You’re out at a park with your kids, and they’re having a blast. For summer, it’s a fairly cool day in the mid-80’s. The sky is the soft blue of a lovely day. Even with the blue of the sky, there are plenty of clouds to douse the intensity of […]
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Vehicle Preparedness – Preparing for Comfort
Being prepared is more than just having some extra toilet paper and food stashed in your vehicle. Vehicle preparedness also means being prepared for two of the biggest problems as a mom that I have ALL-THE-TIME in my vehicle. “Mom, are we there yet?” and “I’m BORED!” Those two are […]
Vehicle Preparedness – Managing Mechanical Issues
You’re driving down the road at night and out of nowhere, you see debris in the middle of the road. You can’t swerve and miss it, so you hit it head on and run over……something. You’re not even sure what it is, but suddenly you feel and hear the ka-plunk, […]
5 “Inexpensive” Food Storage Proteins AND Recipes
When I teach people how to set up their short-term food storage menu, I tell them to have each family member write down their 5 favorite meals. Once they have that list of meals, I teach people to look at each meal’s recipe. Does the recipe require ingredients that are […]
The Prepared Vehicle – Sanitation – Keeping Clean, Uncluttered, and Prepared for Emergencies
When we talk about sanitation in our homes, normally we think of keeping things clean, having running water, and working plumbing. While having a decently clean car may somewhat parallel sanitation in a house, the rest of the concept flies out the window! Did you miss the first three articles […]
The Prepared Vehicle – Stay Well Fed and Hydrated Even in an Emergency
When my youngest was about six, he and I would be out in town without his siblings. I’d often hear, “Mom, I’m thirsty.” Translated: “Mom, can we swing by McDonald’s and get a soda?” Ninety-five percent of the time, I would say, “No. I don’t think we should.” Then he’ll […]
Bug-Out Bag Lunches and Dinners for Diabetics
People with diabetes and insulin resistance can struggle to find the right foods for their diets when everything is going smoothly. I have a close family member who has diabetes, and I’ve watched her as she has worked to adjust her diet. I see her struggle as she looks for […]
Six Preparedness Systems for Every Vehicle
How much time do you spend in your vehicle? For most of us, it’s a lot less time than we normally spent in our vehicles last year. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t days that I feel like I live in my car. Since I spend more time in […]
Bug-Out Bag Breakfasts for Diabetics
As I was going through my e-mail recently, I received an excellent question from one of my readers. Anne-Marie wrote in and asked me this, “Over the last couple of years I’ve gotten more into having an emergency car bag ( I live in South Dakota) and grab and go […]
Preparing Your Vehicle for Everyday Emergencies
For as long as I can remember, I have understood the concept that emergencies can easily happen while I’m out and about. Because of that, I started preparing my backpack for everyday emergencies. As it is, my mom already calls my backpack a suitcase. Yea, it can be that heavy. […]
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