You need an emergency plan, but you don’t need hours of planning sessions or color-coded binders to keep your family safe. Read for my quick outline!
How to Create a Family Emergency Plan in 5 Minutes (Even with Crazy Schedules) Read More »
How do you build community trust during a crisis while keeping your privacy and resources safe? Read to see how to strike that balance.
Protecting Privacy: How to Safeguard Your Preps While Building Community Read More »
Stoicism is an ancient philosophy emphasizing emotional resilience and staying strong amidst challenges. Adopting Stoic thought can transform one’s perspective, cultivating inner peace and a steady mind, essential for prepping!
Stoicism Simplified: How to Build Emotional Strength for Survival Read More »
An important key to effective preparation is how well we manage our time. Integrate time management strategies into your preparedness efforts to be more efficient and less stressed!
Stress-Free Emergency Preparedness: Master Time Management For A Secure Future Read More »
“Disaster etiquette” is approaching the victims of a disaster with empathy and understanding; helping with kindness and without judgment. Useful resources too!
Mastering Disaster Etiquette: How to Help with Empathy Read More »
New Year’s resolutions often fade by “Quitter’s Day,” the second Friday in January. Read on to see how you can keep those promises by having resolve instead of a resolution, and what is the difference.
From Resolutions to Resolve: Transform Your New Year’s Goals in 2025 Read More »
What could you give the prepper in your life, and what can you put in YOUR stocking that will be useful for what promises to be a trying 2025? Read on for some great ideas!
Urban Lady Prepper’s Essential Gift Guide for a Secure New Year Read More »
Tariffs, cost increases and potential shortages…Read on for advice on how to get through what promises to be a rocky 2025…
2025 & Beyond: Your Guide to Survival with Grit & Grace Read More »
As the chilly months approach, it’s time to ensure your home is ready to face the cold. Here are some storage and maintenance tips!
Winter Preparedness: How to Ready Your Home for the Chill Read More »
While the thrill of costumes and candy is undeniable, staying safe is just as important. Here are some tips for a Spook-tacular Halloween!
Boo! The Ultimate Guide For A Safe & Fun Halloween Read More »
As energy demands rise, our power grid’s vulnerability is more apparent. Why, and how can we secure a more reliable energy future? Read for info!
Lyme disease is spread through a tick bite, and ticks can be active all year. Here are some tips to keep your family and pets safe from this disease.
Lyme Disease: How to Avoid the Hidden Danger Lurking In Your Yard Read More »
We can forget that asbestos can be released post-disaster, and the tiny fibers can bring about mesothelioma if we don’t take the proper precautions. Helpful info is here!
Asbestos & Mesothelioma: How To Avoid The Hidden Post-Disaster Risk Read More »
Having a bug out location is more than a trend; it’s a vital aspect of prepping for many. If you want one, here’s the guide for you!
Survival Preparation 101: How to Choose the Perfect Bug Out Location Read More »
Homeowners and renters in high-risk areas increasingly considering relocation due to climate concerns. If you’re thinking about it, here’s a guide for making that move.
Relocating Due To Climate Change: How To Decide If It’s Right For You Read More »
It’s not just California; wildfires are worldwide. Learn the major causes of wildfires, get practical wildfire preparedness tips and evacuation information.
Understanding Drought, Arson, and Wildfires: How to Stay Protected Read More »
The Holidays and winter will be here before we know it! If you’re going somewhere more exotic than Grandma’s house, read this article for essential tips!
How to Be “Travel Wise”: A Guide to Staying Secure on Your Trip Read More »
Many preppers have been advocating the purchase of gold due to what they perceive as instability and possible obsolescence of the dollar. This explains why.
A Complete Guide to Understanding the Current “Gold Rush” Panic Read More »
Disasters/emergencies are stressful, but for folks with disabilities, the elderly, & those recovering from injury, more challenges arise. Here’s a solid guide.
Disability & Disaster – How To Prepare, Navigate, Thrive! Read More »
Arguing about whether climate change is a thing is not productive. Regardless of why you feel the Earth is warming…it is. Stop grandstanding and get prepping!
Your Opinion Of Climate Change Doesn’t Matter: How To Cope Read More »
Be patient. Try not to be so eager to fall in love that it clouds your judgment. These Catfish/fake Sugar Daddies don’t care who they hurt. Don’t let it be you.
Shield Your Heart: How to Avoid Common Online Dating Scams Read More »
You may not get a warning when disaster strikes, but if you do and decide to evacuate here are tips to include your preps & make the most of the advance notice.
Commit to the Plan: How to Evacuate With Your Preps Read More »
I hope you enjoyed my first Podcast exclusive episode, “Men with Microphones”. What do you think?
Podcast Special #1-Men with Mics-The New He-Man Women Haters Club Read More »
(10 minute read) I wanted to expand on the previous blog because I believe there is more that I can suggest regarding this subject. Close those blinds and drapes at night! One thing that makes me crazy are SMSFs who leave their blinds or drapes open at night so strangers can see inside and determine
Lock Down Your Lair-Practical Home Security, Part 2 Read More »
We ladies must keep ourselves and any children or animals we may have safe from our biggest threat – people. Keep your home a safe haven with these tips!
Lock Down Your Lair-Practical Home Security, Part 1 Read More »
The words stockpiling and hoarding have become somewhat interchangeable in the context of prepping, and the line between the two can get blurry. In my opinion, the key is to recognize the difference and not let anyone try to guilt or shame you for wanting to be sure you have what you need in an
Beyond the Panic: Stockpiling vs. Hoarding for True Security Read More »
(8 minute read) One of the biggest misconceptions about prepping is that it focuses on preparing for a major disaster or the big “SHTF” scenario. But this is only partially true. Being ready for ANY scenario that would change your day-to-day life, even if temporary, often gets lost in the conversation. As I have mentioned
When It’s NOT the Zombie Apocalypse…It’s Just Life Read More »
Be aware of physical limitations and improve your fitness. And it’s probably not Zombies, just life throwing a curveball. And you’re stockpiling, not hoarding.
The Physicality of Prepping…Tales from a Chunky Dunk Read More »
As mentioned in the previous post, you can start by doing small things that will not add too much time and money to your already busy schedule and constrained finances. You must consider what is reasonable for you to accomplish based on the time, resources, and budget you can allot. But the most crucial thing
I became a widow for the first time at 42. I learned a lot about myself and the increasing uncertainty of life. I had started prepping without realizing it.
