Tess Pennington

Tess Pennington is the author of The Prepper's Blueprint, a comprehensive guide that uses real-life scenarios to help you prepare for any disaster. Because a crisis rarely stops with a triggering event the aftermath can spiral, having the capacity to cripple our normal ways of life. The well-rounded, multi-layered approach outlined in the Blueprint helps you make sense of a wide array of preparedness concepts through easily digestible action items and supply lists.

Tess is also the author of the highly rated Prepper's Cookbook, which helps you to create a plan for stocking, organizing and maintaining a proper emergency food supply and includes over 300 recipes for nutritious, delicious, life-saving meals. 

Visit her web site at ReadyNutrition.com for an extensive compilation of free information on preparedness, homesteading, and healthy living.

Ask Tess: What’s the best way to prevent bug infestations in my long term food pantry?

I like that you are looking into the best method in protecting your food investment. Insects are one of the food enemies that can wreak havoc on your food stuffs. There are a few different ways you can go about protecting your food sources from insects.

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Why You Should Worry About Mosquitos

Chikungunya is spreading fast. In the last few hours news articles have started to pop up concerning a major outbreak in Colombia, and meetings are taking place to strengthen the US response to the threat along the US-Mexican border.

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Widespread Drug-Resistant Malaria Cases Now Threatening India

According to an article from the BBC, artemisinin’s effectiveness is weakening as resistance grows in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar (Burma), including a region that’s just 15 miles from India. In fact, experts said the development was “alarming” and an “enormous threat”.

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Six All-Natural Lotions, Balms and Salves You Can Make On the Cheap

It’s time we take an active stance against chemical-laden products. Knowing how easy it is to make your own will help you positively impact your health and save money at the same time. There is no reason to spend endless amounts of money on a lotions, creams and salves that you can make yourself – without the added chemicals. These recipes are loved by my family. Try them today and notice the difference!

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Finding Food Freedom One Jar at a Time: The Organic Canner Book Review

Daisy Luther’s new book, “The Organic Canner,” exemplifies the self-reliant message we all hold dear, “get back to your roots.” This book takes you down the path toward food freedom and sustaining your family with fresh, healthy foods. Read more of my review for this canning resource.

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New “Honey on Tap” Invention Will Change the Beekeeping Industry

Keeping bees can be very time consuming and requires a lot of additional equipment. But the beekeeping industry is going to drastically change thanks to this new innovative product.

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Heal Lips Naturally With This Soothing Lip Balm

Most store bought lip balms contain toxic substances that can do more harm to your lips than good. Feel confident knowing there is an alternative – a natural alternative. This homemade lip balm recipe is soothing, moisturizing and will help heal chapped, sensitive lips.

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Sustainable Gardening: What To Do Before You Plant Your Seedlings

Living sustainably and starting a garden is economical and will help your children learn the essential skill of growing food as naturally as possible. But there is some prep work to be done to ensure a healthy, thriving garden.

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50 Clever Ways to Reuse Your Trash and Not Play into the Throw-Away Society

Stop being a member of the throw-away society and be part of the sustainable solution. Here are 50 of the most thrown away items and clever ways to reuse them.

Ask Tess: How long do homemade potato flakes last?

Wondering how long homemade potato flakes will last? Here’s some interesting information on the subject.

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Immune Boosting Bone Broth {recipes included}

That savory tonic infused with fresh vegetables and herbs really does do a body good. In fact, it’s backed by science. Use these recipes today and start enjoying the health benefits from this ancient diet food.

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Self-Guided Bullet Can Hit Target Over a Mile Away

To help snipers gain more accuracy, DARPA, The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has developed a first-of-its-kind technology using self-guiding bullets.

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