by Tess Pennington | Feb 27, 2012
MESSAGE FROM TESS Happy Monday Everyone, I hope that all of you have started your week off on a good note. I just got back from an amazing mini-vacation in Austin, TX visiting one of my best friends. I was lucky to get a lot of hiking in and soak in some of the...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 10, 2012
MESSAGE FROM TESS Hello Everyone, Can you believe that we are 18-weeks away from completing our 52-weeks to preparedness? I hope the preparedness tips and suggestions that I send to you each week have helped. Do you feel more confident in your preparedness...
by Tess Pennington | Feb 3, 2012
MESSAGE FROM TESS Welcome to the 33rd week of our 52 weeks to preparedness series. As you continue to share your thoughts and this newsletter, we continue to grow as a community. Speaking of growth, I have some great news! On February 9th, I will be discussing...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 27, 2012
MESSAGE FROM TESS There are times when you may ask yourself, “Why am I or what am I preparing for?” Could it be for an economic downturn, EMP, natural/man-made, personal disasters, or D) all of the above? We are all here because we feel compelled in...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 13, 2012
MESSAGE FROM TESS Happy Friday the 13th Everyone, For the past 31 weeks, we have been steadily moving towards a more self reliant state of being. Having the ability to take care of yourself and your family is essential in any emergency situation, so we explore many...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 6, 2012
MESSAGE FROM TESS Welcome to 2012! Nothing brings in the New Year like surrounding yourself with friends and family. My family and I did just that and sang our hearts out the whole night. I hope everyone had an amazing time bringing in the New Year. Now that the world...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 6, 2012
MESSAGE FROM TESS Merry Christmas All! I know that I am a few days early, but I want to wish all of you the merriest of Christmases and hope all of you stay safe over the weekend. Because Christmas is a time of miracles, and hope, in our 29th week of this series, we...
by Tess Pennington | Dec 16, 2011
MESSAGE FROM TESS Greetings All, December always brings a sense of holiday cheer, delicious treats and familial bonding that I love. Conversely, December also brings cold weather and flu season. This combination can be a real hassle, so it is important to prepare for...
by Tess Pennington | Dec 1, 2011
MESSAGE FROM TESS Hello Again! I hope all of you had a delicious Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. I apologize for my recent hiatus. To be perfectly honest, I needed a break. So let’s just say I took advantage of some much needed vacation time. Sadly, it...
by Tess Pennington | Nov 11, 2011
MESSAGE FROM TESS We’ve made it half-way through! If you have been following our newsletters weekly, you are 50% through building a solid preparedness foundation for your family to rely on in the case of an unexpected disaster. For those of you who missed a few...
by Tess Pennington | Oct 28, 2011
MESSAGE FROM TESS Happy Friday Everyone! As we are moving further into our 52 week series, our focus is shifting towards long-term survival, because we never know how long a disaster will keep things from getting back to normal. During any long-term disaster...
by Tess Pennington | Oct 21, 2011
MESSAGE FROM TESS Happy Friday Everyone! Week after week, we have returned here to begin or build upon our existing emergency supply. Our overall goal is to build an emergency foundation and find practical solutions to help us survive. At week 24, we are refocusing...
