by Tess Pennington | Apr 8, 2020
First off, I want to preface this article by saying it is not meant to insult or bash the mitigation strategies used in the early onset of the coronavirus outbreak/pandemic. After all, it is hard to move perfectly through a disaster without making a mistake or two. My...
by Tess Pennington | Apr 5, 2020
In times such as these, we are all looking for simple, economic and surefire ways to sustain ourselves. Bread is the ultimate comfort food, but given the food shortages, bread and especially yeast have become hard-to-find items at the store. I realize that a lot of...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 30, 2020
As a person who has always taken preparedness and disaster study seriously, the topic of surviving pandemics has both intrigued and frightened me to my core. Pandemics are unrelenting and have the ability to create a pivotal life moment. These large-scale outbreaks of...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 24, 2020
It is more important than ever to keep those hands clean! With fears of the coronavirus, cleaning products have quickly sold out and many are looking for alternatives for their sanitation needs. The World Health Organization says hand-washing with soap and water is...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 23, 2020
Ramen noodles are a quintessential preparedness pantry staple, and boy, are they cheap! One of the reasons they are a favorite choice among preppers is because they are considered one of the easiest “just add water” meals to make. Plus, they are great for...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 19, 2020
In the last few weeks, we have seen (firsthand in some cases) what happens when an unprepared public prepares all at once. The frenzied rush to grab as many supplies as possible created an unprecedented strain on our “just in time” food system. Basic...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 15, 2020
It’s important to keep surfaces clean and disinfected – especially during a pandemic emergency. Because the coronavirus can live on surfaces for up to a few days, keeping up your cleaning regimen is essential to your health and the continued sanitation of...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 15, 2020
In two months’ time, the world has become paralyzed with fears over a pandemic. This rapidly-evolving situation has only gone from bad to worse. Now health officials and governments are taking a more aggressive approach to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Many...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 4, 2020
It’s official, the COVID-19 virus has mutated into two strains and one is 1,000 times more infectious. To date, over 100,000 people have been infected around the world with COVID-19 and almost 3,491 have died, while 57,000 have recovered from the disease. But...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 28, 2020
No doubt the fears of possible coronavirus outbreaks in your community have you wondering if you should be proactive and pick up a few extra items at the store for good measure. I am a big believer in rotating my food storage supply so that we always have a foundation...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 28, 2020
Health officials have been suggesting the use of face masks to prevent the spread and transmission of the coronavirus, which is quickly spreading around the globe. But the real question is do they really protect you from the virus? The simple answer is yes, but...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 27, 2020
Taking a few extra precautions this flu season may be just what the doctor ordered. Let’s face it, teaching proper handwashing protocols aren’t exactly on our kid’s priority list. That’s why hand sanitizers have become every mom’s dream...
