Whether you want to light birthday candles or start a fire, matches are an important item to have on hand, especially during an emergency. Matches are considered by many to be one of the top ten most important things to stockpile in case of a wide-spread disaster. And since they are relatively inexpensive, they’re a…
One of the goals for July is to get a three-month supply of non-food items. Things like laundry and dish soap, shampoo and toilet paper. Non-food items are not necessarily essential to survival when times are hard, but they are important to making life comfortable and sanitation convenient. At first glance, it may seem like…
For some, prescription medication is a matter of life or death. If you have a medical condition that requires you to regularly take medication, you should consider having an extra reserve of those essential drugs. Good reasons to stock up on medications During a disaster you may find it hard to refill a prescription. Medical…
100 Things You’ve probably seen articles like 100 Things That Will Disappear when the SHTF . Or 72 Things To Stock Up On or 50 Things To Always Have on Hand, Take your pick, there are a lot of Internet articles along this vein. Well, here’s my list. But it’s not really a list for apocalyptic…
You need more than just food Food is not the only thing to consider as you work towards a three-month storage. Although food is the most vital, don’t forget the non-food items that you use every day: shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, razors, etc. You’ll want at least a three-month supply of these…
You’ve heard the saying “Variety is the spice of life.” Well, spices bring variety to your menu, as well. You’ve been spending all year investing in and improving your food storage basics. But who wants to eat just bread, rice and beans? It’s time to fill your pantry by stocking up on the extras that…