Being a Survival Mom means you have a plan to feed your kids, no matter what, whether by having some food storage, growing as much as you can, or even finding free food. That means not just if SHTF, but also if you experience unexpected, personal ... Read More
Survival Mom DIY: Make Coffee from Chicory Root
Here's my story of how I discovered a simple, common weed can be used to make coffee from chicory! For several years, I've noticed a beautiful blue wildflower lining the road during the summer. It starts out looking like a weed, but when it ... Read More
Bartering for fun & survival
If our economy ever does collapse and the dollars we've saved become worthless, one thing is for sure: a system of bartering will emerge, along with a black market. As you stock up on food and other goods, you may have had the thought, "This would ... Read More
4 Super-Cheap Prepping Resources
Our family is simultaneously trying to become debt-free, save as much money as we can, have at least six months of food on hand, and take care of some badly needed DIY home projects. Believe me, I need every cheap resource I can possibly find to ... Read More
What is Money When the System Collapses?
With all the talk about a collapse of our economy, I asked Mac Slavo over at SHTFplan blog to share with my readers his insights into how a family might survive following a collapse of our money system. Here is his answer, in his own ... Read More
