My Grandma Shirley has been featured on this blog a few times over the years. First, when I gave you a tour of her awesome food storage. Then later on, when my mom and I made a big batch of freezer meals for her and my grandpa to cook up as their health started to […]
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Mastering Emergency Preparedness While Traveling: 3 Essential Tips
A few months ago I was preparing to travel abroad with my son for his senior trip. I posted in my Facebook group asking for tips on preparedness for international travel. Emergency preparedness while traveling is such a tough topic because you have limited space. Yet you have an unlimited amount of possible emergencies that […]
Jar Lid Sealer – Reviews
There are several ways to extend the shelf life on the dried goods you are storing. It’s best to store in a cool, dry, dark area (like a cold storage room) and to remove oxygen from your containers if possible. I store a lot of foods in mason jars and have tested several jar lid […]
72 Hour Kits for College Students
Are you worried about sending your grown-up kids off to college without all the necessary “emergency” preps? I got my son set up for living on his own but didn’t really leave him with a good 72 hour kit. We also didn’t have much discussion about evacuation plans while in the dorms. When he came […]
Survival Mom 2024 Prepping Calendar
For the past five years I have gone through the Survival Mom Prepping Calendar and LOVE doing all the tasks and reading the monthly book recommendations. I usually start out pretty strong but fizzle out a little by the end as life gets busy and I forget about staying on top of it. This year […]
2023 Black Friday Bonus Bonanza
It’s no surprise that EVERYONE is sharing their Black Friday deals this weekend. This year I want to do something different. I want to make sure you have the tools and knowledge to actually USE the items you are buying. So as a thank you for shopping through me you will get a helpful tool, download, […]