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The Journey of a Lifetime: Going Into the Future

The Journey of a Lifetime: Going into the Future

I am called Grandma Prepares, aka Grandma Debbie and I have a confession to make. My life is unusual and I’d like to tell you a bit about it. I’ve downsized my life. I no longer am connected to the power grid for electricity. I have no well or a convenient water supply to easily [...]

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Why Buy Locally: Help Your Community and Your Family

WhyBuyLocally

As a follow-up to my last post about where to find local food, today’s topic discusses why locally-grown products are superior to mass-produced foods. Buying local foods is often harder than purchasing something at a chain grocery store (unless you grow your own foods, which is the best kind of local of all!) and it [...]

Repurposed Crafts for Earth Day

12 Repurposed Crafts for Earth Day

Tomorrow is Earth Day so we thought we’d celebrate by gathering up some posts about making crafts from re-purposed materials. From simple Earth Day crafts for kids to some pretty awesome bowls made from magazine pages, you’ll find you can make lots of re-purposed crafts for your home or for gifts! Re-purposing Toilet Paper Tubes [...]

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Find Prepper Kits At Your Local Department Stores and Save Big Money!

Prepper Kits At Your Local Department Stores

Guess what folks? Prepping gear is becoming more popular – now you can find cheaper, nicer, and cooler prepper stuff in the big department stores. No more relying on over-charging companies to give you a prepper kit! Save money and pick which kit you want – without having to shop around online for the best [...]

When You’re Lost: Safest Ways to Get Water

When You're Lost: Safest Ways to Get Water

You know the scenario. There’s a person lost in the wilderness, somewhere out there, without any food or water. He (or she) learns how to fashion a bow and arrow, hunts and traps for food, lives off wild greens and drinks water fresh from the creek. Oh yes, it’s survival at its finest. While hunting, [...]

Woods-Wise Skills Your Kids Should Know

Are you exploring the woods this spring and summer? Help your kids get prepared. Photo: Axel D / CC by 2.0

If you go out in the woods today, will you be prepared if you get lost or hurt, and will you know how to walk and approach wildlife? Will your child? If you’re thinking of doing some exploring this spring or summer, here are some tips that will help you and your child stay safe [...]

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