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Friday, December 12, 2014

The Pandemic Preparedness Guide

The Pandemic Preparedness Guide was a free book for the kindle when this post was written.

Unlike many ebooks on Ebola or Influenza Pandemics here on Kindle, this was not some hastily thrown together 20 or 30 page pamphlet written to capitalize on a crisis. It's been in the works for years and involved a lot of research. This 270+ page book is intended to give readers a better understanding of Ebola and Influenza viruses, including: When does a virus become a pandemic; what will the world around you look like during a pandemic; what response can you expect from the government; and how can you start getting prepared for it now - before all hell breaks out on the earth. When that day comes; and make no mistake about it, it is coming in one form or another, will you be prepared and know what to do? Or will you be helpless, hungry, and in the dark like most of those around you? The old adage that ‘knowledge is power’ couldn’t be any more appropriate than where a pandemic is concerned, but you don't have to be caught off guard - the choice is yours.

Most people don't know that historically, a severe pandemic occurs on average, every 39 years. Yet it's been 47 years since the world faced the last major pandemic, so we’re living on borrowed time, and the clock is ticking. The experts in the field are saying that it isn't even a question of 'if' a pandemic is going to come against the world - it's a matter of ‘when’ it's going to happen, ‘where’ it will begin, and ‘how' bad will it be? But beyond deadly viruses during a pandemic, you’ll also be facing dangerous people who are neither concerned nor inclined to prepare for anything; people who expect that the Government will take care of them, as they may do with each check that arrives in the mail every month. But when those checks stop coming, how will they handle that dose of reality? How will you handle it? Will you be among them, or will you be ready?

Do you remember the Rodney King riots, or what happened after hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans; how society fell apart and armed thugs roamed unabated in the streets? Perhaps you've seen the protests and riots breaking out in various parts of the country after police shot an unarmed man in Missouri. Make no mistake about it, the time is going to come when trouble and mayhem will be happening all over the nation - we seem to be steering towards sort of calamity.
And should Ebola, a Bird Flu, Swine Flu, or some other deadly virus start passing easily from person to person, in that day you will see people fighting in the streets over cough medicine, pain killers, or even a can of beans. When a pandemic becomes more than just a headline on your nightly news, when it’s infecting people in your city, some are going to die, and not just from whatever form the pandemic arrives in, but from starvation, a lack of medical care, and social unrest the likes of which we can't even fully imagine.

The good news is that at this moment at least, there's no need for you to panic. There are measures you can begin to take right now, starting today, to get your family and your home prepared to face a Pandemic Influenza Virus, Ebola, SARS, MERS, a biological terrorist attack, or most any other eventuality that may be lurking in the shadows. Knowledge is everything right now, and the learning curve is in your favor. So whether you start here with my book, or somewhere else, learn all that you can to ensure that you and those that you love and care about will be around for the future, rather than filed away as a statistic.

So let me urge you get this book and read it, but not because I want you to spend $3 of your hard earned dollars on this e-book (you’ll save more than that in the first month if you buy razors), but because I want as many people as possible to become educated on this subject so that they'll stand a chance when it arrives, and because I don't want to see you or anyone else perish due to a lack of knowledge.

Be prepared, be safe, be healthy, and may the Lord God bless

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Soap Making For Beginners

Soap Making: Soap Making for Beginners: 75 Ways to Make Soap Quickly and Easily (2 Books in One): (Soap Making - Soap Making for Beginners - Soap Recipes) was a free book for the kindle or the kindle reading app when this post was written. Make soap for everyone on your Christmas list!!

Soap Making: Soap Making for Beginners: 75 Ways to Make Soap Quickly and Easily (2 Books in One)


These two amazing guides are written especially for those folks who want to make their own soap but do not know where or how to begin. Soap making is a fun and rewarding hobby. In this book, you will get to know the different ingredients, tools and processes on how to create soap.

