This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com An emergency can happen while your child is away at school, traveling with you on the way to a sports event or spending time with a relative who may not be as prepared as you’d like. Not too long ago, heavy flooding from a storm in Houston prevented parents from picking up their children. They were stuck at school as late as 11 pm. An emergency backpack would come in handy for such The post Create your Child’s Emergency Backpack appeared first on Apartment Prepper.
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Monday Musings 1/7/2013 Blog Plans and Projects Edition
Welcome to the first Monday Musings of 2013, where we cover blog updates, and other interesting links I happen to find. First, the blog updates. More giveaways planned this year. We held a few giveaways last year that turned out well, so this year I hope to do at least one giveaway a month. I already have one for this week, so come back and check it out later today. Are you receiving blog email updates? If you subscribed to receive emails of new articles, please let me know if you are receiving anything at all – a couple of readers mentioned it is not working properly. I have been trying to find out what is causing this but have …
Guest Post: Homemade MREs
Editor’s note: Today we are happy to feature a guest blog post from From Julie Languille, Author of The Prepper’s Pantry and the soon to be released Meals in a Jar: Quick and Easy, Just-Add-Water, Homemade Recipes Thanks, Apartment Prepper, for inviting me to write a guest post about Homemade MREs. I am passionate about food storage and my first book, The Prepper’s Pantry is all about setting up food storage with both a deep larder of long term storage foods, and also a rotation pantry filled with canned goods and home pressure-canned meats and chicken. I love the idea of having plenty of dehydrated and freeze dried…
For When You Are Ready to Buy Gold and Silver Coins, Go to JM Bullion
I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest sponsor, JM Bullion, your online source for gold and silver coins. Early on in this blog, I described my field trip to the gold dealer. I was not even aware you could buy gold and silver coins online. You can’t beat the convenience. And, when you buy from them, you are guaranteed market leading rates. Here is what JM Bullion is about: JM Bullion is an online website that supplies individual investors with physical gold and silver products at the lowest prices possible. We deal strictly in physical metals intended for delivery directly to the customer – we do not hold metal on “account” or offer …
Review of MRE from Meal Kit Supply
MRE from Meal Kit Supply All photos by Bernie Carr I received samples of MREs from Meal Kit Supply for review. I have tried other MREs in the past, so I have something to compare this. The package I tried was the Vegetarian Ratatouile. It included the following: heating unit, Vegetarian Ratatouille entrée, Au Gratin Potatoes side dish, cracker and cheese, strawberry banana shake, lemon lime beverage mix, condiments, and spoon. I set up the heating unit according to package directions. All you have to do is open it, and add about 1/2 cup of water to the bag, up to the line indicated. You then wrap the heating unit around the entree and side dish according to the photo illustration. It was …
Incredibly Simple and Cheap Emergency Lamp
It’s been a couple of months since my last homemade lamp creation, and it continues to be a very popular post. I thought it’s about time to try making an even simpler one, with items that can be found in most homes. This lamp, as my previous one, was learned from reading Lanterns, Lamps & Candles by Ron Brown, which contains a wealth of information about emergency lighting. The items needed for this lamp are super easy to find: Cotton ball or cotton puff Glass container – I used a clear candle holder from Goodwill, but you can use a cereal bowl or even a …
Guest Post: Homemade MREs
Editor’s note: Today we are happy to feature a guest blog post from From Julie Languille, Author of The Prepper’s Pantry and the soon to be released Meals in a Jar: Quick and Easy, Just-Add-Water, Homemade Recipes Thanks, Apartment Prepper, for inviting me to write a guest post about Homemade MREs. I am passionate about food storage and my first book, The Prepper’s Pantry is all about setting up food storage with both a deep larder of long term storage foods, and also a rotation pantry filled with canned goods and home pressure-canned meats and chicken. I love …
Happy New Year
Thank you all for taking time out of your day to visit Apartment Prepper. I wish you and yours great blessings for 2013! Happy New!
Guest Post: 10 iPhone Apps for Emergency Preparedness
While the ability to contact someone in the event of an emergency has always been part of a cell phone’s appeal, today’s technological advances have allowed mobile devices to evolve far beyond simply making and receiving phone calls. With the power of the iPhone backed by the talents of the many developers whose products fill the App Store, you now have unprecedented access to emergency assistance, information and alerts through your cell phone. These 10 apps are among the best for ensuring that you’re prepared for any emergency, and are wise investments to make. Pocket First Aid & CPR from the American Heart Association – If you …
Guest Post: Homemade MREs
Editor’s note: Today we are happy to feature a guest blog post from From Julie Languille, Author of The Prepper’s Pantry and the soon to be released Meals in a Jar: Quick and Easy, Just-Add-Water, Homemade Recipes Thanks, Apartment Prepper, for inviting me to write a guest post about Homemade MREs. I am passionate about food storage and my first book, The Prepper’s Pantry is all about setting up food storage with both a deep larder of long term storage foods, and also a rotation pantry filled with canned goods and home pressure-canned meats and chicken. I love the idea of having plenty of dehydrated and freeze dried foods on hand to cook from, but in…
Happy New Year
Thank you all for taking time out of your day to visit Apartment Prepper. I wish you and yours great blessings for 2013! Happy New!