Christmas Gift Ideas For Preppers! Have A Doomsday Christmas!

 It is getting to be that time of the year again. Wondering what we will buy for our family and friends. Here is a list that might help you if you have any survivalist, homesteaders, etc on your list of if you are one and want to help your family and friends become more prepared.

Kindle You can get some great preparedness books for it and survivalist fiction.You can get a Suntactics sCharger-5 High Performance Solar Charger, Quickly Charges iPhone, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, Android Phones, Samsung, Nokia, eReaders, BlueTooth Speakers, and Many Other USB Devices Directly From Sunlight. Extremely Durable and Reliable. to be able to charge it in an off the grid experience.

Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter

3-Day Lite Emergency KitI am getting one of these for my son to keep in the trunk of his car. I got him a Jump-N-Carry JNC300XL 900 Peak Amp Ultraportable 12V Jump Starter with Light for his birthday and he has already used it a few times to help friends.

Mr. Heater F215100 MH4B Little Buddy 3800-BTU Indoor-Safe Propane Heater



Complete Pillar Candle Making Kit: Learn how fast, easy & fun it is to make your own pillar candles. Perfect for beginners!This is a great idea for a teen or just for someone that you know would love to be able to make their own candles.

Mountain House Best Sellers KitThis is a great idea for getting someone you know started into food storage.

Emergency Survival Food Supply 275 Meal PackGreat idea also to get someone started in food storage.

Global Sun Oven® - World's Best Solar Oven

RoadPro RPSL-350 12V 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker

Wonderwash

Advanced Elements 5 Gallon Summer Shower / Solar Shower

Kaito Electronics, Inc. Portable Dynamo & Solar-Powered Radio and Cell Phone Charger

Solar 11-in-1 Battery Charger

Glo Brite L201 Galaxy Clear Glass Kerosene/Oil Lamp

FoodSaver V2222 Vacuum Food Sealer PLUS Starter Kit

Nesco/American Harvest FD-80 Square-Shaped Dehydrator

Motorola MR355R 35-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

Gerber 31-000701 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Kit

Whistle Creek Survival Kit in a Sardine Can

There are some great survivalist type movies that you can get someone for a present also. The Walking Dead: Season One, The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season, The Colony: Seasons 1 & 2
, and The Road are just a couple that are my favorites.



The Prepper's Pocket Guide: 101 Easy Things You Can Do to Ready Your Home for a Disaster Ultimate Family Preparedness Pak
120 Serving Breakfast Only @ $198 (120 Servings breakfast assortment. No entrees) - Order Now!

Hoodsbee - A New Favorite!

Had To stop him as he was going out the door!

My Little Man has a new favorite hoodie that he refuses to take off. He says it is so soft that he doesn't want to take it off. He wasn't feeling good last night and slept with it. It is a Hoodsbee hoodie that turns into a new friend for your child. It folds up easily into a stuffed animal. It easily folds up , even the child can do it. I love it. Keeps him warm and is something that he can have when not using as a hoodie. It is very well made and cute. Everytime we go out we get comments about it and everyone loves it. This would make an awesome gift for the upcoming holidays. Any child would love one of the characters that they have in their online store. This would make any child happy. Plus it is an unique gift.

A Frugal Way To Redecorate!

Are you looking for a low-cost way to redecorate? I think I might have found a way. A discount store over by us has white wall paint in 5 gallon buckets for $10.00. Which is frugal right there. But. what if you don't want white? Use Kool Aid to make your own awesome and unique colors! Just take as much of the white paint that you need and add the packet of the color of kool-aid that you want to use. Add as much as you need. Use more than one packet for a much stronger color. This is a fun way for kids to re-do their rooms or to paint furniture. Easy and Frugal.

Ebola Pandemic Survival Guide: The Quick-and-Dirty Guide to Prepare and Survive

Ebola Pandemic Survival Guide: The Quick-and-Dirty Guide to Prepare and Survive was a free book for the kindle when this post was written. A much needed book.

Ebola Pandemic Survival Guide delivers you the bare-bones tips, tactics, and strategies you need to protect yourself from a sudden pandemic.

Understand this is not a long-winded encyclopedia. If you’re looking for a 300-page vacation read, go elsewhere. This is hard-hitting, to-the-point, foundational information you need to protect yourself.

We assembled this guide to deliver you the most up-to-date information available for your safety, condensed into a 10-minute read. Here’s a sample of what you’ll discover:

•Ebola is almost impossible to differentiate between a regular flu at first...except for one key symptom: Memorize this and you’ll practically have X-ray vision, and be able to tell who around you merely has the sniffles...or something, much, much worse...

