Homesteading Handbook vol. 5 Food Drying: How to Dry Vegetables

Homesteading Handbook vol. 5 Food Drying: How to Dry Vegetables (Homesteading Handbooks) (Volume 5)was a free book for kindle when this post was written.

Do You Want to Learn How to Preserve Vegetables by Drying Them?

The Homesteading Handbook vol. 5 provides step-by-step instructions on how to dry many of the most popular dried vegetables found in stores. You dehydrate vegetables yourself at home for pennies on the dollar compared to what they'd cost when you buy them dried.

The following topics are all covered in detail in the this helpful handbook:

• The benefits of drying vegetables.
• How to dry any vegetable in 8 easy steps.
• Choosing vegetables to be dried.
• Proper washing and preparation of vegetables for drying.
• How to blanch vegetables to prevent them from browning while they dry.
• Solar, oven and machine drying.
• How to condition vegetables to ensure they're evenly dried.
• Pasteurizing vegetables to kill off harmful organisms.
• The best way to store dried vegetables.
• Step-by-step guides covering a variety of ways to dry 18 popular vegetables.

Purchase this book today to learn how to dehydrate vegetables at home.

Food Storage Recipe - Best Peach Cobbler ( Dutch Oven Recipe )

This is a great recipe for using a dutch oven at your campsite

Best Peach Cobbler

NEED:



Filling
- 3 T Sugar
- 2 qt peach slices, Canned
- 4 t Baking powder
- 3/4 c Sugar
- 6 T Lard (or butter)
- 1/4 c Water
- 3/4 c milk cut half-, Canned
- 3 t Corn starch strength with water (just Topping enough to moisten dough)
- 2 c Flour

Directions:

Filling: Dissolve corn starch in water; add mixture to peaches and juice in a large, warm Dutch oven; stir well; sprinkle sugar on top; cover and allow to simmer lightly while topping is prepared.
Topping: On a floured board, turn out a soft dough; pat down to 1/2" thick; cut into strips 1/2" wide and place criss-cross atop peach mixture; cover and cook approximately 20 minutes until golden brown.
Serve with Campfire Coffee. Serves approximately 18.

Camping Checklist for Forgetful Campers

Don't Forget Anything!

