Remember those Extreme Couponing shows where the participants had a wall full of toilet paper? They had the right idea! At least for me, I’d much rather waste a whole wall of my home with a mountain of toilet paper than think of doing without. However, in an extreme post-poop hits the fan world (get […]
Preparedness Quick Tip #25: Know Your Phone Numbers
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If you’re like me, you rarely actually have to recite the phone numbers you need the most because they’re so conveniently programmed in your cell phone. I even have to look up my own number when handing it out because I frequently forget it (since, you know, I never call myself). It’s just so easy […]
The Moral of the Story: Don’t Give Up the Little Red Wagon
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Here is how my brain works on 3 hrs sleep, a nuclear threat from North Korea, and a brain that really DOESN’T need more caffeine. Read on CNN that North Korea has loaded missiles into it’s launchers today. I’m not really worried that they can hit the continental US, but the EMP effect that comes […]
For the Kids: Teach Your Kids How to Ride a Bike
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One of the greatest freedoms a child encounters is the day he’s learned to ride his bike and sets off on his own. Even if it’s only down the block, it is his first travel experience away from home, leaving Mom and Dad behind, and being independent (in a kids’ mind at least). All too […]
My Prepper Library
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I added a new page to my blog, My Prepper Library. It’s an ongoing list of books I’ve found helpful or are standards in the movement that are on my immediate to-be-read list. I’ll be adding to it as I finish a book with a mini-review and adding more as I go, so check back […]
This Little Light of Mine – EDC LED Keychain Flashlight Review
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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 […]
Don’t be an Armchair Prepper
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To everything there is a season. A time to plan, a time to harvest. A time to can, a time to eat. A time to prepare, a time to research. But never is there a time when you can’t be actively preparing, even if you can’t afford to buy anything. You know that guy who […]
Light Up the Night – low cost, long burning lighting option for powerless nights
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When the power is out, most people rely on candles to light up their night. You know you have a few smelly candles around the house (those old ones you’ve been storing for the candle lit suppers you plan on having with your honey once you get a night when the kids aren’t home […]
Teaching Our Kids about Every Day Carry – EDC
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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 […]
Light It Up with Duct Tape
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We all know that Duct Tape has 1001 uses – even Mythbusters showed us how to make life on a deserted island survivable with it. But try carrying that huge roll of duct tape in your EDC and you’ll find that you are better off just doing without (*gasp*). On Friday afternoons, we have a time […]