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Monday, February 13, 2012

2/13/2012 ☢ Alert ! 110 CPM in the SNOW - St. Louis, Missouri ☢ AVOID EXPOSURE ☢ - YouTube

2/13/2012 ☢ Alert ! 110 CPM in the SNOW - St. Louis, Missouri ☢ AVOID EXPOSURE ☢ - YouTube This is just one video showing radiation in the USA. Do a search and you see many more showing high radiation levels all over. There is radiation being found in rain and snow all over the USA. We all need to be on alert and protect ourselves and our families. Do not let your kids eat any snow. etc. Just use common sense.




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5 Things That Should Be in a Survival Kit

There are certain situations that require a person to have the tools needed to survive. It does not necessarily have to be an outlandish scenario such as the collapse of the federal government either. A person may simply be put in a difficult situation due to being stranded, lost, or confronted with harsh geography or weather. In such a situation, it is very important to have the proper field equipment and survival gear. Below is a top five list of items that may come in very handy.

1. A First Aid Kit

One obvious thing that should be in a person's survival gear is first aid. Certain things should be included in a first aid kit. This includes bandages, wraps, and disinfectant. However, it should include other items for situations you may have not have thought of. For example, a quality first aid kit should also include a snake bite kit and insect sting and bite treatment scrub.

2. A Forever Flashlight

If you are stranded in the wilderness, having the ability to see in the dark may help you survive. This is why a flashlight should always be part of any survival kit. Unfortunately, the lifespan of the batteries of most flashlights is rather short. One solution is to purchase a Forever Flashlight instead. Such a flashlight only needs to be shaken to be charged. Half a minute of shaking will provide exactly 5 minutes of light.

3. A Emergency Fire Starter

Unfortunately, starting a fire in the wild is not as simple as it is portrayed in cartoons. Rubbing two sticks together is unlikely to do the job. For this reason, it is also a smart idea to keep some kind of fire starter in your survival gear. There are thankfully many great choices that work much better than simple match sticks. This can include tinder quick fire tabs, a tindercard, or firelighting flint.

4. A Emergency Rain Poncho

Dealing with the elements is one of the most important steps to surviving the wild. At some point, it is going to rain. If you don't have proper protection, you could get soaked and suffer from hypothermia. One way to stop this from happening is to have a nylon poncho in your survival kit. Such ponchos are easy to fold and store in small spaces.

5. A Survival Hatchet

Having the proper tools is also important. At some point, it is likely you'll need something a little stronger than a Swiss arm knife. One such tool is a survival hatchet. This will come in handy if you need to chop anything. This kind of hatchet is also multi-purposed. It is designed to also be used as a hammer, nail puller, and a crowbar.

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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Washboard - Need One Of These

I love the idea of being able to have clean clothing if something ever happened. Be great for morale and such to be clean. Normal feeling. I have an old fashioned washboard, but I have to say that when I seen this contraption , Japanese Laundry Wash Basin w/ Washboard #1690 , I have got to get one. I hope to be able to soon. It is so cool looking and has it all right there. Also looks like it would not use too much water. I really like it.












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Saturday, February 11, 2012

Reflector Ovens

There is ton of information online about making and using Reflector Ovens. There are also some great examples of ones in the images. You can make your own pretty easily. The one type that we always used when I was a kid used 2 aluminum pans. One placed in the back of a grill and one place on top ( or it was easier to just cover the top of the grill with aluminum foil) this way the heat reflects down and around. You can then bake this way. Bake breads, muffins, etc. The hot coals should be placed directly in front of the baking pan and not under it. Concentrated radiant heat around the baking pan is needed for the best results in your baking. Check your items during the baking time on the bottom as well as the top. Baking time on windy days will be a bit longer.









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Friday, February 10, 2012

Food Storage - Jiffy Mixes


One thing that you should have plenty of in your food storage is any kind of Jiffy Mixes. There are a lot of different types out there and a lot of different things that can be done with them. There is a variety of mixes and uses. They are also low cost. A very frugal way to add to your food storage. You should invest in a good Jiffy Mix cookbook.

Here is an easy one that the whole family will love.

Sandwich Cookie Filling

1 package of white Jiffy icing mix
1 tablespoon of margarine
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon of hot water

Beat all of the ingredients together very well. This mix will be very thick. Spread between 2 chocolate chip cookies. This is a great way to use those "doctoring" up those cheap chocolate chip cookies (store brand). I have even added food coloring to the icing for Valentine's Day, Christmas, etc. Just takes something simple and makes it fun.





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Thursday, February 9, 2012

A Month Without Spending Anything

A Month Without Spending Anything - Yahoo! News Maybe we should all try this!!

50 Ways to Save Money on Food

50 Ways to Save Money on Food - Saving Advice This is such a great list of money saving ideas that I had to share it with everyone.

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Food Storage Recipe - Chicken TVP Rice Dish

I have several large #10 cans of TVP in all flavors. My favorite is still the Taco TVP, but I use the chicken and beef also.

Here is one for the chicken TVP

1/2 cup long grain brown rice
1/2 tablespoon dry onion
1/8 teaspoon garlic
1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning or thyme
1/2 tablespoon dry parsley
1 chicken flavored bouillon cube
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup TVP




Directions
In a 2-quart saucepan combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Place a lid on the pot. Reduce the heat to the lowest possible flame. Simmer, covered until done or for about 45 minutes.



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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

How to Cook With TVP

How to Cook With TVP | eHow.com

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Food Storage Recipe - TVP Sloppy Joes

This is a great recipe for using your food storage beef TVP!

Very easy to make and great tasting.

TVP Sloppy Joes

* 2-3 tbsp olive oil
* 1 onion, diced
* 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
* 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
* 2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
* 1 tbsp chili powder
* 1 tbsp soy sauce
* dash hot sauce or Tabasco sauce (optional)
* 1 tbsp sugar
* 1 1/2 cups T.V.P
* salt and pepper to taste
* 5-6 hamburger buns

Preparation:
In a large skillet, saute the onion and peppers in olive oil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onions are soft.

Reduce heat to medium low and add the remaining ingredients (except buns) and stir well to combine. Allow to simmer for at least 15 more minutes.

Spoon onto hamburger buns and serve hot.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

New 'Doomsday Preppers' Show Highlights Extreme Survivalists - Yahoo! News

New 'Doomsday Preppers' Show Highlights Extreme Survivalists - Yahoo! News

This is going to be something to watch. Can't wait to see it. Get to see how other people are prepping and how much more that we need to do or see what we are actually doing right.






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