Backpack, daypack, and/or fanny pack
Bags - Tent bag, grocery bags, etc.
Cardboard boxes if needed
Ice Chests
ICE!
5 gallon bucket or similar container
Large (18-30 gal) Rubbermaid(tm) container for food storage
Lighting - Check batteries!
Maglight - The larger, the better
Gas lantern (and/or electric)
BIC lighter
Matches (preferably water proof)
Spare batteries and bulbs
Spare lantern fuel and mantles
Solar Panel
Glow Sticks
Batteryless Bulbless Flashlight
Shelter/Bedding
Sleeping bag
Space Blanket
Ground Cloth - Tarp for big tents
Floor Mats (use at tent entrance)
Mattress or pad - Inflator for air mattress
Pillow
Tent
Seam Sealer
Camp axe or hammer to pound tent stakes
Shade Canopy & Rope & Stakes
Emergency blaket (found at walmart)
Tikki Torches (fill with citronella oil), also listed in medical.
Overhead rain tarps (not just shade).
Hay bale (to spread in dirt or mud areas).
10-12 inch nails from hardware store for emergency tent stakes
Tea candles to mark where tent stakes are
Sign that says No Candles in Tents!
Medical
Epipen if you have allergies
Sunscreen
Bug Repellent - Spray, Citronella Candle, etc.
Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin, Naproxin
Tums
Antibiotics creams
Tweezers for splinters & ticks
Antiseptic, bandaids and bandages
First Aid Kit (may include all the above items)
Benadryl Sinus Tablets
Allergy Eye drops
Pocket Tissues
Campho-phenique (good for minor burns, cuts, scrapes and many use it on
poison ivy)
Moist Towelettes (for cleaning wounds and early uses on poison ivy)
Extra weeks supply of any Prescriptions
Box of latex gloves (100 pack)
Cleaning & Personal Items
Bar soap
Hand Sanitizer (waterless)
Washcloth
Shampoo
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Comb/hair brush/clips/bands/hair ties
Make-up bag
Razor & shaving cream
Towel
Toilet Paper
To save space, unroll toilet paper and reroll it and put inside the tube
Whisk broom to clean table and tent site
Deodorant
Contact lens supplies
Feminine supplies
Dishwashing soap and rubber gloves
Dish rack
Laundry Detergent (biodegradeable preferred)
Miscellaneous
List of important phone numbers
Spare car/truck/boat/rv keys
Small shovel
Swiss Army knife
Compass and Map
Fishing pole and gear (+ license & bait!)
Duct tape and/or electrical tape
Safety pins
Sewing kit
Cellular phone w/extra battery and car adapter
Two way radio(s) (ham, CB, Family)
Camera w/good battery and extra film
Camcorder w/good battery and extra tapes
Radio and/or TV
Weather Radio
Crankup Radio
Books (ID books, Little House), cards, games, toys, Bible, etc.
Card table
MONEY, credit card, ID
Pocket Tool
Guitar/Harmonicas/Other musical instrument(s)
Bike/Seats/Helmets
Binoculars
Whistles
Signal Mirror
Chairs
Travel Clock
Clothesline and Clothespins
Basic tools (screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Copper pipe pieces for the campfire See note
Rope or String
Leather strips
Heavy rubber bands
Canoe or boat
Life jackets
Piece of carpeting (fake grass) for tent or RV entranceway
Pet Food
Eyeglass strap (to hold them on your head)
Fire starters (found in BBQ sections of stores) made from wax and sawdust
Steel Wool (can be used to start a fire by touching ends of battery to it - BE CAREFUL!)
Sand Paper
Extension cords
Pads of paper and pencils/pens
Milk crates (good for storage, step ladder and more)
Fly Swatters
Toothpicks
Dustbuster
Ear Plugs (to block out the noisy neighbors)
Clothing
Hat
Bandanna
Jacket - As weather dictates; Eskimo style, mackintosh, windbreaker, etc.
Poncho - Doubles as emergency tent/lean-to
Pants/Overalls, with belt
Underwear - 2
Shirt - 2 or 3 (one light, one flannel)
Shoes, shower shoes, HIKING BOOTS
Socks - 2 pair
Work gloves & warm mittens/gloves
Swim suit
PJ's
Sunglasses
Sulfer - keeps chiggers out of your clothes
Cooking
Stove with fuel & lighter
Newspapers for lighting a campfire
Firestarter sticks (wax/sawdust things from the grocery store)
Firewood
Charcoal or wood & Grill for BBQ
Frying Pan - Nonstick w/plastic spatula is nice
Cooking skewers (for hot dogs, s'mores, etc.)
Pot or sauce pan - Big enough to cook noodles for all; With lid
Dutch Oven
Can opener - If you have canned goods
P-38 Can Opener (military type, small, flat and fits in wallet)
Thermos
Tongs
Coffee maker & filters
Pot lifter and/or pot holders
Tablecloth
Stew Pot
Soup Ladel
Sandwich maker (type you put in fire)
Measuring cup
Cutting Board
Strainer
Veggie Peeler
Dishes
Reusable
Plate - Partition tray/plate is nice
Collapsable camping/hiking cup
Alladin travel mug
Kitchen knife - Nice to have; in general, carry a pocket knife
Small mixing bowl
Knife, Fork, Spoon, Spatula
Small flat and phillips screwdrivers
Scrub Pad
Dish Pan
Tupperware (for leftovers)
Consumables
Paper towels & napkins
Trash bags
Garbage disposal bags (stronger than regular trash bags)
Paper plates, cups, bowls, etc.
Plastic knives, forks, spoons
Ziplock Bags
Aluminum Foil
Dish soap
Water
At least 1/2 gallon per person/day -- Water filter if relying on natural water sources
Water bottle, to carry while hiking
Garden hose
Food & Drink
Pancake Mix - Krusteaze, 1/2 cup per person per day (need large skillet)
Cooking Oil - About 1 oz per person per day or Pam Spray
Syrup - About 2 oz per person per day
Butter - 1/2 stick per person per day
Malt-o-meal, or Cream of...{wheat, rice, ...}
Oatmeal - Instant single serving packs
Potatoes - 1-2 per person per day -- freeze dried if packing
Bacon - 2 slices per person per day
Eggs - 1-2 per person per day, fresh or powdered
Noodles - Spaghetti, Angel Hair, Ramen, or shells
Spaghetti Sauce - In jars or dehydrated
Parmesan cheese
Bouillon cubes - Chicken & Vegetable
Rice packages
Soup/Chili - mix or cans
Tuna - Don't forget Mayo, pickles, and onions
Onions, lemons, mushrooms, Tomatoes
Bread - One or two loaves per day if camping with a small group
Dry condiments - Salt, Pepper, Spices, Sugar
Catsup
Mustard
Mayo - Small jar or squeeze bottle
Cheese - Cheddar, swiss, American
Fruit - Small fruit cups or fresh fruit
Veggies - carrot/celery sticks daily
Taco Stuff - (Meat, seasoning package, olives, lettuce, tortillas, buns)
Hamburger meat (pre seasoned and ready to cook)
Frozen hashbrowns in the bag
Cocoa, Coffee, & Teas (don't forget SUGAR!)
Marshmallows, Graham Crackers & Hershey Bars (S'mores)
Peanut Butter & Jelly
Deli meat slices: Turkey, Ham, Salami
Hot dogs & buns
Milk, juice, soft drinks, Ice Tea, Lemon Ade, Kool-Aid
Vienna Sausages
Lil Smokies
Snacks
Hamburgers & Buns
Steak
Ham
Corn on Cob
Cereal
Nutri Grain Bars/Granola Bars
Fixin's for stew (some of the items are above)
Beer
Jiffy Pop or Regular popcorn
Popcorn oil
Spray oil (like Pam)
Squeeze butter or margarine
Beans
Camping with Children
Current photos of the children in case they get lost
Diapers
Swim Diapers
Wipes
Bottles/sippycups
Playyards
Jogging strollers
Backpack carriers
MANY sets of clothing
Extra pair(s) of shoes
Formula
Jar foods
Gerber toddler foods
Hats
Toys,
Favorite blanket or stuffed toy(very important!)
Powdered milk(for children that have outgrown formula)
Snacks
Storybooks
Baby Hammock
Baby Swing
kidsafe bugspray
sunblock
Portapotty with grocery bag liner (easy cleanup)

