Food Storage Recipe - Chicken Tamale Pie

This is great for just using one skillet. No extra pans or dishes to wash.

Just throw it together and cook.

NEED:

1 can of cheddar cheese soup

1 can of tomato sauce

2 cans of chicken

3/4 cup of uncooked instant rice

2 cans of tamales

In the skillet combine the cheese soup, tomato sauce, chicken, and rice.

Cover it and let it simmer over low heat for a few minutes.

Place the tamales over the mixture and recover.

Cook until it is heated through.

Natural Mosquito Control

There are many ways to keep mosquitoes out of your yard and protect your family from west nile or zika. Easily make your yard livable and keep your family from having to just sit in the house all summer to keep from getting bit. Keep standing water out of your yard. So they have no where to lay their eggs.

Don't be a hermit - Get out of the house and use your yard.

Plant these around your home - Mosquitoes hate them.

•  Marigolds 
•   Lemonbalm  
•  Catnip  
•   LAVENDER 
•   Lemon Grass 
•   Garlic  
•  Lemon Thyme 
•  Basil  
•  Rosemary  

Plant these all around your home and create a barrier that will keep them mosquitoes out of your yard so you can enjoy it this summer. You can also use these 10 Hour Citronella Candles to help right up by your patios or where you sit the most. Use everything you can so those bugs won't get you. Protect your family every way you can so they don't get west nile or zika.

BUSHCRAFT! BUSHCRAFT BASICS: Learn How to Survive in the Wild Using Bushcraft

BUSHCRAFT! BUSHCRAFT BASICS: Learn How to Survive in the Wild Using Bushcraft (Wilderness Survival, Foraging, Bushcraft Book 1) was a free kindle book when this post was written.

Bushcraft is a term that many are becoming more familiar with as the need for people to learn the art of surviving without modern conveniences increases. Our world is in chaos and it always seems like there is the threat of something big happening that will forever change the world as we know it. Those who have taken the time and effort to study bushcraft will be the ones who thrive in the new world.

People who are experienced in bushcraft will have a sense of self confidence that those who have no idea how to survive in the wilderness will not have. Experienced bushcraft folks will know they can handle whatever comes there way and will not live in fear of the unknown and uncertain future. Those who know how to survive and thrive in the wild will be able to take care of their families and do what is necessary to make sure their children have food in their bellies and a safe place to sleep at night.

Studying bushcraft does not require any money. It is something you can do on a weekend simply by getting out in nature. Reading, studying and practicing the skills you will need to survive don't cost a thing, but the satisfaction and confidence are priceless.

Here's A Little Peek Inside The Book:

* Finding Camp
* Finding and Cleaning Water
* Foraging
* Defenses
* Food Preservation and Gardening
* First Aid
* All that and much more…

Zombie Proof Your Home

Shrink Your Grocery Bill

If you don't live under a rock , then you have probably noticed how expensive the groceries are getting. Things I usually buy are sky rocketing. It is 2 times and sometimes 3 times more each week for my grocery budget. That is just for the basics that I buy. Using my food storage as a base , I still have a sky high bill.

These tips can help shrink your grocery bill. Every little bit helps.

Use a list and stick to it. I have gotten really good at planning out my meals for the week and sticking to a list. This has saved a lot.

NEVER shop for groceries on an empty stomach. Shopping hungry makes for a lot of impulse buying. Which adds a lot to the bill.

Leave everyone home when you go to the grocery store. You will be able to focus more on finding bargains and using coupons etc.

When you see something on sale that your family uses a lot of , buy as much as you can. Adds to your food storage and saves money in the long run. You will have it on hand and not have to buy it when the price goes back up to the higher price.

Buy store brand as often as possible. This has saved our family a lot.

Check the store ads each week and use your store savings card. You can save a lot doing this. Also use coupons as much as possible. I don';t rely on them because they are usually for items that are higher priced even with the coupon, but sometimes I have coupons for free items that save money for us.