We all want to experience financial freedom. You know what that is – being able to spend what you want when you want to – right? Actually, no. Financial freedom is all about the freedom of knowing that even if a disaster hits you’re going to be alright. It’s knowing […]
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10 Outdoor Tools for Self-Sufficiency
During this more ‘quiet’ time of the year, we can spend some time focusing on preparations for the rest of the year. I’m in the midst of making lists. Garden lists. Project lists. Outdoor Tool lists. But if we are looking at our outdoor work from a preparedness point of […]
6 Ways Create Water Storage for Emergencies or Long-Term Use
Recently, I hopped out of bed and headed to shower only to find ice-cold water. And all of us know that when it comes to showers, an ice-cold shower is as good as NO SHOWER! So that was problem #1. Problem #2, I hadn’t had a shower the day before […]
Failing Isn’t Failure
Failure has gotten a bad rap. No one wants to fail and, can we blame them? Which sounds more prestigious? (1) I just got demoted at my job. (2) My boss was so happy with my performance that he announced my name during a company meeting. Well, duh! The vast […]
Five Enemies of Food Storage and How to Defeat Them
Superman has his arch enemy – Lex Luther. The kingdom of Gondor has a hated enemy – Sauron. The Avengers were almost defeated by their nemesis – Thanos. There are even enemies of food storage. Today, we’ll go through these five enemies of food storage and how to defeat them. […]
8 Things to Start Doing in 2026 to Make This Your Best Year
If you knew that you had just one year to get your house in order before the excrement hits the rotating cooling device, what would your goals for the year be? How would you go about preparing your family to survive such an event? What steps could you take this […]
Five Ways to Avoid Debt at Christmas Time
I’m sure you are thinking, Karen, Um. . .Christmas is OVER! Yep, it is, but I’m going to help you prepare for the next (and every future) Christmas Debt FREE! Why? Why does it matter that you want to be debt-free, if you’re able to make your payments, does whether […]
The 12 Days of Christmas – Prepper Style
In keeping with light and fun posts this week before Christmas, I thought I would do the recounting of the 12 Days of Christmas – Prepper Style. On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me… Rechargeable batteries. On the second day of Christmas, my true love […]
20 Prepper Christmas Gifts to Buy for Family and Friends
As much as you may not want to hear this, Christmas is just around the corner! Do you have a family member that you’d like to see more prepared, but they are a bit resistant to it? These 20 Prepper Christmas Gifts may be just what you’re looking for. Helping […]
Life Saving Presents: 10 Prepper Kit Ideas for Christmas
🎄 Unwrap the gift of preparedness this Christmas with our life saving presents! Don’t just give a gift, give peace of mind. 🌐 Head over to YouTube and join me as I discuss 10 personally curated must-have preparedness kits that make for thoughtful and practical gifts for your loved ones. […]

