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 […]

We all love the dollar store. While the dollar store may not have everything we need or want for preparedness, it can supply us with a lot of great options.  While not everything at the dollar store is super high quality, a lot of it does the job just as good as ‘name brand’ items. […]

January 26 – 27, 2019 Survival Weekend for Women They have lots of spots available in all of these great classes but space is limited. Don’t wait too long to sign up! January 26, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM  Survive and Thrive What are the basic needs of a person in a survival situation, and what are […]

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

If you have a pepper in your life you need to read this list from our featured blogger, The Survival Mom.

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? […]

When people talk about off grid, it can mean a lot of things to a lot of different people. When I refer to off grid, I’m referring to when there’s no electricity, no running water, no natural gas; no modern conveniences. Here are the top 10 off grid skills that everyone needs to learn before […]

I love the Gun Tote’n Mamas brand. I got the chance to see their collections at SHOT Show 2018 and I was truly blown away at the creativity and thoughtfulness that went into each bag. For women that carry, we love options. As ideal as carrying on your person may be, there are times when […]

In most of America, hiking in the backcountry means hiking in bear country. Because of their size and strength, bears have a negative reputation, but bear attacks are relatively rare. To further decrease your chance of having an encounter with a bear, there are a few simple steps to follow, including gaining an understanding of […]

When it comes to survival tips and techniques, the more you know, the better. While you can’t possibly prepare for every single thing that is out there, you can try your best to be as aware of many of them as you can. Sometimes these bits and pieces of knowledge can seem quite like useless trivia […]

The whole point of being prepared is to know that you have the ability to take care of yourself and your family when something unexpected happens. It’s not all about the end of the world and “doomsday”; it’s about knowing that you’re able to handle whatever comes your way. Here are some practical tips to […]

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 […]

As preppers and off-roaders, we like to make our lives easier and more convenient in any way that we can. Why go without when we can plan appropriately and have the tools necessary whenever we need them? Especially, we find ourselves needing a place to work and the Smittybilt Tailgate Table answers the call. Rogue […]

When it comes to getting prepared, it can be overwhelming. The Internet is littered with everything from everyday preparedness to tacti-cool advice. When I first started getting prepared, I just wanted to know how to charge my phone when the lights went out. Now, I’m a full-blown prepper and teaching others how to get prepared […]

Remember taking a first aid course through school or the scouts? I can still remember parts of my 7th grade first aid class. Some of the things I recall were important, but others … not so much. Deciding when to call 911 (very important!), wrapping bandages (sort of important), and learning the surprising fact that […]

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.

Morgan Rogue helps you prepare for the unexpected during an off-road adventure. Sponsored by Extreme Terrain.

Katie Pavlich has been racing around the country, covering the political scene this summer. Find out why she would never wear flip-flops to an airport, in her column sponsored by Volquartsen.

Cheryl Todd interviews Amanda Suffecool, author, radio host and now firearms fashion show expert. Sponsored by AZFirearms.

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

Mace® Security International, Inc. announced the launch of a multiuse utility knife that comes with a one year warranty.

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.

Don’t let a rainy forecast ruin your weekend backpacking plans. Find out how to stay comfortable backpacking in bad weather.

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

Carrie Lightfoot and Barbara Baird discuss how to be a good Santa this season, especially when it comes to decisions about firearms and gear. Sponsored by Ruger.

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

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.”

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

Are you prepared? Take the Survival Mom’s quiz and find out.