Want to know how to can chicken or pork? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today we have a step by step, illustrated guide to canning pork and chicken! Canning meat might sound a little intimidating, but it is actually easier than many fruits or vegetables. Bottled meat is fully cooked when it is […]
Archives for April 2013
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 3: Survival for Women with Survivor Jane
Episode 3: Survival for Women and Emergency Plans Listen here! I get to talk with Jane of Survivor Jane about preparing as a woman and her upcoming book. I also talk about making a family emergency plan and secret code words! Mentioned in the show: Dryer lint and wax fire starters Prepper Events Page Keep […]
Kindle Cook Kit Flameless Cooker Review
There are quite a few ways to heat food and water that require a flame. But did you know there are also flameless heaters? MRE’s have used this technology for years with their specially designed MRE heaters. Those heaters consist of a chemical in a pouch that produces heat when it is exposed to water. […]
Strawberries and Podcast and Reader Comment Updates
Strawberries: A few years ago I planted some strawberries in a bed behind the house. Behind the house is never a good place to plant something unless you actually spend some time behind your house. I don’t usually go back there. In addition to that, even though it was in the sun, the bed was […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 2: Camping with Leon Pantenburg
Episode 2: Camping Tips with Leon Pantenburg Listen here! This week we’re talking camping! I interview Leon Pantenburg of Survival Common Sense and discuss getting outdoors and staying safe while you’re there. I also have some basic items to take on your camping trip and tips to make your camping trip with kids a little […]
18 Power’s Out Sanity Saving Activities For Children (And Their Parents)
You are in the middle of eating dinner during a storm and suddenly the lights flicker and turn off. The power is out. You don’t know how long it will last, but you have kids that are starting to get worried. Either because they’re small and afraid of the dark or because they realize they […]
Using Honey as a Topical Antibiotic: The Honey Bandage
Honey is one of the more versatile foods you can store. You know it tastes good on toast and in your tea, but did you know honey also has healing properties? We recently got to experiment with honey as a topical antibiotic when our adventurous little dog, Huck, decided to go get his foot caught […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 1: Interview with Linda from Food Storage Moms
Episode 1: Interview with Linda from Food Storage Moms Listen here! April 8, 2013: Today on the Food Storage and Survival Radio Show I interview Linda from Food Storage Moms .com about her blog, her love of food storage, and how she helps her family be better prepared as a mother and grandmother. I’m also […]
Official Launch of The Survival Mom Radio Network!
Today is the official launch of the Survival Mom Radio Network! What is this network you ask? Well, a dozen amazing women have teamed up to share their knowledge and passion on a wide variety of topics through podcasts hosted on the Survival Mom Radio Network. And yes, I’m one of them! Be sure to […]
UVPaqlite MatLite Review
UVPaqlite is a company that makes reusable glow products. They have glow sticks, dots, light weight Paqlites, and an assortment of other glowing items. These products produce light kind of like a high powered glow in the dark sticker. They can be charged up with any light source and will glow throughout the night. I […]