by Tess Pennington | Jan 10, 2012
Storing food for long-term emergencies is not without it’s challenges. Many preppers who are beginning this task want to ensure they are packaging foods correctly. I can honestly say, the more you do it, the easier it gets. At first, it can be intimidating, but...
by Tess Pennington | Oct 26, 2011
Rodents are the worst! They eat our food, carry diseases and are a nuisance in the prepper world. In a disaster situation where have to rely on your stored food supply, we want our food pantry and supply to be free of insects and pests. Take a few proactive steps in...
by Tess Pennington | Sep 9, 2011
When emergencies last longer than originally intended, your basic needs such as food and water become the highest priority. Food and water security is one of the greatest advantages for being prepared for longer-term emergencies. In order to understand the importance...
by Tess Pennington | Sep 8, 2011
Those that are planning to store food for long-term emergencies know that certain foods do not always stand the test of time. Natural elements such as sunlight, moisture and oxygen can dramatically reduce the lifespan of some of our favorite foods. Therefore,...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 20, 2011
When a disaster threatens a given area, fuel is one of the first emergency prep items people begin stocking up on. Having fuel on hand for given disasters helps maintain your regular lifestyle when power is interrupted. More importantly, having additional fuel can...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 4, 2011
Fox News Report on Inflation, Higher Prices and Emergency Preparedness. Tess demonstrates some best practices and a multi-barrier process for packaging food for short and long term storage in mylar bags (or large food grade buckets) with oxygen absorbers, a vacuum...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 3, 2011
Archaic food caches have been found all over the world. The fact that our ancestors planned for the unexpected gives us a clear picture into their unpredictable lifestyle. Foods such as nuts, extra tools and foraging tools were put away for a time when they were...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 31, 2010
I wholeheartedly believe in layering your preparedness endeavors with both short and long-term food sources. That way, you can ensure that you have enough food to see you through any type of event. Many turn to freeze-dried foods as the quintessential long-term food...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 31, 2010
Typically dry soup mixes cost around $3 or more to purchase at the stores. These mixes can be made in the home for a fraction of the cost. Mixes that are made at home will not have the added colors and preservative that commercial soup mixes have such as MSG...
by Tess Pennington | Oct 13, 2009
Starting a supply of food does not have to be a budget breaker. Think like a squirrel gathering a little bit at a time. Start with a short term supply and then compliment that with a longer term supply of food. Comparative shopping at the large volume supermarkets...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 26, 2022
There is a gigantic water battery located in the canton of Valais, under the Swiss Alps, called Nant de Drance. It’s a hydropower plant that provides the same energy storage capacity as 400,000 electric car batteries! This renewable energy source could be a...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 2, 2022
Wildfire season is upon us, and it’s not just California that has to worry about this destructive disaster this year. In an unprecedented heat wave, 84 large fires and complexes have burned 3,071,353 acres in 13 states. The concern is spreading among those who...
