So a little over a month ago, Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone and I got together and had a conversation about preparedness as a Mom. If you’d prefer to listen to it as a podcast, you can find it here. I’d love to have you join us. I am passionate […]
Preparing Our Vehicles
How do you FIT everything that you think that you need in your car – especially if you have a small one? Join us in this category as we discuss how to best effectively prepare your vehicle as your home away from home.
Road Ready Resiliance – Equipping Your Vehicle for Life’s Unexpected Turns
Join us on YouTube for an essential discussion on women’s vehicle preparedness! In this video, we delve into the world of vehicle preparedness, offering practical tips and insights to ensure your safety and peace of mind while on the road. Karen shares personal experiences and expert advice to help you […]
Vehicle Preparedness and Staying Safe on the Go
Most of my readers are probably aware that we lived in Ferguson, Missouri, at the time of the riots. It was a tough time for our city, but it was a tough time for our family. In 2014, our five children were ages 3-12. My husband worked thirty minutes away […]
Vehicle Preparedness – First Aid Emergencies
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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