Food Storage Recipe - Easy TVP Chili

This is a great recipe using your food storage. I always keep a couple of the #10 cans of Ground Beef Flavored TVP and Taco Flavored TVP in my food storage. Great for recipes.

NEED:


1 onion, chopped

olive oil

1/2 cup of TVP

4 cans of chili beans

1 can of stewed tomatoes

4 cups of water

2 tablespoons of chili powder


Saute the onion up in the olive oil in a large sauce pan.

Add everything else in the list to the same sauce pan with the onions. Let simmer for about 30 minutes. The TVP will expand and cook up with the chili. 

Wood Burning Stove & EPA

I have been seeing a lot online lately about a new ordinance by the EPA for wood burning stoves.

http://www.epa.gov/burnwise/ordinances.html#nsps

I still need to read through all of it... not quite understanding it at first glance.

How is this going to affect wood burning stove users??

It is said to ban about 80% of the wood burning and pellet burning stoves in America. It is supposed to improve the air quality. Not sure how. But,  That is awful. A lot of homes depend on wood heat.A lot of families cannot afford the cost of updating their wood burning stove.

Gun Safety

Gun safety

Gun safety is the most important thing about being a responsible weapon owner. Understanding how to handle a gun properly often lead save lives. This means making sure that the weapon is always in proper working order. It also means keeping ammunition separate from the within itself especially when there are kids in the environment. Being able to handle emotional challenges is also an important part of being responsible with a weapon.

Cleaning

Making sure that the weapon is functioning properly can be done every time it gets cleaned. Checking for any issues related to improper functionality is the responsibility of the owner average time they clean the weapon. Choosing the right solution to perform the cleaning process with is also essential to avoid any problems which can be created through not maintaining proper procedures with the weapon.

Emotional Stability

Many people who own a weapon need to make sure that they are able to control their negative emotions before using the weapon in a way in which they may regret at a later time. This means being able to deal with anger appropriately so that an individual does not feel like they are using the weapon in order to control the outcome of situations which are frustrating them in some way. Understanding the emotional triggers but which may cause a person to desire to use their weapon is also important for safety reasons.Being honest about emotional stimulation is probably one of the most important thing is that it responsibly owner can do to protect the safety of others. People interested in gun cleaning can click here for further information.

Gold Box Deal of the Day: Up to 39% off Select Goal Zero Backup and Portable Power Products

All of the Goal Zero silent generators are on sale TODAY ONLY for 39% off.

 Safe for indoor use; refuel from wall, car or sun car charger and solar panel sold separately. Great thing to have in case of a power outage.  

Get one today while they are on sale.

10 Must Have Items For Your Bug Out Bag

Depending on your location and the time of year will determine what exactly you will have in your bug out bag. Despite this there is some items  that are essential and should be in everyone's kit.

Here are 10 items every bug out bag should include.

1. First aid kit ~ Adventure Medical Kits Adventure First Aid 2.0

2. Flashlight ~ Secur Waterproof Hand crank or built in Solar powered 3 LED Flashlight, High power 3 functions LED, Dynamo powered no batteries needed, waterproof up to 45 feet

3. Radio ~ Safe-T-Proof Solar, Hand-Crank Emergency Radio, Flashlight, Beacon, Cell Phone Charger

4. Multi-tool knife ~ Gerber 22-41545 Black Diesel Multi-Plier with Sheath

5. Firestarter ~ Gerber 31-000699 Bear Grylls Survival Series Fire Starter

6. Water Purification ~ LifeStraw Personal Water Filter

7. Rope ~ Koch 5170625 Diamond Braid Polypropylene Rope, 3/16 by 100 Feet, Assorted Colors

8. Shelter ~ Ultimate Survival Technologies Base All Weather Tent Tarp

9. Compass ~ Military Prismatic Sighting Compass w/ Pouch

10. Food ~ S.O.S. Rations Emergency 3600 Calorie Food Bar - 3 Day / 72 Hour Package with 5 Year Shelf Life

Prepper's Urban Survival Handbook

Prepper's Urban Survival Handbook: How to Prepare for and Survive an Urban Disaster and What to Do When the Grid Goes Down was a free kindle book when this post was written.

