Snow is starting to fall and that means unpredictable winter weather is upon us. Taking simple steps now to plan ahead for winter weather emergencies can help thwart a disaster. Here are three posts that can get you started in your winter weather preparations in and around the home. Dressing for Unpredictable Weather 11 Things To Do Before a Winter Storm Preparing for … [Read more...] about Unpredictable Winter Weather
Dressing for Unpredictable Weather
The outdoors presents a large variety of physical activities to participate in, everything from hiking, backpacking, snow sports, water sports, hunting, fishing, and more. However, outdoor recreation can be challenging in the fall because of the weather. Fall weather is often unpredictable, changing from sunny skies to rain or wind at the blink of an eye. Temperatures can drop … [Read more...] about Dressing for Unpredictable Weather
Prepping on a Budget: Things to Buy at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has to be one of the best times of the year for prepping on a budget. Loss leaders are the items stores deeply discount to get you in the door in hopes you will buy the rest of your meal there. I admit, I am a lazy couponer and deal shopper at best these days but this is one week that all the ads are spread out and my strategies kick in. Especially if money is … [Read more...] about Prepping on a Budget: Things to Buy at Thanksgiving
Pressure Canners Tutorial
Tis the season! No, not that season. Canning season! The season where families like mine harvest their garden goodness, plop it into little jars, and process it in one of my pressure canners to last at least through the winter. If we've had a really great harvest we might even get lucky enough to can up enough of summer to last a couple of years. Often people hear the … [Read more...] about Pressure Canners Tutorial
Creating An Emergency Preparedness Blueprint
Emergency Preparedness. Food Storage. Water. Flash Lights. Batteries. When I first began prepping, I thought about earthquakes and fires and droughts, which are the usual concerns for my state. I prepped more for short term than long term emergencies. Life changed. My family's preparedness needs changed. I found myself learning a lot of lessons on how to be prepared … [Read more...] about Creating An Emergency Preparedness Blueprint