Manual kitchen tools are important to have in your home in case of an emergency that includes no electricity. We inherited my childhood home from my Depression-era grandparents and I have been blessed enough to still have many of the high-quality manual kitchen tools that they used. But all is not lost if you weren't this lucky! These kitchen gadgets can be found anywhere. … [Read more...] about 7 Manual Kitchen Tools I’m Glad I Have For Emergencies
Beginning Prepping
Family Emergency Plan #2: Make a Family Information Form
This is part two of a Family Emergency Plan series written by our contributing writer, Prepper Lush. Make sure to read Family Emergency Plan #1: Talking to Your Family. Most women I know are list makers. Maybe not actual lists in your purse or laying around the house, but lists in our head, so, I think our head needs more room. Make a family information form (list of your … [Read more...] about Family Emergency Plan #2: Make a Family Information Form
Beginning Prepping: Breaking Down Prepping Into Bite Sized Chunks
Getting started prepping is overwhelming! Thinking of all the possible that can go wrong in our lives is not a pleasant thing. Beginning prepping can cause real fear and panic and a sense of "why bother?" As a former teacher, I often think of learning things in a style called "chunking". I approach prepping the same way and would encourage you to as well. Here is how chunking … [Read more...] about Beginning Prepping: Breaking Down Prepping Into Bite Sized Chunks
The Importance of a Well Prepped Map
When was the last time you used a printed map? In this day and age of GPS and Smartphones not many of us do anymore. It's a skill many of our kids only get a glimpse of in 2nd grade Social Studies. But printed maps have an important place in the prepared home. Looking at the lessons people are learning from Hurricane Sandy got me thinking how a printed map would have been … [Read more...] about The Importance of a Well Prepped Map
Cheap Solar Lights For Emergency Lighting
There are many ways to light your home if the power goes out. Candles, flashlights and kerosene lanterns are the tried and true ways many of us grew up with. But thanks to cheap manufacturing costs, there is now a safer, cheaper way to get emergency lighting-outdoor solar lights. The past few summers, Walmart has had these available for $.97. Understandably they disappear … [Read more...] about Cheap Solar Lights For Emergency Lighting
What Is Self Reliance?
Self reliance is the ability to provide for you and your families basic needs without outside help. Sadly, most American families rely so heavily on outside factors that they could not be self reliant for more than a few days if need be. The phrase "The First 72 Is Up To You" is a common slogan used by government agencies when encouraging families to be able to sustain their … [Read more...] about What Is Self Reliance?
How to Get Emergency Water From Water Heater
Most homes have a water heater that holds at least 30 gallons of potable water. It's one of the conveniences we take for granted, until it stops working! But many of us don't take for granted the fact that we do have a 30 gallons of emergency water from water heater storage device in our house! If you are working on building your supply of water, I recommend that you don't … [Read more...] about How to Get Emergency Water From Water Heater