Prepping With Kids Series: Teaching Kids to Call 911
An Essential Preparedness Skill. Editor: Welcome back, Tyra! We’re excited to have you as a monthly contributor for the “Prepping With Kids” series. First off, I have to say how excited I am to be back...
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View ArticleHow to Effectively Pull Off Long Term Water Storage
One of the greatest and most immediate needs in the event of an emergency will be water. Imagine the storm of the century, tornado, tsunami or a whole host of other factors hitting your area. Are you...
View ArticleSafe and Sound on the Home Front
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. While Not a Cure-all, These Principles Are Simple Guidelines for Decreasing the Likelihood a Criminal Will Find Your Home Inviting. Last month Portland...
View ArticleStranger Danger and Personal Safety for Kids
Unfortunately, in Today’s World, We Need to Teach Personal Safety for Kids. Get Resources for Teaching Young Kids About Strangers and Potentially Dangerous People and Situations. Growing up my family...
View Article3 Emergency Cooking Ideas Anyone Can Do
Going Without Power Because of a Natural Disaster Can Be Stressful. There Are Steps You Can Take to Plan for the Next Storm and One of These Is to Set Up a System for Emergency Cooking. I think it is...
View ArticleDIY Waterproof Matches
Make Your Own DIY Waterproof Matches Today we’re going to offer some tips on how to make DIY waterproof matches. This is really an essential survival tool to have on hand in an emergency. Not everyone...
View ArticleFive Frugal Ways to Make DIY Fire Starters
5 Frugal Ways to Make Diy Fire Starters From Supplies You Already Have on Hand. These Are a Must for Your 72-hour Emergency Kit or Around the Fire Pit. I was in the dollar store the other day when I...
View Article14 Clever Uses for Shredded Paper Around the Homestead
Make Extra Shredded Paper Work for You Try as I might, I just cannot get credit card companies to stop sending us those stupid offers in the mail. What a waste of paper! Yes, I’ve signed up for the do...
View ArticleFire Extinguisher Safety
Fire Extinguisher Safety In late fall and winter, we snuggle inside against the cold and use our fireplaces and candles more often. There is just something irresistible about lit candles on a cold...
View ArticleHoney Onion Syrup
Honey Onion Syrup for Colds Syrup is a traditional way to make herbal preparations more tasty for children (adults too!) and the sweet flavor of a syrup helps to make the medicine go down, so to speak....
View ArticleHome Safety Check
Home Safety Check So I think its safe to admit (and you have probably figured this out already) that I’m slightly paranoid. I don’t see to-do’s. I see hazards. Luckily my wonderful husband is more sane...
View ArticleLightning Safety – Truth or Myth
Lightning Safety – Truth or Myth I have always loved lightning storms. As a child I would try to run outside to see the lightning and count how far away it was. Of course my mother would put a stop to...
View ArticleBulk Buy: Canning 25 Lbs of Salsa Tomatoes
I belong to an email group about preparedness. We frequently have group buys of produce items and the prices are always exceptional. This time of year, with produce ripening, the email notifications...
View ArticleHow to Store Fuel for Emergencies
Store 10 Common Fuel Sources Safely Gasoline prices are at their lowest level in years and you may be thinking about stocking up for emergencies. In the event of a power outage, even if it just lasts...
View ArticleThe Girls Guide to Oil Lamps
Oil Lamps Safety! Updated January 2022 – Several years ago I purchased oil lamps as part of our preparedness plan. Since then, I have learned that they come in many different shapes, sizes, types,...
View ArticlePrepared for Christmas – Gifts in a Mason Jar
Prepared for Christmas – Gifts in a Mason Jar I love Mason Jars. Old ones, new ones, short ones, tall ones – it doesn’t matter the size, I can find a use for them. I display a collection of vintage...
View ArticlePrepare for Thanksgiving – Substitutes for Baking Ingredients
Prepare for Thanksgiving – Substitutes for Baking Ingredients Thanksgiving is when families and friends come together to celebrate and give thanks, often centered around a delicious meal. One of the...
View ArticleChristmas Gift: Emergency Escape Ladder
Christmas Gift: Emergency Escape Ladder Christmas is a time of joy, celebration, and giving. While we exchange gifts to express our love and appreciation for our friends and family, it’s also essential...
View ArticlePrepping With Kids Series: Teaching Kids to Call 911
An Essential Preparedness Skill. Editor: Welcome back, Tyra! We’re excited to have you as a monthly contributor for the “Prepping With Kids” series. First off, I have to say how excited I am to be back...
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