Homeschool Minute - Addition With Flies!

Little Man loves doing this! Gets it out and does it all by him self. Not only doing addition, but doing subtraction and some times tables, too. I only wish that I would've bought more of these flies when Dollar Tree had them. Christmas time now. Going to check it out today and see what things they might have for using with math.

Any ideas??

Food Storage Recipe - Leftover Turkey Casserole

We have a lot of left over turkey this time. We were given a huge turkey. Pretty good, but will be eating it for a couple of days. Want something to do with it instead of just making sandwiches.

Here is a good recipe to use some of it up with.

Leftover Turkey Casserole

2 and a half cup of prepared mashed potatoes - we have some of them left over!

2 cups of your cooked turkey - shredded up

1 jar of turkey gravy

1 cup of prepared stuffing. Left over also.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Place the mashed potatoes in a casserole dish that you had sprayed with non stick cooking spray. 

In a large skillet combine the gravy and turkey and cook it to a simmer and then add the stuffing. Mix it together well.

Spoon the turkey mixture over the mashed potatoes and then bake for about 30 minutes. 

YUMMY!

Homeschool Minute - Turkey Fun

 

Little Man is having fun today. I don't know if it is because of what I set out for him to do or if it is because he knows tomorrow is a free day! 

Today he is working with the Parts of a Turkey Three Part Cards and he is doing ABC order with Thanksgiving ABC order Cut & Paste. He also has been watching some things about Turkeys and Thanksgiving.  

Fun and learning!

Stumptown Survival: The Complete Collection

Stumptown Survival: The Complete Collection was a free book as of the writing of this post.

The complete collection of the Stumptown Survival series!

This boxed set includes all four volumes. Follow the Stumptown Survivors through their journey, including:

Volume One: Maryhill
Fourteen survivors in a post-apocalyptic world are all that remain of the group who left Portland, OR almost two months ago. They have seen unspeakable horrors, been through tragedies and triumphs, and are simply trying to stay alive for one more day.

Now, they have finally reached their destination, the Maryhill Museum of Art, only to find a horde of zombies blocking their progress. Weary and disheartened, the survivors have to regroup and determine their next move.

They have no idea what obstacles they will face trying to get inside the museum, or what they will find if they do succeed.

Will Maryhill be the fortress of protection they so desperately need? Or will it become something else entirely...

Volume Two: O.M.S.I.
Roughly three months before the apocalyptic events that took place at the Maryhill Museum of Art, the world was just beginning to fall into chaos. The outbreak had not yet spread across the country and many were still blissfully unaware of the horrors that were coming for them.

On the eve of the outbreak, in Portland, OR, Dylan and Karen were out on a Halloween date, clad in costumes and getting to know each other. While trying to escape the unwanted attention his military service attracts, Dylan met the cool and collected Paige. As the evening drags on, Dylan attempts to take his new date home, but the apocalypse is one step ahead of him.

By morning, Dylan and a group of survivors will be forced to begin a trek to safety, only to find many others already have the same idea. They will see unspeakable horrors, go through tragedies and triumphs, and must simply try to stay alive for one more day.

Will they make it to safety in time??

Volume Three: Hood River
They have seen unspeakable horrors, been through tragedies and triumphs, and are simply trying to stay alive for one more day.

Now, the survivors have taken to the road, trying to find a better place to live in the new post-apocalyptic world, but are they prepared for what they may find?

At a brewery in the small town of Hood River, they find temporary reprieve and a new group of survivors. But can these new people be trusted?

Many of the survivors are on edge, suspicious of the aloof, cross-bow wielding Mason, and unwilling to follow orders from Dylan. Soon, a few simple mistakes means the entire group faces immediate life or death consequences.

Can they escape from Hood River? And will the group ever be the same if they can?

Volume Four: Columbus Road
The final, chilling story of the series finds the small group of survivors making themselves comfortable in a less than ideal setting. Despite the problems, and the zombies waiting just outside its doors, this is the safest place the survivors have been in a long time.

