Right? Really how can you really do that. None of us truly knows when something may go wrong. While it is impossible and impractical sometimes to plan for every possibility, the basis should be easy enough to put into place. Living in Florida, we don't give much thought to Winter as causing unexpected events, but probably should. This past week has left record temperatures, snow fall, and power … [Read more...]
Getting and Staying Organized
One of my greater strengths is getting things organized, where that falls short though is keeping it that way. As I add to my systems or rethink how we may handle emergency situations, it seems I continuously rearrange how I have things stored. We live in less than 1,000 feet with NO on property storage, meaning things like tools and emergency equipment end up in nooks and crannies. If you're … [Read more...]
How Can I Start Prepping On A Budget?
A few friends that have come to the house noticed the large stack of canned goods in the hall. When asked, I just told them they were a really good price, so I stocked up. For me that has been the trick ... stocking up when things are at their BEST PRICE. To know when they're at their best price you have to do more shopping and be more observant. My prep habit started with learning to coupon. … [Read more...]
Can you survive for 72 hours?
It's recommended by Ready.gov to have the ability to provide for yourself for 72 hours, that's 3 days. Locally, in just hours (NOT DAYS) after Irma hit Florida, people started complaining they didn't have power, food, water. I'm not talking about ravaged victims, but everyday people who did little to prepare. They were certain that the storm wouldn't hurt them, and while they weren't hurt, they … [Read more...]
Who Needs Another Blogging Prepper?
Well, you're here reading this aren't you? I don't think of my self as a survivalist or really even a prepper, but as a woman who recognizes that we gotta be ready to take care of ourselves when SHTF (Shit Hits The Fan) for the less informed. I used to think that SHTF was some end of the world bullshit term. Turns out, over the last 10 years the shit my fan, and a lot of other peoples MORE … [Read more...]