Soon you will get to know the basic steps on how to process soap. There are mainly two basic processes, the Hot Process and Cold Process. But before moving on to these two, let’s first discuss a very useful online tool that you can use in formulating the perfect soap recipes

Soap making is a fun filled activity that anyone can enjoy. The sense of accomplishment in producing something that is useful in everyday life can build one’s self confidence and self esteem. You can even add a personal touch in the soaps that you will make by adding some of your favorite oils and scents.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

An Electric Fireplace For $94.00!!!! It Was $229.00!!!!

At this price I can get a couple of these Frigidaire TFF-10308 Topaz Floor Standing Electric Fireplace - Black. They are usually $229.00! That is a huge savings.  One for the living room and one for the bedroom. I want to do something so that we can have our gas off. We had wanted to get an electric fireplace , but the price for a good one has kept us from getting one. This price is awesome! Would be great for a tiny house, wouldn't it??

Could even get for a gift. Get one while they are on sale.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Bake A Cake With A Soda

I really cannot believe that I just now found out about doing this. On the phone with my daughter and she was telling me that she was making a cake , but had no eggs or oil, so she was doing her favorite thing of using a can of soda! WHAT??? I could not believe it. I was dumbfounded. You actually can do it. Plus it makes the cake healthier for you. Lower in fat and cholesterol.

NEED:

A packaged cake mix that is your favorite. Any flavor.

A can of your favorite soda. You can even use diet soda if that is all that you have. Makes it even more healthy.

Ignore the directions on the cake box --- Just add the one can of soda to the mix.

Mix it up and put it in a cake pan. Bake until it is done. Until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve.

Food Storage Recipe - Egg Nog

This is an easy recipe to make egg nog right out of your food storage!

Curl up by your fireplace and watch it snow.

For adults you can add some light rum to taste.

NEED:

1 1/2 cups instant dry milk

1/2 cup nondairy creamer

1/2 cup powder egg mix

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Mix 1/3 cup of mix with cold water and stir.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Food Storage Recipe - Cheeseburger Macaroni

Easy recipe to make!

NEED:

1 cup of uncooked macaroni

1 pound of ground beef

1 chopped medium onion

1 can of stewed tomatoes

1/4 cup of ketchup

about 4 ounces of shredded cheese

Cook the macaroni as it says on the box.  Then drain.

In a large skillet cook the ground beef with the onion. Drain it well.

Add the tomatoes, ketchup, and the macaroni. Stir it up and heat it well.

Top with the cheese and serve.

Food Storage Recipe - Cookies

 
This is a great cookie recipe to have on hand and it uses items that should be in your food storage. Great time of year to have this recipe. 

NEED:

1 pouch of Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix - I always keep  a ton of these in my stockpile. Great to have on hand. A mood boosting item. 

1/2 cup of vegetable oil

1 egg

3 tablespoon of water

1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mix, oil, egg, and water.

Beat it with a hand mixer for about 3 minutes.

Stir in the chocolate chips.

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. 

Bake about 13 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. 

Remove from the cookie sheet and cool. 

Monday, December 1, 2014

Alternative Weapons

This has been an ongoing argument of my hubby and me. Weapons. He is of the thought to have guns and only guns and then stock up on ammo. OK but, what if you get caught out and don't have all of your ammo on you or you run out of ammo and can't get anymore? I am of the thought to have guns and alternative weapons. I have several aluminum baseball bats by my front door.

You can also use a shovel for a weapon, a hatchet, a machete, knives, tire iron, wooden bat with nails put into it. Anything can be made into a weapon and then you don't have to worry about running out of ammo. 

How To Build A Fireplace

You first have to find a good and safe location in your home to build a fireplace in. Knock out the wall and get started.Fire Places: A Practical Design Guide to Fireplaces and Stoves Indoors and Out will help you with building one.

