
read post
Spring always feels like a reset… the days get longer, everything starts coming back to life, and there’s this natural invitation to slow down and be a little more intentional. I recently had the chance to share some of our favorite spring rhythms and a few of the products we use and love on FOX […]
This week I visited FOX 17 to share some great low-tech gift options for kids, including Tin Can phone, Faith Friends 18-inch dolls, Yoto Player, Big Sky Life Books, DSG Outerwear, and Domino and Juliette. I also recorded a segment on the best prepared stocking stuffers and how to make a “Mama Bear Field Kit” […]

Hey there, Mama Bear! This special episode is packed with exciting updates! My book Mama Bear Survival: Raising Strong Families in an Uncertain World is officially LIVE and shipping now—just in time for Mother’s Day! I’m celebrating with a massive giveaway valued at over $2,000, featuring some of my favorite brands and partners that support moms, […]

Welcome back, Mama Bears! In this episode, I sit down with Amber Elle—a dedicated homesteader, homeschooling mom, preparedness coach, and content creator. Amber embodies self-reliance and resilience in motherhood, and today she’s sharing practical advice to help you build a safer, more prepared home for your family. Amber’s wisdom is the perfect guide for any […]

In today’s episode, we’re kicking off a special series featuring the Women Hunt program and Emily’s journey venturing into hunting and conservation. This is the very first episode in a special series with Renée Thornton, founder of Women Hunt© a program under the Wild Sheep Foundation dedicated to guiding women into the hunting and conservation space. […]

In today’s episode, we’re talking about Family Safety & Preparedness with Brittany Baker from Refuge Medical IntroductionIn today’s episode of the Mama Bear Survival podcast, Brittany Baker joins us again after her initial episode on pregnancy preparedness. She is the Director of Operations at Refuge Medical, a mom of four and a preparedness advocate. In […]

It’s only a few weeks into summer, and while boredom hasn’t fully set in yet—it will. And that’s actually a good thing. As Ginny Yurich writes in Until the Streetlights Come On (which I reference in Mama Bear Survival), boredom isn’t a problem to solve—it’s a gift to reclaim. She puts it simply: “A bored […]

When I set out to write Mama Bear Survival — Raising Strong Families in an Uncertain World, I knew it had to go beyond emergency kits and food storage. So in the book, I dedicate an entire section to topics like homesteading, hunting, traditional skills, and even homeschooling as a form of self-reliance. Even if […]

Connect