There are lots of preparedness books for adults, but what about the next generation? Is there a book to help our children learn about preparedness? I recently received a copy of Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure by Bernie Carr who writes at Apartment Prepper. This is a children’s book with preparedness tied in to the […]
5 Tips to be Prepared to Help Others
Contrary to popular “lone survivalist” ideas, we don’t live in a vacuum. If an emergency occurs, other families will be affected by it and you may be in a position to help. Natural and man-made disasters, like the recent tornadoes in the southern United States, can affect large areas and many people and require weeks […]
Food Storage and Survival Top 10 YouTube Videos
Since I started posting videos on YouTube a couple of years ago, the video views and subscribers has continued to grow (as has the video quality, thankfully). I love the comments from those who have tried what I’ve demonstrated and had success as well as those with great ideas and input. And I always get […]
How to Make Dandelion Bread
Got dandelions? Most of us do, so why not make something delicious with them, like this dandelion bread? A simple quick bread infused with dandelion petals sure to brighten any spring day. Dandelion Bread Makes 2 loaves 4 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 – 2 cups dandelion petals 1/2 […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 50: Pros and cons of 6 Types of Foods for your Storage
Episode 50: Pros and cons of 6 Types of Foods for your Storage Listen here! Today we discuss the pros and cons of six different types of foods you can store. From classic dry foods like wheat and beans to home canned, to freeze dried foods, listen in as I share why I have some […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 49: What Are You Preparing For and Big Ticket Preparedness Items
Episode 49: What are you preparing for and my favorite big ticket preparedness items Listen here! What are you preparing for? Narrow down what will most likely happen to you, and gain direction and focus to your preparations. Plus it’s tax time! For those getting a refund, I share my favorite big ticket items so […]
Four Free and Easy Ways to Expand Your Garden
Want to get more plants in your garden, but not sure how you can afford to? Purchasing plants from suppliers can get costly! Here are some great ways to get more in your garden without having to pay for it! Four free and easy ways to expand your garden 1. Grow perennial plants that spread. […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 48: My Favorite Things
Episode 48: My Favorite Things Listen here! Today I’m sharing a mash up of some of my favorite things. Like my favorite preparedness items, my favorite job, more favorite preparedness items, my favorite sport, and more favorite preparedness items. Promise we’ll still like each other before you find out my favorite school subject, okay? Mentioned […]
Super Mega Preparedness Giveaway!
Are you ready for a Super Mega Preparedness Giveaway? Me too! We teamed up with some of our favorite companies and because of their generosity, we’re able to offer you these mega giveaway prizes: The All American Sun Oven from Sun Oven (APV $399) The All American Sun Oven is your off-grid solution to cooking. […]
Why You Want a Bucket Opener
A bucket opener (sometimes also called a bucket wrench) is one of those five dollar (or less) preps that is worth its weight in gold. Especially if you store food in buckets. And super especially if you ever want to get into those buckets. You really want to save your fingernails from the joy of […]
