Entries by Kyla

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Maintaining Hygiene During a Crisis: Sanitation Tips

When disaster strikes, maintaining proper hygiene is important for your health and well-being. Ensuring proper hygiene is directly linked to the health and safety of individuals and communities. Neglecting sanitation can lead to the spread of diseases and infections, which can be particularly dangerous during already challenging times. In this article, we’ll explore comprehensive sanitation […]

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Family Food Preparedness: This One’s For the Kids!

Family Food Prep: Let’s Get Ready Together! Hey there, awesome kids! Today, we’re going to chat about something pretty cool – family food preparedness. It’s all about making sure we have plenty of delicious food and snacks ready, just in case something unexpected happens, like a big storm, a flood or a power outage. Why […]

Happy Birthday to Me: Being Prepared is a Gift!

  Today my friends is my birthday! Here in Canada Thanksgiving is a floating date, but the year I was born, I was born on Thanksgiving Monday. By default October has become my most favorite month, wrapped up with Halloween! As a lover of all things birthday, I thought I would share a few ways […]

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How To Start A Fire: From Wood to Technique

The Right Wood Matters The first rule of thumb when it comes to efficient wood burning is knowing your wood. Not all wood is created equal, and choosing the right type makes all the difference. Hardwoods like oak, maple, and hickory burn hotter and longer, making them ideal for those cozy nights by the fireplace […]

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Why Do We Need Electrolytes? Quenching Your Thirst

Understanding Electrolytes – The Science Behind Them Electrolytes are minerals that serve as electrically charged ions in the human body. These ions play a role in various bodily functions. During emergency situations their importance becomes particularly evident. The primary electrolytes include sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and bicarbonate. Each of these minerals contributes to specific […]

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Peak Refuel: Culinary Adventure in the Great Outdoors

For outdoor enthusiasts, mealtime in the wilderness often means sacrificing flavor and variety for convenience. Since Peak Refuel came on the scene in 2018, you can enjoy gourmet-quality meals that are both delicious and hassle-free. Today we are going to explore how Peak Refuel’s meal pouches combine convenience with incredible taste, elevating your outdoor dining […]

The XStream Water Filter Straw

For day hikers and backpackers alike, ensuring a safe and reliable source of drinking water is very important. This piece of gear offers a simple and effective solution to quench your thirst while minimizing your environmental footprint. In this article, we’ll explore how the XStream Water Filter Straw works, how to care for it, and […]

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Why have N95 Masks in Your Emergency Kit?

In an unpredictable world where emergencies and crises can strike at any moment, being prepared is becoming more and more important. One essential item that should find its place in your emergency kit is the N95 mask. While these masks gained popularity (or unpopularity depending where you stand on the “masking” debate) their significance extends […]

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Food Storage Mastery: 5 Guidelines For Fresh Storage

Proper food storage is important for maintaining food safety, freshness, and preventing waste. Whether you’re storing food in your pantry, refrigerator, or freezer, following the right guidelines ensures that your food remains safe. Here are 5 ways to master your kitchen storage! #1 – First In, First Out (FIFO) The FIFO principle is a fundamental […]

Real Life Experience – Broken Elbow

Camping Trip: Wasa Hello folks, I want to share real life experience from a summer camping trip that resulted in my son breaking his elbow. Hindsight is 20-20 they say, and just maybe my mistakes will help someone else! We were camping as a family in July 2019, and as things can go, my middle […]