Food Storage ... Learn Something New Everyday

The last 3 months has been so awfully hard. Hubby switching jobs and that not working out like planned. Very little money coming in and no more savings. Have been living off food storage the last 3 months. Getting low. I figured wrong. Thought I had saved us up about 6 months worth, but with eating like we are used too and not cutting back, it isn't going to last that long. We should've been rationing it better. It is hard with kids though. Every time they say they are hungry or want snacks, etc, I give it to them. We have learned a lot during this time. Soon will be rebuilding food storage. Rebuild it again and better! One thing that we have learned with this, is that if you just eat like it was normal times and new food coming in, which it isn't , you go though all of the variety quick and then are left with the boring food. Like rice, oatmeal, beans....More variety is needed. More bakng supplies. More canned meats.

You live and learn!

Are We Headed For A Food Shortage?

Are We Headed for a Food Shortage?- An infographic by www.freelegacyfood.com

Four Shelter Building Tips Every Army Ranger Knows

Lost in the woods, and you know only one thing: quality shelter is the difference between life and death. This is obvious in the winter, when the temperature drops below freezing and ice clings to trees. However, it's equally important for survival in the other seasons. Once the sun goes down and the heat drops, hypothermia is a very real risk on all but the warmest of nights.

The purpose of a shelter is to protect you from the elements and to hold as much heat as possible. Here are four shelter building tips that could be key to your survival:

Tip 1: Assess Your Situation without Panicking

Army Rangers know that fear leads to mistakes. Your first step is to calm yourself. Unless you have a life-threatening wound, you'll have some time to deal with your situation. First, you'll want to take stock of what supplies you brought with you. Ideally, you'll have food, water, a knife, rope, gloves, and some method of starting a fire. Remember, preparedness is key – you should never venture into the wilderness without proper supplies.

After calming yourself and checking your supplies, you need to determine if there's a storm coming, and if not, how much time you have before night. Shelter is your first priority – but if there is no storm and you have a lot of time before night, you can scout the area for a better location.

Tip 2: Location, Location, Location

High ground is essential. You need to avoid valleys and ravines. If it rains, you might experience a flash flood, also cold air collects in lower areas. Areas with thick brush are more likely to have insects. While it's good to have water within walking distance, you want to build your shelter away from the water. Rivers may rise during a rainstorm. If you build your shelter on a slope, you'll need to check above it for loose rock that may fall on you. Avoid building beneath dead trees for the same reason – dry branches are prone to breaking.

Tip 3: Use What Nature Gives You

When you build a shelter for survival, your goal is to stop heat loss. While high winds and precipitation can both hurt, nature will also help you. Large trees can provide shade and block both wind and rain. Empty caves prevent the wind from blasting you. Rocks, branches, leaves, dirt, and snow can all be used to help create various types of shelters. In fact, making a shelter out of branches isn’t difficult at all. Simply gather sturdy materials—a combination long thick sticks, medium branches, and small pine branches work best. Build the frame by pushing the long sturdy branches into the ground and build the walls by adding layers of medium sized branches around the frame. When an Army Ranger looks at nature, they don't see fallen branches and rocks, they see supplies for a shelter.

Tip 4: Build a Fire Wall

Your survival may depend on your ability to build a fire. To ensure your survival, you'll also want to build a fire wall. A fire wall is something that can be made out of snow, wood, or rock, and is designed to block wind from hitting your fire or your shelter. A firewall is usually a couple of feet tall. If you have any reflective material, you can place it on the wall to reflect the heat of the fire and create a warmer environment.

Knowing how to build an adequate shelter can greatly increase your chances of survival. Warmth and protection are the main things to worry about when trying to build a shelter and by using these tips and tricks from an experienced Army Ranger can protect you from life or death situations when it comes to surviving in the wilderness.

About the Author
At Survival Life our mission is to provide vast array of knowledge, tactics, and skills in the survival and preparedness fields, to any and all who wish to become more prepared for whatever may come. We will take a logical and no nonsense approach to survival without bias in hopes of dispelling the myth that anyone who prepares themselves is crazy or paranoid. Click here to visit our site and learn more.

Teaching Prepping To Children

 

I was sent this book Prepper Pete Prepares to read and review.  I love it. My Little Man loved it a lot. Great way to teach a child about prepping and why to be prepared without scaring them! My son has made me read this to him everyday since we received it.

It being about an ant that decides that his family should be better prepared for any type of emergency really makes it enjoyable for kids while teaching them. Giving the reasons to prep in a way that kids understand. 

This would make a great Christmas gift to give the kids in your life. Let them know that we can prepare for bad times and not be scared. This is the original prepper book for kids.  I really think that books like this , for kids, are out just in time. Kids need to know that bad things can happen , but that you can be prepared and don't have to be scared or worried. This book tells them about the times and how to prepare without frightening them. 

Great book!

A DIY Tiny House Heater

A DIY Tiny House Heater


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Always Prepared!

