Archive for the ‘Plan’ Category

Bless their hearts….

My kids are back to school today and they are BUMMED! Absolutely, completely BUMMED. Thats because they are the only ones back – all the other schools around here are out – Public and Private, but their school is back in…. Me – I am OK with it I had a blast with them here...
January 29th, 2009 | Plan, prepared | Read More

Sink or Swim

OR Lessons That Should Have Been Learned From Katrina…. Everyone saw it coming…. Some stay – Some Leave. Those that left had it rough, paid out of pocket, some lost everything and some started back from scratch. Those that stayed had a nightmare – NO ONE IS DISPUTING THAT....
January 14th, 2009 | Constitution, Katrina, Plan | Read More

Quick way to ABS of Steel….

I got a stomach thing on Friday – 4:15 to be exact…. I lost a few pounds and my abs are stronger, so all in all not a bad thing It did wake me up a bit to a soft spot in my preparing. I have prepped for nutrition – for flavor – for those special items each of my family...
January 5th, 2009 | Flu, Food storage, Plan, prepared | Read More

No Resolutions…..Is stating "No Resolutions" a Resolution?

I dont do resolutions – mostly I just rock along and do or dont do something depending on how I feel. Its not that I lack willpower or strong character – I am just a “half full” kind of gal and like the way I am…. I did give up all carbonated drinks last February and it...
December 31st, 2008 | Garden, Own a gun you WUSSIES, Plan, prepared | Read More

This Russian is right….almost

If you havent seen this: WSJ Link its an interesting read…. The part I agree with is that this is the way the country will split. This Russian obviously doesnt know us very well…. First – I dont see Tennessee, WV, and Kentucky joining the same union as New York – PULEESE… The...
December 30th, 2008 | Government, Obama Taxation, Oil, Plan, prepared, Secessionist, States Rights, Texans RULE | Read More

Give an Extra LONG Hug this Christmas….

My family traveled this weekend to visit my husband’s family. Not far – less than a 100 miles – but depending on how things shake out, it might have been across the world. This time next year, I pray that I look back on these posts with a chuckle….with a little embarrassment...
December 23rd, 2008 | Family, Kids, Plan, prepared | Read More

Katrina or Mad Max

There doesnt seem to be a debate IF there will be some kind of event….just what kind. Will the event that sends you home to your stash be like Katrina or more like Mad Max (This is a reference to the movies Mad Max, Mad Max 2 and Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome). Now – looking at the 2, Katrina...
December 16th, 2008 | Bug Out, Katrina, Plan, prepared, survivalist | Read More

So now where do I put it?

Now you have your food – you have deepened your pantry so that you have several weeks of food on hand. It is sitting on your kitchen island, your kitchen table, in the dining room, on the counters…It cant stay there – its driving you nuts…. The most important rule to food storage...
December 15th, 2008 | Food storage, List, Plan, prepared | Read More

Where to even start….

This is the most frequently asked question I get. It is usually accompanied by “I feel I need to do something….” Our internal alarms are such a God given gift. You dont need to rush out and buy everything. This week when you do your grocery shopping, buy 1 extra of what is on...
December 15th, 2008 | Food storage, List, Plan, prepared | Read More

Survivalist vs. Prepper

Is there a difference? Are they the same? I think there is a difference and therefore a different approach to both. I believe that it depends on what you think is coming that determines if you are a Survivalist or a Prepper. I also think you can be both… Below, here are my definitions… CAVEAT...
December 11th, 2008 | Food storage, Government, pandemic, Plan, prepared, survivalist | Read More