Practically Prepared

Everyday Water Filtration
Mary Ann gives you some great ideas for getting the most from your filtering water bottles.  Saving them only for emergencies, isn't as practical as you might think...
Release Date: 4/6/2023

Super-size Your Stow-N-Go
A re-post from Mary Ann a few years ago.  Brush up on storing items you need on the go in your car year-round.
Release Date: 11/13/2022

The Lunch Box Bug-Out Bag
From the Archive:  Mary Ann shows you how to help your kids be prepared in case an emergency arises while they are at school.
Release Date: 11/4/2022

COVID 19 Tips
COVID 19 has many of us worried about the health and wellness of our families and our economy.  Mary Ann shares a few ideas to help you keep a level head and perspective during these uncertain times.
Release Date: 3/30/2020

Alternative Cooking: Dutch Ovens
Just in time for classes, this blog on Dutch Oven Cooking will give you a basic run down of how to do it before you learn tons more at the Dutch oven class  coming up soon.
Release Date: 5/8/2018

Emergency Shelter Ideas
Mary Ann shares some inexpensive prep ideas to keep you covered when you need emergency shelter.
Release Date: 2/1/2018

Keeping the Lights On - Off the Grid
Mary Ann brings emergency lighting options out of the dark.
Release Date: 2/1/2018

EMERGENCY LIVING – Sanitation – Critter Control
If a disaster happened where you, your family, and possibly your town were without garbage collection or adequate toilet capabilities, what would you do?  Michael shares more tips and advice on how to deal with these issues.
Release Date: 10/1/2017

Lists are a Travelers Friend
Christianne shares master packing lists to reuse each time you travel.
Release Date: 5/11/2016

Emergency Lights
A remarkably useful resource from Cheryl and Greg on emergency lights.  Part of a longer blog titled "Bright Ideas to Keep the Lights On"
Release Date: 2/8/2016

Sanitation
Cheryl presents a tough subject: Sanitation.  It is a touchy subject in times of plenty but what do you do in an emergency?  Start getting prepared by reading this article.
Release Date: 2/8/2016

"Things that I learned from Hurricane Sandy"

Release Date: 5/7/2013

Power Generators
Cheryl and Greg share some very useful information about generators and being prepared for lasting power outages with them.
Release Date: 4/4/2013

Wondering About Water Storage?
Cheryl from PreparedNest gives us some great ideas about how to get water in an emergency!
Release Date: 3/25/2013

Agitator or Wash Board Washing Machine
A wash board or a hand agitator are probably the best way to do laundry at home during a power outage or emergency.  They get your clothes really clean and allow you to wash a lot of clothes at a time.
Release Date: 3/5/2013

Rolling Bucket Washing Machine
This blog is about using one of those handy 5 gallon buckets to do the laundry in a pinch.
Release Date: 2/26/2013

Garbage Sack Washing Machine
This is a great way to include family members in the laundry process during an emergency or while you are traveling.  With just a couple of inexpensive supplies you are ready to go—and everything fits in a quart Ziplock bag
Release Date: 2/19/2013

Cardboard Box Ovens
Mary Ann shows us a great way to make an oven in a pinch!
Release Date: 12/4/2012

Tin Can Stoves Video
Mary Ann shows us how to make and use and tin can stove and oven!
Release Date: 9/1/2012

Volcano Collapsible Stove with a Dutch Oven
More alternate cooking methods with Michael.
Release Date: 11/16/2011

EMERGENCY COOKING – An Introduction to the Solar C
Michael has an introduction to another of our favorite products:  The Solar CooKit.
Release Date: 11/9/2011

The Volcano Grill, an Introduction
Michael introduces us to the Volcano Grill, one of our favorite products here at Mary Ann's Cupboards.
Release Date: 10/26/2011

EMERGENCY LIVING: First-aid For an Upset Stomach
Michael shares the importance of proper treatment for an upset stomach and other health draining digestive ailments.

Release Date: 10/12/2011