4 Emergency Power Sources for Your Home
72 hr Survival Kit aka Bug Out Bag
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Survival It is important to be prepared in the event of …
Prepared Living
Free disaster preparation guides to help protect your family against anything from creating evacuating plans, terrorism, to tornadoes, through pandemic influenza
Overnight Poison Ivy Remedy
If you find yourself or a loved one afflicted with a case of poison ivy, …
Why You Should Keep Powdered & Evaporated Milk on Hand
If you’re one of those people who thinks ‘yuck’ at the very mention of evaporated …
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Free WiFi during Coronavirus
While social distancing is the recommended course of action during this pandemic outbreak of Coronavirus, …
25+ Items to Stockpile for Bartering
The Best Barter Items for Emergency Situations, specifically items you should have on hand to …
DIY Washing Machine
There are times when getting to a washing machine just isn’t possible- perhaps you’re camping, …
14 Hour Self Feeding Firepit
Here’s a simple way to make your own self-feeding fire to burn 12-15 hours. If …
Perspective- When Life Falls Apart
What to do When Life Falls Apart It’s a funny thing, perspective. Perspective is a …
DIY Flower Pot Heater
Power go out unexpectedly in your area? Here’s a very simple, dirt-cheap homemade heater made …
How to Prepare for a Winter Storm
Winter storms have closed businesses, halted traffic and kept plenty of people indoors. Some winter …
Surviving Disaster on a Budget
The low-down on how to survive and thrive during a natural disaster or harsh storm …
Emergency Disaster Kit Contents
Your house is dark, there is no electricity. The only sound to be heard is the creaking of the damaged structure. You and your family set huddled in the cold, dark basement. Panic is the air, and they are all looking at you for answers. Are you prepared for this situation? If you had made a disaster kit you would be!
Simple Freezer Organization
Stockpiling a decent freezer stash can really help save on the grocery bill, but having …
Make Your Own 72hr Survival Kit
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Survival
It is important to be prepared in the event of a disaster. Have a plan; be sure to involve all the members of your household. Each person must be informed ahead of time about what can happen, as well as what to do in case of a natural disaster, a national emergency or
Natural Disaster Meal Plans
Do you have plans for your family in the event that you are displaced or lose power for a lengthy period of time? Unfortunately, no matter where you live there is a danger for lengthy power outages or natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, ice storms, severe drought and more. . .
Make Your Own MRE’s (Meals Ready to Eat)
The MRE has gained mainstream popularity in recent years, finding its way out of soldier’s …
How to Safely Forage for Wild Food
In uncertain times, it’s important to have the knowledge and skills to become completely self-sufficient. …
Creating a Survival Seed Vault for Emergency Food Storage
Creating a Survival Seed Vault for Emergency Food Storage
Are you prepared for the worst possible day of your life?
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How to Light a Fire with a Water Bottle
If you’re in an emergency situation and all you have is a water bottle, fear …
How to Build your Own Solar Cooker
A solar cooker refers to a device that uses sunlight energy to heat, sterilize, or …
Milk- It Does a Body Good, Or Does it?
Do you consider yourself to be a savvy consumer? Do you strive to provide your …
The Big Drought- How it Affects You . . .
America’s Breadbasket has become quite crispy as the drought is spreading across the Midwest leaving wilted crops in its wake, struggling to survive. Cattle ranchers are slaughtering their stock, unable to afford the hay and grain necessary to feed them. Perhaps you’ve seen it on the news; but- are you aware of how this is going to directly affect you and your family?
Preparing for Disaster: Creating a Family Evacuation Plan
Organization for a potential emergency evacuation is a key component of your family evacuation plan. Regardless of where you live, there is always a reason that you may need to evacuate in a hurry. Being organized may mean the difference between having what you need and spending the next few days being miserable.
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Disaster Prep- Emergency Shelter Plans
Planning for a temporary emergency shelter during a weather or man-made disaster will mean the …