I’m out of town this week, so here’s a post of posts to give you something to chew on until I get back next week. These are the top posts so far this year, but they weren’t all written this year–some are from way back, so enjoy. Not Buying Doomsday? 10 Everyday Reasons to be […]
Solar Power Systems 101
Guest post from RamboMoe at preparedforthat.com Solar energy is on the way in. In a world with ever-increasing oil and gas costs, and ever-decreasing costs of solar energy technology, the day will come (maybe even soon) where solar energy becomes competitive with more traditional forms of power. Solar power offers some distinct advantages. It’s […]
The Short List of Essential Off-Grid Sewing Supplies
In a grid down situation, sewing may become quite a valuable skill as clothes and furnishings need repaired, rebuilt, or created. Even in everyday life, having the tools and skills to do some sewing repairs can be extremely useful. There are a myriad of sewing tools out there as evidenced by racks of “notions” in […]
Pros and Cons of a Manual Lawn Mower
Our lawn mower wouldn’t start this spring. Sweet husband tried everything he could think of short of buying a new one to get it going and still nothing. With the number of hours he’s actually not been working lately, this trial and error process stretched out over a couple of weeks, meanwhile the lawn didn’t […]
Build The Perfect Bug Out Bag Book Review
Want to put together the perfect 72 hour emergency kit but don’t know where to start? Or do you already have a kit but don’t know what’s in it for sure or how to use any of it? Creek Stewart from Willow Haven Outdoor has a new book out called Build the Perfect Bug Out […]
There is a Difference Between Bee Robbers and Swarming
If your bee hive suddenly has extra bees around outside it, how do you know if they’re being attacked or swarming? The other day our beehive had a sudden rush of activity. The hive that had been operating at normal capacity that morning quite quickly was buzzing with super numbers of bees around it. Lots […]
ENDED Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag Book Giveaway
Creek Stewart from Willow Haven Outdoor recently sent me two autographed copies of his new book, Build the Perfect Bug Out Bag to give away to a couple of my readers. I’ll be reviewing this book on Friday, but we’re getting started on the giveaway right now. Entering to win is really easy–just “like” Food […]
Top 10 Preparedness Graduation Gifts
It’s graduation time from most schools and there will be a whole lot of young people leaving their homes for the first time on their own–off into the big world. Rather than a bouquet of roses, why not give a gift that will help them be more prepared in this new adventure in their life? […]
Prep and Pantry Food Storage App for iPhone
As you’re accumulating your food storage and preparedness gear, it’s tough keeping track of what all you have. Have you ever purchased food thinking you were low on that particular item, then find out you had two more cases of it and you were actually low on something else? How about foods that hide in […]
UVPaqlite Alternative Lighting Review
I’m always on the lookout for new and useful preparedness products to share with you and at two of the preparedness fairs I have been to recently, there was a particularly interesting product for alternative lighting. It’s a variety of reusable glowing products made by UVPaqlite. I had to pick up some of what they […]
