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A List of Items that are in My Bug-Out Bag
This list is highly dependent on your location. In North Idaho we have real seasons. Snow in winter. Hot summers. The contents of this bag needs to be rotated accordingly. You also don't want this bag to be 80 pounds. If you have to actually hike out 80 pounds will feel super heavy rather quickly. Some of these items could be in your Everyday Carry (EDC), but I can't make that decision for you. Remember,…
Must Read Zombie Books AKA Post Apocalyptic
AKA Post Apocalyptic, which happens to be one of my favorite Genre's. I know! Surprising right! Here are some that stood out to me, in no particular order: The Road The movie will make you think. It's post apocalyptic after a nuclear winter. It will hit you right in the feels. Holding their Own Couldn't put this one down. It is what happens after an economic collapse scenario. One Second After First Zombie book I…
Normalcy Bias
Glen Tate, author of the 299 Days seriesoften talked of people having normalcy bias. Kind of head in the sand, not really looking outside of their normal, day to day lives. The normalcy bias, or normality bias, is a mental state people enter when facing a disaster. It causes people to underestimate both the possibility of a disaster and its possible effects Wiki I did a super quick Podcast about this topic. How I, myself,…
Aftermath: A Story of Survival Review
I picked up my iPad to read this on Kindle. I thought oh, I will read a few pages and go to bed. HA! I haven't ready a good SHTF book in awhile. Dare I say I read a chapter or two and never finish it. Sad because Post Apocalyptic and Dystopian are my top 2 favorite genre's. I could not turn my Kindle off. No, it wasn't broken. This book was good! Engaging. The…
Kindle Freebies for Preppers & Homesteaders
Post Apocalyptic and Dystopian In a flash of searing light, the world changed. A massive solar flare has crippled the modern world and brought chaos and destruction. In an apocalypse there is definitely a beginning where mistakes are made and the seeds of evil are allowed to sprout and take shape. However, an end is not so certain. On a snowy night in December, former NASA engineer Ian Higgs is shot in cold blood on…
Kindle Freebies Friday the 13th
These were all free at time of posting. Please check before you click. Homesteading Canning, Fermenting, Home Cooking, Keeping Critters, and such. Foraging Prepping & Survival Just for Fun
Valley Food Storage Review
I was recently given the chance to do a review on some Valley Food Storage food. I will tell you now, I was pleasantly surprised. I had a done a review of a similar product and had stomach issues for a few days. Not the case with this brand. Irish Pub Style Potato Soup We chose to have this for lunch on a rainy, summer day. Doesn't look like much. I thought no way…
A Prepared Bloggers Giveaway
Welcome to the 30 Days of Preparedness Giveaway! September is National Preparedness Month and the Prepared Bloggers are bringing you an amazing giveaway sponsored by Valley Food Storage and various preparedness authors. These authors are authorities on topics from gardening and chickens to natural medicine and water storage, all to help you become prepared for what life brings your way. Enter for a chance to win one of 3 great prize bundles: Each bundle winner will…
30 Days of Preparedness ~ Essential Oils
I share the first 5 essential oils that I have added to my preparedness plan. This list is endless so I will make this a series. Helichrysum Lavender Lemon Peppermint Cleansing Blend When sharing about essential oils I use a trusted brand. Please use discretion when using any essential oil. If you have questions please e-mail oils at Download the PDF of these oils here Download this episode (right click and save) Find Part 2…
Essential Oil Books to Have in your Preparedness Library
If there is one preparedness thing I highly recommend it is that you build your library. Not your digital library, but your real book on the shelf library. If there were a winter storm and the power is out for a few days, or even just a few hours, how will your find your information? You won't be able to Google it or go to Pinterest for a recipe. I also like a variety of…