One of my boys experienced A Christmas Story. That’s right. My brother and sister-in-law gave him an “Official Red Ryder Carbine-Action Two-Hundred-Shot Range Model Air Rifle!” Every year my brother buys the boys something with a family shoot out in mind. Usually, it’s nerf guns, laser tag, or something of that ilk. We look forward… Continue reading Red Rider B.B. Gun
Christmas Gifts
Like most American families we’ve had our years of plenty and we’ve had our share of Hard Candy Christmases. This year we were somewhere in the middle. We had a nice budget for each kid, but I wanted our gifts this year to focus on teaching them skills or to fill a need. I didn’t… Continue reading Christmas Gifts
Band together
When I think about what life off the grid might be like in the event of a zombie apocalypse, I picture small groups of people banding together to make life survivable and sustainable. I believe there are a few skills that would be indispensable while out on a secluded piece of land. Hunting would be… Continue reading Band together
The Forest of Hands and Teeth
I can not say enough good things about this novel by Carrie Ryan. My daughter handed the book to me one day and said, “You have to read this book.” Out of love for my darling girl, I cracked it open. I was spellbound from that point on to the very end. It was well… Continue reading The Forest of Hands and Teeth
Paracord “Survival” Bracelets
Survival Bracelets are all the rage right now. There are countless tutorials available online to make your own and just as many sites to purchase one already made. Paracord is very versatile. It can hold up to 550 lbs before breaking (why it’s also called 550-cord). Commercial Type III 550 Cord is made of a… Continue reading Paracord “Survival” Bracelets
Zombie Blast Friday
Welcome living, dead, undead and zombie enthusiasts everywhere. We are proud to present another edition of Zombie Blast Friday! We here at Z.A.S know that not all zombies are undead; some in fact are quite alive, sitting in high school and college classrooms throughout our country. We at Z.A.S believe in education, don’t get me… Continue reading Zombie Blast Friday
Trash Can Turkey
When the Zombie Apocalypse happens who has time and energy to strap a full size kitchen stove to their back and run through the woods? “So what to do” you ask? Grab your clean, never used, 30 gallon galvanized trash can and fill it with any supplies you don’t already have in your B.O.B. You… Continue reading Trash Can Turkey
How to make fire starters
Today we will look at how to create some inexpensive fire starters from everyday things in the home.Caution ! This involves heat and very hot wax, parental supervision required! What you need: Step 1Start the wax melting. Fill the camp pot 3/4 full with water and place on stove to warm. Then place the wax… Continue reading How to make fire starters
The Promise Part 2: Our strength
Part 2: Our Strength Every group has a leader, someone who the group looks to when times get tough. Walking down the stairs I hear her voice. “They’re here, just across the river.”As I go down the stairs I see her pointing at the map that’s crudely carved into the dining room table. We have… Continue reading The Promise Part 2: Our strength
Water and sanitation. Part 1
According to the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) of 2008, “At any one time, more than half the poor of the developing world are ill from causes related to hygiene, sanitation and water supply. Diarrhoeal disease alone kills six thousand children every day.” Now, you may think something like, “that’s sad, but what does… Continue reading Water and sanitation. Part 1