What’s in Your Go-Bag?
I’m really not afraid of a zombie invasion or a coming world disaster; but I think we should all be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies. We need to have enough supplies put back for our...
View ArticlePocket Socket: Providing Power for Life’s Emergencies
Did you have Winter storms like we experienced last year in central Kentucky? What about the Ice Storm of 2009 where many of us and our neighbors were without electricity for days? Have you experienced...
View ArticleHow Much Toilet Paper do you Need?
Welcome to 2015! Today marks the beginning of a brand new year! That means new resolutions, new goals and getting prepared for the next few months of winter! I have a friend who loves to plan ahead....
View ArticleHow much Toilet Paper does a Family need?
We have been tracking our toilet paper usage for the past 30 days! Back on the first day of January, I asked the question of how much toilet paper does a family unit need for 30 days? There are so many...
View ArticleAre you READY for Winter Emergencies?
Now that we have all survived the big snow of 2015, we are ready to look forward to some warmer weather and hopefully no more piles of white snow. But, there are some definite things we should all...
View ArticleUsing the Voltaic Solar Battery Charger to Connect
Hobbies on a Budget received discounts or products for the purpose of this review and giveaway. No monetary compensation was received. Having a charged phone is one of the most important things we can...
View ArticleLifestraw Go for Christmas & Everyday
Hobbies on a Budget received samples or products for the purpose of this post. No monetary compensation was received. In the world we live in, we don’t really have to worry about the quality of our...
View ArticleSaving Garden Seeds for Next Year & Beyond
Hobbies on a Budget received samples or products for the purpose of this post. No monetary compensation was received. If you have ever planted a garden, you know that there are always a few seeds left...
View ArticleAre You Prepared for a New Year?
As we get ready for a brand new year, it’s time to think about how to make sure you are prepared for each day. I am a naturally optimistic person. I love looking for the good and dreaming about the...
View ArticleWhat I am learning from Solar Eclipse 2017
In case you haven’t heard, Solar Eclipse 2017 is a major event in our life! We’re going to experience what could potentially be a once in a lifetime solar eclipse. The event hasn’t even happened, but I...
View ArticleHow to Keep Connected in Emergencies
Being able to stay connected to family and friends when we’re out and about is important. We have small, portable battery chargers for the kids to use when they are on school trips and we keep several...
View ArticleCommon Sense Prep for City Moms
Recently I was talking to several young city moms. These are the moms who feel that there is no reason to worry about being prepared for emergencies because they live in a city with hundreds of grocery...
View ArticleCommon Sense Emergency Preparedness
There are so many weather events that occur each year. Whether you live in the direct path of hurricanes and floods or not, there are some definite common sense emergency preparedness tips that we...
View ArticleHow to transition from Winter to Summer
Most of us know to stock up on the essentials before winter snow storms and ice shut us down for days at a time; but have you thought about how important it is to reassess your supplies and make sure...
View ArticleWhat to Pack in a Family Go Bag
Do you have a Family Go Bag? Have you thought about what you would do if faced with the reality that you need to evacuate your family in an emergency situation? Recently, we have seen many of our...
View ArticleWhat to do when you lose your Wallet
There’s nothing worse than losing your wallet when you are out about on a road trip, vacation or even in your own city running errands. But unfortunately, this is something that does happen to the best...
View ArticleSimple Steps to Prepare for Emergencies
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Most people don’t think much about being prepared for the unexpected things that life can throw at us. We live in a pretty comfortable...
View Article6 Things to do Before an Emergency
Are you ready for an emergency? Most of us don’t like to think about “what if’s” , but none of us are immune to emergencies. Since none of us know the future, we can’t plan for emergencies. It does us...
View Article5 Things Every Teenager Should Carry
When we send our teenagers out on school functions, bus trips, outings with friends or the latest showing at a movie, we want to know they are prepared for whatever life throws at them. We can’t always...
View ArticleQuestions to Ask When Your Car Breaks Down
No one likes to get in the car and hear a click when you expect to hear the engine start, but car trouble is something that most people experience at least occasionally. You can’t always prevent cars...
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