The 5 C's of Survival

1. Cutting Tool. The most important external tool you can carry in a survival situation is a Survival Knife. Even a small pocket style knife is handy to have. It is an essential tool.  I always make a point of carrying a knife. My hubby thinks it is funny that I carry a knife in my purse, but there have been many times that we have been away from home and had to pull it out. 

 

 

2. Combustion Device. The means to start fire is the next most essential item to carry, even above shelter. A shelter can be fashioned with outdoor materials, even in the most crude fashion, and still be a life-saver. When faced with a survival situation, when you need to start a fire, then you must have a dependable means to start a fire. Learn the many ways there are to make a fire. Have a small mirror in your kit. Waterproof matches. Or a Waterproof Case For Matches

3. Cover/Shelter. Your first line of defense against the elements; cold, heat, rain and snow; is the clothes you are wearing. An inexpensive poncho can be carried in your mini kit and used as a make-shift shelter or sleeping. A Survival Blanket coule come in handy also. bag.


4. Container. In order to collect water for drinking, as well as for boiling and cooking, you need a dependable container. In order to boil water in it, your container needs to be metal. A small camping cooking pot works perfect.

5. Cordage. In many instances where you need to build a natural shelter, cordage is a necessity. The ability to make a structure stable is something that cordage can provide. Rope, Paracord​ or some type of twine can be used for countless chores and is a valuable item to have in your kit. Always wear a Paracord Bracelet.

Food Storage Recipe - Quinoa Patties

 Quinoa Patties

NEED:

1 cup cooked Quinoa

1/2 cup grated zucchini

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 egg, beaten

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

2 tbsp olive oil

 

Directions:

In a mixing bowl, combine cooked Quinoa, grated zucchini, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.

 

Mix until well combined and the mixture holds together.

 

Form the mixture into patties using your hands.

 

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

 

Place the patties in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

 

Transfer cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

 

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or in a burger bun with toppings of your choice!

Apps I Use To Save & Make Money

These 3 apps I use every day to save money on gas or to get points to turn into Amazon giftcards! They are free to use and can really save you money. I use them all together. Use the upside app for the per gas savings. The Casey's app to get points from buying items in the store and gas that I can then use to save even more on gas and get free items. Then make sure I get the receipt to use the Fetch app - I take a photo of the receipt and get points from that. Fetch also gives you points for playing games, like Candy Crush.

Come save money on Fetch with me! Sign up w/ code 8PYMCV & get 1,000 pts: Fetch. See you there! 

 Join Casey's Rewards with my code and we can both earn bonus points. Copy my code Jennahm2755 to use it when you sign up Casey's 

This free app gets you cash back on gas! Use promo code 5V9QH7 to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus on your first purchase. Upside

Food Storage Recipe - Quick Nacho Bake

This was an easy meal. 

Need:

1 box of Velveeta Shells and Cheese

Cook it up and make as directed on box. Drain well and put the cheese mix in it with 1/2 of a small container of sour cream.


While that was cooking brown about a half pound of ground beef. Drain and put back into pan. 
Mix it with taco seasoning and some water. Let cook. 


Put about half of the shells and cheese into an oven safe bowl. Layer half of beef onto that and cover with some shredded cheese. 
Put the remaining bit of shells and cheese over that and the remaining beef onto top. cover with more cheese. Cover dish and bake about 15 minutes. 
Remove cover put some broken up pieces or tortilla chips on top and more cheese. Place back into oven uncovered until cheese melts. 