What more appealing scene can you conjure up on a wintry day than a pair of comfortable armchairs pulled up to a crackling fire while wisps of smoke curl from the chimney top? All your senses are in use--the sight of the flickering flames, the sound of the crackling logs, the warmth on your face, and the fragrance and taste of wood smoke. The hearth truly is the essential core of every home, whether it is an actual fireplace or merely a mantel displaying the treasures and trophies of intertwined lives. Long past the days of strictly utilitarian purpose, fireplaces and stoves are a design feature in their own right. They are available in an array of styles, sizes, and colors; offer a variety of fuel choices; and feature benefits beyond mere aesthetics, including heat and cooking. Fireplaces and heat sources are also widely found in many rooms throughout the house, including the family or living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom, as well as outdoors. And the latest innovations in fireplace and stove technologies make having one no longer an expensive proposition.
While the building market is seeing growth in the fireplace market, so too is the remodeling marketplace. In fact, many homeowners are refacing their existing fireplace, upgrading their wood fireplace to gas, or simply installing a new faux fireplace where there wasn't one before. In this book readers will find hundreds of examples of all types of indoor fireplaces--from wood to gas, freestanding, and ventless--and stoves, both wood and pellet. In addition to gorgeous photos of a full range of fireplace styles, materials, and decor for indoor and outdoor fireplaces and stoves, solid information on practical designconsiderations--maintaining a fireplace or stove, remodeling an existing fireplace, safety, converting a wood-burning fireplace to gas, and the like--are explained in detail, making this the only book on the market to offer the breadth of content on both the design and practical components of all types of the latest indoor and outdoor fireplaces and stoves. Aesthetic and practical design considerations for hearths and mantels, built-ins and storage, lighting, and accessories like screen, brooms, and bellows are also covered. A thorough glossary, resources, and index provide reference-like information.

Thursday, November 27, 2014

Preppers Cookbook: Emergency Preparedness Tips and Tasty Food Storage Recipes

Preppers Cookbook: Emergency Preparedness Tips and Tasty Food Storage Recipes was a free book for the kindle when this post was written.

 If an emergency arises, whether it be natural or manmade; are you prepared? Preparing for "a rainy day" has many different meanings for folks. Whether you want to be prepared for a catastrophic event, have a safety net of supplies in the event of financial hardship or anything in between, we can help you start fulfilling your own requirement of emergency preparedness with the tips included in this book. After all, planning and being prepared is the first step towards protecting your family.

Here are the topics covered in this book:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Chapter 1 The Purpose of Being Prepared
Chapter 2 Decide What You Will Prepare For
Chapter 3 Will You Stay If Disaster Hits
Chapter 4 Will You Go If Disaster Hits
Chapter 5 Basic Survival Necessities (Non-Food)
Chapter 6 Suggested Food Storage Items

Chapter 7 Survival Lessons from the Oregon Trail Pioneers
Chapter 8 Bare Bones Better Than Nothin' Survival Food List
Chapter 9 Prospective Bartering Items
Chapter 10 Water Storage and Filtration
Chapter 11 Herbs for Survival

Chapter 12 Fundamental Long -Term Staples - Beans, Rice and Grains

Chapter 13 How-Tos for Long-Term Food Storage

Chapter 14 Storing Root Crops

Chapter 15 Crop Choices for Root Storage

Chapter 16 All About Beans

Chapter 17 All About Grains

Chapter 18 Bread, Breakfast, Cookies and Crackers Recipes

Chapter 19 Soup and Casserole Recipes
Chapter 20 Sauce Mixes
Chapter 21 Bean Recipes
Chapter 22 Chicken Recipes
Chapter 23 Beef Recipes
Chapter 24 Egg Dishes (from powdered eggs)
Chapter 25 No-Bake Recipes
Chapter 26 Desserts
Chapter 27 Freeze Dried Snacks
Chapter 28 Choosing a Dutch Oven
Chapter 29 Dutch Oven Cooking without Electricity
Chapter 30 Caring for Your Dutch Oven
Chapter 31 How to Restore Rusty Cast Iron
Chapter 32 Dutch Oven Recipes
Chapter 33 Ingredient Substitutions
Chapter 34 Canning Your Own Foods
Chapter 35 High Altitude Conversions for Recipes
BONUS 1 Basic Home Remedies
BONUS 2 Basic Pet Care Tips
Conclusion
Recipe Index





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