Why in the world would you want to store your vegetables outside of your refrigerator? Well, what if your power goes out? Your living off-grid. Or, like me, you have a family-sized refrigerator that seems to shrink as time passes. Whatever your reasons, you can get shelf-life out of most vegetables when stored at room … Read more
You’re not crazy for storing survival food Emergency food storage has fallen out of fashion over the last century, but the dependence on modern conveniences has made us more susceptible to going hungry if SHTF. If the trucks stopped delivering food to the grocery store, many of us would be in a world of hurt. … Read more
Choosing water containers for your emergency water supply can be a real headache, but it doesn’t have to be. Your emergency water supply can be as simple as store-bought water bottles. Every method of water storage has pluses and minuses. Depending on your budget and storage requirements, there is a water container that’s perfect for … Read more
MREs (Meals Ready To Eat) may seem complicated, but they aren’t. The main entree is processed similarly to how grandma used to can vegetables from the garden; the packaging is just different. What Is An MRE? An MRE (Meal Ready To Eat) is the U.S. Military’s current combat ration, a shelf-stable, self-contained, pre-cooked meal with … Read more
If your reading this either your power went out, it’s going to go out, or you’re preparing for the next power outage. Last month my family’s power went out and we were woefully unprepared. Following is the research I did on how to conserve smart device power and how to plan for the next power … Read more
I first ate Freeze-dried food doing a section hike on the Appalachian Trail in Vermont. I looked forward to my nightly freeze-dried dinner. That’s how good some of the meals are. As a lightweight hiking food for long-term storage or emergency preparedness, freeze-dried food is arguably the best choice out there. What Is Freeze-dried Food? … Read more
Water is the essential item on your hygiene list for emergency preparedness, for your other hygiene supplies, choose items applicable to the most likely emergency scenario or natural disaster you will face. If you are making a small hygiene kit for packing-out, keep in mind pack weight. Are you planning to stay put during a … Read more
So your tomato seeds didn’t germinate. You started out optimistic, even excited, to plant your first tomato seeds and then nothing. They never sprouted. Look over the following list to see if you can figure out why your seeds aren’t sprouting and then give it another try. 8 Reasons Tomato Seeds Don’t Germinate: Seeds are … Read more
This year, our family had a winter power outage, and we were unprepared to go without heat; I wondered how long our house would stay warm without power as our central heat is electric. I want to share what I learned about dealing with no heat in a power outage to help with your preparation. … Read more
