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Monday, August 25, 2014

Food Storage Recipe - Lemonade Cookies

Here is a fun recipe to cook up with the kids! Great to take on a summer picnic.

Lemonade Cookies.

NEED:

1 frozen 6 ounce can of lemonade

1 cup butter

1 1/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 cups sifted flour

Thaw out the lemonade. Cream the butter and 1 cup of sugar. Beat in the eggs. Sift the baking soda and flour together. Add it to the creamed items and add about 1/2 cup of the lemonade. Mix well. Drop the batter about 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes. Brush the cookies with the remaining lemonade. Sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Cool them on a cooling rack.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Contagious Disease Surveillance | Virus Awareness | Flu Map | HealthMap

Contagious Disease Surveillance | Virus Awareness | Flu Map | HealthMap

Finding All Your Guns And Accessories

Finding All Your Guns And Accessories

Keeping a collection of guns at the house is a complicated endeavor. Every gun owner needs to have the right weapons for their needs, the right ammunition, cleaning equipment, tactical gear and storage space. When people are creating a place to store their guns, they need to think about what they need to keep their guns in the best condition possible.

The Ammunition

Everyone who hunts, carries a sidearm or shoots target practice knows they need more ammunition than they think. Purchasing the ammunition from an outlet that deals only in discounted accessories will help to increase the stockpile of ammunition significantly.

Most people can find several boxes of ammunition for a low price, and they can keep that ammunition stored in their home along with their guns. Also, gun owners can purchase ammunition boxes that will be used for nothing other than storing the ammunition for their weapons.

Storage

When people are carrying a weapon, they need to have a holster. Holsters can be purchased in a number of styles from a place like http://grabagun.com/, and those holsters can fit a variety of weapons. There are still other people who need to have a saddle holster for their rifle or a case to carry their weapon while traveling. The best storage gear for a gun fits the gun perfectly, is comfortable and prevents the gun from firing accidentally.

Tactical Gear

Hunting vests, protective glasses and ear plugs are all standard when people are using weapons. This gear must be stored with the weapons, and it must be used every time the gun is in hand. People who do not use these items could be injured while firing their guns. The ear plugs and glasses can be stored alongside the weapons in the house, and the gear can be packed into a bag for the gun owner leaves the house.

Most gun owners know they need to store their guns properly, but they also need to make sure they have invested time and money in ammunition and protective gear. Finding all these items in one place helps to cut down on costs, and people will find it much easier to get what they are looking for.

Ultimate Prepper Stockpile

Ultimate Prepper Stockpile: A Complete Guide To A Prepper Stockpile That Will Elevate Your Prepping Efforts And Help You Survive When SHTF (Prepper Essentials)was a free book for kindle when this post was written.


The Prepper Survival Stockpile



Nobody knows when a disaster will hit, but there is something you can do to prepare yourself. Start prepping and building a stockpile!

The least you can do to prep is to have a complete stockpile at your disposal. All it takes is one good snowstorm or other scenarios where you can’t get to a store for you to be trapped in your home. You will need supplies. The first chapter will focus on where to go to stock up as maintaining a stockpile can get expensive and you want to be able to get the best savings on bulk items.

In this book you will get an idea of where to shop for your Prepper Stockpile in order to stay within your budget



Stores like Costco and Sam’s Club are the obvious choices, but a good rule of thumb is to follow the deals wherever they may lead to. Once you have your supplies, you need to have a good place to store them. Before you go out, choose a spot in your pantry and/or garage that is big enough to store water, lots of canned goods, and other similar items.

What prepping supplies do you really need in your stockpile?



So what kind of products does one buy for a stockpile? Think survival food: water, canned beans, canned meat, and rice. These are the basics, but you will also need items like canned veggies and fruit, vitamins, nuts, and so on. Variety is key with food since you do not know how long an emergency scenario may last and you don’t want to be stuck eating beans and rice for months on end. Having a complete stockpile is not just about food. You will also need to have medical and hygiene supplies on hand. Chapter 3 continues the stockpile list with security items; power equipment like flashlights and batteries; and tools.

Make your move today and start prepping with your personal prepper stockpile that may just save your life when SHTF! Buy today and be prepared!


So True ~~~ Prepare For The Unexpected ~~~






I do this everyday on Facebook , Not sure why, but just something I do. LOL My Little Man plays the games on facebook and probably drives all of my friends crazy, but this is the one thing I do. Today it was a fortune that actually made sense.

We should all be prepared for the unexpected. It shouldn't take a fortune cookie on Facebook for anyone to know this. Be Smart!!!! Prepare for anything and everything. Pay attention to what kind of natural disasters happen in your area and prepare for them. Then prepare for everything else.

BE SMART AND ALWAYS HAVE THE THOUGHT IN YOUR HEAD THAT YOU ARE GOING TO BE THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN TAKE CARE OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. Something might happen that makes it impossible for any help to get to you and your family. Prepare for the worst case scenario.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Ultimate Disaster Supplies Guide: Disaster Kits For Disaster Preparation

The Ultimate Disaster Supplies Guide: Disaster Kits For Disaster Preparation (Disaster Preparation, Disaster Supplies Book 1) was free book for Kindle when this post was written.


If a disaster struck today, would you have everything you need to survive the first 72 hours? This is a MUST in today’s world. The weather is unpredictable, wars are imminent and you and your family are left vulnerable. Learn what you need to have and do to survive!

