I’ve had several people tell me they don’t believe in food storage. When I asked why… its always for the same reason. The summed-up version: they bought a large supply of canned food, stored it for five to ten years, then threw it away. Have you ever thrown […]
It’s eye-opening to learn about the wild things that grow in one’s backyard. It all started when I spotted some interesting-looking mushrooms through the window. They were driving my husband crazy by growing on his well-manicured lawn. One Saturday, I headed outside a little early to take pictures […]
A fire evacuation plan is so important! Have you considered the top five things you’d save in an emergency? Saving loved ones takes priority over everything else, but what if you had 3 minutes to grab five things? My sister didn’t have the luxury of time to think […]
Have you ever wondered about the drinking water in a new place? Have you ever wished you a had a drinking water test kit on vacation to feel a little safer about the water you and your family are drinking? If you have, you are not alone. Company’s like […]
Light plays an important role on our emotional well being. When there is no light our minds can get overly active and in a crisis situation, darkness can feed our fears. Lights allow us to prepare meals, read, work, and feel safe when the sun goes down. Some […]
Imagine what life would be like if you lost your job, your car, your house, your bank accounts, nearly everything that provided you security next month. Then what? What do you do? How do you make a living? You’re on your own, and you’ve got to survive. It […]
There are several pieces of gear that are needed when you take your gun out for target practice. If you go to an indoor range, you can purchase any item you may have forgotten, running up a hefty tab. More gear is needed if you go to an […]
What do camping water filters remove? Do water filter pitchers remove the same contaminants as water filter straws? What is the difference between a water filter and a water purifier? These are some of the questions I wanted to know when I started looking into which water filter […]
Food storage is, for many of us, the most expensive prep. However, not all of our food storage preps need to cost money. The Prepper community is growing (YAY!!!), which means there are a wide variety of resources available to us, and some of those resources are FREE. […]
Building a fire may look easy but for most people, it takes some practice. The quickest way to start a fire is a fire starter! Fire starters are designed to start quickly, burn hot, and last for a couple of minutes. This allows tree branches that are placed over […]