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» U.S. Health Authorities Concealing Number of Suspected Ebola Victims From Public Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!

» U.S. Health Authorities Concealing Number of Suspected Ebola Victims From Public Alex Jones' Infowars: There's a war on for your mind!





6 in New York City

Another Prepping Trip To Dollar Tree

Finally made it to the Dollar Tree again. This time I focused on medical items. Picked up some Zrtek, hand sanitizer, exedrin, bandages, rubber gloves, and some of those disposable face mask! 

While I was there I also picked up some bleach and some of those cans of diced ham . Pretty good. It is the ham that is in the bigger cans, but this is already diced up. Pretty good in beans.

There is a lot of items to be gotten at Dollar Tree. It has become my favorite store. I get a lot of my school supplies there also. Check it out.

Prepping For Ebola

Prepping For Ebola (Prepping Made Easy Book 1) was a free book for the kindle when this post was written.

Prepping for Ebola is a brief guide designed to give you an overview of Ebola and to offer suggestions for preparing your family. You’ll learn the signs and symptoms of Ebola, discover tips for improving your family’s immune systems, and even find some talking points for discussing Ebola with your kids.

This book is not a medical guide, nor does it offer a complete overview of the history of the Ebola virus. It is specifically designed for moms and dads to start preparing their homes and families for the possibility of an Ebola outbreak on American soil.

Edible Flowers

If you're new to this phenomenon, you should know that there are a lot of flower blossoms which you can enjoy fresh and even cooked. It may be a bit tricky to find edible flowers being sold in the market but it is easy to grow them in your garden. Since the flowers are intended to be eaten after harvesting, it makes more sense if you'd grow them yourself.
A Few Words of Caution When Selecting Your Edible Flowers

• Be sure you only eat flowers when you're absolutely sure that they're edible. Just because you see flowers as a garnish, doesn't always mean they're edible
• Don't ever eat flowers which have been treated with pesticide that weren't labeled safe for use on food products. Be sure to follow the pesticide label instructions when you're harvesting your flowers.
• Never eat the flowers which you get from florists or roadsides.

