full of emergencies. Some are big, like earthquakes and hurricanes. Some are smaller and occur in our everyday lives. Here are a few mini-kit ideas you can fit in a Ziploc bag! If your mini kit is really mini, you can use a metal Altoids tin or a metal eyeglass case like ... Read More
If you've ever been camping for more than 2 or 3 days, you know what it's like to start feeling icky and grimy and in desperate need of a hot shower and clean clothes. Well, imagine yourself living through an extreme crisis like a Hurricane Harvey sized flood or a long-term power ... Read More
Picture this. The S has hit the fan in a big way. You're fairly well prepped but have the chance to get to ONE store to buy anything at all that might help you survive in the coming weeks/months. What if that ONE store is: Sally Beauty? Walgreens? Tractor Supply? The ... Read More
April showers may bring May flowers, but they also bring wild and crazy busy days for families like mine. Also, I might add, a lot of extra expenses with end-of-school teacher gifts, upcoming vacation plans, graduation gifts, etc. Just this morning I was telling myself, "No ... 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 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
You could do a whole lot worse on the verge of the apocalypse than doing some last minute shopping at a local garden store. Whether it's a mom and pop garden center or one at a Home Depot or Lowe's, you'll find a pretty impressive array of products ... Read More
Thank you to Verizon Wireless for sponsoring this post. In a time of crisis, communication and the flow of accurate information become more important than ever. Unfortunately, our communication system is also vulnerable to the very forces that ... Read More
Over the years, I have to admit, we have spent more money on gardening than we have ever reaped in an actual harvest. We don't try to be spendy, trust me, but starting a garden from the dirt up can get expensive and buying high-quality garden gear ... Read More
Gardening is one of the top prepper skills needed for survival. Learning how to grow your own food is not something you want to do after a disaster has happened. I can speak from experience when I say there is a lot to learn and you will ... Read More
“Once a disaster begins, people who have some familiarity with their disaster personalities have an advantage.” Do you know your disaster personality? Survival lessons from The Unthinkable help teach everyday people about their disaster personality, ... Read More
Hurricane Harvey has turned into a life-changing monster here in Texas. We aren't far from Houston and have been keeping tabs on the massive flooding and rescues. It's doubtful my husband will have an office to report to on Monday morning. Local ... Read More
Again and again, whether by fire, flood, or natural disaster, individuals and families face the challenge of starting their lives from scratch when their homes have been destroyed. Piles of debris are all that remain of homes and lifetimes of ... Read More
This blog post sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. Lisa's Note: As the mom of 2 teens and the sister of a beloved sibling who struggled with drug addiction, the opioid crisis here in this country is a major concern of mine. Just a few weeks ago when I ... Read More
While not exactly edible, stocking up on these ten items will make everyday life more comfortable, whatever your emergency. Deodorant/anti-perspirant Picture this. You've been in your bunker for three weeks. Sponge baths are a rare treat. ... Read More
As of today, the current federal government "shutdown" is the longest in history. Digging into news stories that are making headlines, ones claiming "chaos" and near-apocalyptic consequences, most Americans, by far, are managing to get through their ... Read More
