As I write this post, parts of the country are either flooded or fleeing the path of Hurricane Irma. Other states, Oregon, Washington and California are on fire. If there was ever a time to begin preparing your family for an emergency, now has to be it. One item that should be in every family's preparedness kit is an emergency face mask. *this post contains affiliate … [Read more...] about Choosing The Best Emergency Face Mask
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Dehydrating Frozen Vegetables
Find a great sale on frozen vegetables, but there's no room in the freezer? No worries! Dehydrating frozen vegetables is a simple prep skill to master. Why You Should Dehydrate Frozen Vegetables Unless you have a really big garden, dehydrating frozen vegetables is much cheaper than buying fresh, and you can dehydrate frozen vegetables year round. Dehydrating … [Read more...] about Dehydrating Frozen Vegetables
Politics and Prepping: The Rising Cost of Produce
Understanding the relationship between politics and the economy is an important Prepper skill to develop. It allows you to prepare in advance for the rising cost of produce items we rely on daily. Paying For A Wall Between The U.S. and Mexico Let's take President Trump's proposed wall between the U.S. and Mexico. You know, the one Mexico is supposedly paying for? The one … [Read more...] about Politics and Prepping: The Rising Cost of Produce
Make Perfect Stove Popped Popcorn
We are big stove popped popcorn eaters around here. I pretty much pop a pan a day. My kids grew up on it. Cheap and whole grain healthy, with a long term storage life and the added bonus of being quick and easy to make, popcorn is a food storage mainstay. Which Pot Should You Choose? Your choice of pot to pop popcorn in is very important. It needs to have a heavy … [Read more...] about Make Perfect Stove Popped Popcorn
How To Make A SHTF Financial Survival Plan
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
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
Thrive Monthly Q Program for Preppers!
Thrive Monthly Q Program reflects the understanding that often people hesitate in getting their food storage because they simply don't know where to start, how to use it, and how to budget for it. To remedy this, Thrive Life has created the Monthly Q Program which offers a variety of ways to incorporate their products into your food storage AND you every day cooking, as well … [Read more...] about Thrive Monthly Q Program for Preppers!