Are you listening to my weekly podcasts? They are hosted on the Survival Mom Radio Network, and after 30 weeks of podcasting, I've finally realized that I should be letting you know on the blog here what each week's podcast is about. Yes, that … [Read more]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 29: Get Prepped for Winter
Episode 29: Get Prepped for Winter Listen here! It’s fall! What does that mean for your preparedness efforts? It’s time to put the garden to bed, update and rotate emergency kits and car kits, and catch some great preparedness items including food … [Read more]
A Cookbook for Your Garden and Wild Game plus a Giveaway!
I recently had the opportunity to test out Recipes and Tips for Sustainable Living by Stacy Harris from Game and Garden. This book is part recipe book and part how-to guide on living back to basics and sustainably from the land. If you're … [Read more]
Super Water Preparedness Giveaway!
Water is one of the most important parts of preparedness. Check out this list for the many reasons you'll want to have water in an emergency, not the least of which is for drinking! Our good friends at Nitro-Pak have graciously sponsored this … [Read more]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 28: Listener Questions
Episode 28: Listener Questions Listen here! Today we have a roundup of listener questions! Can I drink water that has been kept in a hot car? How did my mom can meat without a pressure canner? What thickness of Mylar bag would you use for … [Read more]
Are You Prepared for the American Blackout?
Hey, readers! Here's your chance to record your two cents worth on the effects of the recent "end of the world" type shows on the preparedness movement. Be sure to answer the poll at the end of this post! :) This last week our town had a … [Read more]
Food Storage and Survival Radio Episode 27: Earthquake Preparedness
Episode 27: Earthquake Preparedness Listen here! In this episode we cover ways to prepare your home and family for earthquakes plus what to do if you find yourself in an earthquake. Mentioned in the show: The Great Shake Out 8 Steps to Prepare … [Read more]
Steps to Take if SNAP Benefits Stop
Over 47 million Americans currently receive food assistance through food stamps, called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP. In the last week a computer glitch caused the SNAP electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card system to be … [Read more]
8 Steps to Prepare for an Earthquake With Printable Checklist
This week is the annual Shake Out drill, the largest organized earthquake drill in the world. On Thursday October 17th at 10:17 am, participants will simulate an earthquake wherever they are by dropping to the ground, taking cover, and holding on … [Read more]
Saving Onion Seeds
Saving onion seeds might seem a little mysterious. I've grown onions for years and never had them "go to seed" like my lettuce or spinach plants do. That's because like carrots, onions are biennial. They won't seed the first year, but need to be … [Read more]
