by Ryan Banister | Nov 11, 2016
Preparedness is more than a method of planning, it is a lifestyle. Long-term survival strategies are most effective when they are incorporated into one’s daily life. Anybody who seeks to be prepared for the future should be prepared to live out their plans in...
by Contributing Author | Feb 9, 2014
Fill mason jars with dried goods for oven canning. Leave 1/2″ of headspace. Oven Canning Dried Goods For Long Term Storage Dried goods make great emergency food if stored properly. But it’s no fun opening a box of pancake mix to find mealworms making a meal of your...
by Tess Pennington | Aug 16, 2013
Instant potato flakes are on the recommended list of foods to have in your prepper’s pantry and are a practical, yet delicious addition to meals. Not to mention they are also one of the most inexpensive foods on the market today, but those of you who are...
by Contributing Author | Jan 13, 2014
Did you know that in the United States there is a likelihood that a carcinogen named “potassium bromate” is in your flour or some of the baked goods that you buy? This same ingredient is banned around the world, including in China! Why then does the United States...
by Tess Pennington | Mar 12, 2018
March is a great time to stock up on your pantry goods with deals around the internet. We found this special from Wise Foods that you should take particular interest in. First things first, I am not affiliated with this food company in any way, but a deal’s a...
by Pamela Bofferding | Nov 15, 2016
Many believe dehydrating food is the safest, most affordable and best way to preserve flavors of foods. Having a dehydrator available allows you to make fruit leathers, dried fruits, beef jerky, nuts, seeds, and even meals. They cut down on wasted food, save money on...
by Tess Pennington | Dec 12, 2015
Merry Christmas, my dear friends. It’s that time of year again where we put up our favorite prepper gift suggestions. As many of you know all too well, prepping is an investment. As we move toward more longer-term preparedness needs, the items can get more...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 22, 2013
Rehydrating your dehydrated foods requires nothing more than the food to be introduced to a liquid. Get creative with the liquid that you use. Many preppers have found that rehydrating foods in liquids other than water gives the food a richer taste. For instance,...
by Tess Pennington | Dec 14, 2009
Having a short term food supply on hand has been recommended by multiple preparedness organizations including the American Red Cross and FEMA. These experts suggest having a three day to a fourteen day food supply on hand in the instance of a prolonged disaster. ...
by Pamela Bofferding | Sep 14, 2016
A world without coffee is not a world most people would want to live in. It makes sense, then, that figuring out how to properly store your coffee should be high on your list for your emergency food supply. After all, a steaming hot cup of Joe is a great moral...
by Tess Pennington | May 5, 2015
It all began quite innocently. At the time this story began, my family was notorious for letting produce spoil and I was tired of wasting money at the grocery store. Wasting food is one of my pet peeves and as a frugal mom, throwing away unused food annoyed me to no...
by Contributing Author | Mar 5, 2012
This article was writtenby by Sarah Duncan When most of us hear the phrase “protein powder” we think of a muscle-bound bodybuilder swigging back a thick shake while checking out his biceps in the mirror. Don’t disregard it, though. Protein powder could be an excellent...
