Earlier this year I was intrigued when asked the question, "Which is the best mini survival kit?" I had never purchased a store-bought kit, so I ventured over to Amazon and ordered several, just out of curiosity. Here is my review of those kits and, ... Read More
Book Review: 5 Stars for Stay Alive! Survival Skills You Need, By John D. McCann
Have you been looking for a book that covers survival kits and gear as well as basic survival skills? Stay Alive!: Survival Skills You Need, by John D McCann, is a book you should consider. After reading and reviewing the second edition of McCann’s ... Read More
“Build the Perfect Survival Kit”, by John D. McCann: Book Review
Do you need to put together a survival kit for your Everyday Carry, Bug Out Bag (BOB), an upcoming backpacking trip or your vehicle, to name just a few possibilities? I have an excellent resource to help you: The book Build the Perfect Survival Kit, ... Read More
Baby Step #4: Get home, no matter what
Like ships that pass in the night, my husband and I sometimes barely have time for conversation. Today we finally had a short discussion on a topic that was concerning me: what should we do if there is some type of emergency that prevents him from ... Read More
18 Things to Have in Your Purse
All right, Survival Moms, what one thing do we ladies always have within easy reach? Our purses, of course. Most of us have preparedness items at home, at our BOL (Bug Out Location), and in the car. But if we’re in the mall or at the park when an ... Read More
Make a Common Sense Urban/Wilderness Survival Kit
One aspect of the “prepper” philosophy is “Common Sense.” After all, it is just common sense to plan for the future, regardless of what may or may not happen. That’s why we have retirement funds, car, home and health insurance and regular ... Read More