Tips When Harvesting and Storing Flowers

• For most of the flower varieties which have been listed as edible, only refer to the petals of the plant. Before eating or serving the flowers, gently remove the pistils as well as the stamens. If there are attached sepals you must remove them too.
• Expect that the flavor of the edible flowers may vary depending on the season, as well as the growing location.
• Flowers that are edible are supposed to be harvested early in the morning, when the temperature is cool. If you aren't sure you're going to use them immediately, cut them and leave the stems in place before keeping them in water. Alternately, you may also store these flowers with a few dampened paper towels and keeping them in the fridge.

Common Flowers You Can Grow In Your Garden

• Borage - This has a fresh cucumber-like scent and taste. It has striking blue flowers which look great when you toss them in a fresh salad.
• Pot Marigolds or Calendula - The petals of the calendula are great with both cooked and fresh dishes because the flower can be used as a substitute of saffron. The yellowish to orange petals can give food a beautiful color and tastes once you chop and sauté them.
• Gem Marigolds - Known also as the Lemon or Tangerine Gem, it has a citrusy flavor, even if you don't get to have the citrus scent. Gently pull the petals off and remove the bitter part of the flower.
• Pansy - You'd be surprised by this one because the entire flower is edible! Pansies are great in giving off a minty flavor which make them great in candying, as well as cute decorations for hors d'oeuvres.
• Squash Blossoms - These edible flowers are very tasty, especially when you stuff them up with a savory filling and fried to a crispy perfection.

Cloth Diapering Made Easy

Cloth Diapering Made Easy was a free book for kindle when this post was written.

This book chapter on cloth diapering appears in "New Moms, New Families: Priceless Gifts of Wisdom and Practical Advice from Mama Experts for the Fourth Trimester and First Year Postpartum."

A section on Elimination Communication, a form of diaper-free potty-training, and easy cloth diaper laundering is included.

This chapter shows convenient ways to be 100% on cloth and creative ways to reuse these diapers when done with the diapering years.

BubbleWrap To Keep Warm

 

 

 

BubbleWrap To keep warm,



Using bubble wrap as window insulation is such an ingenious idea! Low cost way to save money. Do every window. Keep the heat in. Every little bit helps when trying to keep warm.

Why Do We Have To Have A Lot Of Things?

Well, my Hubbies family has been a round a lot the last 2 weeks since his brother died. And what have they all been saying. That we do not have anything!! They wonder why we don't have a huge tv and why we don't have cable. Oh well! So what , if our tv is about 20 years old and not hdtv. Why do we need cable? We have a roku and get our tv viewing through that for $7.99 a month for Netflix. Our car is "old" in their eyes. But , it is paid off! We are happier since we have gotten our bills in order and control. We only have our utility bills. Nothing else. I asked my hubbies nephew what bills he had each month and he listed so many and then went on to complain about his paycheck being gone before he even gets it! By time he got done he was depressed.  He said that a lot of it goes to bank fees. We are so happy that we got out of the banking system. Took us about a year , but not having fees is so much better! Everyone needs to get their priorities in order. Is having a 55 inch plasma tv going to make you happy? Is having a new car with a huge payment going to make you happy? It did take us a long time to get the old ideas of having more and bigger and newer than your neighbor out of our thoughts. Now we know that having a happy, HEALTHY,  and prepared family is more important than ANYTHING!

Symptoms Of Ebola & How Is It Spread

Some useful Information.

Ebola spreads in the community through human-to-human transmission, with infection resulting from direct contact (through broken skin or mucous membranes) with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected people, and indirect contact with environments contaminated with such fluids.

Symptoms of the disease can start to show from two days after infection, but this can take up to 21 days. People are contagious for as long as their blood and other bodily fluids contain Ebola.

