In preparing for the end of the world as we know it, most of us envision facing that future with our families. But what if something were to happen to you? Even if there is no widespread disaster, your death or the death of a spouse or other family member can be the end of […]
Archives for February 2014
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 43: Preparedness Resources with Todd from Prepper Website
Episode 43: Preparedness Resources with Todd from Prepper Website Listen here! Looking for resources to add to your preparedness knowledge? Today I get to talk with Todd from Prepper Website about some of the fantastic resources he’s put together to make getting preparedness knowledge easy and accessible. Want to share your own knowledge? His newest […]
Four Reasons to Add Gaiters to Your Preparedness Gear
Dating back to at least the 18th century, gaiters provide a bridge of protection between the wearer’s shoe and their leg. They are an often overlooked piece of outdoor clothing, but benefit the wearer in a number of ways. Gaiters are designed to be worn as an outer layer over pants and shoes and most […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 42: Shoes for Survival
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 42: Shoes for Survival Listen here! Shoes are an essential and often overlooked part of your preparedness plans. In this episode we cover nine tips to keep shoes on your feet no matter what. Plus are you watching the Olympics? I can’t ski down those crazy slopes, but I […]
Storing and Protecting Food and Gear with a Freight Glove
I was contacted by the Sentina Corporation to try out a product they manufacture called the Freight Glove. The Freight Glove is a very large (51″L x 45″W x 62″H), air and water tight, vacuum sealed, reusable wrapper for protecting freight that is shipped on a pallet. It is also flame retardant and able to […]
The Prepper Games
The Olympics are in full swing featuring athletes performing faster, higher, and stronger than ever before. I can’t ski down a mountain at 80 miles per hour or do a triple axel, but if preppers had Olympic games, I might be in medal contention in some of these events. Speed fire starting. Choose your favorite […]
Dehydrating Kale for Flakes or Powder
Kale is a super nutritious vegetable in the family of broccoli and cabbage. It is a leafy green, so dehydrating works best if you want your end result to be small pieces or powder. You can use your dehydrator to make flavored kale chips with a little oil and seasonings, but today we’re dehydrating plain […]
How to Dehydrate Spinach for Flakes or Powder
Some dehydrating resources have spinach listed on their items that do not dehydrate well, but don’t let that discourage you from trying this preservation method for your own spinach. If you’re thinking you can rehydrate your spinach for a salad, dehydrating is not going to give you great results. But if you want spinach flakes […]
Food Storage and Survival Episode 41: Interview with Donna Miller
Episode 41: Interview with Donna Miller Listen here! This week I get to chat with the fabulous Donna Miller. Donna is the host of Surviving on Shoestrings on the Survival Mom Radio Network. We cover a variety of topics from wanting to live on a deserted island, to helping others prepare, to her upcoming Preparedness […]
How to Dehydrate Mushrooms
Have you ever had a recipe ask for mushrooms and you just didn’t have any? Or have you bought them intending to use them and instead they go slimy and black in the refrigerator drawer. We don’t use a ton of mushrooms here (some family members are not big fans), but when I need some […]