Winter is the real test of our emergency preparations. In our area winter can be very unforgiving. A power outage that lasts just 1-2 days can be more than an inconvenience. If you do not have alternative power or heat sources, it could be dangerous. At best, you might lose a water pipe (or two…
That’s right. This time of year, turkey is the best meat bargain you can find. Grocery stores use it as a loss leader to entice you to do all your holiday shopping at their store. With coupons and other special offers, you can get some really amazing deals on turkey this season. Your goal is…
Whether you’re prepping for a short term tight spot or a long term crisis, well-stocked pantry should be at the foundation of your plans. What should go into your pantry? You should store the basics for baking and meal preparation. Everyone’s personal taste are different, but here are the items I find are an essential…
This month begin building a three-month supply of foods your family routinely eats. This is not the kind of long-term food storage that preppers have stored in their basement. That kind of long-term food supply is food that will store for decades—things like wheat, beans, rice, powdered milk and freeze-dried foods. No, this three-month supply…