Protecting your family during times of crisis and chaos is critical! Download this book NOW and:
  • Learn How To Protect Your Family During A Natural Disaster.
  • Find Out What Supplies You Need To Have On Hand So There Is Adequate Food And Shelter.
  • Learn How To Create Clean Drinkable Water When It Seems Hopeless.
  • Keep Your Family Healthy And Thriving Through Any Disaster!

This book will take you step-by -step through the process of determining what is important to have and how to get it. Don’t leave anything to chance. Be PREPARED! If it happens today, tomorrow or a week from now you’ll finally be ready. Download this book TODAY and:
  • Discover Ways To Protect Both Your Rations And Your Family From Those That Would Threaten Your Security And Ability To Survive.
  • Learn How To Stay Clean When Water Is A Precious Commodity.
  • Learn What It Takes To Create Shelter From Your Natural Surroundings.
  • Discover How To Stay Alive And Thriving Until Help Can Arrive.
  • Do NOT Spend Another Moment Worrying Without Taking Action!

Natural disasters happen, but you do NOT have to feel powerless and helpless. Download this book NOW and be ready!

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Have A Hot Meal When Bugging Out ( or whenever! )

These are so neat. My hubby got us 6 of them from some truck stop down in Tennessee. He tried a couple of them out on the road and seemed to like them. I had had them before , but in our small town I don't see them at any of the stores we have here.

Directions to use them:



1. First tear open the heater bag.

2. Place the meal in the bag against the heater pad.

 3. Pour the provided salt water pouch into the bag to start the heater.

 4. Fold the opening over and use the tape on the bag to keep it closed.

5. Place the meal in the heater bag on a heat-safe surface.


Easy enough to have a hot meal. Great for camping. 

My Tiny House Obsession...






We are looking for some land and have decided that the above pictured is what we would put on it. Hope to have this done by next spring. Hope it won't be too late by then. Already talked to the local Amish company to get the cabin. They can have it set up in a day once we get the land. Talk about being really antsy now that I know it can be done. I want it done  yesterday!!! We will most likely be totally off-grid. At least when we first move in. It can be done. My tiny house pins

A Battery Powered Shower??

I was looking up things online and looking for things to use off-grid and found this, ZODI Outback Gear Battery Powered Shower.Wow! There are just so many useful things that can be found for using with no power! Why do we even need to depend on the power companies?

This little badboy is :
  • Battery-powered outdoor water shower
  • 6-volt battery-operated water pump with debris screen
  • Battery case (with on/off switch) runs on 4 D-cell batteries
  • 8-foot shower hose with water-conserving showerhead
  • Pump works in any water source; weighs 2 pounds
Enjoy an outdoor shower anytime, anywhere with the Zodi battery-powered shower. Ideal for quick cool-water showers on hot days or rinsing dishes, the shower is a breeze to use: simply submerge the battery-operated pump in a water container or other water source and switch it on. In no time at all, you'll be in full cleanup mode, with a convenient pump adding water pressure to the mix. The shower--which also makes it a snap to drain water fountains or wash dogs--comes with an 8-foot shower hose with a water-conserving showerhead. The entire unit weighs only 2 pounds. About Zodi
Zodi's first products heated water in only 20 minutes, but that wasn't good enough. The company soon cut it to 10 minutes, but waiting 10 minutes for a shower? Now, Zodi's hot water showers give you hot water anytime, anywhere in less than 10 seconds. Today, the Zodi brand is synonymous with innovation, quality, and performance, and is sold in more than 75 countries. Zodi's systems can even be found on Mt. Everest. In addition to selling on-demand water heaters and showers for the outdoor industry, Zodi makes similar products for military and industrial needs, including lifesaving hot decon showers for soldiers, firefighters, and EMS teams. Zodi is headquartered in Midvale, Utah.

Product Description

The Zodi Battery Powered Shower is a self-contained portable hand washer and shower ideal for rinsing dishes, cleaning up, showers and more. Enjoy portable shower anytime, anywhere. The Battery Powered Shower is ultra convenient, just add 4 "D" batteries and place the compact and powerful pump in any water source. The Battery Powered Shower is great around the house, draining water fountains, kiddie pools, washing the dogs, etc.

USB Powered Stuff!!

I now have a new obsession. A weird one. Maybe. I am a bit of a nerd and am always looking for new things to be able to use if the power grid goes down or to be used in an off-grid situation and now since I have a couple of solar powered and hand crank USB chargers , I am on a kick to get anything and everything that is powered by USB! Also can use them in vehicles with auto adapter.

HERE IS A LIST OF A FEW COOL USB POWERED ITEMS:

Wood Burning Campstove And USB Charger
Wood Burning Campstove and USB Charger

USB Powered Fridge
USB Powered Fridge

USB powered Fan
USB powered Fan

USB Powered Light
USB Powered Light

USB Powered Humidifier
USB Powered Humidifier

USB Powered Fishtank
USB Powered Fishtank

Could be something to have on hand - 10 in 1 usb charger adapters.
Could be something to have on hand - 10 in 1 usb charger adapters.

Solar Powered USB charger
Solar Powered USB charger

Hand Crank USB Charger
Hand Crank USB Charger

Battery Powered USB Charger
Battery Powered USB Charger

Hand Crank Light / USB
Hand Crank Light / USB


There are so many cool little gadgets out there that could be used in off-grid life. Have fun finding new things to use!These would make great Christmas gifts!





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