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Can you relate to having a messy closet? In this post, from The Survival Mom, she explains how her daughter organized the closet containing her emergency supplies.

It started with a missing fajita spice mix. The Survival Mom educates us in our kitchens in this helpful post about how to make DIY spice mixes. Maybe you’ll never look at this section in the grocery store again!

Are you ready for a possible disruption in once reliable lines of communication? You may want to consider getting your ham radio license. Find out how from our featured blogger, “The Survival Mom.”

When someone asks me, “What are you prepping for?” my answer is that I don’t prep for one particular event because I’m an “all hazards” prepper. But I know what the real question is. “What do you think is the most likely serious “disaster” to occur?” To that, I answer without hesitation: Pandemic. While flu […]

Our survivalism story, in a nutshell Hi! I’m Sheila. We were basically city folk all our lives, but over the past 20-plus years, we formulated, clarified and then realized our vision to make the transformation to our current lifestyle. We understand the fear and panic many are now feeling when contemplating making a lifestyle change […]

While not exactly edible, stocking up on these ten items will make everyday life more comfortable, whatever your emergency. Deodorant/anti-perspirant Picture this.  You’ve been in your bunker for three weeks.  Sponge baths are a rare treat.  Then you remember your stash of Secret anti-perspirant.  Ahhhh….. instant morale booster, especially if shared. Feminine products   Periods don’t stop […]

Kids instinctively understand that the well-being of their bodies is important.  Visits to the pediatrician are one of their earliest memories.  With a natural interest already in place, it makes sense to include them in family health training.  After all, the more people in the family who know what to do in an emergency, the […]

Picture this. The S has hit the fan in a big way. You’re fairly well prepped but have the chance to get to ONE store to buy anything at all that might help you survive in the coming weeks/months. What if that ONE store is: Sally Beauty? Walgreens? Tractor Supply? The Dollar Store? ACE Hardware? […]

A friend in Puerto Rico, Jennifer, tells me that her town has been on a boil notice for 5 1/2 MONTHS following Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Yep, you read that right. Five and a half months. That’s almost 170 days without clean running water. She could probably teach a college course on how to survive […]

The Survival Mom searched the internet and found an abundance of free online courses as well as links to live free courses

Are you a pepper? Find out what, “The Survival Mom” readers have in case of an emergency in their everyday carry.

Are you prepared to build a fire in an emergency situation? The Survival Mom knows what you need in your fire starter kit.

Each season brings with it its own optimal timing for certain aspects of preparedness. The Survival Mom shares some tips.

Your non-prepper family members think you’re nuts, but you can still show them the love with these awesome gift ideas from the Survival Mom.

The Survival Mom discusses preparedness and why every survival minded family must own at least one gun as part of their preparedness plan.

The Survival Mom shares some great ideas for ways to use leftover turkey that go beyond a simple sandwich.

The Survival Mom shares the uses of the blue wildflower known as chicory and making your own coffee from it’s root.

Do you know how to use dried eggs? Our featured blogger Lisa Bedford has some in her blog “The Survival Mom.”

We welcome Lisa Bedford as a new featured blogger at The WON. Her blog, “The Survival Mom,” is sure to bring a new mix of topics to The WON.

The Survival Mom is a small woman in her fifties, a nurse, a wife, a mother of four adult kids, and a grandmother to two grandsons. Find out why she learned to ride a motorcycle.

Check out this list, from The Survival Mom, of 21 survival items you should be looking for at every yard sale and thrift store.

Want to make sure your kids know what to do if they find themselves in trouble? Read The Survival Mom’s winter survival skills for kids.

Always be prepared! The Survival Mom shares a list of 13 survival must-haves you may not have thought of for your emergency kit.

If you’re looking for some fall reading you need to check out the Survival Mom’s “15 Survival Adventures Every Prepper Should Read.”

Looking for some skill-based gift ideas for a survival kid in your life? The Survival Mom has some great ideas.

Cheryl Todd interviews moms who shoot, Barbara Baird and Carrie Lightfoot, in her column ‘The Flame.’ Sponsored by AZFirearms.

Whether you’re a fan or not of “The Walking Dead” you are sure to enjoy these lessons on survival from our featured blog, “The Survival Mom.”

As an avid angler, I respect the dangers of the sport and am a strong advocate for use of a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) when on or near the water’s edge. Conditions on the water can change at a moment’s notice, and having the right PFD is essential for survival. That being said, as a woman with […]

What is a classroom emergency bucket, and why should you make one for your child? Keep reading to learn more in this featured post from The Survival Mom.

Developing the skill to make homemade emergency light sources becomes invaluable when disaster strikes. Find out how from The Survival Mom.

The Survival Mom brings us lots of reasons for drinking wild violet tea, and she also gives us the recipe.