One of my favorite ways to promote preparedness and survival skills with the kids is to go camping. And I’m not talking about pulling the motor-home into a commercial campground and hooking on to the water and electricity. I’m talking about real camping—preferably in a tent where you have to bring in your own water […]
Archives for February 2010
Kids Prep Minute: Give Them the Gear and Let Them Use It
We have used occasions like birthdays, Christmas, etc. to give our children gifts of flashlights, headlamps, books about survival skills, pocket knives, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear. Yes, they also get toys like other kids, but usually we’re able to slip in some preparedness gear as well. Then, practice using the preparedness gear with […]
Katadyn Hiker Water Filter Giveaway from Emergency Essentials
Clean, safe, drinking water is one of the top concerns when there is an emergency. The average person can only live approximately 3 days without water. I personally think I’d run into trouble before my three days were up. Drinking contaminated water can cause a variety of illnesses and even death. However, packing enough water […]
Kids Prep Minute: It’s About Love Not Fear
The trouble is, especially with young children, they are prone to worry and anxiety if adult topics such as preparedness and the uncertain future are not presented properly. Heck, a lot of adults are the same way. It’s a fine line, and we’ve messed it up before. One time discussing leaving the house in the […]
Mud
The days have gotten slightly longer, the temperatures slightly higher, and the crazy amount of snow on the ground is melting a little bit. Yesterday I pulled out of the driveway that is dirt in the summer time and narrowly missed hitting the back of sweet husband’s truck with the front of our suburban as […]
Aurora Fire Starter Giveaway from Campingsurvival.com
Today we have a giveaway from the fantastic folks at campingsurvival.com. Among the most important things when you’re in a survival situation is being able to keep warm and so a way to start fires is a must. I personally like to have 3 or 4 ways because I’m fire challenged, but that’s just me. […]
Very Cool CHEAP Camp Stove From LDS Preppers
Okay, this is my next project I think. Very cheap, efficient, cheap, small, cheap woodstove. Did I mention that it won’t cost a lot to build this? You probably have most of the materials in your food storage already. Check out this thread on the LDS Preppers site. Which, by the way, is full of […]
Kids Prep Minute: Code Words
Here’s a quick one to think about with your kids. If mom was unavailable to come get you and she had to send someone you didn’t know to pick you up from school/ball practice/whatever, how would you know they were safe to go with? Well, they’ll know the secret code word (or phrase) of course. […]
The Most Amazing Delicious Magical Award Winning 6 Grain Bread Recipe I Ever Came Up With Myself
Really. It’s that good. And I made it up myself. Well, I started with a recipe and kept changing it and changing it until I hit on this combination and haven’t changed it since. This is what my family eats. I promise it’s delicious. Angela’s Crazy Delicious 6 Grain Bread Recipe Makes 6 loaves. If […]
Kids Prep Minute: Drills
Another post here about preparing with kids in the house. If you don’t have kids, read it anyway. Maybe it will get your imagination going on something you could do to be better prepared also. Our topic today is drills, and I’m not talking about your favorite Makita here. I’m talking about practicing your emergency […]