Saturday we got more snow. Seriously. I’m all snowed out this year. I don’t know if it was the snow or because of daylight saving time or maybe that it was the morning after closing night of the community theater play or maybe none of the above were to blame, but when sweet husband’s phone […]
Hang in There
I’ll be back to regular posting next week. I’ve got the family in the community theater play and the show opens tonight, so we’ve been a bit crazy with rehearsals this week. I’ll get the winner of the water filter giveaway notified in the next few days also. I should have my brain back after […]
The Great Powdered Milk Taste Test and Review
Ever wanted to find a powdered milk that tastes good? You’re not alone. So just in case you don’t want to go through the expense and hassle of trying out every kind of powdered milk you can find, read on. I did it for you. After a comment about the flavor of powdered milk on […]
Kids Prep Minute: Shoot Something
Okay, I really have a lot of posts planned, but they are requiring that I actually have some time to put in on them, and I just don’t have that kind of time right now, so I’m putting up another Kids Prep Minute Post instead, because they’re a bit quicker. Yes, I know the fire […]
Kids Prep Minute: Go Camping!
One of my favorite ways to promote preparedness and survival skills with the kids is to go camping. And I’m not talking about pulling the motor-home into a commercial campground and hooking on to the water and electricity. I’m talking about real camping—preferably in a tent where you have to bring in your own water […]
Kids Prep Minute: Give Them the Gear and Let Them Use It
We have used occasions like birthdays, Christmas, etc. to give our children gifts of flashlights, headlamps, books about survival skills, pocket knives, sleeping bags, and other outdoor gear. Yes, they also get toys like other kids, but usually we’re able to slip in some preparedness gear as well. Then, practice using the preparedness gear with […]
Katadyn Hiker Water Filter Giveaway from Emergency Essentials
Clean, safe, drinking water is one of the top concerns when there is an emergency. The average person can only live approximately 3 days without water. I personally think I’d run into trouble before my three days were up. Drinking contaminated water can cause a variety of illnesses and even death. However, packing enough water […]
Kids Prep Minute: It’s About Love Not Fear
The trouble is, especially with young children, they are prone to worry and anxiety if adult topics such as preparedness and the uncertain future are not presented properly. Heck, a lot of adults are the same way. It’s a fine line, and we’ve messed it up before. One time discussing leaving the house in the […]
Mud
The days have gotten slightly longer, the temperatures slightly higher, and the crazy amount of snow on the ground is melting a little bit. Yesterday I pulled out of the driveway that is dirt in the summer time and narrowly missed hitting the back of sweet husband’s truck with the front of our suburban as […]
Aurora Fire Starter Giveaway from Campingsurvival.com
Today we have a giveaway from the fantastic folks at campingsurvival.com. Among the most important things when you’re in a survival situation is being able to keep warm and so a way to start fires is a must. I personally like to have 3 or 4 ways because I’m fire challenged, but that’s just me. […]