Episode 17: Vehicle Preparedness Listen here! What do we need to be prepared while we’re in our vehicles? In this episode we discuss a few skills you’ll want to have plus what to stock in your vehicle emergency kit! Mentioned in the show: Vehicle Emergency Kit A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the […]
Archives for July 2013
How To Can Green Beans: The Illustrated Guide
Canning green beans in all their varieties is one of the easiest pressure canning projects you can do. Beans are a super-producer most gardening years, and canning them is one of the best ways to preserve them. Once beans are ripe on the plant, they will continue to produce more beans if the ripe ones […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 16: Pioneer Skills
Episode 16: Pioneer Skills Listen here! It’s a Pioneer Day special. The 24th of July is when we celebrate Pioneer Day in Utah, so today we’re sharing pioneer stories and some Pioneer skills you may want to learn to aid your preparedness efforts. Mentioned in the show: 40 Years Among the Indians 13 Pioneer Skills […]
13 Ways to Stay Cool Without Electricity
Many emergencies are accompanied by a loss of electricity. In the summer this can cause real problems due to the high temperatures. Our air conditioners and swamp coolers won’t work without power. So how do you stay cool in the heat when the power is out? There are quite a few things you can do […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 15: Prepping With Children and Infants
Episode 15: Prepping with Children and Infants Listen here! What about prepping with kids in the family? In this episode, we’re discussing some things you’ll want to stock when your preparations include children and infants. Plus some great electricity free boredom busters. Mentioned in the show: How to make dehydrated baby food Emergency Diaper Insurance […]
Edible and Non-Edible Berries
Guest Post by Kent Page McGroarty Should you ever find yourself stranded in the wilderness and are looking for food, it’s important to already have a working knowledge of what you can and cannot consume. The bottom line with emergency meals is if you aren’t sure, do not eat it! After all, it’s always better […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 14: Surviving Summer Heat
Episode 14: Surviving Summer Heat Listen here! It’s a heat wave! In this episode we’re discussing causes, symptoms, and treatment for heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Plus ways to stay cool when the power is out and how to use the heat to our prepping advantage! Keep preparing! Angela *************************************************************** Subscribe to my […]
15+ Emergency Phone Numbers to Have Handy
An emergency has struck. Maybe it’s a large scale disaster, or maybe it’s just a broken arm. Who do you need to contact? Don’t waste precious time fumbling through a phone book–keep important phone numbers handy. Program them into your house or cell phone and keep them written on a list by the phone. You […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 13: Sewing Skills and Colonial Heritage Foundation
Episode 13: Sewing Skills and Colonial Heritage Foundation Listen here! Part 2 of an Independence Day interview with Gregg Hardy from the Utah Colonial Heritage Foundation discussing events leading up to the American Revolution from the Miracle at New York to the Crossing of the Delaware to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Plus […]