If it's springtime, that means that camping season is just days or weeks ahead. Prepper Mom, who writes at A Prepared Mother, submitted a list for my List Contest that I thought was too fun to not post. If you've ever gone long term camping, you'll ... Read More
36 Lessons Learned From Testing a 72-Hour Kit
Over the last two months, on two separate occasions, I had the opportunity to test my 72-hour kit. Yes, these tests were intentional... Testing a 72 Hour Kit...Why? My background is one of preparedness. In the military, we made casualty ... Read More
16 Primitive ways to stay cool
Growing up in Phoenix, you would think I would have become accustomed to that city's God awful heat, but the truth is, I never did. Every single summer I found myself hunkering down indoors and scurrying from one air-conditioned building to the next. ... Read More
Top 10 Food Storage Myths
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
Prepper To Prepper: Free Preps!
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
4 Simple but Clever Ways to Keep Cooking Oil Fresh Longer
How do you feel about eating boiled food for every meal? If you're not storing oil, that's what you may end up eating every day, meal after meal. Quite a nightmare! Oil is tricky to store long-term, however, and I've noticed that some food storage ... Read More
Last Minute Holiday Gifts for the Prepper Dad
Men! They can be so hard to buy for. My own husband is possibly the worst. This year I bought him a beautiful menorah and, wouldn't you know, he just happened to open that particular Amazon box -- after I had spent weeks wondering what I should get ... Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Winter Survival For Kids
My kids usually have their sleds lined up by the garage door by Thanksgiving. They've been trying on their snow clothes, eyeing new ski jackets in the L.L. Bean catalog and are ready to get out in the snow! I love to watch them play in the snow and ... Read More
A Four Seasons Emergency Plan: Autumn Survival
September is National Preparedness Month and the perfect time to look at a few ways you can be prepared. Preparing kids Autumn is a lovely time to go for a drive. This year, why not explore some possible Get out of Dodge (GOOD) ... Read More
Here’s the Skinny On Saving Seeds
As summer begins rolling into autumn, it's time to get busy saving seeds from your summer harvest and learning how to save seeds. First, remember that HEAT and MOISTURE are the enemies to seed viability after storage. In other words, just the ... Read More
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