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How To Make A SHTF Financial Survival Plan

January 4, 2017 By ParkerMama

What do your personal finances look like? It the economy were to crash, do you have a financial plan? Are you living frugally in order to put money away? Come learn some money saving tips that would make even Dave Ramsey proud. Remember, debt is bondage.

Are you concerned about your personal economic situation?   Worried about how you'll survive if things continue to go downhill?   Do you work in an industry that is shutting doors at an alarming rate?   Inching closer to retirement?   You need a financial survival plan. Why A Financial Survival Plan? There are huge issues brewing for those looking to retire on pensions.  … [Read more...] about How To Make A SHTF Financial Survival Plan

Mason Jar Match Holders: DIY Gifts

November 20, 2016 By ParkerMama

A super easy way to store matches!

I've been thinking about what I could give for neighbor gifts this holiday season that would be something people would actually have a use for.  Mason Jar Match Holders are inexpensive and useful.  Perfect! These match holders provide a sturdier way to store matches, protecting them from the humidity that can make lighting a match harder.   Bonus, no more having a box of … [Read more...] about Mason Jar Match Holders: DIY Gifts

Post-Election Survival Checklist

November 4, 2016 By ParkerMama

A checklist to prepare for post-election survival

Unlike any other election in history, the 2016 Presidential election stands to  go down in the books as the election that divided the country.   After the last vote has been counted, and the winner announced, a peaceful transition of power may be more than can be asked of our weary nation.   It's time to start thinking about preparing for possible post-election survival … [Read more...] about Post-Election Survival Checklist

Suburban Homesteading

July 20, 2016 By ParkerMama

suburban homesteading

While talking with a group of friends, each of whom expressing a wish to buy land to homestead on.  I couldn't figure out why my friends felt the need to wait until they had a bigger plot of land to begin their journey to self sufficiency.    Why not start homesteading in your own backyard?   Right now! Suburban Homesteading. It really is a 'thing'! Let's face it.  Not … [Read more...] about Suburban Homesteading

15 Minute Prepper: Black Contractor Bags

March 10, 2016 By ParkerMama

30 Emergency Preparedness Prepper Hacks and Uses for Contractor Trash Bags

We believe in simply preparing.  Our 15 Minute Prepper series will focus on things even the busiest of people can implement to achieve their emergency preparedness goals.  Today's topic?  Contractor Clean Up Bags. How To Prep With Contractor Grade Trash Bags:  15 Minute Prepper *this post contains affiliate links Not just regular trash bags, but contractor grade … [Read more...] about 15 Minute Prepper: Black Contractor Bags

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WHAT Is A Boil Water Notice How Can You Survive It_

How To Survive A Boil Notice

A boil notice is issued when a municipal water provider detects dangerous pathogens and microorganisms in the water that can make us sick.  Other … [Read More...] about How To Survive A Boil Notice

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Emergency Planning Basics

Calculating Drinking Water Storage Needs
Breaking Down Prepping Into Small Chunks
Family Emergency Plan Series

Food Storage

Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Recipe

Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Recipe

We are grab and go breakfast people at our house.   Since my kids were little,  the best way to make sure everyone  got a good breakfast was to have ready made items stashed away in the freezer. Luckily, this Sausage and Cheese Egg Muffin Recipe is super easy to make in bulk.  Consequently, the only […]

Surviving In Style

Why There Must Be An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

The Israeli Bandage  was created by the Israeli Defense Force to save lives during combat. The pressure applicator on an Israeli Bandage exerts 30 … [Read More...] about An Israeli Bandage In Every Emergency Kit

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Diatomaceous Earth Uses

Diatomaceous Earth Uses And Benefits

Have you ever heard of diatomaceous earth?  No?  Then today is your lucky day.  Read on to discover  diatomaceous earth uses to benefit your home, … [Read More...] about Diatomaceous Earth Uses And Benefits

Why Worry About Preparing?

Preparedness for a disaster makes a lot of sense. With recent and predicted events like Hurricane Sandy, The Colorado Wildfires, Fiscal Cliffs, and rising food and gas costs just in 2012 there is no denying that things are changing in our world. Whether or not you believe "The End of the World As We Know It" is near there are plenty of everyday things to worry about: loss of a job, health emergency, local weather events to name a few.

I find that I worry less about the big "what if's" out there the more emergency planning my family does to deal with the unexpected. I will share the survival tips and tricks I have learned while on this preparedness journey and hope that you join in with lots of comments. We all have a lot to learn from one another.

Now, lets get started prepping! Pick a post and start reading. At the end of every post the blog randomly selects three more survival posts for you to check out. Set aside 10 minutes a day to build your preppers knowledge base. We can never be done learning or prepping, right?

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