For the most part, early symptoms are similar to diseases like malaria and cholera, as well as the flu, which can mean the disease can be difficult to detect.

Symptoms of Ebola HF typically include:

• Fever.
• Headache.
• Joint and muscle aches.
• Weakness.
• Diarrhea.
• Vomiting.
• Stomach pain.
• Lack of appetite.
• sore throat
• rash
•  Internal and external bleeding from the nose, mouth, ears and eyes
• Reduced liver and kidney function
• Trouble breathing
• Bruising 

Biohazard Kit

Safetec Biohazard Universal Precaution Kit - Safetec Biohazard Universal Precaution Kit - Poly Bag - 17100 is something that we all should stock up on!
Safety Merchandise
 Personal Protective Equipment
 Respiratory, Hearing, Eye, Hand and Body protection

BE PREPARED!

Ebola can spread like 'forest fire,' US warns - Yahoo News

Ebola can spread like 'forest fire,' US warns - Yahoo News



This story is really blowing up all over. Watch Out!

What Is Ebola? Six Things You Need to Know - NBC News.com

What Is Ebola? Six Things You Need to Know - NBC News.com



More and more being said about this!

What Is Ebola? Six Things You Need to Know - NBC News.com

What Is Ebola? Six Things You Need to Know - NBC News.com



More and more being said about this! scayr

Mom's N Babe's Sewing Patterns & Cloth Diaper Store

Mom's N Babe's Sewing Patterns & Cloth Diaper Store



I have listed a lot more items in my store.



Sewing a lot of my own items and cloth diapers has saved this household a lot of money.

Outbreak of Ebola in Guinea | Ebola | CDC

Outbreak of Ebola in Guinea | Ebola | CDC



This is spreading fast! I am not sure if it is anything, or I just have no trust for the government anymore, but for them to come out and say that there are NO Cases of this in the US kind of makes me wonder!

Fulltime RV Living – Living in an RV with Kids – Full Time RVing

Fulltime RV Living – Living in an RV with Kids – Full Time RVing





Sharing this to read later. We are very seriously looking into doing this. We have been looking for rvs, wanting the "perfect " one. Has to be comfortable for us since it will be for full time living. We have looked at several used Coachman rvs. They look comfortable and roomy. Plus they have the vehicle built in so we don't need the added expense of a truck. Getting the financial stuff figured out and looking at pieces of land. Hope to have it all figured out by next spring. Wish us luck!

What is Ebola and Why Should We Care?

What is Ebola and Why Should We Care?

 



I am not sure why when I first saw the story about Ebola a couple of weeks ago it bothered me , but it did and for some reason I really think that we are not hearing the whole story. I just read also that they have shut Liberia's borders. ? That is scary! I really am watching this story. Especially with all of the illegal aliens coming into America. This could get bad fast! They are already bringing in TB and other things.

The Fiscal Cliff Cookbook - Eat Reasonably Well During The Apocalypse - With Social Commentary Cliff Notes

The Fiscal Cliff Cookbook - Eat Reasonably Well During The Apocalypse - With Social Commentary Cliff Notes was a free kindle book when this post was written.

Political satire, humor, essay, and cookbook. The Fiscal Cliff Cookbook is the world's greatest FISCAL CLIFF SOUVENIR and fusion cookbook of political satire and recipes. LIMITED TIME ONLY, just like the fiscal cliff itself?

Fiscal cliff this, budget deal that. We all could use a reasonably good meal and a few laughs.

(excerpt from The Fiscal Cliff Cookbook by Stephen R. Winter)

Catastrophic Default Pork And Beans

(If the future does not fare well, this recipe may in time become Catastrophic Default Beans.)

Pork and beans are a classic American dish. I picture hobos enjoying the fresh air while opening a can of pork and beans as their legs hang off a freight train box car.

Well that is a more pleasant thought than catastrophic anything else.

The numbers and adjectives being spoken by the faces on television are significant. Yet they are being repeated until we are all numb.
If this was a hurricane en route, people in the subject area would be implored to evacuate. But this is a moneycane, and this is home.

