Here’s how to build a DIY water filter using 5-gallon buckets. This setup replicates the effectiveness of a gravity-fed system at a fraction of the cost by using readily available components like 5-gallon food-grade buckets. What You’ll Need: Instructions: Step 1: Prepare the Bottom Bucket Step 2: Prepare the Top Bucket Step 3: Stack the […]
For a family of 4 looking to store food for a one-year emergency, it’s important to focus on calorie needs, food variety, and essential nutrients. The following amounts are based on general food storage guidelines and can be adjusted based on your family’s preferences, dietary restrictions, and activity levels. Use this as a GUIDE and […]
Disasters can strike at any moment, often without warning. Whether it’s a natural disaster like a hurricane or earthquake, or a sudden man-made emergency, the best way to protect yourself and your family is to be prepared with the right supplies. In this post, we’ll cover the bare minimum emergency disaster supplies everyone should have, […]
In October, prepping can center around the shift to colder weather, fall harvests, and the approaching holiday season. Here’s a breakdown of what preppers should focus on: 1. Cold Weather Prep 2. Harvest and Food Storage 3. General Emergency Supplies 4. Security and Home Maintenance 5. Planning for Holidays 6. Emergency Drills How are you […]
For the month of September, preppers should focus on these areas to get better prepared for emergencies and disasters: 1. Seasonal Changes 2. Harvest and Food Storage 3. Emergency Drills 4. Health and Hygiene 5. Community and Networking 6. Financial Preparedness What are you doing to prep during the month of September?
Water storage is a critical aspect of preparedness, but these are common mistakes that people make. Treat your water storage like you would your food storage; use it, rotate it and make sure you’re storing the best possible water. For further learning, take a look at my post about how any household can stock up […]
The Great Depression taught us many lessons on resilience and preparation. By understanding the strategies people used to get through tough times, we can build a pantry and a plan that prepares us for any emergency. Here’s how to prepare your home and pantry like it’s the Great Depression: Focus on the Basics When building […]
When I first started prepping, the community looked a lot different than it does today. There were fewer women, there was less overall information and it was male-dominated in a sense that made me uncomfortable to share my own prepping journey. These days, the community is still male-dominated, but it’s not as intimidating as it […]
When it comes to emergency preparedness, it can feel daunting to not only get started, but to keep going. If you’re in a rut, no matter what stage of preparedness you’re at, these questions can help you get started or keep going. How to get better prepared with these prepping questions: Look to your everyday […]
We use information every day of our lives, sometimes it’s used to sway our opinions, and sometimes it’s used to help others. Communication rules our very lives in one way or another. In times of emergency, communication is even more vital. Whether it’s a natural disaster, power outage, or any other urgent situation, being able […]