I live in a state that (usually) sees a lot of snow, especially in the mountains. Knowing how to survive hypothermia is knowledge every family living in a cold climate should master. Let's talk about how to diagnose, treat, and prevent hypothermia. What Is Hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low … [Read more...] about Survive Hypothermia: Prepper’s Checklist
Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe
Lavender Charcoal Soap is the perfect blend of a few of my favorite things. Charcoal is terrific for oily skin, with the ability to pull both oil and dirt from pores. Because the charcoal can be drying for some skin types, I've chosen to add a bit of shea butter to a goat milk base, to help balance this bar. Supplies: *this post contains affiliate links 2 1/2 … [Read more...] about Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe
Frugal Laundry Hacks: Wool Dryer Balls
Laundry can be the bane of a Mom's existence. No sooner than you think you've got it all caught up, the piles have reproduced. Again. I've been looking for frugal laundry hacks to reduce the cost of doing laundry, as well as the time involved in getting clothes clean. As an added bonus, I've been able to reduce my family's exposure to chemical laden dryer sheets. Pretty … [Read more...] about Frugal Laundry Hacks: Wool Dryer Balls
Survival Lighting: The Luci Inflatable Solar Light
Survival lighting options. There are a lot of them. Today I want to share with you my new favorite, the Luci Inflatable Solar Light. It is going to be your new favorite too. How I Discovered the Luci Solar Light I was invited to be part of a group buy for several preparedness items, one being the *this post contains affiliate links Luci Solar Light. Life being busy, … [Read more...] about Survival Lighting: The Luci Inflatable Solar Light
Flu Preparedness Supplies: Are You Ready?
Admittedly, its a little late in the season to be talking about getting together your flu preparedness supplies. However, every time I open my Facebook page I am finding another friend lamenting that the flu has just hit their home. It starts with the littlest one throwing up in the middle night and quickly spreads to all the other kids. Just as mom has the final load of sheets … [Read more...] about Flu Preparedness Supplies: Are You Ready?