by Tess Pennington | Jun 23, 2020
2020 has been a very active year as far as emergencies go and as we move into the summer months, we may see more issues arise. Certain disasters are more likely to occur during the warmer months and if you live in an area prone to some of these naturally-occurring...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 21, 2020
Have you ever left your car window cracked during a warm summer day to help the heat escape? Or, left a spare key in a secret area of the car for emergencies? If you have, you may have unknowingly put yourself at risk for car theft. Despite the reduction in vehicle...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 14, 2020
Staying safe during a hurricane is always the main priority when mapping out your preparedness strategy, but many forget to plan for the aftermath scenarios or health issues associated with this type of emergency. If you have ever been through a hurricane, you know...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 9, 2020
While many are planning exciting summer outdoor water adventures like kayaking and whitewater rafting it is equally as important to plan for things to not go exactly as planned. Sometimes, even the most experienced rafters, kayakers or even those enjoying a day by the...
by Tess Pennington | Jun 3, 2020
If pandemics have taught us anything, it’s how important it is to keep a functional home and take the necessary steps to create your own food supply chain. With many jumping on the homesteading bandwagon, it’s important to know the facts because there are...
by Tess Pennington | May 29, 2020
Living through a pandemic was not on anyone’s radar a few months ago. Sadly, when the world shut down, it caused our economy to shut down with it. Unemployment has skyrocketed and it’s safe to say we are all concerned about what the future will hold. Now,...
by Tess Pennington | May 17, 2020
No food storage pantry is complete without some dehydrated food. Dehydrated foods have been used for centuries to preserve the bounties of the garden for use during winter and times when food is scarce. What makes this food storage method so attractive is that it is...
by Tess Pennington | May 2, 2020
The overall goal of having an emergency food pantry is to have a wide array of nutritious foods stored away in order to carry us through an emergency. Oats are one of the best plant-based proteins out there. And, because they are versatile, readily available, and...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 20, 2020
There is a new cog in the failing machine. We watched as COVID literally put a stop to the airline industry, car, shipping, and trucking traffic as well as manufacturing production thus severely limiting the demand for oil. As a result, U.S. crude oil prices dropped...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 20, 2020
Large-scale events can quickly cause significant economic, social, and political disruption in its wake. Studies have shown most households are not prepared for a two-week disruption, let alone a month-long ordeal such as what we are enduring with COVID-19. As a...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 11, 2020
Dandelions are popping up in yards across America and while some believe this to be an invasive weed, it is a powerhouse in the homesteading world. The dandelion is a perennial, and it contains a wealth of vitamins and nutrients, as well as naturopathic applications...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 11, 2020
To have a versatile food pantry you want to store foods that are affordable and easy to store so you can make use of every ounce of space in the pantry. In the article, “25 Must-Have Survival Foods: Put Them In Your Pantry Now,” I wrote about the 25 pantry...
