EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Maybe it’s a weather event or other natural disaster. Perhaps the bread-winner in your family is suddenly laid off. Or maybe there’s an incoming ballistic missile and you only have a few minutes to figure out what to do. (I’m in Hawai‘i; true story!)

A catastrophic emergency is the best time to put your skills at self-reliant living forward. When things get dicey, it’s such a relief to know that you’ve got things under control. Emergency preparedness will allow you to breathe easier during times that challenge you.

Canning Storage: How to Store Mason Jars in the Pantry

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Learn proper canning storage techniques in order to make sure that your home-canned goods remain safe to preserve the quality of the food and prevent loss.

40+ Life Skills to Learn for Basic Survival and Self-Reliance

We’ve lost the essential life skills that used to be commonplace in our world. Isn’t it time we reversed that trend?

Build a Rocket Stove from Concrete Blocks

A concrete block rocket stove is easy to make. Consider this method when you’re ready to learn build a rocket stove for outdoor cooking. The cookstove is almost as old as the campfire, and not much newer than the invention of fire itself. Needless to say, it’s been around for a long time, with very [...]

How to Survive (And Thrive) When Money is Tight and Times are Tough

Be prepared for when times are tough. Understand your survival needs, learn some basic life skills, and know that it’s not IF we have a recession, but when.

How to Prepare for Power Outage in Emergencies

Now is the time to prepare for power outage. These 10+ tips for surviving a power outage will make it easier on you!

Emergency Preparedness Checklist for Hurricanes and Natural Disasters

When hurricanes and storms threaten, an emergency preparedness checklist can keep you on task. Keep your family safe; implement these emergency plans ASAP.

Emergency Essentials: Lessons From the Ground

Emergency essentials: Planning ahead for potential storms and emergencies will serve you well. Here’s what we learned from Hurricane Iselle.

Apocalyptic Fiction: The End of the World as We Know it

I’m fascinated with apocalyptic books and novels featuring the end of the world as we know it. Here are a few of my faves – no zombies in the bunch.

Practical Preppers: How to Be Ready for Anything (Without the Panic)

wooden match with flame, against black backdrop

Whether natural disaster or economic collapse, emergency preparedness is key to survival. Practical preppers can be ready for both without the panic button.