•The Number 1 myth about how Ebola victims look when they first begin showing symptoms (if you think you’re staying safe because you’re keeping an eye out from this, then you could end up surrounded by infected people without even knowing it)

•How Ebola victims don’t actually die from the bleeding, and what kills them instead

•The top 4 vulnerable points on your body for an Ebola attack and infection

•4 herbs with unique anti-viral properties: These could make the difference between a robust immune system and becoming Ebola’s next helpless victim

•4 vitamins you might want to stock up on, before they’re mobbed off shelves and supplies disappear

•And much, much more…

Time is running out – scroll up and click the button to begin reading. If you have Kindle, you can access this guide for free, so you have nothing to lose. Because of what’s at stake, you must arm yourself with the information which could save your life right now.

Just a few minutes from now, you could be wandering around the internet, worrying how to protect yourself from Ebola…or you could be discovering exactly what you need to know, ensuring your safety, security, and peace of mind.

The choice is yours. Get the Ebola Pandemic Survival Guide right now. 

The Modern Prepper: Survival Tips and Techniques To Survive In Today's World

The Modern Prepper: Survival Tips and Techniques To Survive In Today's World was a free book for your kindle when this post was written.

Understanding how to prepare for and survive a disaster scenario can mean the difference between life and death for you and your family. Unfortunately, many families only have one member who is well versed in survival techniques. In most cases, this role is filled by the male of the household. Such a trend can be dangerous as dependency grows on one particular family member in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. This can be avoided by spreading the knowledge of prepping to those within your family so that they too can be empowered to survive. Canning and food preservation as well as urban survival play a crucial role in the basic techniques of survival prepping. Understanding these concepts and educating others is a necessary step in ensuring the safety of yourself and those around you. This book gives you a prepper's edge in times of uncertainty to help you teach every member of your family how to prepare and survive disaster. 

What To Do For Entertainment After SHTF?

Today started out as such an awesome day, perfect weather, etc. Planned on spending most of day at park. Well, son went out to go to Church and found that his back tire on his car was flat! So, he had to drive our car. He has been gone all day! We have been sitting here all this long long day. This has been just one day, what do we do for entertainment after SHTF? At least today , I have had tv and games, etc. Phone to call and bother people I know. Trying to keep mind off the fact that The Walking Dead season 5 starts tonight and I can't watch it. After SHTF we will most likely have no power, so stock up on puzzles, books, and board games. Maybe stock up on toys and such for the kiddos. You could start some crafts. I am starting to save t-shirts so that I can strip them up to make a braided rug. I want a big one! That will take most of the winter and no power to make , except my own! My older son writes and my youngest one loves to paint. So that is a good thing to have on hand. Maybe learn a musical instrument. My daughter was just given a guitar. That will be fun for her to learn. There are a lot of things that can be done after SHTF to keep you entertained. And to keep your mind off of the bad things going on.

DIY Free Energy Hacks | Hack N Mod

DIY Free Energy Hacks | Hack N Mod

Sometimes Things Actually Do Work!!

We had a really windy storm go thru last week and it knocked my umbrella style  clothesline over! I wasn't able to get it back up. So I brought it in and just laid it in the kitchen to wait until hubby got home. But, my mind is always thinking and I got to thinking I could put it up in the back bedroom that I had just cleaned out. I put a chair in there and tied this to it and set it up in the middle of the room. I Put a couple of heavy boxes on the chair to hold it there. It set there for a few days and yesterday I did a load of towels , took them in there and hung them up, and turned on  a small fan. Just went in there and they are DRY!! It worked great!! Another good thing is the heat vent is right under this so this winter when the heat is on it will dry even quicker. I love it. Last winter our power bill was really high because of having to use the dryer every time I did laundry. Now I can save some money.

12 Homemade Wood Burning Stoves and Heaters - LivingGreenAndFrugally.com

12 Homemade Wood Burning Stoves and Heaters - LivingGreenAndFrugally.com

 Really cool ideas and a great way to save some money!

Ebola: 50 Critical Facts about Ebola That You Need to Know

Ebola: 50 Critical Facts about Ebola That You Need to Know was a free kindle book. I know I that I wrote yesterday that I was taking a break from this blog, but when I seen this free Kindle book, I had to share it. Especially with what all is going on in the news.

