Did You Know: Not All Fire Safes Protect Your Most Precious and Sensitive Valuables
Not all fireproof safes are created equal. Gone are the days where the only “important” things that went inside them were paper documents, such as birth certificates, wills, deeds, and more. These days people put all sorts of things in them, from photographs (my wife is super guilty of this) to digital media such as…
5 Silly Things I’ve Stopped Doing Now That I’m Broke: Frugal Fridays
Now that we’re super-tight on money and we definitely have to watch every penny, I started to truly pay attention to the habits I have and it seems I have some silly ones, especially with regards to our utility bills. Granted, many of the following changes won’t amount to much besides a small difference in our overall bills…
America Unplugged Airs Tonight! See Scott Hunt (Engineer775 from YouTube) Go Off-Grid
Seems I’m going to miss this one as I’ll be out having fun camping, but if you’re at all familiar with Scott Hunt (Engineer775 from YouTube) and you should be then you’re not going to want to miss this one! Hopefully they don’t try to sensationalize it too much. 😉 Here’s a bit about the show:…
The Audacious Risk Taker Theory by Dr. Alton of DoomAndBloom.net
by Joe Alton, M.D., aka Dr. Bones of www.doomandbloom.net You’ve seen it on TV and elsewhere. Young men ride bulls in the rodeo, a young woman jumps off a skyscraper with a parachute, a diver swims with a great white shark. Are these people just Audacious Risk Takers, or is there a survival advantage to being a…
How to Makeshift a Candle-Powered Tea Light Oven!
First, let me state that I’m not a big fan of using candles for much of anything during an emergency situation. I think they’re a significant fire hazard especially after a disaster when people do dumb things… possibly like this. There are better, safer ways to light up the night and cook food during an emergency.…
Stove Sundays: Wonderbox Macaroni, My Kid’s Favorite Made Even Better!
My kids just love Anne’s macaroni and have for years. Since we moved and now have a Costco membership we can purchase them in packs of 12 (with three different kinds) and so I always ensure we have a few cases around. Because it’s super easy to make I thought I would try cooking it in a…
12 Wildfire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Know
A week or so ago a commentor pointed out that there are always so many articles on starting fires and not enough about preventing them. Considering the most recent round of wildfires in San Diego and Arizona, it’s obvious this topic is a good one to discuss going into prime wildfire season. And, though home fire safety is…
5 Body Lotion Alternatives – What Worked the Best: Frugal Fridays
Call me a girl if you want–ok, don’t do that–but I do like to use body lotion most days, often on my face, hands, and feet. My wife tends to use quite a bit and my youngest has needed some over the winter but seems to use less and less of it these days. The…
Coast HP14 High Performance Focusing 339 Lumen LED Flashlight Review
I’ve been interested in a new, quality flashlight for some time now and, though I do like my trusty Maglite and even the lesser expensive Coleman Max, this Coast HP14 LED Flashlight stands to supplant both of them. Here’s a few details direct from Amazon’s website so we’re on the same page here: Light output:…