When we are blank in response to the word catastrophic; when we are unmoved by the officialized threat of the worst that all but the oldest among us have lived; when every night we look at our beautiful flat high definition television sets, and are told in beautiful, flat, high definition, that financial hell is coming, and none of us will find out how true that is until we are standing in it; when we are hammered with very real crap like this, every day, AS WE ARE, and then go to sleep as if it was all just a television show, then the question ought be asked, “what time would you like to be woken up?”

Oh, yeah, here’s a recipe for Catastrophic Default Pork And Beans.
 
Catastrophic Default Pork And Beans

Ingredients:

1. Boneless whole pork loin roast, approximately 3 pounds.
2. Canned pork and beans, approximately 45 ounces.
3. 1 large sweet onion.
4. 2 cups barbecue sauce.
5. ½ cup brown sugar.
6. 2 garlic cloves chopped up.

How To Cook It:

1. Cut the pork roast in half and place in a slow cooker.
2. Cut the onion into medium thin slices and place over the pork roast.
3. Mix the canned pork and beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and garlic cloves in a bowl.
4. Pour the mix from the bowl over the pork roast.
5. Cover and cook for 7 hours on low.
6. Take the roast out and shred it.
7. Put the roast back in the slow cooker for 1 hour.
8. Step 8 is eating.

Please note that although pork and beans is often enjoyed with corn bread, this is Catastrophic Default Pork And Beans, thus the corn bread is left out.

The Most Uncommon Cold I - Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse

The Most Uncommon Cold I - Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse was a free kindle book when this post was written.

"From 0 to 60 in one page....This book grabs you and plops you into the mystery of what is causing the world to change as we know it." --5Rivers Jim, Amazon critic

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"A well written, intriguing book with a different spin on the zombie genre. Very compelling characters and a great story line. Highly recommended!" --Michael Boyd, Amazon critic

Catch this new twist on surviving the zombie apocalypse--

Imagine a world in which nothing is as it should be. Our loved ones no longer recognize us. The basic laws of society no longer apply.
And the dead do not remain still.
That is the world in which reporter Kevin Turner finds himself.
Now finding the facts surrounding the story do not matter as
much as simply finding a way to stay alive.

Don't miss the latest horror novel from bestselling author Jeffrey Littorno.

The Most Uncommon Cold I - Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse is Littorno's first entry in a zombie series that is sure to have fans of horror and the undead screaming for more.

The Most Uncommon Cold I - Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse has been recognized by critics as a superb horror thriller.

"...This book does a hell of a good job of being eerie,but it also has some
other qualities that I think made this book stand out in being much more
original than other books in the same genre that I have come across.
- Manchester

When it comes to horror and suspense novels on Kindle,
Jeffrey Littorno is quickly becoming known to readers as a writer
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"Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. When not reading it,
I would still be thinking about it, wondering what would happen next and
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Don't miss the newest name in dark fantasy & horror in Kindle eBooks
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Looking for a thrilling new twist on terror? Look no further than this terrifying
tale of the living dead. 

Avoid the Ebola Virus - Geek Prepper

Avoid the Ebola Virus - Geek Prepper



This disease has been in the news a lot lately. Now 2 American doctors have it. It is very contagious and deadly. Learn all that you can about it.



Emergency Preparedness starts with supplies from Medical Supply Depot - Shop Today!

12 DIY Cheap Wood Burning Stoves & Heater Tutorials — Homestead and Survival

12 DIY Cheap Wood Burning Stoves & Heater Tutorials — Homestead and Survival





Great  ideas and potential money savers. Wood stoves would be the best way to keep having heat in a shtf situation. I love wood burning stoves , but they can be expensive, so being able to make one for your family to use is a super idea.

SURVIVE Infinite Dangers -- The Family Survival Guide of 21st Century Dangers

SURVIVE Infinite Dangers -- The Family Survival Guide of 21st Century Dangers was a free book for kindle when this post was written.


 FINALLY, a ‘survivalist” book written for the average suburbanite whose most dangerous task in life until now has been doing battle with crab grass. This book is not meant for the experienced outdoors type who enjoys solitary months “living off the land” in the backwoods of Alaska but, instead, is meant for people who are more at home at “camp Marriott”; someone who enjoys a walk in the park followed by a few hours in a hot tub. The author fits that description so this book was easy to write from first-person experience! You will not find instructions on which bug parts are edible or how to live in a dirt dug-out cave for a few years.

