Last year, shortly after Thanksgiving, our extended family tossed around a crazy idea. Maybe next year we could eat only foods we grew, hunted, or gathered ourselves for our Thanksgiving dinner. Could we do it? Could we produce a homegrown Thanksgiving dinner? Would the less enthusiastic members of the family still want to come eat […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 80: I Grew Thanksgiving Results
Episode 80: I Grew Thanksgiving Results Listen here! How was your Thanksgiving? We tried something different this year and grew our own! It was almost all a success–here’s how it turned out. This is my final podcast on the Survival Mom Radio Network. Sign up for my email newsletter to get updates from me and […]
Twelve Days of Christmas–Preparedness Gear
Christmas is the perfect time to get some preparedness gear under your tree or give some to someone you care about. And today I have the second half of the 12 Days of Christmas gift giving set–Preparedness Gear 12 Days of Christmas! Pick a loved one or unsuspecting neighbor and treat them to a little […]
Twelve Days of Christmas–Food Storage
Let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to get some food storage or preparedness gear for Christmas? You know it ends up under my tree in some form every year. Well this Christmas I’ve got a gift for you–The Food Storage 12 Days of Christmas! Pick a loved one or unsuspecting neighbor and treat them to […]
Black Friday Berkey Light Water Purifer Giveaway!
Black Friday Berkey Light Water Purifier Giveaway We are excited to share this Berkey Light Water Purifier Giveaway that is sponsored by our friends at LPC Survival. The Berkey Light Water Purifier is an ideal water filtration system for everyday use at home, travel, outdoors, or during emergencies. Includes one set of (2) Black Berkey […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 79: Gratitude (repeat)
Episode 79: Gratitude Listen here! It’s Thanksgiving Eve so we’ve got a special episode on gratitude–what it’s worth and how we can develop more in our daily lives. I also share why I started my blog and a few things I’m grateful for. Listen in while you’re baking those pies. Here’s wishing all my listeners […]
The Best Way to Get Skunk Smell Off a Dog
Dogs and skunks. They go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? At least my dogs think so. We’ve had more than a few run ins with skunks that leave the dogs stinking in a serious way. And we’ve tried out more than one method to de-skunk the dogs, including commercial products, tomato juice, and […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 78: Preparedness Gifts for Kids
Episode 78: Preparedness Gifts for Kids Listen here! Ditch the toys this holiday season and get the kids gifts to help foster preparedness! In today’s episode I share 15+ of my favorite gifts for children from infants to the older teens who are ready to live on their own. Mentioned in the show: 15+ Great […]
WaterBrick and FoodBrick Giveaway!
Food Brick and Water Brick Giveaway! Eartheasy.com has graciously agreed to sponsor a pre-Thanksgiving Giveaway to one of our loyal readers so they can get their food and water storage off the ground! Today you get the opportunity to win FOUR water bricks and FOUR food bricks! The Water Bricks can hold up to 3.5 […]
FoodSaver GameSaver Titanium Giveaway
GameSaver Titanium Giveaway This GameSaver® Titanium Vacuum Sealer with extras is a sponsored post/giveaway from our friends @ FoodSaver®.com. We are happy to be able to offer you a chance to win one! A vacuum sealer is the perfect tool to preserve your hard won game, to stretch your family’s food budget, and it will […]