Preparedness Archives - Homespun Oasis

Preparedness and Homesteading Resources

by Millie Copper | Sep 3, 2020 | Homesteading, Preparedness

In today’s world, with information at our fingertips and a twenty-four-hour news cycle, we can learn almost anything on a whim. But what if we couldn’t? What if you were unable to access the internet due to a cyberattack or a grid-down situation. Do you...

5 Ways to Prepare for a Recession

by Millie Copper | Mar 21, 2020 | Preparedness

Great, something else to think about? As if the last several weeks haven’t been enough of a whirlwind, we now need to prepare for a recession? Yes, we do. And I’ve got five great suggestions to help you with your preparations. What started as a warning...

Introduction to Food Storage: Heat and Eat Bin

by Millie Copper | Feb 20, 2020 | Food Storage, Preparedness

Three days is the minimum recommended amount of food the federal government recommends you to have on hand at all times. You probably already have this amount, but have you considered storing this three-day supply separately? In my Introduction to Food Storage: Why?...

5 Reasons Not to Rely on Beans and Rice

by Millie Copper | Feb 13, 2020 | Food Storage, Preparedness

I’m a huge fan of beans of just about any kind. We also rely on beans and rice as part of our food storage. But are beans and rice the best choice for you to use as a backbone of your food storage? There may be legitimate reasons you should not have beans and...

5 Survival Foods for Everyday

by Millie Copper | Jan 22, 2020 | Food Storage, Preparedness

I know, I know. Survival Foods. Those two words sound completely scary and overwhelming. When I first started learning about food storage and preparedness, I came across the phrase survival foods and totally balked. I mean, seriously, that sounds so…paranoid....

Survival Rule of Three

by Millie Copper | Dec 17, 2019 | Preparedness

Winter weather has me thinking about outdoor survival. Have you heard of the survival rule of three? Knowing these rules can save your life. What is the survival rule of three? Three minutes without air (or in icy water or with severe bleeding) Three hours without...