If you love to make your own food or even if you only dream of making your own food, you are going to love the prizes available in today’s giveaway! A group of preparedness bloggers has gotten together to offer this giveaway as a way of saying thanks to all of our fabulous readers and […]
Assembling a Car Emergency Kit with Printable Checklist
An emergency can strike any time. If you are away from home, you will only have what is with you to take care of yourself and your loved ones, and wouldn’t it be nice if those supplies included a well stocked car emergency kit? Depending on your lifestyle, a car emergency kit could be more […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 18: Emergency Light
Episode 18: Emergency Light Listen here! Emergency light sources. We’re discussing everything from flashlights to fires to camping lanterns and glow sticks. Plus some ideas for making your own oil lamps and candles! Mentioned in the show: Headlamps are a Glorious Thing 9 Great Emergency Light Sources Other Than Flashlights Keep a Flashlight Handy Keep […]
Survival Seed Vault Giveaway
I think it’s about time for a giveaway, don’t you? The fantastic folks over at Eartheasy.com think so, too. Eartheasy has a huge selection of preparedness products available. And their gardening supplies are awesome as well! For this giveaway, we’re giving somebody’s garden a kick start with a Survival Seed Vault. This seed vault contains […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 17: Vehicle Preparedness
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 […]
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 […]
