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.

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12 Days of Christmas Cookies

As we share these recipes, we also share the memories, the stories, the life lessons and the laughs that came along with that recipe.

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The Flu Fighting Arsenal: 5 Ways to Naturally Stop the Flu Dead In Its Tracks

This is the season to nurture your immune system and give it what it needs to fight of the flu. These five immune boosting steps are the best way to naturally stave off this year’s flu.

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Make Your Own Whipped Vapor Rub

This Vick’s style vapor rub is whipped with all-natural ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil for a smooth feel and a soothing minty freshness.

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Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Even in an emergency, kids are going to want a treat. These cookies are ideal because they use items typically stored in emergency pantries and, best of all, they do not require baking. Score!

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[Infograph] Emergency Comm Devices Explained

Consider, for a moment, what our lives would be like without access to communication channels telling us what is going on? Choosing the proper communication device is a big decision and completely dependable on your location and type of disaster. This infograph is great way to decide which comm device is good for you.

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Storm Shows Americans Are Totally Unprepared: “I have no food, I have no cash, so I’m trying to forage for something”

One San Francisco resident in particular highlights just how susceptible America is to disasters and what to expect in the event of a widespread emergency.

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The Ultimate Christmas Shopping Guide For Preppers

We made our list and checked it twice to make sure this is the ultimate guide for finding prepper gift ideas for everyone on your list.

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Video: Invoking Your Rights at Police Checkpoints

Know Your Rights host Britt Hysen speaks with Nina Hodjat of Hodjat Law and DUI Partners about 4th Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Ask Tess: Why are store-bought deodorants so bad?

Why is store-bought deodorant so harmful?

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30 Prepper-Inspired Stocking Stuffer Ideas for 2014

We’ve scoured the internet looking for the very best products to add to your favorite prepper’s stocking. This list includes everyday carry items and various survival gear that is sure to make your favorite prepper’s Christmas merry and bright.

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Kick Your Meals Up With DIY Sriracha Sauce

For the last few years, I have purchased the store version of this chili sauce until I realized that I can easily make it on my own and enjoy the health properties it possesses.

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10 Mouth Watering Duck Recipes for the Avid Hunter

Here are 10 mouthwatering waterfowl recipes to use the next time you have a plethora of duck meat.

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