Monthly Archives: August 2013

Surprisingly, research has found that manuka reduces plaque and bacteria in the mouth when rubbed onto the gums. Sick with the flu? Manuka is a superstar here too. A study in Spain discovered compounds in honey that destroy the influenza … Continue reading →

That way you won’t be stuck gnawing on a four year old protein bar when you eventually have to bust into your emergency kit. Have a sleeping bagwinter weight!in the truck, along with winter boots and additional winter clothing. The … Continue reading →

I also include an additional knife, small leatherman and a hatchet. I pack these so that they are easily accessible. Paracord has many uses, from shelter building to snare setting, so I am sure to pack a few hundred feet … Continue reading →

The bark may then be ground into flour and mixed with bread flour or made into ash cakes, which Tom Brown describes as flattened, pancaked dough laid on the white, hot wood ash of campfires, turned frequently to cook evenly. … Continue reading →

For Sale: $24K Zombie Survival Kit Your first defence is a bejewelled style cube game. Fight to the top of the high score list against other players, or play offline for fun. ZOMBIE TRANSLATOR When they do approach you, try … Continue reading →

Bug-out bag: What to pack for a disaster Spare clothing and quality shoes (NO FLIP FLOPS!) If you don’t yet have your own BOB prepped and ready to go, let Hurricane Isaac be a timely reminder. Because Isaac may turn … Continue reading →

Disaster Management Trainer and Consultant Personal hygiene items, including toilet paper. Emergency multi-purpose knife. Matches, lighters and fire starting devices. Activities to pass the time when there’s no TV: books, cards, games, etc. Copies of your important paperwork and identification … Continue reading →

The Post-College Survival Guide Related How much exercise do kids need? It’s no secret that what goes on in residence halls can be distracting to new students. In fact, they can even be devastating. Aside from the more tragic problems … Continue reading →

On the alternative months, you may test other plans such as restoring snapshots of virtual servers, or placing systems on battery power to test how long they can run. Opt to do a full drill at least twice a year … Continue reading →

Relief Society promotes 72-hour survival kits A lot of unexpected things can happen in the course of a day at the office, so the SimpleProductivityBlog recommends putting together an office survival kit in preparation for the unforeseen. The author’s must-have … Continue reading →