Episode 5: Food Storage Cookbook, Preparedness Mother’s Day Listen Here! Did we eat dandelions? Why yes, we did! Plus how I got started with my long term food storage, some ideas for preparedness Mother’s Day gifts, and an interview with Megan from My Food Storage Cookbook where we talk about her super organized and easy […]
5 Ways of Purifying Water for Drinking in an Emergency Situation
Guest post by Josh “Mad Thrad” Campbell As you probably already know, purifying water for drinking is extremely important, because your life literally depends on your ability to produce water that is free from pathogens and impurities. First, you need to have a list of the source(s) of water around you (here’s a list of […]
Kelly Kettle Trekker Biomass Stove Review
The Kelly Kettle Trekker is a portable sized biomass stove with a unique design. The stove consists of a fire pan and a chimney that is the water pot. The chimney is double walled and holds water between the walls. Kelly Kettle makes three different sizes of stove–the largest called the Volcano or Base Camp, […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 4: Canning with Sharon of Simply Canning
Episode 4: Canning with Sharon of Simply Canning Listen here! This week I share my honeybee saga (maybe we’ll get honey this year) and get to talk with Sharon of Simply Canning all about canning and preserving food! Mentioned in the show: All American Pressure Canner Stainless Water Bath Canner Tattler Reusable Canning Lids Ball […]
How To Can Chicken or Pork
Want to know how to can chicken or pork? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Today we have a step by step, illustrated guide to canning pork and chicken! Canning meat might sound a little intimidating, but it is actually easier than many fruits or vegetables. Bottled meat is fully cooked when it is […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 3: Survival for Women with Survivor Jane
Episode 3: Survival for Women and Emergency Plans Listen here! I get to talk with Jane of Survivor Jane about preparing as a woman and her upcoming book. I also talk about making a family emergency plan and secret code words! Mentioned in the show: Dryer lint and wax fire starters Prepper Events Page Keep […]
Kindle Cook Kit Flameless Cooker Review
There are quite a few ways to heat food and water that require a flame. But did you know there are also flameless heaters? MRE’s have used this technology for years with their specially designed MRE heaters. Those heaters consist of a chemical in a pouch that produces heat when it is exposed to water. […]
Strawberries and Podcast and Reader Comment Updates
Strawberries: A few years ago I planted some strawberries in a bed behind the house. Behind the house is never a good place to plant something unless you actually spend some time behind your house. I don’t usually go back there. In addition to that, even though it was in the sun, the bed was […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 2: Camping with Leon Pantenburg
Episode 2: Camping Tips with Leon Pantenburg Listen here! This week we’re talking camping! I interview Leon Pantenburg of Survival Common Sense and discuss getting outdoors and staying safe while you’re there. I also have some basic items to take on your camping trip and tips to make your camping trip with kids a little […]
18 Power’s Out Sanity Saving Activities For Children (And Their Parents)
You are in the middle of eating dinner during a storm and suddenly the lights flicker and turn off. The power is out. You don’t know how long it will last, but you have kids that are starting to get worried. Either because they’re small and afraid of the dark or because they realize they […]
