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Snow Chains vs Cables, Spider Spikes, and Tire Socks: What’s Right for You?

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Traveling during the winter season can be treacherous, especially when the roads are covered in snow or black ice. When choosing the best snow traction device for your car tires, it’s important to know what options you have, as well …

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How To Stay Warm This Winter (Without Breaking the Bank)

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Do It Yourself, Emergency Preparedness, Heat Sources, Power Outage, Winter Preparedness 3 Comments

Nothing says ‘Happy New Year!’ like a high electricity bill. (Kidding! But seriously…) When the winter temps start going down, electric bills naturally start going up.  Thanks to the advancement of green technology, we can now invest in LED lights …

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How to Prepare Your Car for Winter

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It’s that time of the year again- winter is here. At this moment, from the comfort of my office window, I’m watching my town get covered up in a blanket of snow. I can’t help but think about the beginning …

Extreme Cold FAQs

Extreme Cold and Winter FAQ’s – The Top Questions Answered!

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Winter temperatures can disrupt our routines and, if we’re not prepared, they have the potential to become dangerous. To help you mentally prepare, we’ve answered some of the most common extreme cold and blizzard-related questions.What temperature is considered extreme cold?Temperatures …

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How to Evacuate Without a Vehicle: Alternatives and Resources

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Home evacuation plans are usually set to include the members of your family, your pets, all your basic needs, some special memorabilia, and of course, your car. Unfortunately, this is not the case for a large percentage of the population …

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Baking in a Post-Crisis Scenario + FREE Printable Recipe!

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Do It Yourself, Emergency Food, Emergency Preparedness, Homesteading, Winter Preparedness 3 Comments

Last weekend I visited a nearby apple orchard and couldn’t leave without first trying a slice of their bakery’s pie. I ended up buying a mini pie because it was Sunday, my cheat day… and with the help of my …

Long-term food storage

A Vegan Prepper’s Guide to Food Storage

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Camping, Do It Yourself, Earthquake Preparedness, Emergency Food, Emergency Preparedness, Homesteading, Winter Preparedness 10 Comments

The vegan diet is becoming very popular these days. Veganism includes only plant-based ingredients and no animal products nor by-products. If you pay close attention to product labels, you have probably noticed that most of the ingredients in long-term food …

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15 Hearty Meals You Can Prepare During a Power Outage

Nadia Tamara Camping, Do It Yourself, Emergency Food, Emergency Preparedness, Power Outage, Winter Preparedness 2 Comments

When we say preparedness, many people think of the end of the world and how they might have to survive with little to no supplies. In reality though, preparing is more likely to be for a temporary disaster. A small-scale …

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How to Communicate Without a Phone or Internet in a Disaster

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Have you ever been unable to get a hold of someone and started worrying needlessly for hours just to find out they were safe all along? Let’s imagine an emergency situation when thousands of people are trying to contact their …

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53 Must-Have Car Winter Essentials

Nadia Tamara A Little Bit of Everything, Camping, Do It Yourself, Emergency Preparedness, Vehicle Preparedness, Winter Preparedness 4 Comments

Winter can be a scary season for drivers. For me, winter means becoming more of a hermit. I live in a mountain town and I avoid driving when the roads are slick. I have been in several accidents due to …