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
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, […]
How to Make an Emergency Survival Kit for Kids at School
One of our biggest concerns with having our kids at school, as folks focused on preparedness living, is that we won’t be there in a time of crisis to help them out. So it’s especially important to prepare our children the best that we can, above and beyond what the school is able to do […]
Top 10 Preparedness Posts from Mom with a Prep
Well, officially I’ve now been at this a year as I hit the anniversary of starting a blog that I ended up not actually ‘starting’ until the first of the year. But, I wanted to celebrate by doing a Top 10 Preparedness Posts…so far 🙂 I appreciate all of you who have come to read, […]
10 Pretend Games to Develop Preparedness Skills in Kids
Develop preparedness & survival skills in your children all the while having fun playing games! Get started with this list and let your imagination take you further… Children learn through all sorts of ways, but one of the best reinforcers of knowledge is to put your new found skills to work in a real situation. […]