Ham Radio. Dehydrating. Camping. Gardening. Canning. Organizing everything. Does the list of things to learn never end?!?! Well, no, not really, but there is no need to be totally overwhelmed.
It’s not possible to learn everything at once, at least not outside of a sci-fi movie. That’s where the Survival Mom Skill of the Month comes in! It’s actually something I’ve had for several years, so there are quite a few skills you can browse through to get a jump-start on your preparedness.
In 2015, I restarted the Skill of the Month. There are 12 different skills coming, one for every month (clever, right?), that are designed so that everyone from newbie to experienced prepper can hopefully find something to help them on their path. They are laid out to try to fit in with the seasons, which is why canning is in the summer when gardens are producing lots, but they can be tried any time at all.
There are also mini-guides, webinars, and more to go along with these new skills, which will coming soon to this page. Indented posts go into more detail than the main monthly skill post. Remember: we will keep adding to these with more materials, so make sure to check back!
Jump right in! To paraphrase Alan Jackson, “It’s January somewhere!”
January: Organize and Declutter (Check out the mini-guide!)
25 Top Pins to Help You Get Organized
The Organized Prepper Clears Out Clutter – Springtime Edition
Simply Organized: Tips For Every Survival Mom
February: Switch from Store-bought to Homemade (Check out mini-guide!)
Bread baking
March: Learn a new Handicraft
April: Gardening Skills
May: Evacuation Plans
June: Off-Grid Skills
Electricity-free for 48 hours!
July: Canning
Canning is so awesome that there is actually an entire section on this site devoted to it. Under the “Food and Healthy Living” tab, select “Stocking Up” and it’s the first item.
August: Foraging
September: Primitive Camping
A Camping Skill Basic: Safe Fire Building
Camping Is More Than Just Equipment – Here Is A List Of Skills You Need To Have
Survival Mom Family Camping Challenge
Survival Mom Camping-Survival Secrets
25 Things I Learned From Long Term Camping
Who knew camping could make your kids smarter?
October:Â Get your HAM Radio License
Ham Radio: Not Just for Science Nerds
The Skinny on Ham Radio: Getting Licensed
4 Reasons a Mom Should Be an Amateur Radio Operator
November: DIY Prepper Projects
My DIY Pantry Storage Solution For Small Spaces
Build A DIY Smoker & Make Your Own Jerky
DIY Survival: Make A Buddy Burner
Try It Today! The 5-Minute Rocket Stove
Try It Today! Altoids Tin Alcohol Stove
December: Illuminating Your Options on Light Sources
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