Protection Preps for Preppers

3 Protection Preps for Under $10

August 2, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Have you added protection preps to your emergency supplies? A woman I know was walking in what she believed was a safe neighborhood when a car drove past her and stopped suddenly.  Two guys jumped out and headed toward her.  She pulled her pepper spray out and then […]

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Frugal Lighting Preps

July 21, 2014 PreppersSurvive 2

Finding creative ways to save money is not only fun, but it can help you move towards relying more on yourself and less on government services, especially in times of disaster.  In the event of a power outage, it’s important to have off-grid lighting options available.  I’m constantly […]

Wild Vegetable Gardening

Have You Considered Wild Gardening?

July 1, 2014 PreppersSurvive 1

If you are the type of person that would like the benefit of a vegetable garden without all the time and attention that a traditional garden requires then a wild garden might be a good option for you.  You will need to beInstill ok with little to no order so if the picture above makes you […]

Simple, Affordable, DIY Steps to Solar Energy

Simple, Affordable, DIY Steps to Solar Energy

June 30, 2014 PreppersSurvive 1

Being a Prepper, I love the idea of solar energy.  What is not to love?  It’s renewable, it’s green energy, it can lower monthly electrical expenses, and in the event of a blackout it is an independent, self-sustaining electrical supply that can keep essential appliances running.  However, after hearing how […]

Off-grid Hygiene

June 16, 2014 PreppersSurvive 3

Maintaining good off-grid hygiene can be hard, but it is critical for staying healthy. It is a key factor in fighting off infection, illness, and disease. It’s easy to forget how important off-grid hygiene can be. In World War II, many items were rationed, including soap! There are […]

A Safer Candle

June 9, 2014 PreppersSurvive 2

My mother-in-law’s home caught on fire the day after Thanksgiving, just a few months ago.  She enjoys candle light and seems to use candles more frequently around the holidays. On Black Friday, a candle was left unattended and started the house on fire.  The fire department was called an they […]

Esky Slinky Peeler

3-in-1 Esky Slinky Peeler Product Review

May 24, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

My first experience with the Esky Sinky Peeler was at my sister-in-law’s house.  We were considering what to eat for a snack when my sister remembers she recently bought a box of apples.  When she suggested apples, her teenage daughter excitedly jumped up to slice the apples.  She […]

OxyLED T-01 Touch Light Product Review

May 20, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Hisgadget has a designed a touch operated battery LED light.  Touch lights are great for illuminating any dark area where electric lights just don’t reach.  Touch lights are also very useful as an emergency light, if the power were to go out you would have a secondary lighting […]

Little Known Ways to Build Inexpensive Air Conditioners

DIY Mini Air Cooler to Stay Cool This Summer

May 11, 2014 PreppersSurvive 3

Why a DIY Mini Air Cooler? I grew up in California, where the summers would get into the triple digits. Then moved to Idaho and bought a home that did not have central air conditioning. It shouldn’t matter that there’s no A/C, right? How hot can Idaho get? […]

A Prepper Story

A very short Prepper Story

May 6, 2014 PreppersSurvive 8

My husband may never forgive me for telling this prepper story but it demonstrates an important lesson.  We planned a trip to go hiking through Kings Canyon, one of California’s National Parks.  Being the Prepper I am, I read up on the local animal life and what to […]