Laundry day is a universal chore we all face but when there’s no power, it’s the little insights and hacks that can turn this seemingly daunting task into a manageable one. While it might not be the most straightforward task, it’s absolutely achievable with the right knowledge and a few tricks up your sleeve.
Early in 2013 many of us were fixated on the story of the Carnival Triumph. This massive cruise ship lost nearly all its power due to fire and for five days became a bobbing cork in the water. And how about more recently–remember the Diamond Princess Quarantine? While these incidents are rare, they do happen and if you plan on enjoying the high seas, you need to be ready with cruise ship preparedness.
Are you storing items for emergencies? Look at this list of slightly unusual items for stocking up that you may want to add to your stash.
Treating head lice infestations under normal circumstances is difficult enough. Can you imagine what it would be like during a power outage or SHTF scenario? Fortunately, most preppers keep what they’ll need on hand. Here’s how to deal with those creepy-crawlies.
Living within your means doesn’t have to be dreary. Here are my best frugal living tips to help you stay on budget and still enjoy life!
One of the most critical uses of electricity is helping us stay cool in very hot weather. Our bodies can become quickly overheated. As a lifelong desert rat, here are a few tips for staying cool, or as cool as possible when summer heat soars.
***Updated to include podcast interview with The Survival Mom***
It was the best of times. It was the very worst of times. America’s Great Depression of the 1930s was a time of starvation and subsistence survival for many families. Yet decades later, many survivors of those years hold on to the survival lessons they learned, from hoarding pieces of aluminum foil to eating lettuce leaves with a sprinkle of sugar.
Earthquakes happen with no notice and can strike almost anywhere in the world. This earthquake safety information helps you survive one.
