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Survival Mom

Survival is a Mom's Job!

Wonderwash ~ Is it worth the money???
Guest post by Rightwingmom. During the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, my family was without power for 10 days. Luckily I prepared and had ever piece of laundry pre-washed and ready. After the first week, I found myself needing to do some wash. My only alternative was to wash and rinse...
Be ready for the next disaster
What natural disasters are most likely to affect you and your family, and are you ready for them? Walk through this simple exercise, and you’ll soon have a master disaster plan in place. First, check out the top disasters that affect the United States. Floods Hurricanes Droughts/water shortages Earthquakes Tornadoes...
SurvivalMom classes in Southern California!
Honeyville Farms has invited me to teach two classes at their retail store in Rancho Cucamonga, California! I’ll be there on Saturday, August 28, to teach “Cooking Off the Grid” and “The Top 10 Foods to Store.” Both classes are lots of fun, they last about ninety minutes, and each...
Essential tools for disaster recovery
This list was submitted by Adam Grundleger. He says, “This list is by no means all-inclusive, but it’s what I can remember from being through hurricanes and heavy storms.” Bad weather and natural disasters never seem to take a vacation, and having the right tools can make a huge difference...
Who do you want in YOUR Colony?
I haven’t had a chance to watch “The Colony”, but a new season of this TV series begins tonight on the Discovery Channel. From their press release: What would you do in the wake of a global catastrophe? Even if you survived it, could you survive the aftermath? Discovery Channel...
Prepping on Pennies: #5 Learn one new skill this month
Sometimes we get too caught up on stocking up on this and stashing away that, all of which cost money. When money is tighter than tight, there are still ways to be better prepared. One of those is to learn practical skills. Often a new skill is as close as...
INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Eat nutritiously even when the lights are out
While doing some research for a future blog post, I came across a document produced by the Ohio State University Extension office. An awful lot of people have been experiencing power outages due to storms and flooding, and suddenly find themselves wondering, “What are we going to eat now that...
7 Lessons Learned from a 2-Hour Power Outage
This list was submitted by Sue in Alabama. Thanks, Sue! I was busily getting ready to fix breakfast a couple days ago when the power went out. The bread was in the toaster ready to go, and the eggs were cracked and seasoned, ready to be scrambled. Additionally I had...

The Survivalist Blog

Live better, Live cheaper, and Survive when things get Tough.

The Ready Store
Please shop with our paid advertisers first (in the sidebar) – but, if they don’t have what you need, consider the The Ready Store. They offer a huge selection of food storage items, MRE’s, freeze-dried foods, 72 hour kits, water storage items and other emergency preparedness gear. Related posts:The Ready Store Prepared Planet Save money and...
What Did You Do To Prep This Week?
Sorry folks, I should have had this posted this morning, but car trouble threw me off schedule. My Chevrolet Blazer has given me reliable transportation for over six years and with over 200,000 miles, I can’t complain. I’ve only had to do minor repairs, over the years, but it still runs...
How You Can Help Support The Survivalist Blog
I received an email today from a reader commenting that I’d removed my donation button and wanted to know how to support my efforts here. If anyone would like to help there are several ways to do so. 1.) Whenever you order from any of our advertisers, please mention that you saw...
Friday Quick Links
Before we start I’d like to thank Twister for the generous donation – this was the first in over a year and I must say I was surprized. A Depression Much Greater Than The 1930’s Is Coming – An Economic Dark Age is about to descend on the civilized world. Every...
Perennial Vegetables and Greens
Guest Post by Danielle A survivalist and gardener at heart, my area of research over the last couple of years has been perennial vegetables. I wanted a hands off garden that would just keep giving year after year, no matter my physical ability and time constraints to manage it. My studies have...
Which Handgun Manufacturer is Best?
Reader Discussion Time. Which Handgun manufacturer is best? OK – before we start World War III with this discussion, let me set a few ground rules. 1. Be constructive - while simple responses of ‘Glock is best’ or ‘I like Smith &Wesson’ might be easy – tell us WHY you like a particular manufacturer...
“Be Prepared”: Scouting as a Prepardness Training Tool
Guest post by PATTON**** In my youth (a LONG time ago)I learned a lot of skills as a member of the Boy Scouts that prove to be very useful today and in any future SHTF or TEOTWAWKI situation. Scouting teaches skills that can be valuable either during the ‘bugging out’ phase or at...
Letter / Article Posting Policy
I love to receive letters and to post articles written by readers – rest assure your identity will be protected and your email will not be sold or shared with anyone at any time. Anyone submitting a letter or article grants the right for posting on the blog or any for...

Survival Podcast

Helping You Live the Life You Want, If Times Get Tough, Or Even If They Don\'t

Episode-485- Call In Thursday 7-29-10
Sad to say there probably won’t be a Friday show this week but we are doing a call in show on Thursday to make up for it. Since I am remote the show notes are brief but at least you have a show today. Join me as we discuss your questions...
Episode-484- 12 Plants for the Fall Garden
Well I am on the road today on my way to Norther Tennessee for some vacation and RV time. Let’s face it, it is HOT right now, it is 4 days until the dog days of August begin but that actually means fall is bearing down on us all like...
Jack on Vacation July 27 – Aug 5th
Who knows may be longer, may be till the 6th or even 7th. I am tired guys and I need an escape, not just a little jaunt to the BOL where I spend most of my time working either. This time the wife and I are firing up the big...
Episode-483- 20 Simple Steps to Basic Preparedness
Perhaps these could even be called baby steps and even so I bet even a few veteran preppers could do say 4-7 of them to improve what they have already done. I figured it was a good time to back up before I roll out with the RV for a...
Episode-482- Listener Feedback 7-26-10
Time to hear what you guys have to say and want to ask about on another listener feedback Monday. Today I have questions on buying used firearms, making beer and wine, starting a business during a recession, hand crank radios, food storage and more. Tune in today as we discuss… Options for...
Episode-481- Call In Friday 7-23-10
It’s Friday again and we are back with more of your questions called into 866-65-THINK, we have some really great stuff today, lots on gardening, choosing a new generator, leveraging a skill set, dealing with visual impairment, prepping in an apartment and more. Join me today as I answer your questions...
Episode-480- Listener Feedback 7-22-10
The questions, comments, input, news stories and feedback are coming in faster than anytime in the history or the show so I decided it is time to do a few more episodes than normal of feedback. Today we have great stuff from you the audience including a major threat to...
Episode-479- Listener Feedback 7-21-10
So since I was out in the field on Monday I figured we would do a listener call in show for today, I have some great questions, please understand if you have asked a question or even a few questions and have not had it answered on the air that...

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