A boil notice is issued when a municipal water provider detects dangerous pathogens and microorganisms in the water that can make us sick. Other reasons for a boil notice include lead in the water, water main breaks, power outages and flooding. Your need to be able to survive a boil notice often comes in the aftermath of hurricanes, like in Puerto Rico. How To Survive A … [Read more...] about How To Survive A Boil Notice
Simple & Inexpensive Prepper Projects
Activated Charcoal For Stomach Viruses And More
Activated charcoal is a fine, black powder that is odorless, tasteless, and nontoxic. It works by trapping toxins and chemicals in its millions of tiny pores. The porous surface of this charcoal has a negative electric charge that causes positive charged toxins and gas to bond with it. While I have used activated charcoal in my family, I'm NOT a doctor. Always consult YOUR … [Read more...] about Activated Charcoal For Stomach Viruses And More
Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe
Lavender Charcoal Soap is the perfect blend of a few of my favorite things. Charcoal is terrific for oily skin, with the ability to pull both oil and dirt from pores. Because the charcoal can be drying for some skin types, I've chosen to add a bit of shea butter to a goat milk base, to help balance this bar. Supplies: *this post contains affiliate links 2 1/2 … [Read more...] about Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe
Flu Preparedness Supplies: Are You Ready?
Admittedly, its a little late in the season to be talking about getting together your flu preparedness supplies. However, every time I open my Facebook page I am finding another friend lamenting that the flu has just hit their home. It starts with the littlest one throwing up in the middle night and quickly spreads to all the other kids. Just as mom has the final load of sheets … [Read more...] about Flu Preparedness Supplies: Are You Ready?
Why You Need Sillcock Keys in Your Emergency Preparedness Kits
An inexpensive prep, *this post contains affiliate links sillcock keys can be the means to access emergency water. Turning the water off in a building can still leave water in the pipes. This hydration could be the factor that allows your family to survive a catastrophic event. Simply locate the water spigot on a commercial or public building, and use your sillcock key to … [Read more...] about Why You Need Sillcock Keys in Your Emergency Preparedness Kits