A couple of weeks back, I read a really great quote. It said, "Preparedness is what makes survival feel like camping" (or something close to it). I really wish I could remember where I saw it to give proper credit because I thought it was a really good point of view. I think there is some truth to … [Read more...]

  What an odd question, eh? "How can hobbies help me in a disaster?" Dictionary.com defines hobby as, “an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation.” Most people think ‘entertainment’ when they think about hobbies, so when you pose the question … [Read more...]

There are no two ways about it: Food is expensive! When staples such as flour, sugar, and corn rise in cost- absolutely everything else also goes up with it. For those who are on low and fixed incomes, it can be especially hard and seem impossible to be able to prepare for disasters on top of paying … [Read more...]