One of the best things that you can do for your kids is to teach them to be more self-reliant and knowledgeable about their own survival at an early age. Make it a part of everything that you do and it won’t seem like such a weird concept. Each week, we tackle one skill, one […]
Creating Self-Reliant Kids
5 Great Tips to Make Camping Out Awesome!
Like everyone, our weekends are full of running errands, DIY home projects and trying to get stuff done (plus taking the occasional nap, doncha know!) Scheduling a time down to travel some place to go camping can seem useless if you’re going to get there late at night, and have to leave the next evening […]
For the Kids: A Kid Reviews Jake & Miller’s Big Adventure
Sometimes, children have a hard time understanding the meaning of preparedness, or get scared at the thought of venturing out into the great unknown and the dangers they perceive there. Having a book that helps reinforce what we, as parents, are teaching them is a great asset. Jake & Miller’s Big Adventure by Bernie Carr […]
Creating Self-Reliant Kids: Get Your Kids in the Kitchen
Get your kids in the kitchen early, get them cooking often, and by 10 you’ll not have to fix lunches ever again. That is really my ulterior motive for teaching the boys how to cook (just like Dad introducing them to taking out the trash). My evil, maniacal plan of having little minion slaves is […]
Creating Self-Reliant Kids: Prepper Pete Prepares – a Child’s Book about Being Prepared
We all know the story about the ant and the grasshopper, right? In this new book series, geared towards children (5-10), Kermit Jones, Jr. brings the ant right to our bedside story time with Prepper Pete! A resourceful ant who knows the importance of being prepared for all kinds of scenarios and wants to teach […]
I am on the Air with Wardee of GNOWFGLINS
Last week week, I had the awesome privilege of sitting down with Wardee Harmon of GNOWFGLINS.com on her Know Your Own Food Podcast. Come listen as we talk about preparedness, how I got started, why I think preparing with your kids is so important, and how we incorporate our preparedness into everyday life! (and forgive […]
Prep Quick Tip #20: Take Those Family Photos
If you are separated from your child at the amusement park or during a disaster, how will first responders know who to look for? Keep recent family photos on your phone and in your emergency bag to help in identification during an emergency, especially for children! If your child normally carries a bug out bag, […]
How to Get Emergency Lighting With Crayons
I’m sure you’ve all seen the emergency crayons light idea floating over Pinterest and Facebook at some point. We decided to test it out during one of our Preparedness Friday classes, and give you an idea of how it worked for us – and if it’s something you’d even want to do for you! Instead, […]
Learning about Emergency Preparedness with FEMA
As September is National Preparedness Month, lets start with what the Federal Government offers in the way of education. FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offers online courses and websites to help you better understand the management of disasters through the federal government. They also teach how you, as an individual, can help better […]
10 Back to School Preparedness / Safety Tips
It’s Back to School time – have you thought about common Preparedness & Safety Tips you need to have planned about before the school year starts? 10 Back to School Safety & Preparedness Tips 1. Know Your Emergency Stash Whether you have a pack in their locker or something they carry in with them everyday, […]