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.

Many have scrutinized government and health organizations claiming they have not done enough to prevent the spread of this contagion and now with the first community-acquired case of COVID-19 in the United States, this means we can no longer trace who is passing it to who. In short, it could be everywhere.

Uncontained: COVID-19 Is Here and We Have No Idea How Many of Us Have It

Many have scrutinized government and health organizations claiming they have not done enough to prevent the spread of this contagion and now with the first community-acquired case of COVID-19 in the United States, this means we can no longer trace who is passing it to who. In short, it could be everywhere.

With this rapidly evolving outbreak, the CDC has done its best to stay in control of the rhetoric of keeping the public informed. Their main focus was to stay cautiously alert and keep the public calm, but as of today, they have significantly shifted their official statement and there is no denying the fact that coronavirus will come to communities in the U.S.

CDC Warns on Coronavirus: “It’s inevitable…” Here’s How To Prepare

With this rapidly evolving outbreak, the CDC has done its best to stay in control of the rhetoric of keeping the public informed. Their main focus was to stay cautiously alert and keep the public calm, but as of today, they have significantly shifted their official statement and there is no denying the fact that coronavirus will come to communities in the U.S.

It's difficult not to panic in regards to COVID-19 given what is unfolding around us. As guarded as we are about this virus, the signs do not look good. Here are 9 ways you can prepare for a pandemic virus affecting your community.

Is It Time to Panic About COVID-19? Here are 9 Ways To Prepare (Just in Case)

It’s difficult not to panic in regards to COVID-19 given what is unfolding around us. As guarded as we are about this virus, the signs do not look good. Here are 9 ways you can prepare for a pandemic virus affecting your community.

You may think it best to seal your windows shut during winter, but by doing so, you may be subjecting your immune system to fending off symptoms from indoor allergens or have respiratory problems.

Disinfect the Air in Your Home with These Natural Purification Strategies

You may think it best to seal your windows shut during winter, but by doing so, you may be subjecting your immune system to fending off symptoms from indoor allergens or have respiratory problems.

thyme cough syrup

This Centuries-Old Herbal Cough Syrup Soothes and Boosts the Immune System

Throughout the centuries, herbalists have employed thyme and thyme-based remedies to relieve chest and respiratory disorders, coughs, colds, and bronchitis.

When you're in a pinch and need lighting quickly, this easy-to-make candle takes minutes to create and uses items you have in your home.

How To Make a Quick and Easy Oil Lamp on the Fly

When you’re in a pinch and need lighting quickly, this easy-to-make candle takes minutes to create and uses items you have in your home.

I'm a sucker for southern cooking and a homemade flaky biscuit is a perfect pair for some of my favorite recipes. 

Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits … Just Like Momma Used To Make

I’m a sucker for southern cooking and a homemade flaky biscuit is a perfect pair for some of my favorite recipes. 

What happens when you combine five of the most nutritious, health-boosting ingredients into one drink? A natural, synergistic energy drink that will boost your health and taste great.

Switchel: What the Heck is It and Why You Need Its Health Boosting Properties

What happens when you combine five of the most nutritious, health-boosting ingredients into one drink? A natural, synergistic energy drink that will boost your health and taste great.

What I love about this cough syrup is it quickly calms coughing and breaks down mucus associated with colds with no side effects.

Soothe Coughs Naturally with Horehound Peppermint Cough Syrup

What I love about this cough syrup is it quickly calms coughing and breaks down mucus associated with colds with no side effects.

If you’re anything like us, your home, at times, may seem like a war zone and it’s a constant battle to keep everything managed. These tips can help you through those crazy weeks so you can sit back and feel empowered by all that you do.

Moms on the Go: 17 Battle-Tested Survival Strategies For Busy Moms

If you’re anything like us, your home, at times, may seem like a war zone and it’s a constant battle to keep everything managed. These tips can help you through those crazy weeks so you can sit back and feel empowered by all that you do.

Advance notice is not always given when it comes to evacuations. In certain circumstances, you could be given as little as a few minutes to leave. Would you be ready? Plus, here's a free handout that prints out easily and can be stored in your preparedness binders and/or bug out bag. Take the time and get prepped!

How Every Household Can Get Evacuation Ready + FREE Evacuation Checklist

Advance notice is not always given when it comes to evacuations. In certain circumstances, you could be given as little as a few minutes to leave. Would you be ready? Plus, here’s a free handout that prints out easily and can be stored in your preparedness binders and/or bug out bag. Take the time and get prepped!

Preparing beforehand for times of off-grid events is the best way to keep your loved one safe.

When Not Having Power Kills: 11 Types of Medical Equipment Dependencies and What You Can Do To Prepare

Oftentimes, those that are dependent on medical equipment feel the most vulnerable in the aftermath of an emergency or when the electrical grid is unpredictable. This is especially the case for those whose life is dependent on a continual source of power.

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