Our everyday carry (EDC) varies from person to person. In a mom’s bag, tissues, snacks, various implements to wipe things, toys, makeup and a change of baby clothes might be evident. For a guy, some change, a wallet and keys might be all he ever carries. My EDC is a little different than your average […]
EDC/Bug Out/72 hour kit
What’s Your Survival Bag? Determining Which Emergency Bag You Really Need
When I first began the journey to prepping, trying to figure out all of the acronyms for emergency bags, the differences in philosophies, and how involved I wanted to get for our family was daunting. One of the most basic and sometimes most confusing aspects of getting started is deciding which kind of emergency bag […]
How to Make a 72 Hour Emergency Kit
Picture this: A local emergency of some sort has the police knocking on your door telling you that you have 5 minutes to evacuate your house (fire, gas leak, railroad collision, earthquake). What will you spend those 5 minutes grabbing? Hopefully you’ll say your children and your 72 hour kit (and then whatever else you think you have time to grab and can carry).
How to Create an Emergency Car Kit
Create an Emergency Car Kit for your car to prevent being stranded without supplies during breakdowns or bad weather. On the road again, and you’ve got a flat. No problem…you can fix it….can’t you? Oh blast, there’s no spare. So now you call for help, but you have to wait for 3 hours until a […]
How to Create a Family Emergency Binder
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This Little Light of Mine – EDC LED Keychain Flashlight Review
As I get older, I’m noticing I’m having more and more trouble seeing in low light/odd light situations. Trying to open my husband’s car door with my keys in less than desirable light is frustrating to say the least (I’m not worthy enough to have my own remote to his car – besides, we weren’t […]
Teaching Our Kids about Every Day Carry – EDC
Every day Carry ( or EDC ) items aren’t just for gun totin’ survivalists in hunting vests or massive utility belts (though I’m sure my kids would LOVE to wear a massive utility belt!); they are also for Moms and children. It’s also not what we carry in our purses, bags or backpacks, but those things that […]