Hi Everyone- Quick post today but wanted to remind you that today most "Halloween" items go on sale for at least 50% off. Here are some great things that you can pick up during the sales to add to your preps: Pumpkins!! Here are some fabulous ways to use pumpkin: can cubed pumpkins, make pumpkin butter, roast pumpkin seeds, save pumpkin seeds, dehydrate … [Read more...] about After Halloween Sales On Prepping Items
Time to Update Your Emergency Road Trip Kit
Every year you should take out your emergency road trip kit, check it and refresh it because you just never know when you hit the open road, what sort of road blocks you will run into…Thanks to OnStar for providing today’s reminder. Things to Include In Your Emergency Road Kit: An all purpose emergency car kit like the one pictured here that is good for a … [Read more...] about Time to Update Your Emergency Road Trip Kit
Technology in Vehicles
Disclosure: I have long had an interest in technology in vehicles and how that plays a role in emergency preparedness. For that reason I am a paid OnStar Ambassador through SocialMoms. While I am being compensated for this post, I believe passionately in the role of technology in vehicles for safety and the opinions expressed are solely my own. Have you ever thought of what … [Read more...] about Technology in Vehicles
Top Preppers on Pinterest
The social networking site Pinterest is a a great place to get ideas on prepping, homesteading and self-sufficiency. Last March we wrote a post on the top 5 pinners on Pinterest which became wildly popular. This fall we are discovering some new pinners (to us) and want to share this resource with you all. So, without further ado, we present.... Top Preppers on … [Read more...] about Top Preppers on Pinterest
The Pros and Cons of MREs
Most preppers and outdoor enthusiasts are familiar with MREs. MRE stands for meal, ready-to-eat, and they are most common as field rations for the military. MREs are meant to feed one individual for one meal. Fortunately, these meals in a bag or box have come a long way since hardtack, cans of Spam, and freeze-dried meat. Modern MREs offer a wide range of foodstuffs and now … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of MREs