Tag: prepare-aphernalia
The More Things Change…
For those of you who used to subscribe to the Ready Radio podcast on iTunes, you’ve probably been wondering what the heck happened to us. Surprise! Nothing happened to us. […]
Dads Prove Disasters Don’t Have To Be Bland
Poop bags and a 1985 walkman. These dads give a great lesson on why supplementing an “official” disaster kit with stuff that works for your family is so important. So […]
iPads, Accelerometers and Empire 2.0!
Sounds intriguing, right? If you’re a fan of NPR, tech gadgets or just staying awake at the office, tune in live to our latest Ready Radio show, hosted by PDX.FM! […]
Survive In Style With This $10 Million Bunker
Let it be known that I’m saving every penny of my tax return to purchase this: The super sweet bunker, created by California company Vivos, includes “internal power generation system, […]
Prepare-aphernalia: Kosher for Passover
**Reposted from 4/9/09** Last night’s attendance at a Passover seder got me thinking about “Kosher for Passover” foods and their long shelf life. Which, of course, got me thinking about […]
Prepare-aphernalia: The Backpack Couch
One common excuse people give for not having an emergency kit: “I have nowhere to put it.” Okay, fair enough. Maybe you live in one of those adorable tiny houses […]
Trapped Under Rubble? There’s An App For That…
If you’ve listened to our Ready Radio podcast, you probably know that nearly every episode features an iPhone app that relates to preparedness. You might think this is just silly […]
Winter Prepare-aphernalia: Vodka And Rum De-Icer
We’ve seen the classic images of St. Bernards carrying casks of brandy to rescue and revive travelers stuck on a treacherous mountain pass. And there’s no question that mulled wine […]
Red Cross Wish List: 2010
As 2009 and “the double ohs” decade closed, many reflected on our world’s progress in the last year. While browsing my Popular Science Magazine listserv around NYE*, I was blown […]
The Gift For Those Who Have Everything…
My parents are the pinnacles of preparedness. Over the holiday weekend, I got to spend some time with them in SW Portland, right in the midst of “boil water” territory. […]