Every year our raspberry plants send out suckers. These are new growth from the root of the plant, sometimes called runners, and are absolutely FREE new raspberry plants! The trouble is that are usually growing exactly where we don’t want them. Sometimes they pop up in the row, but often they are out in the […]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 53: Interview with Survival Doctor, James Hubbard
Episode 53: Interview with Survival Doctor James Hubbard Listen here! In today’s episode I get to talk with The Survival Doctor, Dr. James Hubbard about his new book, Duct Tape 911: The Many Amazing Medical Things You Can Do to Tape Yourself Together. We also cover common injuries you might face when you’re out camping […]
How to Prune Summer Bearing Raspberries
We’ve been busy out in the garden getting ready for spring and I thought I’d share a bit of what we’ve been doing out there. Early spring is the ideal time to prune your fruit trees and berry bushes. You want to prune while the plant is dormant, before it starts to leaf out. That […]
2 Minute Preparedness Tip: Reflect Light for More Light
When the power is out, how do you light your way? If you’re trying to light your house with flashlights, try this simple trick to amplify the amount of light and create ambient light in a room from a flashlight. Aim your flashlight at a light surface such as a white ceiling and let the […]
12 Simple Reusable Alternatives to Common Household Disposables
Many of us use disposable products. Sure, they can make life easier, but the cost and associated waste can really add up! And in an emergency, there may be no way to resupply those items. Save yourself some money, reduce waste, plus be ready for an emergency with these twelve simple alternatives to common household […]
Children’s Clothing Exchange
Last week a lady at one of our local churches organized a children’s clothing exchange. What a fantastic idea! As budgets get tighter, organizing events like this is one way we can help each other with necessary expenses. It was especially brilliant planning it just before school started, helping a lot of families get some […]
Fire Help in Your Lunch Box: Burning Chips
I know you’ve always wondered whether those greasy plain potato chips would burn, and what about other popular snack chips like Fritos, Doritos, or even Cheetos? Well, my daughter and I set out to answer the question of whether you could use part of your lunch as fire tinder. Check out the video below to […]
Preparedness Quick Tip: Reverse 911
In the event of an emergency, knowing what is happening as soon as possible can help you make the best decisions on how to react. One of the simplest and quickest ways to get that information is to register your phone number and your mobile phone with your local law enforcement office’s reverse 911 system. […]
8 Tips For Storing Food in Mylar Bags
Want to store your food storage in Mylar bags? Here are 8 tips for using Mylar bags for food storage you’ll want to know. 1. Mylar bags are not rodent proof. Plan accordingly. Put your bags into rodent proof containers like plastic bins, buckets, or metal barrels. 2. Mylar bags are reusable. Unlike a #10 […]
Make Custom Sized Mylar Bags With a Clothing Iron
Even with all the sizes and shapes of Mylar bags available, sometimes you just want something custom made for a particular project. Well, it’s super simple to make your own custom sized or shaped Mylar bags and all you need is a pair of scissors and a clothing iron. Check out the video below: Click […]