We're still listening. What do you need in 2024? We've heard some requests for a weekly calendar for preparedness prep and we've heard...

December 20, 2023 As we end the year and look forward to 2024, we have lived through a difficult year. There have been disasters...

December 13, 2023 It’s party time but budgets are tight and time is just as tight if not tighter. What to do. Think simple when planning...

December 6, 2023 Last week we saved money by making freezer meals. This week we save money on Christmas. Our children all loved opening...

November 29, 2023 The holiday season is upon us and that means stress! Here are a few ideas for freezer meals for those days when there...

November 22, 2023 Now that you have prepped, let's talk about what to do when the power bills are so overwhelming and you have to cut...

November 15, 2023 A few more things to do now. 1. Change your filters. Filters come with recommendations for when to change out...

November 8, 2023 It’ll soon be winter weather and the economy has gotten nothing but more complicated and more expensive. There are...

November 1, 2023 Number five for beginning preppers and a gentle nudge for those who may need a reminder, it’s hygiene products time....

October 25, 2023 On to step number 4, lighting. Several years ago there was an accident in our neighborhood that took out the...

October 18, 2023 We are on to the #3 thing to store for beginning preppers and beyond. Two essential things to remember when stocking up...

October 11, 2023 Beginning prepping #2, water. (A good refresher for the props too.) Store all the containers upright in a cool, dark,...

October 4, 2023 Last week we addressed five things someone just beginning their self-reliance journey should do first. The next month we...

September 27, 2023 If you are just beginning your reliance journey here are a few things to stock up on first. 1. Shelter. All the...

September 20, 2023 This week another very accessible and inexpensive item to add to your preps. Bandannas. Have you watched the horror in...

Sept. 13, 2023 Have you heard of a fire blanket? While this may not be as inexpensive as Mylar blankets they are not out of reach for...

September 6 It’s National Emergency Preparedness Month! Let’s consider some very inexpensive items to store this month. This week let's...

August 30th It’s heading towards fall and the weather is getting nicer so it’s garage sale season. Garage sales are a great resource for...

August 23 The children are returning to school and so should you. It’s time to hone your preparedness skills. If you have not already...

August 16th It’s the beginning of a new school year and even for those of us without school-age children often it is the beginning of a...