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 […]
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 […]
Why I Love Shelf Reliance and Thrive Food Storage
I am always looking for ways to earn a little extra money and ways to help people with their food storage and preparedness efforts. Rarely does an opportunity come along that fits both categories. I had been pretty sure that I didn’t have enough time to devote to anything more with the family and baby, […]
Survival Mom Book Review
Lisa Bedford is your typical suburban mom of two who likes cute clothes, shopping at the mall, and lives half her life in her vehicle transporting her kids to and from various activities. She also has emergency kits stocked, an evacuation plan and enough extra food supplies to feed her family for at least three […]
Food Storage Made Easy Binder Review
If you’re just getting started in emergency preparedness, I have a book that might help you get going. Well, actually the cute girls over at Food Storage Made Easy have a book. I’ve been following their blog for a long time and believe me, these ladies were once beginners just like everyone else. It wasn’t […]
Reusable Hand Warmers
A couple of years ago I purchased some HotSpot reusable hand warmers from Emergency Essentials. Similar reusable hand warmers are available from other sellers and on Amazon. Have you tried these? Here is what they are, how they work, the pros and cons, and some possible uses of reusable hand warmers. What are reusable hand […]
Product Review: Stove in a Can
I recently got to take a nice outing with the family and test out the Stove in a Can. This little stove is made for outdoor or emergency cooking and comes with fuel cells and matches. I’m always interested in ways to cook without power, so appreciated the opportunity to test this stove out. First […]
LifeStraw Portable Water Filter Review
There are various types of water filters on the market that range from small to large, hand pumped, gravity fed, suction powered, inexpensive to very expensive and everywhere in between. There are so many types of water filters it can be difficult to decide which you want for your emergency plans. Really. I’ve had the […]
Video Review: Daily Bread Freeze Dried Lasangna with Meat Sauce
Welcome to my house for a video review of some freeze dried lasagne from Daily Bread. The process is the same for rehydrating most brands of freeze dried meals, so even if you are not interested in Daily Bread’s meals, you’ll at least see how easy it is to “cook” freeze dried food. Sorry the […]