Right now our family is really strapped for cash, but I have to say - our food storage is better than I thought it would have been in an emergency. Little Man has been on me for 2 days to make some kind of cookies! But, out of margarine and do not want to use peanut butter that we all eat on toast for cookies. So, I dug deeper into the "stores" and got the Margarine Powder and Peanut Butter Powder and baked some pretty good peanut butter cookies. A much needed treat on a day that had started out not too good. Having a food stockpile has turned out to be the best thing that we have ever done for our family. By the Grace of God we are going to make it through the stuff that is going on in our family now.

Free Off Grid Living DVD

Here’s what we cover in this brand new DVD that is sold exclusively here:

• How I set up my solar power system using this "simple little trick" for maximum efficiency
• How we wired our affordable and easy-to-use solar panels, and how you can do this too...
• We go over the inverter, the controller and the batteries and what they do to maximize your power output.
• Our backup system in case the weather doesn’t cooperate!
• Our affordable but powerful wind power system and how it works – it’s so simple you’ll laugh when you see it…
• I go through every room of the house and show you our power efficiency tricks so that we need a small, easy-on-the-wallet power system!
• I’ll show you how we use the sun to heat AND COOL our house for FREE
• I’ll go through all the little tricks and tips you can do that can slash your power bill BEFORE you ever spend a dime on solar!
• Why anyone can do this with a little bit of elbow grease and desire for independence.

And its all FREE in the Off Grid Solar DVD. FREE Off Grid Solar DVD

Homeschool Minute - Lifecycle of a Frog

 

We had fun yesterday using our Insect Lore Frog Life Cycle Stages to learn about the life cycle of a frog. 

I had printed off a lifecycle sheet to use and it helped with having the actual frog life cycle to hold in hand and see it in "real-life". 

Little Man has been playing with them, too. Talking about them and has really gotten it too where he is saying them off without any help and really knows it now. Having a tool to hold in your hand really helps with learning. Insect Lore has all of the bugs too learn their life cycle! Great learning experience.

Homeschool Minute - Landforms

I did the water forms a while ago and shared how I made them  on here. 

                                                      Well last night I did landforms.
                                      Mountain, hill, cliff, valley, mesa, canyon, and plain.

                                              Another easy and frugal homeschool tool!
                                                These were free for me to make, Used what
                                                  I had left from making the waterforms

                                                                  http://preparedforsurvival.blogspot.com/2013/10/homeschool-minute-homemade-water.html

EMF Protection

EMF Protection: How to Stop Harmful EMFs, EMRs (including Cell Phone Radiation), & Dirty Electricity - the Invisible Threat to Your Family was a free book when I wrote this post.

 Every day there are new "smart" devices being introduced that promise to make our lives better and easier.

And while that might be true, there are also invisible and dangerous consequences to this technology that we are exposing ourselves to at a new and greater level (and it's only going to get worse as we become more dependent on automated technology).

As we become more "connected" with our electronic devices, so does the world around us.

Consider that:
- cell phones increasingly don't leave our pockets or bedsides
- WiFi equipment all around us is emitting dangerous electromagnetic radiation (sometimes 24/7)
* wifi routers
* cordless phones
* smart meters
* smart appliances, smoke alarms, alarm systems...
* cell phone towers
* electric cars
* power lines
* and many, many more

If you have been curious or even concerned about what all of the “smart” devices could be doing to your health, I hope you'll consider some startling data discussed in this book.

Additionally, if you have children, there are much greater risks that can have long term consequences.

If you currently have any unexplained health issues (i.e. like dizziness, sleep issues, loss of focus, etc.), EMF Sensitivity is a very possible culprit.

I wrote this book because as a doctor I was suffering from severe EMF and electromagnetic radiation exposure related health issues that literally took me months to piece together. If I, as a doctor, missed these signs, so could you.

I am so passionate about sharing what I now know about what these silent EMF dangers are doing to our health, that I want to help you prevent what happened to me.

I have successfully been able to cut the EMF Exposure in my home and surroundings by an estimated 80%, and because of that I believe that my health has been greatly improved. I also did so without spending a lot of money or feeling like I am missing out on the "technology" train.

I want to help dispel the truth and myths, so that you have the tools and knowledge you need to protect you, your family and especially your children!

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In this book you'll discover:
- How at risk you are now (you can take a short quiz to find out)
- 10 Simple and Affordable ways you can reduce your exposure
- Why this “invisible” exposure can be harming your health
- 11 unexplained health issues you might be experiencing now (there are many, but these are some of the most common)
- Why EMF is particularly dangerous for your children
- The biggest EMF offenders in your house, and what you can do about it
- The types of electropollution
- Compelling studies, charts and case studies
- Smart Meter myths and dangers
- Tools you can use to measure fields in your home
- What levels are "safe"
- Even if you are currently symptom free, risks of illness that can occur

BONUS: You’ll also have the opportunity to download a free worksheet (self assessment) that will help you further determine the current risk to your family now.

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Learn how to protect yourself and your family.

Download the book today to learn about the dangers and 10 simple and affordable actions you can take today to protect you and your family from EMF exposure.
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Dr. Ariel Policano has over 10 years of clinical experience in natural medicine.