Prepper’s Urban Survival Handbook: How to Prepare for and Survive an Urban Disaster and What to Do When the Grid Goes Down

What skills are necessary to survive an urban disaster and how to live in a grid-down society

This book was written for one purpose: to teach you the specialized skills necessary for surviving an urban disaster. Even something as simple as a widespread power outage can quickly escalate into a full-scale emergency as people struggle to cope with the lifestyle changes required to survive these situations. You will learn how to make a survival plan which includes provisions for evacuating if possible and hunkering down within the city limits if necessary. You will learn how to procure food and water. We will also talk about self-defense, creating a bug out bag, generating power when the grid fails and even tactics that can help you survive if and when a right breaks out as a result of a disaster.

Learn what specialized skills are necessary for surviving an urban disaster.

Also, you’ll discover..

How to live off the grid when the power goes out.
The five best handguns for urban self-defense.
How to an urban survival plan that will keep you alive no matter what happens.

And much more!

Table of Contents

Urban Survival Ain’t Easy

Plan to Live

The Ultimate Urban Bug-out Bag

Trespassers Will Be Shot on Sight

Threats to the Grid

Powering Your Home

Keeping Warm

The Importance of Fresh Water

Off Grid Cooking

Conclusion

21 Reasons to Become a Prepper: Most Reasons People Prep are Reasonable

21 Reasons to Become a Prepper: Most Reasons People Prep are Reasonable was a free kindle book when this post was written.

 Preppers have been cast in a negative light in the past few years. They have become thought of as crazy hoarders who are collecting weapons and thousands of cans of spam in their basement waiting for the end of the world.

There are many reasons to prep that have nothing to do with the end of the world. Many people prep in case they lose their job or a storm hit knocking out utilities for weeks.

In this book I discuss 21 reasons people prep. Many of these reasons are reasonable. Several of them are a little unlikely. A few more are unrealistic, but can help prepare you for any unforeseen trouble in the future.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia usually occurs when the body temperature falls below normal. The causes of it could be being out in the extreme cold that is added with wet clothes and wind chill.

Symptoms of it is drowsiness, a lowered heart rate and breathing, and unconsciousness.

Treat it very carefully , if you have no way to get medical help. In an emergency situation.

The number one priority is to raise the body temperature of the person evenly and gently.

Get the person out of their wet clothing and replace it with dry clothing.

Place them in a sleeping bag in a warm area. Like, close to a campfire, etc. If you have to , get in the bag with the person so your body heat is helping raise theirs.

If you have the way to - get them in a warm bath.

If breathing stops perform CPR.

Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

4 Advantages Of Homeschooling

1. Flexible Schedule

Homeschooling enables a flexible schedule. For example, your child does not need to wake up at 7 every morning. With homeschooling, your child can start homeschooling at 9am or later depending on your preferred schedule. You can schedule your child's homeschooling education as you see fit with materials or subjects that may be not available in a traditional school.


2. Individual attention

With homeschooling, your child gets all the individual attention he/she needs. For example, if your child is weak in mathematics, you could devote more time and energy into teaching mathematics.
Your child's homeschooling schedule can be adjusted to crater for that. For example, if your child is better at science than at mathematics, simple devote more homeschooling hours to mathematics and cut back on science. With homeschooling, the choice is yours. Traditional schools can't do that.

3. Family Activity

The schooling of the child can become an extended family activity. Examples are field trips and experiments. Plus, the child also receives more quality time with his/her parents. There is more time for family bonding.

4. No peer pressure

With homeschooling, the child does not need to prove his/her abilities to other children. Parents are able to deeply understand their child better with homeschooling and therefore are able to plan the learning program according to his strengths and weakness.

The Preppers Apocalypse Survival Guide To Bug Out Bags

The Preppers Apocalypse Survival Guide To Bug Out Bags was a free kindle book when I wrote this post.

 This comprehensive guide to bug out bags covers everything you need to know about choosing, storing and packing your bug out bag.

Full of fantastic tips, ideas and items you may not have thought of this book make a great read for everyone. From those of you who are just starting out to more experienced survivalists who are looking to refine their kit.

This book suceeds where many in the genre have failed by packing loads of valuable information and ideas into a small package.