 “Ebola: 50 Critical Facts about Ebola that you Need to Know”
The 2014 Ebola virus outbreak has been the largest in history. Formerly, the virus was known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever; although these days, it is more frequently called as Ebola Virus Disease or EVD. The Ebola Virus disease is caused by any of the five strains of the genus Ebola virus. Each of these can affect humans, although only three strains can lead to disease or death. The present outbreak is brought about by the Zaire Ebola virus strain, which is considered as the most harmful due to its 90 percent mortality rate.
News about the Ebola Virus Disease spread very rapidly and was accompanied by rumors and disinformation. All of these have stuck fear and caused panic among many people. Currently, there is no vaccine for Ebola virus. The most competent physicians can only do as much as providing intensive patient care such as administration of intravenous fluids and keeping optimal oxygen levels, blood pressure and temperature. Scientific and medical experts are still attempting to discover and invent a vaccine against the deadly virus.
There are some scientists who have developed vaccines that are promising, although these are not yet tested and can provide no guaranties. Furthermore, a lot of questions about the deadly disease still remain unanswered. However, there are some crucial facts about the deadly virus that all the people must be aware of including the disease’s history, symptoms, treatment as well as ways to safeguard oneself.
This book entitled: “Ebola: 50 Critical Facts about Ebola that you Need to Know” provides 50 of the most crucial facts about the deadly virus that every person must know. In times like this, staying informed is only the most effective means of defense to safeguard ourselves and our family from such a dreaded disease. This book provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on the Ebola virus and Ebola Virus disease.

Taking A Break From Blog...

It has been a busy time. I hate to say it, but I am needing to take a break from this blog for just a couple of weeks. I need to focus on some prepping and am having trouble with my computers. Our desktop finally gave up, it was 5 years old. And now this laptop that I bought used is starting to act up and freeze etc. We are also needing to get some preps ready and done for winter.

I have a ton of information in the Archives:

2008 ARCHIVES

2009 ARCHIVES

2010 ARCHIVES

2011 ARCHIVES

2012 ARCHIVES

2013 ARCHIVES

2014 ARCHIVES

WOW I have had this blog for a long time. That is another reason I am wanting to take a break, my hubby made a comment to my older son and me on Saturday. "If the SHTF you guys would be screwed and wouldn't know what to do with yourselves without the internet!" He might be right. I do get online a lot. Mostly doing research and every single bit of my family  lives out of state so I use Facebook to talk to them. I don't have a cell phone or anything like that so I am on the computer  a lot. Taking a break and focusing on homeschooling and winter preps will help.

Hope that you all will be ok and focus on your preps. Whatever type of preps you are prepping for get them done. Focus on your family and your preps. Get you heads out of the TV and computer.

Love to all of you!

The Cloth Diaper Bible - You Can Cloth Diaper!: A Helpful Overview Of Cloth Diapers

The Cloth Diaper Bible - You Can Cloth Diaper!: A Helpful Overview Of Cloth Diapers was a free kindle book when this post was written.

The amount of conflicting and poorly-organized information on cloth diapers online can be overwhelming and confusing.

You'll find everything you need to know to get started making your child more comfortable, saving money, and going green, in the Cloth Diaper Bible. You can join the cloth diaper movement that is growing daily, and reap the rewards.

Including...

- a glossary of common terms and acronyms used on cloth diaper forums

- an explanation of the different styles and materials that are most popular in diapering today

- an explanation of washing routines, The Cloth Diaper Bible is a great purchase or gift for any new parent.

and more valuable information!

The Prepper's Grid Down Survival Guide: How To Prepare If The Lights Go Out & The Gas, Water Or Electricity Grid Collapses

The Prepper's Grid Down Survival Guide: How To Prepare If The Lights Go Out & The Gas, Water Or Electricity Grid Collapses was a free Kindle book when this post was written.

The Prepper's Grid Down Survival Guide

A major collapse of the power grid is inevitable. There are numerous scenarios that could cause a failed power grid that could leave large sections of the country or world in the dark. If you don't what could cause a massive power grid failure, you need to read the book. It isn't just the lights that go out. Everything will grind to a halt and it will be survival of the fittest, or in this case—the most prepared. Do you know what you need to prepare for a massive power failure that will put life as you know it in jeopardy? Can you feed your family with what you have in your house right now? Do you know what to do to take care of sanitation needs, water requirements and your comfort in general?


Don't be embarrassed if you don't have the first clue about what you would do if you were plunged into a blackout. Many people don't, which is why you need this book. It will guide you through everything you need to know to stay alive in the event of a major power grid failure. You will learn some valuable tips that will help you prepare for the imminent failure of the power grid. There is no time like the present to start preparing your home and your family to live and ultimately thrive a disastrous event like a failed power grid. Stocking up today, could save your life tomorrow.

Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...

