Hey! Put down that seed catalogue! I know it’s winter. I know you’re really just looking at all those seeds and thinking, “Hmm…what can I plant next year?” I know you are in the midst of settling in for your winter break from the garden. But NOW is the time to plan. And have I »more
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LifeStraw GO! Sale
EarthEasy has introduced a new Personal Water Filter – the LifeStraw Go! Instead of having the LifeStraw – you can actually collect and keep water that’s made safe by the LifeStraw filtration system, and then carry it around with you! LifeStraw® is now incorporated into a sleek, durable water bottle. The LifeStraw Go® provides »more
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I Tried It for You: Lifestraw Personal Water Filter Review
Can you see yourself lugging the 2-3 gallons of water per day that you’ll need for survival, cooking and safe cleaning? No, me either. Though the every federal emergency preparedness plan calls for a minimum of 1 gallon of water per person per day, that doesn’t take into account what you need for extra. That’s »more
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Sunday Blessings: Praise Him in This Storm
No matter what circumstance, I will …praise Him in this storm! We woke up ice still covering everything, but the forecast shows that we’ll begin creeping out of the sub-freezing numbers during the daytime with sunshine, which help melt the ice on the roads so we can actually get out safely! And with all of »more
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Preparedness Quick Tip #21: Fun and Games
Even in daily life, we find ourselves stuck in lines, stuck waiting, just stuck, and wish we had something that could occupy our time. An emergency situation might leave you with time that needs occupying, too, especially if you have children around who get bored. Why not pack some playing cards, some dice, some colors, »more
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8 Lessons Learned from a Long Winter’s Night
We thought we were doing pretty good to prepare for weather. We really thought we were. But we sure learned some lessons last night Living in Texas, you would assume that we have little to worry about for cold weather. Normally, I would agree. We get a few cold snaps that might have some snow »more
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How to Preserve Canteloupe (Freezing & Dehydrating)
“Can’taloupe tonight, dear, Dad’s got the car!” Get it? huh? yeah – it’s a groaner, but it is all about my tip today! Did you know that you can freeze cantaloupe? You can! You can also dehydrate it! Seriously! How to Freeze Canteloupe Cut canteloupe in half. Clean out the pulp Cut in quarters or »more
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Make Your Own Dehydrator Hack
Have you ever wanted to dehydrator but found that they were out of your price range? If you’re a fan of Alton Brown’s Good Eats, you’ll find that he loves taking a concept, breaking it down, and finding a way to do it himself….sometimes much more convoluted than the original premise. But THIS happens to »more
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LifeStraw Personal Water Filter – Amazon Lightening Deal $14.99
This is a fast deal that will be over in a few hours. The LifeStraw Personal Filter is available for $14.99 + free Prime Shipping on Amazon today only. This is a great item for your Bug Out Bag or 72 Hour kit as it offers safe drinking water from any water source (a review »more
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Preparedness Christmas Giveaway – over $900 in prizes!
Preparedness Christmas Giveaway We (The Preparedness Blogging Brigade) have teamed up with some great companies to bring you this mega giveaway just in time for Christmas. There will be 3 winners. First Prize Stainless Steel-Large Kelly Kettle (Complete Kit): A perfect item for survival or camping kits. Includes the cooking pot, pot support, grill, and pot gripper/handle. AquaBrick »more
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Sunday Blessings – Cry Out with the Rocks
There is a Rich Mullins song, The Color Green, that says, “And with the rocks I cry out”, referring to Luke 19:40 that even if we remain silent, the rocks will cry out the majesty of the Lord. So let’s not leave it to the rocks to lift our voices in praise to the One »more
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Preparedness Quick Tip #20: Take Those Photos
Imagine that you were separated from little Susie after a large transportation accident. You were hurt, she was incapable of speaking due to shock. How would the emergency responders get her to you? If your child normally carries a bug out bag, or has an emergency kit at school, make sure to keep a photo »more
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Happy Thanksgiving: George Washington Told You to Observe It!
Read George Washington’s Proclamation of Thanksgiving in 1789 – and join my family in giving thanks to the Author of all things. By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful »more
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Conflicted: The Survival Card Game Black Friday Sale
Black Friday doesn’t have to mean you’re in stores fighting the crowds for the next hot toy your kids will forget in ten minutes. How about shopping for a fantastic stocking stuffer that your whole family can learn from, and it’s a way to introduce friends and extended family to the concept of preparedness! Read »more
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How to Take Care of Bamboo Kitchen Tools
In our family’s efforts to slowly wean ourselves from plastics in the house that come in contact with our food , we’re gradually switching things over to alternative materials such as stainless steel, glass and bamboo. We’re not trying to completely abstain from plastic because we don’t feel it’s realistic for us, but trying to do what we can, »more
