Nobody wants to go through a hard time eating just beans and rice. I’ve heard frequently that “if you’re hungry enough, you’ll eat anything.” But why should you need to when you can have foods you love in your food storage? Comfort foods are familiar. They taste good and provide an emotional boost. And who […]
Keeping the “Special” in Special Occasions: 10 Tips for Celebrating During Hard Times
Who doesn’t love special occasions? Holidays are a great time to relax and enjoy life and family. But what if life isn’t so good and your family is going through a hard time? Large scale disasters, or personal disasters like experiencing job loss, family stress, or loss of a loved one can severely limit […]
30 Ways a Plastic Bag can Save Your Life
Got plastic bags? They could save your life! Today we’re sharing a list compiled by the folks at PlasticPlace.com of the many preparedness uses for plastic bags (plus a little commentary by me anywhere you see these blue italics). From making cordage to collecting water to emergency signalling, the survival uses for plastic bags are […]
Don’t Toss that Wax! Make an Instant Fire Starter from Your Scented Wax Melter
Okay, I know most of you have some sort of melter for scented wax in your house, right? Yes? I held out for a lot of years, but finally got convinced to get one by a friend of mine. So now I have a stinky wax melter in my house and it smells divine. Especially […]
72 Hour Emergency Kit Series Week 9: Documents
In case of an emergency, and especially one requiring an evacuation, you’ll want to be able to easily prove you are who you say you are and you own what you say you own. You may need to be cleared by authorities to regain access to your home, prove your identity to travel, or claim […]
Five Ways Amazon Prime Makes Preparing Easy
Amazon.com’s membership service, Amazon Prime, offers quite a few perks to the average user. But how useful is it for getting you prepared? I’ve analyzed the service through a preparedness lens and here are five fantastic ways Amazon Prime makes preparing easy. 1. Free 2-day shipping Valid on 20 million items available on Amazon.com with […]
Mountain House 2 Day Emergency Food Supply Giveaway!
Do you have any quick cook meals in your food storage? I am a real believer in ingredient based food storage, but I keep a variety of pre-packaged meals on hand for times with we need something fast and easy. I also use them in my emergency kits. And on spur of the moment fishing […]
72 Hour Emergency Kit Series Week 8: Light
We’re back for another installment of building your 72 hour emergency kit! Remember what we’ve discussed before about personalizing your kit and then let’s get some light in your kit! Nobody wants to be left in the dark. Either about your family reunion plans or in an emergency situation! An emergency light source helps you […]
Fat Guys in the Woods Season 2: Preview
Fat Guys in the Woods is back for seconds! Premiering June 7th at 9pm EST on the Weather Channel, the hit survival series that debuted last year is returning for more fun in the woods. And I got a sneak preview of this week’s episode. We sat down to watch this as a family. Yes, […]
72 Hour Emergency Kit Series Week 7: Clothes
Clothes. Who needs em? Totally kidding!! Contrary to what you may have seen on shows like “Naked and Afraid,” clothes are not optional. This week in our 72 hour emergency kit series we’re covering the topic of clothes. As I have in the past, I’m going to cover different options and ideas for you to […]
