Daily Prepper
Realistically, Are You Really Prepared?
We call ourselves preppers and say that we are going to stock up on canned food and extra water. But are you really prepared if all of life’s luxuries are taken away? How will you […]
Articles by LilyP
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding as a Preparedness Tool
As a mother of three children, who breastfed two of them, I consider myself pretty well versed in breastfeeding. I did not breastfeed my oldest at all. I received Enfamil in the hospital and did […]
Apartment
NYC Legionnaire’s Disease Outbreak
A Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in the South Bronx has been linked to the death of ten people and sickened approximately 100 others. Legionnaire’s disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the naturally occurring bacteria […]
Child Safety
NJ Amends Law on Child Safety Seats
In May of this year, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation to update New Jersey’s laws regarding child safety seats in vehicles. The legislation takes into account the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and […]
Health & Wellness
Be Healthy, Be Prepared
I previously shared my personal story regarding my diagnosis with Sickle Cell. With that in mind, I thought I would discuss the things I learned from that experience. What can we do to take control […]
Health & Wellness
Sickle Cell: The Diagnosis
“You have Sickle/Beta-plus Thalassemia. I am going to write you a prescription for folic acid.” Over the years, I have learned that taking care of your health is a big part of being a prepper. […]
Preptobismom
Cold Weather Safety: Family Fall & Winter Prep
It’s that time of year again. It seems to have come a little earlier this year. It’s time to prepare yourself and your family for winter. Cold weather can be deadly. It is important to […]