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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Are You Ready Series: Flash Mobs

Flash mobs are an ever-growing phenomenon in our country. Learn when they typically strike, how to avoid becoming a victim and how to fight back.

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Surviving Job Loss

Follow these practical tips on how to survive job loss and learn how to stretch your budget to get the most out of your money.

You guys are going to love this instant oatmeal recipe!

Instant Oatmeal Mix

With a little creativity, you can make almost anything yourself. I can now add instant oatmeal mix to the recipe box and the bonus is that I’m feeding my kids using wholesome ingredients.

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Peanut Butter & Apple Sandwiches with Granola

Rather than packing boring sandwiches in their lunch pack, switch things up a little and make these instead!

Prepping is Timeless

Prepping is not some kind of “new trend”. It’s been around in some form or another for centuries.

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Priest Offers Spiritual Survival Guide for Recession

Do you have the spiritual strength and foundation to fall gracefully and learn from difficult events?

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Oxygen Absorber Size Chart: How Many Absorbers Do I Use For Food Storage?

Oxygen absorbers can greatly prolong the shelf life of stored foods. Use this chart to determine how many oxygen absorbers you will need.

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Vacuum Sealing for Long-Term Food Storage

We know that food cannot stay fresh forever, but with the right tools, we can most certainly prolong it. Vacuum sealing your food is an economical way to save money, prolong your food pantry and maintain a varied diet.

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Vacuum Sealing Could Be Hazardous to Your Health

Vacuum sealing has taken this country by storm, but there are certain risks involved when using this type of food storage. Know the facts and how to avoid the dangers.

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Pizza Rolls

Are your kids tired of boring sandwiches for lunch? Try this recipe out to change up the monotony and see how much your kids will enjoy them!

Can I use previously used bottles for water storage?

A readers asks which types of containers can be used to store water for emergencies.

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Get Fizzy With It! Make Your Own Homemade Soda

Home brewing your own sodas are cheaper, more nutritious and a great project to do with the family. Learn how easy this skill is and use the recipes provided to make your own homemade soda.

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