Berkey Water Filter Blog

What to Eat When the Power Goes Out

September is National Preparedness Month but one way to prepare all year long is to have a plan for what to eat when power goes out. There are power outages for many different reasons, and you never know when it's going to happen to you. In many of these cases,...

National Preparedness Month - Always Be Ready

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

September is here, and you may not realize it, but this is National Preparedness Month. The purpose of this month is to raise awareness among Americans about preparing for natural and man-made disasters. No matter where you live, there is at least one natural disaster concern, whether it's hurricanes, tornadoes,...

5 Go Bag Essentials for Your Family

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

When natural disaster strikes, families need go bag essentials to be able to escape quickly. According to the Emergency Event Database, 185 million people were affected by natural disasters in 2022. There's a very good chance we will each experience at least one natural disaster in our lifetime. We must...

The Best Toxin-Free Cleaning Products

By Jeff Wise
Non Toxic Living

Most of us understand that toxins surround us daily, and for that reason, it's important to find the best toxin-free cleaning products. We're exposed to toxins in our air, water, food, and the products we use every day like cookware. Sometimes it feels impossible to avoid them. By committing to...

Berkey Water Filter Lawsuit Against the EPA

By Jeff Wise

This is the most comprehensive look at the Berkey water filter lawsuit that's been going on for the past few years. Berkey Water Filters sues EPA is something our family has been waiting for. Our family has used a Berkey since 2006 and we've been Authorized Dealers since 2007. We...

The Dangers of Soft Drinks

By Jeff Wise

I know what you're going to say about the dangers of soft drinks. It's no surprise that soft drinks aren't healthy. We all know this. Yet many of us still drink them. It's hard to believe, but some people consume multiple sodas every single day. Sometimes I hear people talk...

The Best Camping Water Filter

By Kristy Wise

Camping is a great family activity, and it's important to have a quality camping water filter for those outdoor excursions. It takes a lot of planning to camp. You need the right supplies. First, you need to know which type of shelter you will utilize. Will you use a tent...

Hydration in Hot Weather for Your Family

By Jeff Wise
Hydration

Summer months are great, but this is the time of year when you need to be most aware of hydration in hot weather. Especially when it comes to kids. When the weather is hotter, it's easier to dehydrate. You're losing water through sweat, so more water consumption is necessary to...

Emergency Prep While on Vacation

By Jeff Wise
Preparedness

Much goes into planning a family vacation, and emergency prep should be a consideration when making plans. In day-to-day life, it's always good to be prepared for an emergency. We don't usually anticipate something bad happening when we're traveling, though. But it's good to be prepared just in case. A...

How Many Meals a Day Should Kids Eat?

By Jeff Wise

Nowadays, everyone has an opinion about how many meals a day should be eaten. There are numerous questions. How often should you eat? How much should you eat? What’s the most important meal? Although usually adults are worried about eating recommendations, these questions also apply to kids. Kids and Eating...

LMNT Electrolytes Review: Totally Legit?

By Jeff Wise
Hydration

We'd like to take a few moments to share with you a product we really love, so this is our LMNT Electrolytes Review. As our kids have been involved in sports over the years, they've been offered a lot of Gatorade. At the end of each baseball game, a designated...

How To Prepare for Natural Disasters in an RV

By Jeff Wise
Rving

How do you prepare for natural disasters while in an RV? Natural disaster safety and preparedness is important, no matter where you live or what disasters you may face. A natural disaster emergency plan is a little more challenging when you live or travel in an RV, though. RV life...