Now that my garden is finishing up for the year, I'm busy cooking wonderful fall recipes using my home grown squash. For something a little different, I decided to try spaghetti squash in my Solavore Sport Oven. This month ... Read More
Solavore Sport Oven Review
I have been using the Solavore Sport Oven for the past month and had an opportunity to review this product. When the unit arrived, I noticed that it was lightweight, and it was easy to put all the “parts” together. This is just a matter of ... Read More
Survival Mom DIY: Build Your Own Fresnel Lens
The story of my DIY Fresnel lens began three years ago when I lost my house and all its contents in a fire. It started around 4:00 a.m. when my daughter got up and fluffed her job uniform in the dryer. We had no idea the dryer would short out and ... Read More
Last Minute Prepper Gift Ideas
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! My favorite part of this classic kids Christmas movie has always been when the Warlock’s heart melts and he turns good. I just love the song “Put One Foot in Front of the Other” (although I have no idea if that’s the ... Read More
June Skill of the Month: Off-Grid Living
Living off the grid is a dream of millions of people. No interruptions by telephone and away from the intrusions of technology and modern life -- living as God intended, in fact. Knowledge of off grid living skills makes this dream a reality for ... Read More
Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Prepping Supplies?
You’ve heard it a million times, “Why spend money on prepping stuff you’ll never use?” Poor excuse! I use LOTS of the supplies initially purchased, “Just in case we’re out of power", or "Just in case there's a huge emergency." Here's how I have ... Read More
How Many Off-Grid Cooking Methods Do You Have?
When you buy, or otherwise acquire, preparedness supplies, do you practice with them or are you a prep hoarder? I think I've been guilty of both, especially with off-grid cooking methods. Maybe you know what I mean. Preppers are notorious for ... Read More
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: In the Market for a Solar System? Buyer Beware!
Many individuals and families are choosing to install a home solar system. Some choose this as a way to 'go green', others want to have the option of grid-free power. It's tempting to jump on this bandwagon because what could be cleaner or cheaper ... Read More
High-tech vs. Low-tech, it’s all good!
In this world of modern day prepping, high-tech survival tools and gadgets are everywhere. For example, the SteriPEN. If you haven't added one of these to your bug-out bag or camping gear, you really should check it out. With the press of a button ... Read More
The Baby Steps, #1: Plan for a short-term emergency
"It's an emergency!" How many times have I heard one of my kids yell during any given week? Sometimes it really is an emergency, but just as often, they only want me to see a new toy advertised on TV or listen to a newly discovered knock-knock ... Read More
