Episode 62: Seed Saving 101 Listen here! Gardens are only a sustainable source of food if you have seeds to plant each year, and the best way to get those seeds is to save them from plants you grow. In this episode we cover seed saving basics and how to save seeds from some easy […]
Archives for July 2014
Survival Book Bonanza Giveaway Week 6: Whole Wheat Bread Making
All you who would love to make the perfect loaf of whole wheat bread are going to love this week’s giveaway. The featured book is an e-book by Donna Miller of Miller’s Grain House and is a complete guide to making perfect whole wheat bread. Whole Wheat Bread Making covers everything from ingredients to different […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 61: Eight of the Best Water Storage Container Options
Episode 61: Eight of the Best Water Storage Container Options Listen here! Access to clean water is one of the first necessities in many emergencies, and the easiest way to have clean water is to have some stored. In this episode we discuss the various containers that are available for storing water from empty two […]
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 a food storage shelf life chart that includes the most common food storage options and […]
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 left unturned in this book but still it doesn’t go too deep off track in […]
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, some water, and a bit of patience. Ready to give it a try? How to […]
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 car and airplane and traveling with a firearm. Mentioned in the show: Garden drip system […]
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 giveaway. We all know we need water, and we need a way to cook our […]
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 episode I share 10 Everyday reasons to prepare your family. Mentioned in the show: Not […]
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 hit the market in the last few years. Many people think that preparing for an […]