“Build Me a Pantry!”
About the middle of last year (2011) I told my husband I needed more room for food and that he needed to “build me a pantry!” At first he looked at me a little oddly, then he said, “Well, I guess Read more…
When Hurricane Katrina Hit Louisiana
I moved to Utah about 8 years ago. I didn’t know anything about being a prepper, had never even heard anything about it, to be totally honest. I heard from a few newly made LDS friends about how they always Read more…
Thirty Six Years Ago Our Lives Changed…
Thirty six years ago our lives changed. We didn’t have a big bank account but we had discovered wheat. Driving home from our “pick up point” with our two little boys, we felt blessed, protected and, yes, prepared. This was Read more…
Safe Location Without Breaking the Bank
Let me start by saying that , I was born in a small town in Northern California 63 years ago, There were orchards and farms everywhere you looked in this pristine valley. Everyone knew their neighbors, not only next door folks, but everybody Read more…
It’s About the WHY
I don’t think it really matters what you are prepping for; it’s the why that matters! We have always had extra food on hand for snow or emergencies but when we realized we would have a major decrease in our Read more…
No Reason Not to Prepare
♫ ♪I’m a prepper, he’s a prepper, she’s a prepper, wouldn’t you like to be a prepper too?! ♫ ♪ I am enjoying learning about gardening, bread making, food storage, home and self-defense, sewing, canning, and many more essential skills Read more…
No Greater Gift Than KNOWING You’ll Be OK
When I was a very small child neighbors would often call to ask if they could borrow me to help with their canning. From the time I was old enough to understand how to take the stems off of cherries Read more…
Fermenting Your Way to Delicious Sour Cream
Having sufficient food for a weekend full of house guests may be a bit overwhelming. So when it comes to attempting to have a year’s supply of great food on hand, one might start thinking about taking psychiatric medications in Read more…
The Proper Shooting Position
I used to write much more often on my Women of Caliber blog, but it’s taken a back seat lately to all things Preparedness Pro. However, I did manage to punch one out yesterday after watching one too many shooting Read more…
Healthy Powdered and Sprout Options
Though the dogs bark every time, I love it when the mailman ends up on my front porch because it almost always means that I’ve got one more bundle of goodies coming my way that’s sure to become a part Read more…