My kids were raised in an adventurous family. We live to swim against the stream and take on challenges of all kinds. At times, it seemed as though I was raising feral children, but now in their teen years, they've turned out okay after all! ... Read More
2017 Survival Mom Gift Guide
I could swear that it was only last week that my family and I celebrated the New Year, welcoming in 2017. How is it possible that we are talking gift guides, cold weather, and the biggest holiday season of all? In my last year's gift guide, you ... Read More
Celebrating During Times Crises
My family lived in Northern Alabama and experienced the April 2011 Tornado Outbreak. We saw one of the tornadoes from our front window. I worked clean up and recovery after the storms and the damage and loss was devastating for so many people. Even ... Read More
When You Give This Christmas, It’s Easy to Give Back, Too!
For too long, this blessed holiday season has been focused primarily on spending money. (If you don't believe me, listen to my podcast, "The Parable of Fall Decor & Prepping".) We spend money to decorate our homes, inside and out, spend it on new ... Read More
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 9, Our Favorite Things
I was never an avid Oprah fan, but every year I looked forward to her holiday episode, "Oprah's Favorite Things." If you haven't seen one of these episodes, they were pretty spectacular. Oprah would present about a dozen or so products that she ... Read More
Survival Mom’s Holiday Shopping Guide
This year, my list of recommended holiday gifts is quite a collection. A bit of an odd lot, if I say so myself. However, I've used every single item on the list and have provided brand names and links so you can track them down yourself. There is, ... Read More
20 Quality Prepper Gifts Under $20
Most preppers have so many things on their wishlist that it may seem like only those with a lot of spare money can manage it. Starting out, most of us have purchased cheaply made items, not realizing just how low-quality they really were. Imagine ... Read More
9 Reasons Why Every Prepper Should Have a Stash of Alcohol (Even if you don’t drink)
Bottles of wine, beer, vodka and rum aren’t exactly what first comes to mind when preparing for emergencies, but there are several reasons preppers should consider having a stash of alcohol on hand, even if you don't drink. For those who do drink, ... Read More
16 Super-Frugal Tips to Save Loads of Money on Entertainment & Holidays
It's a myth that in order to have fun, you must spend money -- no matter what your kids tell you! Over the years, we've spent a fortune at Disneyland, complete with several years of annual passes, and guess what? Some of our very, very best memories ... Read More
Small Space Prepper Must Haves
Many of us either live in a small space, or have run out of room in a larger space. These small space prepper must haves each help you fit more into the space you have and improve your preparedness. While none of these will break the bank, they were ... Read More
