Saturday, May 18, 2013
He's BTDT (Been There, Done That)
In a recent article on the Natural News website a Bosnian tells about his experiences and gives some tips on what items to have. It is definitely worth the read as there is some good advice given.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Friday, March 22, 2013
Don't Forget the Tactical Peeps! ;-)
As Easter approaches, I felt it would be a good idea to remind fellow Preppers to get some "Tactical Peeps". ;-)
via TacticalGear
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Yes, we have no Bananas....
That was a line from a depression era song. Fortunately that's not a problem today! Over on The Ready Store Blog, they have a post about "10 Helpful Uses For Bananas". They also put their freeze dried bananas on the "Daily Deal" at 20% off! Check it out and order a can of banana slices for munching on while you surf the 'net! :-)
Friday, February 15, 2013
Five Dollar Friday
I've missed the last 2 Fridays because I have been so busy I didn't stop and look to see what could be had for a "Prepper Stash" on the cheap. Today I'm going to report on one product and tell you about another.
A while back I bought a 4-pack of toilet paper at The Dollar Tree for...you guessed it... $1! I finally got around to putting it in the bathroom for usage to see what I thought. Normally we buy Charmin Ultra-Strong. That seems to be the best, at least in this household's opinion. The Dollar Tree paper was noticeably stiff and thinner. Still it did it's job. The roll is smaller then the Charmin roll. Quite frankly, by catching the Charmin on sale I think the cost is equivalent or pretty close. So the Charmin will remain the choice for the stash.
Both Walgreen's and CVS have had AIM Tarter Control toothpaste for $1. I tried a tube of that and it seems fine. My normal brand is Aqua-Fresh, and I will probably stick with that but stock the Aim brand for the stash.
On a final note, The Ready Store has Bega Canned Processed Cheese on special today only. This is similar to Velveeta in texture and spreadability with a mild cheddar taste. A case or two is a good addition to any stash!
A while back I bought a 4-pack of toilet paper at The Dollar Tree for...you guessed it... $1! I finally got around to putting it in the bathroom for usage to see what I thought. Normally we buy Charmin Ultra-Strong. That seems to be the best, at least in this household's opinion. The Dollar Tree paper was noticeably stiff and thinner. Still it did it's job. The roll is smaller then the Charmin roll. Quite frankly, by catching the Charmin on sale I think the cost is equivalent or pretty close. So the Charmin will remain the choice for the stash.
Both Walgreen's and CVS have had AIM Tarter Control toothpaste for $1. I tried a tube of that and it seems fine. My normal brand is Aqua-Fresh, and I will probably stick with that but stock the Aim brand for the stash.
On a final note, The Ready Store has Bega Canned Processed Cheese on special today only. This is similar to Velveeta in texture and spreadability with a mild cheddar taste. A case or two is a good addition to any stash!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
What Are You Prepping For?
In a post I wote on my "Random Thoughts" blog, I asked "What is a Prepper?" Now I'm going to ask, What are YOU prepping for? Natural disaster? Socio-economic collapse? The end of the world as we know it?
My prepping started when I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area. As you may have heard, that is considered "earthquake country". As with most places in the country, FEMA, State and Local Emergency Management Agencies all recommended a 3 day supply of food and water be kept in case of a large earthquake. Every time there was a major earthquake somewhere in the world, and definitely during "Earthquake Preparedness Month", the newspapers would roll out the stories of what could happen to the infrastructure.
In an article that was before the computer age, I recall reading that should a major earthquake collapse the water delivery system for the Bay Area, it would take 6 months to get minimal water service restored and 2 years to restore full water service. While stockpiling a 6 month supply was unrealistic, it sure showed a 3 day supply was woefully inadequate.
Other articles about the possibility of freeway overpass collapses (and recalling the collapse of the Cypress Structure during the Loma Preita Earthquake) pointed out that a decent food storage supply would also be a good idea. If the freeways are wrecked, food supplies to stores will be impacted, right?
Some items are problematic. Storing gasoline for example. I know there are ways to do it, I just don't have the place for it right now.
Now I live east of Sacramento, still in the Sacramento Valley, so an earthquake is less of a concern. But I am still prepping, given the current state of events I think that is a wise thing to do.
Coming up I plan to blog about things I've done to prep, things I do or am in the process of doing, and things I am thinking of doing.
So please consider following this blog by signing up for the RSS feed. I also invite your comments, suggestions and opinions.
Thanks!
My prepping started when I lived in the San Francisco Bay Area. As you may have heard, that is considered "earthquake country". As with most places in the country, FEMA, State and Local Emergency Management Agencies all recommended a 3 day supply of food and water be kept in case of a large earthquake. Every time there was a major earthquake somewhere in the world, and definitely during "Earthquake Preparedness Month", the newspapers would roll out the stories of what could happen to the infrastructure.
In an article that was before the computer age, I recall reading that should a major earthquake collapse the water delivery system for the Bay Area, it would take 6 months to get minimal water service restored and 2 years to restore full water service. While stockpiling a 6 month supply was unrealistic, it sure showed a 3 day supply was woefully inadequate.
Other articles about the possibility of freeway overpass collapses (and recalling the collapse of the Cypress Structure during the Loma Preita Earthquake) pointed out that a decent food storage supply would also be a good idea. If the freeways are wrecked, food supplies to stores will be impacted, right?
Some items are problematic. Storing gasoline for example. I know there are ways to do it, I just don't have the place for it right now.
Now I live east of Sacramento, still in the Sacramento Valley, so an earthquake is less of a concern. But I am still prepping, given the current state of events I think that is a wise thing to do.
Coming up I plan to blog about things I've done to prep, things I do or am in the process of doing, and things I am thinking of doing.
So please consider following this blog by signing up for the RSS feed. I also invite your comments, suggestions and opinions.
Thanks!
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