We are working hard this year to become better prepared not just with food storage but with other supplies, kits and organizing for an...

This past week we learned the Chinese had hacked into a water system in Hawaii and attempted to hack the grid in Texas. No power, no...

Tis the season for giving. It’s the most wonderful time of the year but it also tests our imagination and budget. With so many changes in...

Food - Week 52: Spices This week add the spices and the oil you use in your favorite recipes. After World War II the items Europeans...

Food - Week 51: Cheese Only one more week after this one! On sale for New Year’s Eve parties, cheese. Add 2 lbs. of cheese (per family...

Food - Week 50: Baking Supplies Buy vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch. Only you know how much you use so I’ll leave the...

Food - Week 49: Fruit I know! More fruit - 5 more cans per family member. Remember cranberry sauce and fresh cranberries are fruits and...

Food - Week 48: Seasonal Bargains Seasonal bargains such as cranberry sauce, pumpkin, French fried onions for green bean casseroles, and...

Food - Week 47: Canned Evaporated Milk & Oil(s)... Fats Thanksgiving baking sales are happening at your local store. This should include...

Food - Week 46: Dessert Ingredients Let's face it we are all thinking dessert right now as we prepare for Thanksgiving, Christmas,...

It’s time to look ahead and consider asking for items you have not stored yet - as gifts. Spices are expensive and would be great...

Food - Week 44: Grains This week we'll be adding another 6 lbs. of grains (per person) to our food storage. Remember to add grains that...

Food - Week 43: Powdered Milk & Butter This week it is time to add some more powdered milk to your food storage. There are quite a few...

Food - Week 42: Vegetables Back to veggies this week. What more can I say? Vegetables are essential to a balanced diet. Sprouts count as...

Food - Week 41: Cheese I know we stored cheese two weeks ago but to reach a three-month supply of the foods you eat by December store two...

Food - Week 40: Juice A few years ago I was gifted a bottle of homemade apple cider, thank you Barb and Ed! It was amazing. If you live...

Food - Week 39: Cheese Back to cheese once more. Don’t forget powdered cheese such as Parmesan or cheddar for mac and cheese or to add to...

Food - Week 38: Grains We’re moving forward and fall is upon us, time to think about grains again. Holiday baking and cold nights are...

Food - Week 37: Fruit Remember that September is National Preparedness Month and that's what we try to inspire you to do all year - be...

September is National Preparedness Month and that's what we've been trying to inspire you towards all year - being prepared with a...