I actually heard about this activity from a friend with EIGHT kids! She did this with her kids when they were in their basement waiting out a hurricane with no electricity. So the beauty of this activity is that it gives you a great thing to do if the powerRead More →
This is actually an interesting question about store bought 72 hour kits-one I’ve pondered myself. They are EVERYWHERE-Costco, Wal-Mart, and pretty much any big food storage company sells one. It seems like such an easy way out of making your own-who wouldn’t want to just buy one and have itRead More →
Here is the next part of Stasha’s story…Medicine in a time of emergency. Stasha has a great story to tell about living in Bosnia during the Bosnian war. We can all learn a thing or too from her. (If you haven’t yet, make sure you read her other storyRead More →
My Grandpa died today. Lucky for him, he gets to be with this great lady again-my wonderful grandmother. In thinking about his passing I figured it only right to pay tribute to him by writing a post about his favorite tool that got him out of many a pickle inRead More →
So what can the Muppets teach us about being prepared? Well in an emergency you may want to make sure you have your paper towels! Well…and paper/plastic plates, utensils, and cups! WHY HAVE PAPER GOODS FOR AN EMERGENCY? Why? Well if you have a limited water source you’re not goingRead More →