And if so, what can you do about it? For many, prepping has been a mission and a passion for many years. It all starts innocently enough. We are bit…
Every once in awhile, I wear personal angst on my sleeve for the world to see. It is not that I like to complain or that I am a whiner,…
Waste is not in my vocabulary. Even before it was considered environmentally responsible to recycle, I would snatch paper out of the trash and re-use the back side before sending…
Today I share the next author interview and giveaway in the current Backdoor Survival Spring 2014 Book Festival. Sharon Peterson, the author of Simply Canning: Survival Guide to Safe Home…
Regardless of the time of year, the task of successfully preparing our home and families for an unexpected emergency is ongoing and does not end just because the calendar says…
There are many items you can purchase for emergency purposes that won’t break the budget. Here are 60 that you can buy for a buck and sometimes less. Can you think of others?
Today I share the next author interview and giveaway in the current Backdoor Survival Spring 2014 Book Festival. Kyle Pratt, the author of Through Many Fires: Strengthen What Remains, is…
When I first started writing about essential oils, I thought I knew it all. Well not really, but I did believe I was well versed in how to use essential…
Blending in has a lot going for it, for as nice as it is to be known for your uniqueness, when it comes to prepping, less is more and being…
Early in 2009, I became enamored with making my own artisan breads. At the time, I would frequently walk to the local store and pick up a nice loaf of…
One of the challenges during a power outage is cooking meals. While there are many options, most require cooking outdoors using stove-type methods such as a rocket stove, BBQ grill,…
I can’t remember when petroleum jelly and Vaseline became a staple in my life. As a young girl, I know there was always a jar in the bathroom cupboard but…
Has it ever happened to you? You put your hands to your head, press hard, and think “it is all too much!” When you think about it, the daily stresses…
Are you ready to start reading again? Today I am thrilled to announce the latest Backdoor Survival Book Festival. If I am counting correctly, this is Book Festival number five…
When it comes to family preparedness, it is easy to take stock of your food, water, gear and skills and be smug in the knowledge that you are ready for…
In the course of my travels, I am often asked about Backdoor Survival. The most common question is “What is the website about?”. The answer is always the same: Backdoor…