I got some goodies in the mail from The Ready Store last week, so I’ll have some reviews coming up of some fun products as I get them tested out. I’ve got their ad on the left sidebar–check them out when you get a minute. But first, I’d like to share the love a little […]
Church in the Dark–Sunday’s Inconvenience
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 […]
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 […]
Very Cool CHEAP Camp Stove From LDS Preppers
Okay, this is my next project I think. Very cheap, efficient, cheap, small, cheap woodstove. Did I mention that it won’t cost a lot to build this? You probably have most of the materials in your food storage already. Check out this thread on the LDS Preppers site. Which, by the way, is full of […]
The Mom Tool: Leatherman Squirt P4 Review
In my front pocket every day (well, except when I’m wearing a dress) is a handy dandy little tool. It looks like this: It’s a Leatherman Squirt P4–a little “fits in your pocket or hooks to your keychain” style leatherman (only 2 1/4 inches long total) with the whole gamut of useful tools like pliers, […]
Getting Preparedness Gear on the Cheap
You all know I’m cheap. I do not like spending money and rarely buy anything new. In the wake of the free canning jar episode, I thought I’d let you all in on some other methods of finding canning supplies without paying an arm and a leg, then I thought, heck, I’ve gotten gear outside […]
Product Review: Best Prices Signature Canned Meats
In planning our food storage, one area that’s caused some trouble is meats. Now I know meats aren’t on the “wheat, beans, powdered milk, and honey” plan, but I like meat. So does my sweet husband. So do my kids. I really want some in my food storage. The standard way to store meats is […]
How to Use a Wonder Oven Insulated Cooker
For instructions on making your Wonder Oven Insulated Cooking Box, read this post from yesterday. To use your Wonder Oven, you’ll need a pot with a lid that fits well (not bent or gapping) to hold the food. The pot should be about the same size as the food you’re putting in it. Airspace kills […]
How to Make a Wonder Oven Insulated Cooking Box
Having enough fuel to keep warm and cook food in an emergency is an often overlooked area of preparedness. One way to preserve fuel is to use an insulated cooker like the Wonder Oven (also known as a Wonderbox). The Wonderbox was developed in the 1960’s by Anna Pearse, a South African philanthropist, for use […]