Over the years, I’ve had requests to create a simple guide to being prepared, a Preppers Survive Book. Readers wanted a preparedness formula they could share with their friends and family. They also wanted a way to see how they measured up as a prepper. Preppers Supplies Checklist […]
Have you ever wondered what skills you might want or need in an economic crisis? Do you have a financial plan for your family if the United States were ever to have a second great depression? There are several methods to procure goods and provide for the needs […]
Duct tape is an EDC (everyday carry) for me. I’ve been carrying it since high school. A skater friend gave me the idea when I saw his shoes all duct taped up. He told me he gets holes in his shoes from skateboarding. It’s apparently hard to do jumps and […]
It was time… time to update my analog radio to a digital preparedness radio. What is a preparedness radio? A preparedness radio is a radio that gets the National Oceanic and Atmospheric (NOAA) stations also known as emergency weather stations. It also should have multiple power source options. Preparedness […]
Candy may not be the most vital necessity but comfort food like chocolate rations may feel extremely important during hard times. I add candy to my food storage a couple times a year, usually after the holidays or the summer (smores season) when Hershey bars go on sale. […]
There are several simple things Preppers may want in their car when driving in snowy weather conditions. Below is a list of seven items that you’ll want in your car when you’re driving in a snowstorm. Can you guess what they are? If you’ve lived in a snowy […]
Stanford Outdoor Supply has two B.O.S.S. Survival Kits worth checking out. The first is a 127 piece Fishing and Hunting Kit. The second is a 33 piece Fire Starting Kit. In previous posts, you’ll find articles on assembling a mini fishing kit and fire starting kit but I get the occasional […]
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 […]