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 there any natural ways to prolong my food?

If you don’t have oxygen absorbers to prolong your dry goods, what do you use? A reader asks Tess this very important question. Learn some natural remedies to prolong your food storage without the use of oxygen absorbers.

Which containers can I use for food storage?

A reader asks Tess about using non-food grade containers as a method for storing food.

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12 Ways to Prime Your Vehicle For Winter

Ensure that your vehicle is primed to withstand the bouts of inclement weather by checking the following items before the weather begins to change.

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Top 10 Prepping Articles of 2012

2012 was a year full of blessings! Read more about how my life changed and what the top articles were last year.

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Staying Accountable in 2013

Another year has passed us by and now it’s time to think about the goals we want to have for this year. I plan on making 2013 one of the best year’s yet.

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The Skinny: 6 Everyday Uses for Dry Milk

Powdered milk is a prepper must-have! It’s versatility and nutritional value alone are worth it’s weight in gold. Learn tips on preparation, storage and valuable recipes to add to your emergency binder!

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Jar Sterilization Methods Made Easy

When sterilizing jars for canning, you have options! Learn about the five sterilization methods you can use in canning foods.

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Would You Be Pioneer Ready?

If you look at your food preps you have stored away, you will realize that we are very similar to our pioneer ancestors who were getting ready for their arduous journey.

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Onion Cough Syrup

This natural cough syrup can be taken as often as needed and can easily be made – all you need are two ingredients.

This creamy hot cocoa mix will warm you up on those cold, blustery days. #ReadyNutrition

Hot Cocoa Mix

This creamy hot cocoa mix will warm you up on those cold, blustery days.

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14 Holiday Safety Concerns for Your Pet

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday season with these 14 safety tips.

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Practice Makes for Perfect Prepping

The potential downfall of many a prepper is overconfidence in their skills and abilities.

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