by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, National Preparedness Month, portable kitchen, Preparedness
If you have to leave your home, knowing that you will be in “camp-out” conditions, what items would you want to take with you to be able to cook? This kit could be optional or out of the question, depending on the emergency situation, but consider assembling these...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | Emergency Preparations, Food Storage, Preparedness, Wheat, Wheat Berries
Storing wheat grains and wondering what to do with them? Wheat Berry Salads will change the way you think about stored grain forever. Wheat Berry Salad with Melon & Feta* Ingredients 1 cup dried wheat 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth Salad Ingredients 3 Tbs extra...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 5, 2017 | 72-Hour Kit, Emergency lighting alternatives, Emergency Medical Assessment, Emergency Preparations, Family preparedness, First Aid, Food Storage, National Preparedness Month, Neighborhood Preparedness, Preparedness
Emergency Essentials September is preparedness month. It’s the time of year as the seasons change to prepare for the future. Preparing for the future should not be overwhelming. We’ve included 12 primary areas of preparedness. Use your specific situation to decide...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 4, 2017 | Materia Medica, Turmeric
Botanical Name: Curcuma longa Common Name: Turmeric Family: Zingiberaceae Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Haridra, Aushadhi, Gouri, and Kanchani Parts Used: Rhizomes and tuber
Native Region: Southern Asia
Geographic Distribution: China, Bengal & Java, can be grown in pots...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 4, 2017 | Flood Recovery, hurricane
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas last week resulting in record rains and devastating floods across a large portion of eastern Texas. 50 counties have reported flooding, over 30,000 people are reported in shelters, 300,000 people were left without electricity...
by Billie Nicholson | Sep 4, 2017 | National Preparedness Month, Preparedness
This year’s National Preparedness Month’s (NPM) focus is on planning for disasters. The theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” All of us can and should take action to prepare. Training courses help us to help the first responders by knowing what to do when...
by Billie Nicholson | Aug 12, 2017 | Solar Eclipse
On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun. Anyone within the path of totality can see one of nature’s most awe inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse. Our moon will pass directly between the sun and earth,...
by Billie Nicholson | Aug 12, 2017 | Preparedness
Lynda Eggimann People who prepare are actually better off than those who don’t prepare. Here are 23 reasons why: Self-Defense: It’s no surprise that preppers are ready to keep their families safe. Having self-protection skills are a plus. Leadership: Every crisis...
by Billie Nicholson | Aug 12, 2017 | Daily Solar Cooking Recipe
Botanical Name: Origanum marjorana Common Name: Marjoram, lovage Family: Labiatae Ayurvedic/TCM Name: Marwa Parts Used: Leaves & flowers Native Region: Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, Turkey, Asia Geographic Distribution: It is grown widely in Europe, USA,...
by Billie Nicholson | Aug 12, 2017 | Daily Solar Cooking Recipe
Bill Harris – First Care Providers Another one of my favorite lessons from Prepper World Summit 4 was presented by Bill Harris. His training program, “First There, First Care™” empowers students to CARE™ for friends, family and community during those times when...
