Preparedness

Practical old-school survival wisdom from our grandparents. No gadgets, just good sense for getting through tough times in the simplest of ways.

Martial law can bring chaos and uncertainty, making location crucial for safety. This article explores the best places to be, weighing urban, suburban, and rural options.

Explore free ways to get your prepping started! While you will have to spend a small amount of money to get your family emergency ready, there are plenty of free ways to put a plan in motion.

Knowing how to tell whether your water is compromised or not is really important in an emergency situation. Learn some basic telltale signs that your water may not be safe to use.

Understanding prepper acronyms is important! Whether you are a new prepper or a lifelong prepper, knowing the meanings of these terms can help immensely when they are used in real world emergency situations.

When I first heard about martial law, I’ll admit, the thought of it was a little intimidating. But as a

Discover how a simple 5-gallon bucket can become your most versatile survival tool, from water collection to emergency sanitation and beyond.

Black seed (Nigella sativa) is a medicinal flowering that produces small black seeds containing powerful antioxidants and compounds like thymoquinone, which have been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine and cooking.

Coffee filters are not just for drinking coffee anymore. Explore 35 ways you can use coffee filters for emergencies or for every day.

Be ready for any situation by mastering some knot tying skills. See the most common knots you should know to be ready for any emergency.

An important part of prepping involves finances. To be ready for anything, there are things you can do now to improve your financial situation so that you can feel more comfortable if an emergency situation strikes.

Being prepared starts with having the things you will need if an emergency happens. This list features items that stores most often run out of you, meaning you should stock up!

While an EMP may not be one of the more common emergency situations, it does not mean you should not be prepared for one. Here are a few tips to get ahead of a potential electronics disaster.

Keeping your delivered goods safe from porch pirates during the holiday season should be a priority. These tips should help!

Frying a turkey might be a tasty way to celebrate Thanksgiving, but it is also dangerous. Check out these simple tips to keep your family safe when frying a turkey this holiday season.

Emergencies do not just happen at home. We spend a large portion of our days at work and being prepared

For those that are new to prepping, it can seem overwhelming! There are so many things to know and consider when starting a preparedness plan, and many common things can get missed. See what some of the most common mistakes are made by new preppers so you can avoid making them.

When it comes to be prepared it all starts with knowing the types of situations that can happen. This list is some situations you should think about when deciding what to prepare for.

If you are concerned that the dollar might collapse, you are not alone. But, there are things you can do to minimize how you are affected if this scenario should happen.

Dental floss is not just for teeth. This light yet powerfuylly strong item can be a great survival tool in emergency situations.

A societal collapse can become reality. Are you ready? In this article we will cover the items you should have on hand and how they can help if society should collapse.

If you are out for a day of thrifting, these are items you can look for that can be used in emergency situations. Get your prepping inventory together on the cheap!

A complete guide to preparing for a hurricane or other high intensity storm. Over 30 strategies and a downloadable PDF for you to keep on hand so you can stay organized and be ready.

Most of us keep duct tape around the house, so why not put it to work in an emergency. This sticky gem can be used for so many emergency situations and we will show you many of them in this article.

Digital security is more important than ever. From scammers to hackers – you should secure all of your digital assets to ensure you are safe!

It might be surprising that something as simple as a bandana can be used in so many ways. Find out why you need to have bandanas in your emergency kits!

Learn about the trees that can help you survive in the wild. From helping you to find water to creating sustenance when food is lacking, there is a tree for that!

Our goals as parents is to make them self-sufficient! This includes in emergency situations. This guide showcases 10 important survival skills every teen or tween should know.

While a nuclear attack is the last concern you may have, it should still be discussed and considered for a prep activity. See what is recommended to have on hand if you need to survive a nuclear attack.

While food storage is important for being prepared, there are other ways to bring more security to your family that are lesser known. These survival foods may not be for long-term but still have a lot of benefits.

Clean water is the most important thing you family needs during an emergency. Learn 7 different ways you can filter any water source for survival use.

Prepping take a lot of time, money, and effort! What if you are doing it all but prepping for the wrong emergencies? Start your prepping journey by ensuring you are preparing for the right disasters!

Ah, vacation mode – that wonderful feeling of escaping everyday life for a bit of rest and relaxation. But while

Schools may not always have enough emergency items to meet the needs of all the kids. This DIY emergency kit guide will ensure your child has what they need!

It is important for parents to have a good understanding of basic first aid skills to keep their family safe in an emergency situation. Here are 10 of the most important skills parents should know to be prepared for more common accidents.

My husband works about 25 miles away from home. In the event of a regional or national disaster, it might

Preppers on social media were talking about using crayons for light – and it made me curious! So, I tested it myself and documented the results. Will I be adding it to my prepping?

Children learn through all sorts of ways, but one of the best reinforcers of knowledge is to put your new found skills

Every year the kids go back to school. There is no lack of buying new clothes or getting those school

Every family member can benefit from having an emergency id card. Put them in backpacks, cars, go bags, and more to ensure that if there is an emergency, rescuers can know what they are dealing with.

Timmy is playing at the park and a stranger walks up to him. The stranger says, “Hi, Timmy, your mommy

Starting out in prepping can be expensive. There will be a lot of bags to make, binders to create and

Emergencies aren’t just about localized weather events or job losses, but can be much more personal. And what’s more personal

This post is a guest post by my amazing friend, Rhonda Van Zandt. She lives in Alaska with her husband

Picture this: A local emergency of some sort has emergency personnel knocking on your door telling you that you have 5

Create an emergency toilet for a camping trip or long-distance road trips, as well as for keeping handy for emergency

Creating a family emergency binder or a grab and go binder will help ensure that your entire family is ready

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in some of the coldest climates on earth? I’ll be real

I’m a visual person. I’ve always read tons to learn, but find that I’m visual in so many things. I

There are all sorts of ways to insulate poorly performing windows in the winter, from insulating curtains, to plastic shrink-wrapped

Have you thought of how you will keep your clothes, and your family, clean during a time of power loss in your community?

You can never tell when a natural disaster or another emergency might hit. During these stressful times, you will need

One of the best things that you can do for your kids is to teach them to be more self-reliant

Need to get a head start on your Preparedness Plans? I’ve made it easy with this 150-item Preparedness List for

Fruit leather is one of the easiest ways you can use leftover fruits, or take advantage of abundant fruit crops

Every year I have to reorganize my pantry at least twice – usually during the spring and fall. Our food

Water filtration systems are expensive, there’s no doubt about that. I once wrote an article about a purchased filtration system that I

Do you need an alternative cooking source that is inexpensive, quick to put up, relatively mobile, and easy to use

You know those DIY projects you always see on Facebook or Pinterest? The ones that you think, “Hey, I can make that myself!!!”

Never run out of camping recipe ideas again with this PDF that features over 500 recipes. Perfect for emergency cooking too!

We use our outdoor solar lighting indoors during power outages because they’re always charged and ready to go. I put a few