• Possible Causes Of A Grid Down & The Importance Of Being Prepared
• How To Prepare And What To Do When The Grid Collapses In The Short TermHow To Prepare For Limited Access Running Water Including: How To Find It, Purification & Disinfection
• How To Deal With Sanitation Issues Including: Toilets/Latrines, Hand Washing, Dishes, Bathing & Trash
• About Cooking, Cooling, Lighting & Heating & How To Maintain A Healthy Environment Off The Grid
• How to Prepare Now For A Situation Where There Is Little Or No Immediate Access To Food In A Grid Down
• Much, Much More

How To Survive An Economic Collapse

How To Survive An Economic Collapse was a free kindle book when this post was written.

BE PREPARED TO KEEP YOURSELF,YOUR LOVED ONES,AND YOUR POSSESSIONS SAFE DURING AN ECONOMIC COLLAPSE!

Living in the current economic climate is very scary. At any moment the economy can collapse. This book is an all inclusive guide which will give you step-by-step instructions on how to prepare for an economic collapse. This book is a must have for any Prepper. So what are you waiting for? Scroll up and grab your copy now! You owe it to yourself and your loved ones!

Backpacking Essentials: A Quick Start Guide to Backpacking Light for Beginners

Backpacking Essentials: A Quick Start Guide to Backpacking Light for Beginners was a free kindle book when this post was written.

A Light Backpack Means More Fun.

So…You have decided to go hiking.

No phones, no video games, just you and nature!

What then do you really need in your backpack to survive? Before you start cramming that pack, you’ll want to stop and think again...

Transforming yourself into a human pack mule isn’t the most enjoyable beginner backpacking experience. Backpacking light allows you to spend more time on the trail seeing more of the beauty of nature and less time trying to ignore the dull throb of your shoulders.

How then do you go about backpacking light?

Backpacking Essentials: A quick start guide to backpacking light for beginners quickly tells you the essentials to place in your pack without being weighed down!

Along with tips to shave off the weight you will receive helpful advice on:

Safety and first aid kits

Navigation tools

Selecting shoes and clothing for your hike

Fire and lighting equipment

Skin care and toiletries to bring

Food and water for the trail

Backpacking tips for hiking in Alaska, California, Montana & more…

Planning helps you avoid last-minute packing and once you get down the essentials, you’ll realize that backpacking was never easier.

Download your kindle copy of Backpacking Essentials: A quick start guide to backpacking light for beginners and learn how to pack for a lighter and more enjoyable trip, today.

Can, Preserve, and Dry: A Beginners Guide To Canning, Preserving, and Dehydrating your Food

Can, Preserve, and Dry: A Beginners Guide To Canning, Preserving, and Dehydrating your Food was a free book for the kindle when this post was written.

 Looking for a great way to save money, eat healthier, and learn a time tested skill set? Learning how to can your own foods is a great way to accomplish all of that and more! This book will cover the equipment you’ll need to get started and the different methods of safe, effective canning. During any unstable economy, good preparation means being ready for an unexpected shortage in basic necessities. Learning these techniques will ensure that you're prepared for months, even years with an assortment of wide-ranging nutritional foods. However, preparedness isn’t the only reason for food preservation; there are several economical, nutritional, and enjoyable reasons to embrace this movement.

Survival Essentials: Pantry: The Ultimate Family Guide to Storing Food and Surviving Anything

Survival Essentials: Pantry: The Ultimate Family Guide to Storing Food and Surviving Anything was a free kindle book when this post was written.

Be smart, be prepared, and keep your family safe!

This book will tell you everything you need to know about surviving anything by creating a survival pantry. Inside, you will learn:

- Basics about what a survival pantry is and why you might need one
- How to make a survival plan
- Tips for stocking and organizing your pantry
- How to maintain your pantry and keep food fresh
- Delicious recipes using only ingredients from your pantry

Reading this book will give you a step-by-step guide for creating the ultimate in safety and security for your family. No-one will ever be able to accuse you of not putting your family’s safety first.

"I would highly recommend this book to get started on your overall survival plan." - 5* review.

The only thing you can be certain about in life is the fact that life is uncertain – you never know when a disaster might strike. To make matters worse, disasters and emergencies may take a variety of forms. Your city might be struck by a hurricane, or the breadwinner in your family could lose his job.

No matter the circumstance, in times like this you will be glad that you have an emergency pantry stocked with survival foods. There may come a time when you no longer have access to a grocery store – you may even be without power and unable to use the foods in your refrigerator or freezer.

You care about your family more than anything. While it is not certain that you will ever need an emergency pantry, it is better to have one and not need it than to not have one when you do need it.

Stocking a survival pantry is easy to do, but could be one of the most important decisions you ever make.

The Frugal Prepper: Survival on a Budget

The Frugal Prepper: Survival on a Budget was a free book for your kindle when this post was written.

