Preparedness: Excuse #2 – Too Much Time & Effort

Preparedness: Excuse #2 – Too Much Time & Effort

Getting started with preparedness can look daunting – that’s a fact. I’ve talked about Why We Should Prepare – the fact that we need to be ready to deal with natural disasters and man-made disasters, including personal emergencies, such as loss of income due to...
Preparedness: Emergency Preparedness Binder

Preparedness: Emergency Preparedness Binder

I love organization and that’s why I love Pinterest! The first time I used Pinterest I knew it was for me. It allows me to easily find and organize all my favorite prep ideas…from gardening tips and food storage to life hacks and recipes to try. It fits my personal...
Preparedness: 10 Items You May Not Have Thought About

Preparedness: 10 Items You May Not Have Thought About

Do you have an Emergency Car Kit or Get Back Home Bag? For those of you who read my blogs on a regular basis, you know I’ve discussed why my hubby and I carry an Emergency Bag in each of our cars—ours is designed to also be a Get Back Home Bag. It contains all sorts...
Preparedness: Self-Reliance Reference Books

Preparedness: Self-Reliance Reference Books

I wish I had a photographic memory, but unfortunately there’s no way I can remember all the information and instructions I’ve read over the years dealing with self-reliance topics. That’s why it’s so important to actually practice some of your skills in real life...
Preparedness: 6 Excuses Why People Don’t Prepare

Preparedness: 6 Excuses Why People Don’t Prepare

Last week we discussed some of the reasons Why We Should Prepare; including natural disasters, manmade disasters, as well as personal emergencies. I hope you agree that it makes sense to have some supplies on hand for such events. This week I promised to talk about...