Book Review: The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving the Economic Collapse

Preppers Book Review: Surviving The Economic Collapse

June 30, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Book Review: The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving The Economic Collapse Summary:  Have you ever wondered what happens to a country after an economic collapse?  Fernando Aguirre illuminates the effects an economic collapse had on his country. The book “Surviving The Economic Collapse” is an autobiography/survival manual of Fernando’s experience living […]

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 […]

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers – SURVIVAL BOOK

May 20, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Preppers Survive Book Review Summary:  Zeitoun stayed home to protect his belongings rather than bugging out with his family to escape the destruction of Hurricane Katrina.  The aftermath that follows is riveting. Genres:  Non Fiction, Calamity, Biography, History, Award Winner. Survival Theme:  Survive a deadly hurricane, the aftermath of destruction, […]

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 […]

Free Ways to get Junk Silver

6 Free Ways to Get Junk Silver

May 1, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Did you know there are several free ways to get junk silver? The topic of Junk Silver is becoming a popular topic among Preppers. Junk Silver is a term coin collectors use when referring to ordinary US coins that contain silver. How can you tell if a coin […]

About

April 30, 2014 PreppersSurvive 0

Welcome to my site! My name is Nettie and I started this blog to provide simple tools to help Preppers.  I am not a Doomsday Prepper!  I am more of a Girl Scout Prepper. “Be prepared! A Girl Scout is ready to help out wherever she is needed. […]