Are you listening to my weekly podcasts? They are hosted on the Survival Mom Radio Network, and after 30 weeks of podcasting, I’ve finally realized that I should be letting you know on the blog here what each week’s podcast is about. Yes, that means I’ve talked for 30 episodes prior to this week’s, so […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 29: Get Prepped for Winter
Episode 29: Get Prepped for Winter Listen here! It’s fall! What does that mean for your preparedness efforts? It’s time to put the garden to bed, update and rotate emergency kits and car kits, and catch some great preparedness items including food on sale over the next couple of months! I cover all this plus […]
A Cookbook for Your Garden and Wild Game plus a Giveaway!
I recently had the opportunity to test out Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living by Stacy Harris from Game and Garden. This book is part recipe book and part how-to guide on living back to basics and sustainably from the land. If you’re interested in cooking food that you have produced yourself, this is a […]
Super Water Preparedness Giveaway!
Water is one of the most important parts of preparedness. Check out this list for the many reasons you’ll want to have water in an emergency, not the least of which is for drinking! Our good friends at Nitro-Pak have graciously sponsored this group mega giveaway to help you out with your water preparations. In addition to […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 28: Listener Questions
Episode 28: Listener Questions Listen here! Today we have a roundup of listener questions! Can I drink water that has been kept in a hot car? How did my mom can meat without a pressure canner? What thickness of Mylar bag would you use for storing rice? And more. If you have a question you’d […]
Are You Prepared for the American Blackout?
Hey, readers! Here’s your chance to record your two cents worth on the effects of the recent “end of the world” type shows on the preparedness movement. Be sure to answer the poll at the end of this post! :) This last week our town had a scheduled 6 hour power outage. Our local substation […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 27: Earthquake Preparedness
Episode 27: Earthquake Preparedness Listen here! In this episode we cover ways to prepare your home and family for earthquakes plus what to do if you find yourself in an earthquake. Mentioned in the show: The Great Shake Out 8 Steps to Prepare for an Earthquake—with printable checklist! Child safety cabinet latches Crystal Clear Museum […]
Steps to Take if SNAP Benefits Stop
Over 47 million Americans currently receive food assistance through food stamps, called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. In the last week a computer glitch caused the SNAP electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card system to be temporarily unavailable, resulting in some people not getting food and others getting too much. There has also been […]
8 Steps to Prepare for an Earthquake With Printable Checklist
This week is the annual Shake Out drill, the largest organized earthquake drill in the world. On Thursday October 17th at 10:17 am, participants will simulate an earthquake wherever they are by dropping to the ground, taking cover, and holding on for 60 seconds. Unlike a drill, real earthquakes strike without warning and can be […]
Saving Onion Seeds
Saving onion seeds might seem a little mysterious. I’ve grown onions for years and never had them “go to seed” like my lettuce or spinach plants do. That’s because like carrots, onions are biennial. They won’t seed the first year, but need to be overwintered and will grow a seed head the second year. Overwintering […]
