This summer I’ve teamed up with a few other authors and bloggers to bring you a survival book bonanza! Each week there will be a new book to give to one of you, my lucky readers! This week, the book is It’s a Disaster . . . and what are YOU gonna do about it? […]
Got Duct Tape? Here’s a Book For You! Duct Tape 911
I love duct tape as a tool for every day use and survival. There are so many great ways that it can be used in addition to all the cute crafty things that can be made from it. You probably already have some duct tape at your house or in your emergency kit. But did […]
The Tuttle Twins Learn About the Law: Book Review
What is the proper role of government? What makes a good law? Why should I even care? Isn’t “politics” some kind of dirty word anyway? Oh dear. Now I did it. I said “politics”. Wait! Don’t click off this post! Whether you love politics or hate it, I’ve got a book for your family and […]
Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure: A Prepper Book for Kids Review
There are lots of preparedness books for adults, but what about the next generation? Is there a book to help our children learn about preparedness? I recently received a copy of Jake and Miller’s Big Adventure by Bernie Carr who writes at Apartment Prepper. This is a children’s book with preparedness tied in to the […]
Storing and Protecting Food and Gear with a Freight Glove
I was contacted by the Sentina Corporation to try out a product they manufacture called the Freight Glove. The Freight Glove is a very large (51″L x 45″W x 62″H), air and water tight, vacuum sealed, reusable wrapper for protecting freight that is shipped on a pallet. It is also flame retardant and able to […]
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 interested in cooking food that you have produced yourself, this is a […]
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 scheduled 6 hour power outage. Our local substation […]
Gomadic Portable Solar Charger Review
The ability to charge a cell phone can make a world of difference in your ability to communicate when the power is out. The Gomadic portable solar charger is another great option for charging small electronics with solar power. Well designed and built and easy to use. Check out my video review below to see […]
Goal Zero Nomad 7 and Guide 10 Portable Solar Charger Review
The Goal Zero Nomad 7 portable solar charger is a slick little charger made for taking with you wherever you need to go. I’m not to the point of powering my entire house by solar, but I do like having a means to charge small electronics when the power is out and this little solar […]
The Unofficial Hunger Games Wilderness Survival Guide Review and Giveaway!
Have you read the Hunger Games series? My two oldest kids loved these books, and they are chock full of young people in outdoor survival situations. Throughout the series, the heroine Katniss, eats plants, purifies water, builds shelters, uses plants for medicine, hunts her own food, and survives some pretty harsh circumstances. These books are […]
