Preparedness
Pocketbook Preparedness
You might not think that personal finance has much to do with preparedness, but in these rough economic times, it’s even more important to make sure you are financially ready as well as physically ready for an emergency. If you are like many people in America, you may find yourself struggling to...
Taking Care of Business
It’s a subject we don’t often discuss, but it is a basic need. Waste disposal and sanitation is essential because no matter what is happening, you’ve still got to take care of business! My husband planned a fun weekend camping trip with his father and my three daughters. When the men were...
Special Needs Survival
Is there someone in your life with special needs? Pay close attention and acquire the necessary medication and equipment to help them during an emergency. I take a daily medication for hypothyroidism. Most of the time, it is just a minor hiccup in my life, but without my daily medication, my life...
Backup Plan
Not only should you prepare your family for an emergency, you should also prepare your data for an emergency too! I love taking pictures of my family. There is rarely a get together, performance, or other activity in our family that I’m not found behind the lens of my camera. Most of the time,...
Readiness Resolve
The New Year is right around the corner; discover a new type of resolution, a resolve to be ready! If you are like me, the New Year is bittersweet. There is something invigorating about starting off with a clean slate and creating a set of new ideas for running your life. Then there is the down...
Holiday Hazards
It’s the holiday season and you are at home cooking and celebrating, or out and about on fun adventures. Whatever you’re doing, don’t forget your first aid kit because sometimes there are hazards that come with the holidays! I don’t know what it is about having everyone over for the...
Come Clean
Cleanliness and sanitation is a topic that cannot be ignored, especially during an emergency. Have you taken the measures needed to really “come clean?" I’m not the outdoorsy type. It’s not that I don’t love the beautiful scenery or the opportunity for peace and quiet. Obviously, that is...
Cook with Confidence
You’ve got your holiday meals planned, and your oven is ready for the turkey. But, have you considered how you’d cook all your preparedness food during an emergency? With these ideas, you’ll be able to cook with confidence! Many years ago, I decided I’d try cooking my very first turkey. It...
Prepare for Presents
Not sure what to give everyone on your gift list? Consider preparedness products! Many years ago, when my husband and I had just started our little family, I yearned to become more prepared. With the cold weather and a new daughter to care for, I realized how much I might need a few items to keep...
Fired Up!
Want something that will give light, keep you warm, and help you cook? Get fired up about starting up a fire. The cold weather makes me yearn for the warmth of a crackling fire. Though most of us long for the fire simply for the ambiance, during an emergency situation having that fire could help you...
Power Up
With a few handy emergency tools, even with the power out, you can be powered up. Being without power during an emergency can be not only inconvenient, but it can also prevent you from using some of your most essential tools. Many of us have flashlights and radios stored for an emergency, but...
New Water Filter Provides the Best Water in the Worst of Times
Clean water has become an expected comfort and many of us wouldn’t know how to survive if it was no longer available. During a natural disaster or national crisis life’s necessities quickly become luxuries. One of these necessities is water. Clean water has become an expected comfort and many of...
Pet Preparedness
You consider your pets a part of the family, but have you stored the necessary preparedness items for your four footed friends? Once you have ensured the safety and preparedness of each family member, it is time to turn your attention to the loyal family pet. Believe it or not, preparing your pets...
Let There Be Light
Don’t be left in the dark during a power outage. Make sure your family is prepared and let there be light. Last year something happened that still disturbs my young family. There was a sudden power outage in our neighborhood, possibly caused by some renovations being done to a nearby school. It...
Home Making
Learn how to build your own shelter--you’ll feel confident that even in the most uncomfortable of circumstances, you’ll have the knowledge to do some “home-making." Shelter is a high priority when preparing for an emergency. After food and water, shelter is next on the list. Most of us...
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