But their peace and safety is short-lived. Now divided into small groups, they are forced to make difficult decisions in the hopes that the others will survive to see the next sun rise.

Will they make it to safety? Find out in this thrilling conclusion!

These are the Stumptown Survivors. This is their story.

The complete collection of the Stumptown Survival series!

This boxed set includes every Stumptown Survival story! Follow their thrilling journey from beginning to end. Get started today!

Prepared For Survival Store - Great Christmas Ideas!

 Prepared For Survival Store!! Check out my Prepared For Survival online store. Great Christmas gift ideas in it.  It has books , tools, solar powered items, and more. Anything that someone preparing for survival would need. Perfect items for the prepper or for someone that is wanting to become a prpper. Get your family started with one of these items.

If there is something that you think that my store should have please comment on it.

Thank you for checking it out.


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Prepper Christmas Gift Ideas (survivalist, homesteading, off-the-grid)

 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.

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!

How to Build a Greenhouse on a Shoestring Budget

How to Build a Greenhouse on a Shoestring Budget was a free book when this post was written.

 This is a guide to designing and building different styles of Greenhouses. It covers basic design concepts and calculations. It has helpful advise on construction, layout and and building techniques.
It covers several types of Greenhouse designs, such as the Tunnel, Traditional, Gothic, and Dome styles. It gives advise on techniques for building of the Greenhouses. It covers the major cost of materials and lists the tools necessary to complete the job.
You will learn how to build a 10' x 10' Tunnel style Greenhouse for less than $200.00. There are sections on how to heat and cool the greenhouse how to prevent it from being blown away in high winds along with building tips and techniques.

Food Storage Recipe - Homemade Bread Stuffing!

Thanksgiving meal is the best. Try to make everything homemade. It is much better than out of a box.

Homemade Bread Stuffing

NEED:

3/4 cup butter or margarine

2 large celery stalks, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

9 cups soft bread cubes (15 slices)

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground sage

1/4 teaspoon pepper 

 

 Melt butter in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook celery and onion in butter 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove Dutch oven from the heat. 

 

 Gently toss celery mixture and remaining ingredients, using spoon, until bread cubes are evenly coated. 

 

 Place stuffing in casserole or baking dish. Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake at 325°F for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.

 

I CAN CAN BEEF!! How to can beef to save money and time with quick, easy, delicious family recipes

I CAN CAN BEEF!! How to can beef to save money and time with quick, easy, delicious family recipes (I CAN CAN Frugal Living Series) was a free book when this post was written.


 In I Can Can Beef!! you will learn to can delicious, naturally flavorful and tender beef cubes. The well explained step-by-step instructions are followed by a series of easy and tasty recipes for super-quick nutritious family meals.

What will you learn in this book?
1. You will learn two easy step-by-step methods to safely home can beef for yourself and your family.
2. You will learn to significantly lower your food costs and increase the nutritional value of your family’s diet.
3. You will learn how to shop for beef to get the best prices on the highest quality cuts of meat.
4. You will learn how to use the canned beef cubes in delicious, easy recipes that will make going through the drive-through seem like more trouble than cooking a healthy meal for your family.

These techniques are written so that anyone, whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned home canner, can follow along. Everything is step by step with explanations of the how as well as the why of the easy steps.

Dr. Shambrook uses both her academic teaching experience and her friendly down-home story telling style to clearly explain the process of canning beef in a way that even the most inexperienced home canner can follow.

Hunger Games Survival Guide: 7 Real-Life Tips to Keeping the Odds Ever in Your Favor

This Hunger Games Survival Guide is Brought to you by Survival Life! They want to help you celebrate the 75th Annual Hunger Games! Seven real-life survival tips to help you to get through all of the deadly traps in the arena. 


May the odds be ever in your favor!

Interactive Map of Active Volcanoes and recent Earthquakes world-wide

Interactive Map of Active Volcanoes and recent Earthquakes world-wide

Just sharing this link. Pretty active out there in the world. Be prepared! Keep watch!! Be Safe!!