The Importance Of Clean Water

 

Clean water is essential for the survival and well-being of all living organisms on Earth. Using water filters is a must. Water is a basic necessity for daily activities such as drinking, cooking, and cleaning. It is also essential for agriculture, industry, and recreation. Without access to clean water, people are at risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. Additionally, contaminated water can have detrimental effects on ecosystems and wildlife, leading to a loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Gift Ideas For Preppers, Off-Gridders, etc

It is getting to be that time of the year again. Wondering what we will buy for our family and friends. Here is a list that might help you if you have any survivalist, homesteaders, etc on your list of if you are one and want to help your family and friends become more prepared.
1 month food supply

 
Family Ebola Preparedness Kit

Dupont X-Large Yellow Tychem QC Chemical Protection Coveralls

Kindle You can get some great preparedness books for it and survivalist fiction.You can get a Suntactics sCharger-5 High Performance Solar Charger, Quickly Charges iPhone, iPad Mini, iPod Touch, Android Phones, Samsung, Nokia, eReaders, BlueTooth Speakers, and Many Other USB Devices Directly From Sunlight. Extremely Durable and Reliable. to be able to charge it in an off the grid experience.

Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter

3-Day Lite Emergency KitI am getting one of these for my son to keep in the trunk of his car. I got him a Jump-N-Carry JNC300XL 900 Peak Amp Ultraportable 12V Jump Starter with Light for his birthday and he has already used it a few times to help friends.

Mr. Heater F215100 MH4B Little Buddy 3800-BTU Indoor-Safe Propane Heater



Complete Pillar Candle Making Kit: Learn how fast, easy & fun it is to make your own pillar candles. Perfect for beginners!This is a great idea for a teen or just for someone that you know would love to be able to make their own candles.

Mountain House Best Sellers KitThis is a great idea for getting someone you know started into food storage.

Emergency Survival Food Supply 275 Meal PackGreat idea also to get someone started in food storage.

Global Sun Oven® - World's Best Solar Oven

RoadPro RPSL-350 12V 1.5 Quart Slow Cooker

Wonderwash

Advanced Elements 5 Gallon Summer Shower / Solar Shower

Kaito Electronics, Inc. Portable Dynamo & Solar-Powered Radio and Cell Phone Charger

Solar 11-in-1 Battery Charger

Glo Brite L201 Galaxy Clear Glass Kerosene/Oil Lamp

FoodSaver V2222 Vacuum Food Sealer PLUS Starter Kit

Nesco/American Harvest FD-80 Square-Shaped Dehydrator

Motorola MR355R 35-Mile Range 22-Channel FRS/GMRS Two-Way Radio (Pair)

Gerber 31-000701 Bear Grylls Survival Series Ultimate Kit

Whistle Creek Survival Kit in a Sardine Can

There are some great survivalist type movies that you can get someone for a present also. The Walking Dead: Season One, The Walking Dead: The Complete Third Season, The Colony: Seasons 1 & 2
, and The Road are just a couple that are my favorites.



The Prepper's Pocket Guide: 101 Easy Things You Can Do to Ready Your Home for a Disaster Ultimate Family Preparedness Pak
120 Serving Breakfast Only @ $198 (120 Servings breakfast assortment. No entrees) - Order Now!

Homeschool Minute - Homemade Water & Landform Tiles

I had seen these water and landform tiles in a catalog and online, but just couldn't bring myself to pay as much as $$40.00 for the set. Like these Sandpaper Land and Water Form Cards. I thought about it for a week, thinking of ways to make some. First, I thought of going to hardware store and getting actual tiles and painting them etc. But, even that would cost too much for us. Thought some more. Was at Dollar Tree and it came to me...get some foam poster board, sandpaper, and poster paint.  Total cost was $5.00!!!!!

Frugal homeschooling!


I first cut the foam board into 10x10 squares getting 6 squares out of each foam board. I had printed some water and landform cards from pinterest, either Montessori Now or another one, and used that as idea of how to cut the sandpaper. Sandpaper being the land. Glued it on the tile, then painted the water with the blue paint. I left room at the bottom for writing what it is, like gulf, island, etc.


Great learning tool that didn't cost an arm and a leg. Little Man loves them. Has been looking, learning, and playing with them all day. Even got his small boats out to push them around in the "water".