So have any of you had that totally awkward conversation where someone tries to make you feel crazy for getting prepared, and you try to convince them it’s the smart thing to do? If so, would love to hear all the drama ;) I was actually discussing this with a friend the other day, because her […]
Introducing the HERC Oven: Powered by Tealight Candles
Just this week I learned about the HERC Oven, and it put my homemade Applebox Oven to shame! It may cost a little more than a free box, but it’s definitely a great way to go if you’re looking for a durable oven to cook with during emergencies. One of my biggest fans (ok, I added that part […]
Grab Your Seat – FREE Online Survival Summit Begins Monday
So has anyone heard about the survival summit happening next week, or better yet, already registered for it? If so, you are definitely on top of things. I’m still a little offended they didn’t ask me to come speak on menstrual cups or something, but oh well, I’ll get over it :) Anyways, everyone has been talking about […]
Time for Jerky! Win a Dehydrator & Make Your Own…
It’s almost the end of deer season and you’ve drug home a deer (or two), now what? (P.S. Just ignore my crazy hair and no make-up look ;) You can always turn deer into roasts, hamburger, sausage, but one of our favorite things to make is…. JERKY!!! Who doesn’t love this stuff? My baby especially enjoys chewing on some for breakfast :) I […]
The New World Series: Surviving an EMP Attack
Do you want to read a TRUE horror story? One that will literally slap you across the face and make you pee your pants? I just had the opportunity to read “The End” & “The Long Road” where the author, G. Michael Hopf, has us follow a family attempting to survive after America has been crippled […]
Best of Prepared Housewives: Top 10 Preparedness Posts of 2013
I can’t believe 2013 is already behind us and the New Year is here, but I think I say that EVERY year! I meant to post this last week, but I’ve been bumming it around, haven’t gotten out of my pjs, been potty-training my 3 yr old, drinking too much hot chocolate, lighting fires to stay warm (and because they’re pretty), […]
Create Your Own Emergency Preparedness & Food Storage Binder
Get Prepared the right way! When creating your emergency & food storage plan you need to make sure you have a place to keep it all! There are so many emergency preparedness and food storage binders out there, but my favorite by far is the one I’ve made myself. When you make your own you […]
Meal Plan For The ENTIRE Year & Get Food Storage DONE at the Same Time!
Coming up with menu plans week after week that please everyone was making me fully understand the phrase, “I would rather stick a needle in my eye!” There’s also something about 5 o’ clock that triggers everyone’s internal alarm clock (at least in my house) to immediately start screaming, yelling, or whining about EVERYTHING! To make matters worse, when I try to hide in my […]
Merry Christmas from Prepared Housewives and Her Monsters ;)
I seriously hope you have a Very Merry Christmas!!! When I started this blog a year ago, I have to admit I did it for selfish reasons. I was tired of explaining the same thing over, and over, and over! With a blog I could write-up a post once and direct people to it, rather than […]
My Favorite Preparedness & Survival Things of the Year! Win Them All!
My Favorite Things!!! Here are some of my very favorite discoveries I’ve made this year that have literally changed my life and the way I do things. After you check them out, enter for your chance to win them all! 1. Bucket I know you are probably already thinking this is the lamest giveaway ever, but seriously, […]
Are You STILL Using Pads & Tampons? Use the Menstrual Cup Instead!
WARNING BOYS (& maybe some girls): This post may contain TMI and forever scar your brain (at least that is what my husband told me when I tried explaining how AWESOME these menstrual cups are :) If you choose to read on you do so at your own risk. My sister was mortified when I told her I was […]
What Housewives Really Want to WIN For Christmas…
Christmas would be so much easier if someone else did all the shopping. Its’ so hard finding the perfect gifts for 2 year olds that seem to destroy things with their eyes, or people who already have everything. Sometimes though, the hardest person to find gifts for is yourself. Whenever my family asks what I want […]
Need a Place to Hang Your Christmas Cards?
One of my favorite parts about the Christmas Season is the cards we receive. I just love looking at all the beautiful families with coordinating outfits and perfect kids that actually look at the camera and smile! I can only dream one day our family can do that ;) Nothing is more torturous to me than […]
Preparedness Giveaway (over $900 in prizes) – Just in time for Christmas!
Preparedness Christmas Giveaway We (The Preparedness Blogging Brigade) have teamed up with some great companies to bring you this mega giveaway just in time for Christmas. There will be 3 winners. 1st Prize Stainless Steel-Large Kelly Kettle (Complete Kit): A perfect item for survival or camping kits. Includes the cooking pot, pot support, grill, and pot gripper/handle. AquaBrick Kit […]
Thankful…
I love Thanksgiving season where we can take a little time to reflect on the things we are truly grateful for. I’m impressed with my kids teachers, because all week my kids have been telling me about Squanto the Indian, the Mayflower, the 1st Thanksgiving, and what they are grateful for – they’ve definitely taught me a […]
