by Tess Pennington | Apr 15, 2018
Tess, So if I’m all protected with gas masks etc. how do I protect my animals? A Reader Answer: Reader, Thank you for sending your question in. One of our Ready Nutrition writers, Jeremiah Johnson wrote about the very subject you are asking about. In the...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 3, 2018
If you aren’t dealing with extreme winter weather, consider yourself lucky. 90% of the 48 continental U.S. states started off 2018 below freezing (32 degrees or lower). For weeks, severe winter weather has pounded many parts of U.S. and Canada with no end in...
by Tess Pennington | Dec 30, 2017
This time of year takes me into deep contemplation. Have I accomplished all that I set out to do this year? Was I the best person and example I could be? Was I a good friend? How can I strive to be a better in the coming year? While I know the answer to some of these...
by Tess Pennington | Sep 11, 2017
Welcome back to week 2 in our Crash Course into Preparedness. Last week we discussed the basics of survival and gear needed for a short-lived event. One of the comments from last week’s class mentioned that it isn’t hard to prepare, you just have to...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Aug 22, 2017
[Editor’s Note: One thing is for certain if an EMP occurs while many of us are away at work, the city quickly can become a death trap. As writer, Jeremiah Johnson warns, “Definitive action taken at the critical point is critical to your...
by Tess Pennington | May 27, 2017
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” – Hippocrates So, many of you may be asking why I want to go to all the trouble and grow herbs and roots for natural healing. You can read about seven reasons why I started a medicinal garden, but in short, I...
by Tess Pennington | May 19, 2017
Growing medicinal plants are a great way to ensure garden sustainability and more notably, have access to natural medicine when you need it most. When I introduced more herbs in my garden, I noticed it had a profound impact on the vegetables and fruits I was growing....
by Tess Pennington | Apr 13, 2017
When the SHTF and a medical situation does occur simultaneously, things can go to absolute turmoil very quickly. Most medical situations that will arise during this time may not be considered life threatening, but can quickly become one if not appropriately treated....
by Jeremiah Johnson | Mar 6, 2017
[Editor’sNote: Simply put, things can to hell in a hand basket very quickly following a disaster. The widespread breakdown of the social order leads to looting in disaster prone areas which leads to the importance of being able to defend one’s home, family...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 6, 2017
Have you ever considered what you will do if you have to bug out in winter? Being exposed to the elements puts you and your family at risk and it is paramount to be ready for that scenario. It’s time to learn the basics of surviving in harsh environments. These...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 20, 2017
In our fast paced hustle in life, we rarely have time to sit down and really spend time doing something just for us. For many of you, prepping has either been an ongoing part of your life, or you have just joined the tribe and are voraciously reading every type of...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Dec 27, 2016
[Editor’s Note: While many believe the shift in government leaders in 2017 will bring us back to better times, one can never be too sure. As my father always said, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” These are still uncertain times, and as...
