Our love for getting prepping advice from Pinterest is well known and we often showcase our favorite ideas on pinterest here. Today we thought it would be nice to show you our top 5 pinners to follow for prepping so that you can follow them too. In no particular order here they are! Our Favorite Pinners to Follow For Prepping: MomwithaPrep Mom's got her prep on. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Pinners to Follow For Prepping
11 Things To Do Before a Winter Storm
Winter Storms are in full swing all over the country. If you are not quite prepared, here are 11 things to do before a winter storm to keep your family safe. Gas up your cars. Its a good idea to own a quality hand pump gas siphon in case you need to transfer gas to a different tank or put it in a generator. If you have a gas powered generator, make sure you have … [Read more...] about 11 Things To Do Before a Winter Storm
Paper Plates For Emergencies: Super Bowl Sales
Super Bowl Sunday is here and that means, before you sit down for the big game, let's put some thought into how this American tradition can further your preps! If you have been a regular reader here for awhile you know that I LOVE holidays because each one brings its own chance to prep on a budget! To be honest, the Super Bowl isn't a huge opportunity to prep but there is at … [Read more...] about Paper Plates For Emergencies: Super Bowl Sales
Preparing Freezer Meals
Freezer meals are a must to have on hand for dealing with the little family emergencies that come up from time to time. They are perfect to have on hand as a part of being prepared for the flu, helping to hedge against rising food prices, or just a night that you can't get it all together and need a helping hand. Whenever you cook a favorite family meal that could freeze … [Read more...] about Preparing Freezer Meals
School Resource Officers: I Just Want Our Kids To Be As Safe As We Were
I remember my first year of teaching. It was 1st grade in a low income area serving a population of students that were currently homeless. It was one of only a handful of public schools in the country dealing with the educational crisis caused by homelessness. I was a bright eyed, bushy tailed teacher ready to change the world. I remember those years in that school so fondly. I … [Read more...] about School Resource Officers: I Just Want Our Kids To Be As Safe As We Were