Most people just want to know (1) “what are these “dangers” in SIMPLE terms and (2) how do I best protect my family and others who join my group? You want information to tell you which disasters are not worth worrying about (that the media just scares viewers with for ratings) and which ones may be world changing. You won’t remember everything you read in this book but, keeping it handy, you will have a quick reference guide when a bulletin appears on a TV or radio station with “important information”. It could be anything from something that may lead to your life totally changing to something that won’t even be in the newspaper tomorrow. But you’ll probably have no idea as newscasters seem to love to repeat long scientific words given them by their producers. They also have no idea if it is important or not but they know to make it sound important!

People don’t want to spend hundreds of hours reading becoming an expert on every subject these media “talking heads” banter about. You don’t need to! You have no idea and you really don’t care. I’ve done all that for you in this book. All of these newly invented man-made “Infinite Dangers” that are easy to protect against make up at least 95% of the man-made dangers that didn’t exist twenty or even ten years ago. What exactly is “Infinite Dangers? Simple! Anything seriously dangerous to you and your family and/or group as well as a community, city, state, country or even the world! While the author is not an expert in survivalism, the information contained in this book comes from many expert sources and has been reviewed by experts for completeness and accuracy.

This book is more like 5,000 pages in length. Maybe even 50,000 if you count the contents of ALL the Web sites mentioned. No, that is not a typo. You’ll notice extensive mentions of Web sites. Why waste paper in this book to convey knowledge that is already extensively covered within many Internet sites. The Web sites referenced convey far more information than I could ever write in this book. They provide more detail and more information than I could jam into this book unless you want to buy a 5,000 page book printed in very small type. In fact, this book could be a six page list of small type Web sites except you wouldn’t know which sites are most important and you wouldn’t know what to do with the information. Thus, consider this your “reference book” that either has the information you need within this book, Web addresses of the sites that have the needed information or titles of other books you may wish to buy.

Unlike many books on the subject of surviving and living through disasters from minor short-term local ones to worldwide long-term disasters near the stage of Armageddon, this book does not divide chapters into specific disasters (both by nature and manmade) such as earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, terrorist attacks, nuclear radiation, pandemics, anarchy and a hundred other specific dangers but, instead, assumes that 90% of preparation and survival of all disasters is essentially the same. It does not waste time repeating the same information chapter after chapter. IF YOU PREPARED FOR EVERYTHING, YOU ARE PREPARED FOR ANYTHING.

Global Incident Map Displaying Outbreaks Of All Varieties Of Diseases

Global Incident Map Displaying Outbreaks Of All Varieties Of Diseases





This is a  great website for keeping up with outbreaks, earthquakes, and more.

Survivor's Edge Magazine

Survivors Edge is a great magazine to have coming in the mail. Full of tons of information for the prepper.

From the website :


Survivor’s Edge will keep you on the edge of your seat. Each issue is action packed, and will help  you prepare as today’s world has changed, and every day presents new survival challenges. Survivor’s Edge will cover a wide range of survival topics, such as: Home & Self-defense tactics and products; Wilderness & outdoor survival skills; Disaster- specific planning; Firearms & Ammunition Testing; as well as Survival stories.

Food Storage Recipe - Camp Side Hash

This is a yummy recipe that really makes for a great meal after a long day of hiking or whatever when camping. This recipe is very easy to alter to using freeze dried or dehydrated potatoes and onion.

NEED:

3 potatoes that have been cubed

1 bag shredded cheese

2 cans of corned beef hash

1 diced onion

2 tablespoon olive oil

In a large skillet that will work over a campfire, place all of the ingredients except the cheese. Brown it up until the potatoes are done. Add the cheese and serve.

Beginner Soap Making: Simple Homemade Recipes

Beginner Soap Making: Simple Homemade Recipes was a free book for the kindle when this post was written.
 Why Make Your Own Soap?

My first reaction to this question is: "Why not make your own soap?"

