Water Storage and Purification

Remember how much I loved to tell you all about Preparedness? I haven’t for a while. Not because I haven’t been thinking about it. Oh no, no, no. Recently I have been stocking up on medical supplies and a giant canvas tent (more about that another day). But nothing you… Read More

November 18, 2014

Preparedness Week 24–Tomato Products

Tomato Products? Say what? Yes. This is the week when you’ll be buying tomato-based items. That sounds weird, I know. But think about it: spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, salsa . . . These are all things that most families eat pretty often. And they don’t really fit in any other… Read More

November 5, 2014

Preparedness Week 23–Batteries

Since we did flashlights last week it only makes sense to buy batteries this week. Is there such a thing as too many batteries? No. Not even. If I were you I would buy at least a ten-pack of everything. If I were me I would buy at least twice… Read More

October 28, 2014

Preparedness Week 22–Flashlights

I know what you’re thinking: “We have tons of flashlights!” Uh huh. Sure you do. Go find three working flashlights. Right now. You have 90 seconds. I’ll bet you can’t! If you’re like me you have kids who somehow manage to find all flashlights and break them. Really, how does… Read More

September 30, 2014

Preparedness Week 21–Paper Towels

Imagine if you didn’t have any power for several days. And you had to still had to keep cleaning your house. You wouldn’t want to stick to rags and washcloths if there were no way to clean these things in the laundry, right? If you were in this situation you… Read More

September 24, 2014

Preparedness Week 20–Bleach and Duct Tape

Whoa. Weird. Bleach and duct tape??? Just to clear up any confusion, these two items don’t go together. They’re both just really great things to have on hand in an emergency situation. Bleach is not just for clothes, you know. It’s the best disinfectant there is. If you’ve got water… Read More

September 17, 2014

Preparedness Week 19–Meat

Man cannot live by bread alone (Cookies, yes). That’s where we need meat. Meat is my favorite form of protein and it’s going to be a long, dull pandemic/apocalypse/hurricane if you haven’t got any. There are a jillion choices out there but most meat options are going to be available… Read More

September 10, 2014

Preparedness Week 18–Water. Again!

As the summer drifts to a close it’s a good time to take stock of your water supplies. If you’re like us you’ve been going through water bottles like crazycakes. Summer outings and thirsty people have depleted our supply. And we all know water is the most important thing you… Read More

September 2, 2014

Preparedness Week 17–Sugar

Hey, school’s back in and I’m ready to get going with my preparedness plans. How about you? Did you work on your preparedness over the summer? I stocked up on freeze-dried goods but I am running low on the basics. This week let’s work on sugar. It’s my best friend… Read More

July 17, 2014

Preparedness Week 16–Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

Have you ever thought about people from the Middle Ages and how gross and disgusting their teeth must have been? Ew. As an American I have vowed to always have beautiful teeth. It says something about having good teeth on our money, doesn’t it? Well, you can’t have good teeth… Read More

May 27, 2014

Preparedness Week 14–Meat

Meat. What is there to say about meat except life is very sad without it. Maybe you’re a vegetarian and you live a happy meat-free life. I don’t understand that. Let’s just pretend that we all love meat and need some every day. Some people eat lots of beef. Some… Read More