Taste Test: Backpacker’s Pantry Chili Mac with Beef
Time for another taste test. This time, we picked up Chili Mac with Beef by Backpackers Pantry. We like to try out prepared freeze dried food from time to time
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Testing Out Our Gear
It was the first weekend of spring and the weather was perfect to do something outdoors. So we took the opportunity to try out some of our gear, in case
Read moreA Book Review of Getting Out Alive: 13 Deadly Scenarios and How Others Survived
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com When I first heard about the subject of Scott B. Williams new book, Getting Out Alive: 13 Deadly Scenarios and How Others
Read moreFind Extra Cash by Reviewing Your Bills
We want to add to our preparedness fund, but the budget is tight. So we are reviewing every bill to see if we can either lower or eliminate them altogether.
Read moreA Gap in my Preparedness
Watching all the Japan earthquake coverage made me realize I’ve neglected one aspect in my preparedness efforts. There is a big likelihood a disaster can happen while you are away
Read moreExpiration Date Experiment
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com I was looking for something to make for dinner and found this Rice A Roni in my pantry. I’d had it for a
Read moreThe Health Supplies Bucket
This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com If you have been reading my posts for a while you know we had set aside a few bulk food storage items in
Read moreClearing out the Balcony Garden
Last spring, I had a thriving balcony garden with tomatoes growing in the Topsy Turvy that I bought online “as Seen on TV.” I had hoped the contraption would last
Read moreMedia Now Recommending Stockpiling Food
Last week, one of our local channels had a segment on stockpiling food by using coupons. A local coupon expert was featured; the interviewer followed her around the grocery store
Read moreCoping with High Gasoline Prices
All over the country, people are cringing as they see gas prices rapidly increasing. Here are a few ideas to consider:
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