• Soap making has never been easier than it is today. 
• Making your own soap is cost effective. 
• You can determine exactly what quality of ingredients to use. If you have particular needs, you can address those in your ingredients. Love the scent of lilac? Add lilac oil to your soap.
• Handmade soaps make great gifts. 
• You can compensate for any allergic reactions you may have to the ingredients in commercially prepared soaps.
• You can overcome dry skin ailments with the proper soap.
• Cold pressed and hot pressed soap information and recipes

You will find all the information you need to get started with your soap making including:

• Cold pressed and hot pressed soap information and recipes
• Milled, milk and liquid soap information and recipes
• Trouble shooting and tips and tricks
• Along with additional information on additives such as essential oils plus loads more

We have designed this book so that all or our recipes are palm oil free as well.

How to Make Firebricks and Wood Stove Logs for Free! | Survival Sherpa

How to Make Firebricks and Wood Stove Logs for Free! | Survival Sherpa





This is such an awesome idea. These would fit perfect in my  wood stove that I bought.

Getting Prepped For Winter Already!

I bought one of these, Portable Military Camping Steel Wood Stove Tent Heater for Fishing Camp Cooking, a few weeks ago.We haven't had a chance to put it together yet. Hubby hasn't been home enough. But, I did read the reviews and they say to burn it real hot outside to get the paint off. I just wanted this for a really bad emergency. Our winter was so so so so so so so bad last winter. We were stuck in our house for a few weeks and we could not even move our car! We really wanted to move , but it looks like we will be here another damn winter in the house and I wanted something. If our power goes out and we get frozen in again , we will have something! This even has a cooking area made on the top of it. Plus , the factor that my frugal hubby loved, was it was cheap. We had had a chance to buy a wood burning stove last year for $75.00 , but when I went to pick it up , the woman's husband was home and said that she was not supposed to sell it. That he was keeping it to put in their basement. I couldn't blame him. This little stove would work great in our little house. I have watched videos on youtube of people using this stove in tiny houses.

U.S. Plans for Power-Grid-Crippling Sun Storms - Businessweek

U.S. Plans for Power-Grid-Crippling Sun Storms - Businessweek





More reasons to get  prepared!

NBC News declares 'billions could starve' as America's water aquifers run dry - NaturalNews.com

NBC News declares 'billions could starve' as America's water aquifers run dry - NaturalNews.com

 



A really scary thought. Just reenforces the fact that we all need to be prepared.

Emergency Charger For USB at Dollar Tree

I had  to go to the Dollar Tree last night for trash bags and as always they had some neat new items. I need to go back and get a couple more of these. I  couldn't believe that they had these neat things. It actually works too.  An emergency charger for items that use USB! Like cellphones, tablets, kindles, etc. For $1.00!! It uses 2 AA batteries. Which I also got at Dollar Tree! LOVE The Dollar Tree!  Great to add these to your bug-out bag, get home bag, car, handbag, etc.

Food Storage Recipe - Homemade Animal Crackers

This is an easy and a healthy way to make a snack for children.

Grind 1/2 cup of oatmeal in your blender until very fine.

Add 2 teaspoons honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup of flour, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

Cut in 1/4 of a cup of butter.

Add 4 teaspoon of buttermilk.

Roll it out very thin and cut out animal shapes.

Bake at 400 degrees until brown. About 10 minutes.

USGS Reassessed Earthquake Risk In States

My local news station released a story yesterday about the USGS reassessing the risk of earthquakes. Our area is now in a high risk for a big one. Our Area Is One Of 16 States Recently Assessed As Having A "High Risk" Of A Damaging Earthquake!  There is tons of great info in that article. The USGS has reassessed the risk for 16 states. Read it to find out about your state.

Now is the time to have an Earthquake Kit ready! Have a plan for the whole family. 

Fresh Tomato Soup

I had been wanting to try to make some fresh tomato soup for a while now. Not sure why, but I just figured it would be something hard to make. But , it actually isn;t and it uses up your fresh tomatoes from the garden. This recipe for  Fresh Tomato Soup is the one I tried last night. Super easy and super yummy. Better than canned and healthier.Not all of that salt, additives, and preservatives.