Far too often I run across people who feel that their disaster preparedness plans are well in hand only to observe numerous flaws related to what I call ‘high-tech handicaps’. What is a ‘hi-tech handicap’? That’s a fair question, so please allow me to detail what I mean by that phrase and how it …
DIY Lotion
Interested in learning how to make your own lotion, but don’t want to end up with greasy, goopy messes? Fear not! There’s plenty of awesome DIY lotion recipes out there that easily absorb and won’t leave you feeling like a greaseball. Check out a few of the many options available and have fun! Tangerine Face …
The 5 Water Storage Tips You Need To Know Right Now
Water is the stuff of life. You can go days and even weeks without food but a few days without water can kill you as easily as an infection or wound can, often quicker. This is why storing water for emergencies is so important. There’s quite a few ways to keep water but the big …
What to Carry While Backpacking
Backpacking is a great way to get exercise, connect with nature, and see amazing sights. A few years ago, my husband and I backpacked through Europe, and we had the time of our lives. Of course, if you want to do the same, there are some very important things you need to bring on your …
The Importance of Noise Discipline
One of the first things people notice when they get out of the city and into the middle of nowhere is the lack of sound. There’s still the sound of crickets, locusts, and the wind mind you, but there’s not even a hint of cars, trains, trucks, or other people to ruin the stillness and …
7 Boating Safety Tips and Supplies that Will Safe Your Life in an Emergency
Getting out on the water is a popular recreational activity when the weather warms up. Whether you use a motorized boat or sailboat, don’t forget safety above all else. Boating is still a risky pastime and hundreds of accidental deaths occur every year. To minimize your chances of being caught in a life threatening situation …
Prepper Camp: Hands-On Prepardness Expo [Rick Austin Interview]
All the prepper gear on Earth will not increase your chances survive of you lack the knowledge to use it, or lose it, during a disaster. Bestselling author, survival gardening expert, and television star Rick Austin urges Americans to come Prepper Camp and learn how to stretch both their minds and their muscles while …
A Happy intersection
My usual contributions to this blog consist of pithy little bits of practical advice that you hopefully will never need to worry about, so allow me to deviate from that formula for just one go around and get all warm and fuzzy on you. It’s not that my commitment to emergency preparation has lessened, but …
DIY Sunscreen
Numerous homemade sunscreen recipes are floating around out there, with most highly effective and a heck of a lot better for you than the nastified stuff found in most commercial sunscreens. Let’s take a brief look at some of the chemicals you’ll want to avoid, as well as an easy recipe for homemade sunscreen. Check …
The Importance of Light Discipline
Imagine this: A major disaster has struck the United States/world and you’ve implemented your survival plan. You know how to start fires, use solar power to run lights and small electronics, and finally cracked open those emergency food stores. Things are going great. But as you probably imagine, things aren’t going great for a lot …