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Why Emergency Preparedness Surges During Global Uncertainty (And How to Get Ahead of It)

Posted by Ola Griffin on Apr 2nd 2026

Why Emergency Preparedness Surges During Global Uncertainty (And How to Get Ahead of It) When the world feels uncertain, people pay attention. It doesn’t matter if it’s supply chain disrup … read more

Garden to Pantry Comfort: Freeze-Dried Butternut Squash Made Simple

Posted by Mimi on Mar 12th 2026

Freeze-Drying Butternut Squash (From Mimi’s Garden to the Freeze-Dryer) There’s just something extra special about preserving food you grew yourself. These butternut squash were grown righ … read more

Stop Wasting Herbs! Freeze-Dry Cilantro & Spinach

Posted by Ola Griffin on Feb 20th 2026

Freeze-Drying Herbs at Home: Cilantro & Spinach We are back in the kitchen (again) with herbs taking over the counter. Between the garden, grocery runs, and “oops-I-bought-too-much-agai … read more

Sweet Survival: Storing 46 Pounds of Fruit for 3 Months

Posted by Ola Griffin on Sep 30th 2025

Fruit Supply Breakdown – 3 Months for 1 Person When most people think of emergency food storage, the classics come to mind: rice, beans, and maybe some canned soup. But let’s be honest&mda … read more

PREPAREDNESS STARTS AT HOME - National Preparedness Month

Posted by Ola Griffin on Sep 3rd 2025

September is National Preparedness Month – It Starts at Home As a preparedness-minded person, I believe readiness always starts at home. Emergencies can take many forms—an illness, job los … read more

Preparedness Beyond Rice & Beans: The Power of Vegetables (1 Person 3 Month)

Posted by Ola Griffin on Aug 31st 2025

Storing Vegetables – One Person for Three Months When it comes to building a reliable long-term food storage plan, many people think only of the basics: rice, beans, and grains. While those are … read more