“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
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7 Real-life Tips to Keep the Odds Ever in Your Favor
With Catching Fire releasing this weekend, here’s a great guide to survival based on Hunger Games from Survival Life. Our family is excited about seeing the movie next weekend as we love the series! May the odds be ever in your favor!
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How to Fake Your Own Buttermilk (a cheat)
Buttermilk is one of those things I bake with a lot, but NEVER stock. We’re not fans of drinking it straight (heck, I’m not a fan of ANY milk straight unless it has copious amounts of some kind of Ovaltine). When I remember to put it on the grocery list, I get a container a »more
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Nerdy Prepper Weekend Wear
While the practical side of me would never buy these things, much less wear them out in public, the geeky side of me would love to have them! This from Playbox on Etsy And yes, this is how i would like to dress everyday Nerdy Weekend Wear – Walking Dead Style But I’d wear these »more
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I Tried It for You: Make Emergency Light from a Milk Jug
You know those Pin projects, the ones you keep seeing people pin over and over again, but you don’t really know if they work? Well, I tried another one out for you! We took a milk jug and washed it out well, filled it with water, and then used a head lamp that you can »more
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Sunday Blessings: Do Not Live in Fear
Too often, in the preparedness community, I see so many people living with the fear of what might happen, and allowing that fear and panic to rule their lives. Someone will mention a “rumor of war” and they begin to panic. There will be bad times coming. There always have been. And there will be »more
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Preparedness Quick Tip #19 – Save Your Computer Files on Your Thumb!
This week’s Preparedness Quick Tip is all about your e-memory. While we always read about post apocalyptic scenarios where there are no working electronics because of an EMP or other disaster, the likelihood of your own personal disaster or local one creating a situation where no one has computers any longer is small. However, you »more
