MRE and Freeze Dried Food


Did You Know, Food

There are so many purchasing options for MRE (made ready to eat) and freeze dried food.  From brick and mortar retailers to online websites, the options seem overwhelming!  Which brand has the best price, which has the longest shelf life or the most important…which brand tastes the best?  I’ve had a few companies come to […]

February 5, 2018

EASY Dinner Planning for 3 months


Food, Lists

I recently was told of an approach to accumulating a 3 month food supply.  I liked it.  It was easy and everything that is on the list are things your family will eat, you’ll see why as I explain.  I liked it more because it was something I already do on a regular basis just […]

January 20, 2018

A Plan for the New Year and Taxes


Comfort, Comms, Cooking, Finance, First-Aid, Food, General Information, Light, Lists, Planning, Power, Sanitation, Shelter, Warmth, Water

With a new year upon us it’s a great time to start all those plans you’ve thought about a couple dozen times of starting your food storage and emergency preparedness planning.  Though I love the holidays, I have to say, I love a good New Years celebration.  It’s the feeling of newness that is contagious. […]

January 1, 2018

Simple Food Storage Plans


Downloads, Food

A simple place to start in emergency preparedness is in the area of food.  You can go to the store once and from that one trip feel the instant taste of victory.  That being said, even starting a collection of surplus food can be intimidating.  There are so many approaches to food storage, but I’ve […]

December 1, 2017

12+2=14


Comfort, Comms, Cooking, Downloads, Finance, First-Aid, Food, General Information, Light, Planning, Power, Sanitation, Shelter, Warmth, Water

Several weeks ago I received my copy of the seasonal magazine from Emergency Preparedness.  I opened it up and skimmed it’s pages.  Among the usual product features, something even better caught my attention.  It was a 2 page spread that they called the “12 Areas of Preparedness“.   Listed, they are: 1. Water 2. Warmth 3. […]

November 12, 2017