What is a bug out bag or (BOB). It is a bag packed with the items you feel are necessary to survive for about 72 hours or three days, worst case & you should have it with you at all times or at the very least, packed and ready to grab and go at a […]
So many people are focused on their vehicle. For many it is a status symbol. Most people have some form of car payment. (side note, did you know the average car payment in America is $475/mo) So few however think about their vehicle when it comes to survival in a disaster, especially us women. For […]
As a Christian I sometimes struggle with whether or not my prepping is a lack of faith in God or a testimony to the brain He gave me to be prudent and interpret what is happening in the world and properly get my house in order and teach /encourage others to do the same. After […]
Ladies, we know bags. Hand bags, diaper bags, carry-on bags, bags for the kids, general luggage and more. You name it and you probably have a bag for each occasion…or do you? How many of you have a “Get Home Bag”? Some of you may even be asking, what is a get home bag. Good […]
Your backyard can save your life. Land is land and you don’t need much of it to grow food. I can tell you that if I plant anything in my yard, it will be something that will produce some form of edible nutrients. Being very practical, I am not one to have a yard full […]
Being prepared can become an overwhelming task, there is a lot to do and consider. It is important to understand that preparing is more than just stocking up on food and water. It can be overwhelming when looking at the big picture and all the different things you need to do. But there is good […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re a man, woman, dog or cat, anything with a heartbeat cannot survive longer than three days without water. We all need it and for that reason I count it is the most important supply to have in stock. In case of an emergency, such as a hurricane, the government recommends […]
Being self-reliant is more than knowing how to make your own coffee if Starbucks goes out of business. It is more than storing food or knowing how to grow your own food. It’s more than harvesting rain water, or having lots of guns and ammo. It is more than reading a book on survival or […]
As a Christian I have questioned myself, asking, is my preparing for a disaster or bad times as a lack of trust and faith in Christ? After all, he has promised that He will protect me and be my fortress in times of trouble. But I will sing about your strength, my God, and I […]
My dad, who is bald, always said: “God made just a few perfect heads, all the rest he put hair on”. Growing up that always made me laugh. My head is not perfect therefore is covered with hair, hair that I must deal with on a regular basis. For years, I did what most women […]
Bug Out Plan
What if you have to bug out? Having an emergency escape or evacuation plan is essential in any survival scenario. Most people have no plan at all. They will be sitting on their butts watching TV while you are (or should be) in your car getting out of dodge, putting yourself way ahead of the […]