Prepare for Survival Without Breaking the Bank!

We all need to prep. Nobody knows what the future will bring. But, prepping doesn't need to cost you your life savings! You don’t need to spend money on every latest gadget and toy, every item marketed as a “must-have” or a “life-saver”.

The Frugal Prepper: Survival on a Budget will guide you and your family through the important steps and considerations that you need to begin prepping without spending a lot of money.

If you are interested in learning how to protect your family from any and all of the inevitable disasters that could potentially happen, this book is your first step to learning how to prepare for any emergency situation on a budget.

In this book you will learn how to:
- Which foods and supplies you need to store for survival, and how to find them for the lowest price possible.
- Pack a Bug Out Bag for each member of your family, without going overboard.
- Fortify your home and yourself for ultimate safety and protection.
- Clever ways to cut costs and save big while prepping.
-And much, much more!

Survivors are a unique group of people. Some people call us Survivalists, Doomsday Preppers, or Patriots. You may not consider yourself any of those things. Whatever you may want to call yourself, if you're reading this, you are on the first step to helping your family survive, no matter what.

Welcome to Frugal Prepping.

Ebola Survival Handbook

Ebola Survival Handbook: A Collection of Tips, Strategies, and Supply Lists From Some of the World's Best Preparedness Professionals is a great book to have on hand during this crisis. Learn how to protect your family. I tell you right now , it is times like this in the world that I am glad that I homeschool.

Ebola. Even the name of the virus conjures up mental images of a gruesome, agonizing, bloody death. Anyone who has scanned the news headlines lately has, at the very least, an inkling that a horrible disease is on the loose. It’s anyone’s best guess how soon this becomes a pandemic on American soil. While the Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization have both expressed serious concerns that we are on the brink of disaster, border enforcement agencies seem blithely unconcerned. It’s really up to you to protect your family. This is a collection of some of the best information in the preparedness community to help keep you and your family safe throughout this potential pandemic. Checklists are provided at the end of the book to help you gather the necessary supplies quickly and efficiently.

Herbal Antibiotics & Antivirals: Natural Healing with Herbal Medicine

Herbal Antibiotics & Antivirals: Natural Healing with Herbal Medicine (Natural Health & Natural Cures Series) was a free kindle book when this post was written.

 Herbs have been studied and used for centuries as medicine and as a food.

Herbal remedies use plant parts or the extracts for different health conditions.

The most common forms of herbal medicines include poultices, essential oils, creams, tincture, and teas. In the United States, many herbal remedies are sold in stores which sell alternative medications, vitamins, and other similar products.

The medical community in general still disapproves of the use of herbs as medicine. They believe that herbs are ineffective, unsafe, not regulated, and not as effective as pharmaceutical drugs.

The ironic thing about this belief is that many medications prescribed by our physicians have components of herbal remedies or at least a synthesized version of the herb.

Many people consider plant-based remedies to be more natural, cheaper, and less harmful than pharmaceutical drugs. There is also the belief that they are more capable of easing both every day and chronic health problems.

Today we have over-used antibiotics to the point where they are losing their effectiveness, and are causing yeast overgrowth in our bodies. Yeast overgrowth can lead to several minor and some serious health conditions. With the use of herbs we don’t have to limit ourselves to taking our medicine in a pill.

Herbs can boost the natural healing properties of our immune system, so we actually heal faster, by stimulating the necessary healing hormones to fight against the pathogens.

In this book you’ll learn:

• Which herbs have antibiotic and antiviral properties and how you can use them to treat common ailments
• How to make, use, and store your own medicinal poultices, creams and ointments, tinctures, infusions, and decoctions
• How to grow, prepare, and preserve your own medicinal herbs

And much much more…

Before using any herbal remedy, it is wise and recommended that you do some thorough research, and discuss the use of an herb with an herbalist and/or your physician before using. Some herbs can be dangerous if used inappropriately.

Survival In The City: How To Plan And Protect Your Family And Friends In an Urban Enviroment

Survival In The City: How To Plan And Protect Your Family And Friends In an Urban Enviroment was a free kindle book when this post was written.

Unfortunately, many people will rely on government aid and instruction during a disaster. The reality of the situation is that the government may not be able to provide aid until weeks into a disaster. Finally, when aid comes it may not be what you expect. Nothing is more demoralizing then starving for weeks only for the government to show up with rationed water and food. Look at Hurricane Katrina as an example of government aid and intervention. For weeks citizens had to deal with aggressive violence, no food and water, and terrible sanitation conditions. This book will help teach you how to survive these scenarios in an urban environment!