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How To: Shelter-in-Place

In Emergency Prep Basics, Everything Else On April 20, 2012 4 Comments

Today we are faced with the reality that biological and chemical attacks are viable threats of terrorism. We also live in a world where man-made disasters such as… Read More »

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Check Out the New Deals Page!

In Uncategorized On April 20, 2012 0 Comments

Don’t buy anything preparedness related until you’ve checked out our new Deals page where we feature the hottest deals in emergency preparedness.   See what’s on sale now!  … Read More »

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Super Saver: DIY ’100 Hour Candles’

In Cook / Heat / Light, DIY, Super Saver Tips On April 18, 2012 59 Comments

I am always on the look-out for homemade counterparts to store bought preparations. These DIY ’100 hour candles’ definitely fit the bill. In less than 5 minutes you… Read More »

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30 Bartering Items You Can Afford

In Basic, Super Saver Tips On April 15, 2012 17 Comments

If you’re moderately familiar with prepping in general you’ve probably heard more than once the need to stock up on alcohol, cigarettes, gold and silver for bartering purposes…. Read More »

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Five Non-Foods to Add to Your Food Storage

In Emergency Prep Basics, Food Storage On April 15, 2012 4 Comments

Food storage seems to be the “gateway drug” into the prepping community. And while food is obviously the primary item involved in your food storage, “man cannot live… Read More »

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Super Saver: DIY Egg Carton Fire Starters

In Cook / Heat / Light, DIY, Super Saver Tips On April 11, 2012 13 Comments

Unlike my noble ancestors, fire starting has always been a little difficult for me. One day I will visit one of Cody Lundin’s survival classes and figure out… Read More »

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SN’P Around the World: Sneaky Places to Store More Stuff

In Storage / Organization On April 9, 2012 4 Comments

Salt N’ Prepper’s Jessica Hooley was featured on SurvivalBlog.com. Read the excerpt and finish reading the article at the link provided below. You’re a prepper and you’ve got… Read More »

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Making Prepping Kid-Friendly

In Everything Else On April 6, 2012 1 Comment

As Tevye would say “As the Good Book says…” we must become like a child. In emergency prepping we apply the same principle. Stepping into our childlike personas… Read More »

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SN’P Around the World: The Ultimate Bug Out Kit

In Everything Else, Ultimate On April 5, 2012 5 Comments

Salt N’ Prepper’s Jessica Hooley was featured on the Ready Nutrition Blog. Read the excerpt and finish reading the article at the link provided below. In my quest… Read More »

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40 Ways to Use Garbage Bags in Emergencies

In Everything Else, Lists, Super Saver Tips On April 5, 2012 18 Comments

Unfortunately with the help of TV programming, many people have the misconception that prepping has to be an expensive undertaking. This is simply not true. Especially when you… Read More »

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Super Saver: Suburban Firewood DIY

In Cook / Heat / Light, DIY, Super Saver Tips On March 20, 2012 10 Comments

When living in the city or suburban areas of the country, firewood can be hard to come by or shockingly expensive. Why not save some green and use… Read More »

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The Seven Deadly Sins of Food Storage

In Food Storage On March 15, 2012 14 Comments

Even with the best intentions, many of my fellow food storage keepers give themselves a false sense of security in their current foods storage plans. So many people… Read More »

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Quick & Easy Whole Wheat Bread

In Cook / Heat / Light, DIY, Food Storage On March 12, 2012 6 Comments

My dear sister, Cynthia, shared with me her quick and easy recipe for making homemade whole wheat bread. One of the funniest phenomenas of food storage for me… Read More »

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The Optimal Way to Store Food in Buckets

In DIY, Food Storage On March 8, 2012 19 Comments

Many emergency preparedness companies will sell grains, beans, etc. in 5 or 6 gallon buckets. And while there’s nothing necessarily wrong with having your food straight in the… Read More »

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The Easiest Way to Plan Your Food Storage

In Food Storage On March 7, 2012 1 Comment

Now I understand you must have high expectations on this blog post. I mean the word “easiest” is pretty heavy in expectations. But I suppose it all depends… Read More »

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Super Saver: Cleaning Used 55 Gallon Drums

In DIY, Super Saver Tips, Water Storage On November 24, 2011 13 Comments

One of the common complaints about emergency preparedness is this – “It’s just too expensive”. And while my first reaction is to say, “When you’re starving and cold… Read More »

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Top 50 Emergency Preparedness Gifts

In Emergency Preparedness, Everything Else On November 22, 2011 1 Comment

Thanksgiving is only two days away which means that Christmas is only 27! This time of year is called the season of giving. And what better gift can… Read More »

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Cities – A Prepper’s Nightmare & Solutions

In Emergency Preparedness, Everything Else On November 19, 2011 7 Comments

Is it a coincidence that all of my nightmares occur in big cities? While it may be a personality glitch, I find that considering the dangers you face… Read More »

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Canned Dairy Unveiled

In Food Storage On November 19, 2011 8 Comments

Dairy is a major part of food storage and comes in many shapes and forms. One of the many ways you can get your dairy is through canned… Read More »

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Freeze Dried vs Dehydrated vs MREs

In Food Storage On November 17, 2011 0 Comments

Before you let some salesman in your house to sell you on a whole year of freeze dried food OR before you stop by the army surplus store… Read More »

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