Because preparedness simplified is more achievable
Because preparedness simplified is more achievable
Children need child-size doses of over-the-counter medicines. In preparation for stocking a vacation home I asked some of my children what medicines they like to have on hand for their littler kids. Here is a list of things they include:…
Canned chili has been getting increasingly expensive. So much so that I began to wonder if home canned chili was less. I can chili using the chili recipe in Ball Blue Book: guide to preserving but I use less salt…
PETE (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic containers are a good option for dry packing dry foods for food storage. The plastic blocks 99.9% of oxygen transfer thus protecting the food from oxidation once the oxygen in the container is removed. PETE containers…
Let the kids help you shop at the dollar store for items to stock or restock your emergency kits. Give them a list and let them see what they can find. Here’s what I found at my local Dollar Tree:…
Since 2004, September has been designated National Preparedness Month. Established because of the events of 9/11, it is a national campaign to encourage Americans to be ready for disasters. It is typically a month to focus on emergency plans and…
An article appeared in the 14 July 2026 edition of USA Today titled “Americans call for action as grocery prices surge” by Marcia Greenwood. It was about the results of a survey of 1,100 registered voters conducted in May by…
If you are uncomfortable with using insect repellents laden with man-made chemicals, there are natural options available to purchase and to make. Herbal repellents are usually kinder to your skin but make sure your skin isn’t sensitive to them before…
Humidity (moisture) and air eventually move through most plastics. These Tang containers are made of HDPE (high density polyethylene) plastic, the same plastic that buckets are made of. The one on the left has been stored unopened but was stored…
The July 14, 2026 edition of USA Today included an article by Rachel Hale titled “My month with a ‘dumb phone’ showed me there’s a lot to learn.” Ms. Hale is a youth mental health reporter who has spent the…
My homemade “Gatorade” has gotten us through many hot days working in the yard. Drinking it makes a big difference in how long we are able to work. We know we need it when we can’t taste the salt. It’s…