No matter where you live in the world, your area can encounter a natural disaster of some kind. From floods to earthquakes, few places are completely immune from the destructive forces of nature. When natural disasters strike, many people are left unprepared and vulnerable to disease, hunger and injury. Many people agree with leading government […]
The Best Prepper Websites: Prepared Housewives #48
I want to give everyone a HUGE THANK YOU!!! I was beyond honored when I got a message telling me I made the coveted list as one of the Best Prepper Websites! I thought it was just my mom and the cat that read this blog! (And I don’t even think my Mom really reads it […]
2 Weeks to Get HUGE Savings From SurvivalBased on Generators & Food
One reason I love Survival Based is because they really look out for everyone. Even if you didn’t win one of the amazing prizes from the Giveaway last week, they are giving everyone 2 weeks to get an AMAZING deal! Amazing Deals from SurvivalBased: 50% off a Fuel-Less Solar Generator COUPON CODE: solargenerator50 Get $80 […]
National Preparedness Month: Biggest Giveaway Yet!
National Preparedness Month is almost over, so we thought we would end it with a bang! The most AWESOME preparedness bloggers EVER (ok I added that part), have teamed up with SurvivalBased to offer you this amazing giveaway as a way to say THANK YOU for putting up with us! SurvivalBased is giving away OVER $3500 worth […]
Rags to Riches: Learn to Make Your Own Cloth Wipes
I used to know EVERYTHING about being a perfect mom, but then… I HAD A BABY!!! (This is actually my sister’s baby. Isn’t he adorable?) I quickly realized I knew nothing and continue to know less each day ;) Not only are babies a TON of work, but they are EXPENSIVE too! By the time […]
A Mother’s Worst Nightmare: Teach Your Children Self-Defense with radKIDS!
What would you do if a stranger woke you up in the middle of the night with a knife to your throat and threatened that if you made a noise your family dies? Even more importantly, what would your child do? Hopefully, that is something you will NEVER have to answer. A Mother’s Worst Nightmare… There is one […]
Winners, Discounts, & School Lunch!
We have a WINNER! Congrats to Donna K. who won the 72 Hour Food, Fire, and Filter Kit from Survival Based! Your prize is headed your way! 50% off 72 Hour Food, Fire, & Filter Bucket Before you start throwing a pitty-party because you didn’t win, I have good news for you too! For 1 week you can […]
Walk Score: One Test Preppers Want Their Home to FAIL!
Sick of getting your crap stolen, or maybe just tired of college kids stopping by during dinner to sell over-priced books, bug spray, and security systems? I AM! Those actually may be the least of your concerns. I know many of you have taken time to prepare yourself and your family and the last thing […]
Back to School Giveaway: 72 Hour Emergency Kit!
Before heading off to school you can’t forget to get your school supplies! For Prepper School we don’t need crayons and pencils (unless you plan on burning them ;), but instead – the 1st thing on everyone ‘s list should be a basic 72 hour emergency kit. You can always make one , buy one, or even […]
1st Day of Prepper School: Survival Skills
The vote is in and this semester for Prepper School we are going to be studying Survival Skills! Survival Skills cover a wide range of topics, and can really encompass most preparedness subjects. SURVIVAL SKILLS (as defined by Wikipedia) – “are techniques a person may use in a dangerous situation (e.g. natural disasters) to save […]
100 Resources: Watch, Read, and Tweat Yourself to Self Reliance
I can’t think of a better way to get you ready for Prepper School then by giving you a list of 100 resources to help you out :) Jake from mybugoutbaglist.com put together one of the most comprehensive lists I’ve ever seen, and he was kind enough to let me share it with you. Take a […]
Back to PREP School: 6 Subjects Preppers Should Be Learning
Just because the kids are going back to school, doesn’t mean preppers are off the hook! Whether you consider yourself a prepper or not this is a good time to review some skills, stalk-up on supplies, and get prepared. WHAT IS A PREPPER? Before we start PREP school, I know some people are still confused who Preppers actually […]
How to Make Perfect Cake Pops Everytime!
HOW TO MAKE CAKE POPS It’s birthday season around our house, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by stuffing our faces with cake pops! I’ve enjoyed making these for years, but they haven’t always turned out the way I imagined (sometimes they’ve earned a spot over at Pintrosity :). I thought I would do a quick […]
HUGE Giveaway!!! WIN a Bosch Mixer or L’Equip Nutrimill…
Seriously, I’ve been so excited about this for weeks! I got together with 14 other bloggers who are leaders in self-reliance and preparedness to have this awesome giveaway. We wanted to do this as a way to say “Thank You” for all of your support! Making your own food is not a glamorous revolution, but it’s one of the most […]
PREP Your Marriage to Last: Are You Doing These 10 Things?
I know… getting prepared is about food, water and guns. But if you stop and think about it, is it worth prepping if when you’re all done you’ve distanced yourself from society, and even worse, your spouse? I had a patient come in this week that barely leaves his home because prepping has consumed him. […]