BRAT Diet For Tummy Troubles–Food Storage Style
photo by Kelly Sue Once upon a time, I was young and married and had no children. Sweet husband and I went to a picnic with some friends and a few days later we both became quite sick. We didn’t...
View ArticlePreparedness Quick Tip: Use a Disposable Diaper as a Hot/Cold Pack
Did you know a disposable diaper makes a fabulous hot or cold pack? To use hot, simply pour hot water into a new disposable diaper and let it soak in. You can use hot tap water or heat some water on...
View ArticleHypothermia Symptoms and Treatment
Signs and Treatment of Hypothermia, photo by shirokazan When I was a teenager, my two brothers and I took a series of wilderness survival classes. I don’t remember much of what we learned, but I...
View ArticleUsing Honey as a Topical Antibiotic: The Honey Bandage
One sad dog getting doctored up Honey is one of the more versatile foods you can store. You know it tastes good on toast and in your tea, but did you know honey also has healing properties? We...
View ArticleHoney and Onion Natural Cough Remedy
Here’s an easy homemade cough remedy that you probably already have the ingredients for. It’s a honey onion syrup–before you get grossed out, it doesn’t taste like onions when it’s done. Really....
View Article13 Ways to Stay Cool Without Electricity
Many emergencies are accompanied by a loss of electricity. In the summer this can cause real problems due to the high temperatures. Our air conditioners and swamp coolers won’t work without power....
View ArticleFood Storage and Survival Radio Episode 53: Interview with Survival Doctor,...
Episode 53: Interview with Survival Doctor James Hubbard Listen here! In today’s episode I get to talk with The Survival Doctor, Dr. James Hubbard about his new book, Duct Tape 911: The Many Amazing...
View ArticleFood Storage and Survival Radio Episode 75: How to Shelter in Place
Episode 75: How to Shelter in Place Listen here! What do you need to shelter in place? And what’s the difference between quarantine, self-quarantine, and reverse quarantine? In this episode we talk...
View Article72 Hour Emergency Kit Series Week 5: First Aid and Medical Supplies
Welcome back to our 72 Hour Emergency Kit series! This week we’re stocking our kits with first aid supplies. Medical supplies can help everything from a blister to a broken arm, and any of you who...
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