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Food Storage Shelf Life (plus printable chart!)
Food Storage Shelf Life Chart I frequently get asked the shelf life of food storage products. How long will peanut butter last? What about dehydrated foods or powdered milk? For my book, Food Storage for Self-Sufficiency and Survival I compiled...Survival Book Bonanza Week 5: Prepper’s Complete Book of Disaster Readiness
We're back for another great book giveaway! The Prepper's Complete Book of Disaster Readiness by Jim Cobb is like a primer for readiness for the novice and a foundational reminder for the veteran prepper. There is virtually not a stone...
How to Save Seeds From a Tomato
Tomatoes are a garden staple. Delicious and versatile, they can be used in a variety of meals and sauces. Tomatoes are also fairly easy to save seed from for growing the following year. All you need is a tomato plant,...
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 60: Tips to Travel Prepared!
Episode 60: Tips to Travel Prepared! Listen here! It's summer and we're going places! Whether you're headed across the country or just across town, in this episode I cover travel tips for being prepared on your way. Including travel by...HERCulean Giveaway–Win One of These Great Water or Cooking Preps
Ready for a giveaway so huge it's HERCulean? The Prepared Bloggers are always looking for ways to help our loyal readers be prepared for the unexpected. We are so grateful to team up with Titan Ready USA for this fabulous...
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 59: 10 Every Day Reasons to Be a Prepper
Episode 59: 10 Every Day Reasons to Be a Prepper Listen Here! Not buying doomsday? Pretty sure the poles aren't going to swap places in your lifetime? That's okay, there are still good reasons to be a prepper. In this...
Survival Book Bonanza Week 4: Prepper’s Long Term Survival Guide
Week #4 of the Book Bonanza Giveaway offers the chance to win “Prepper's Long-Term Survival Guide.” This is a great book written by best selling author, Jim Cobb, who has authored several of the top selling preparedness books that have...
Join in the Prepper Scavenger Hunt!
I've teamed up with a few friends to put together a fun little scavenger hunt for you. There are three fantastic prize packages and some great blogs to visit and some hunting to do. I know you're itching to get...
Powerless Cooking With the Kelly Kettle Base Camp
Using old Irish technology, the Kelly Kettle boils water faster than any non-gas stove I own. The hollow, double walled, chimney design makes fast fire and uses all the rising heat to heat your water. Kelly Kettles can also be...
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 58: Six Tips for Success if You’re Planting Your Garden Late
Episode 58: Six Tips for Success if You're Planting Your Garden Late Listen here! Think late June or early July is too late to plant a garden? Think again! We are practically professionals at planting later than desired, and in...