Low-Cost Sunroom: Heating Your Home With Free Solar Energy (Modern Simplicity)

Low-Cost Sunroom: Heating Your Home With Free Solar Energy (Modern Simplicity) was a free book when I wrote this post.

Build a greenhouse add-on for less than $15 per square foot!

A sunroom built onto the south side of an existing home is the most cost-effective way to capture the energy of the sun. The add-on not only lowers your heating bills, it also provides space to start seeds in the spring and to extend your gardening season in the fall.

This book includes 32 photos and diagrams, including scale drawings to make your building project simple.

MRE Polytray - chicken gravy & mashed potatoes

Well, we got out the huge polytray. 10+ servings of mashed potatoes and chicken gravy. it was hard to open

! hubby had to cut it open and i put it in a pan to warm it up in the oven. smelled weird while cooking. tasted bad when it was still cold. kind of tasted better when it was hot. lol Really I did not like it at all. I am glad now that I only had bought the one of them.

9 Things You Must Know to Survive an Emergency or Disaster

9 Things You Must Know to Survive an Emergency or Disaster was a free book when this post was written.

Learn what to do in a disaster, is a book written by Mark J. Seymor and based on the knowledge and skill set of Self Sufficency and Survivalist expert Paolo Tiberi.

Have you ever wondered what to do in a disaster?

What items are the first to disappear from the store shelves?

What food last 10 years or longer?

Or, what you should consider when preparing an Emergency Plan for you and your loved ones?

If you did, this book gives you all the resources you need to start getting ready and organized today.

This book covers:
* General disaster preparedness,
* Wha to do in an economic collapse,
* Disaster recovery plan,
* What to do in a disaster,
* How to prepare for a disaster,
* What to do in an EMP
* 9 Easy Strategies you should know in any disaster
* and much more.

In a major disaster, it might be several days before vital services are restored. Are you Prepared?

Get this book Today!

Food Storage ... Learn Something New Everyday

The last 3 months has been so awfully hard. Hubby switching jobs and that not working out like planned. Very little money coming in and no more savings. Have been living off food storage the last 3 months. Getting low. I figured wrong. Thought I had saved us up about 6 months worth, but with eating like we are used too and not cutting back, it isn't going to last that long. We should've been rationing it better. It is hard with kids though. Every time they say they are hungry or want snacks, etc, I give it to them. We have learned a lot during this time. Soon will be rebuilding food storage. Rebuild it again and better! One thing that we have learned with this, is that if you just eat like it was normal times and new food coming in, which it isn't , you go though all of the variety quick and then are left with the boring food. Like rice, oatmeal, beans....More variety is needed. More bakng supplies. More canned meats.

You live and learn!

Are We Headed For A Food Shortage?

Are We Headed for a Food Shortage?- An infographic by www.freelegacyfood.com

Four Shelter Building Tips Every Army Ranger Knows

Lost in the woods, and you know only one thing: quality shelter is the difference between life and death. This is obvious in the winter, when the temperature drops below freezing and ice clings to trees. However, it's equally important for survival in the other seasons. Once the sun goes down and the heat drops, hypothermia is a very real risk on all but the warmest of nights.

The purpose of a shelter is to protect you from the elements and to hold as much heat as possible. Here are four shelter building tips that could be key to your survival:

Tip 1: Assess Your Situation without Panicking

Army Rangers know that fear leads to mistakes. Your first step is to calm yourself. Unless you have a life-threatening wound, you'll have some time to deal with your situation. First, you'll want to take stock of what supplies you brought with you. Ideally, you'll have food, water, a knife, rope, gloves, and some method of starting a fire. Remember, preparedness is key – you should never venture into the wilderness without proper supplies.

After calming yourself and checking your supplies, you need to determine if there's a storm coming, and if not, how much time you have before night. Shelter is your first priority – but if there is no storm and you have a lot of time before night, you can scout the area for a better location.

Tip 2: Location, Location, Location

High ground is essential. You need to avoid valleys and ravines. If it rains, you might experience a flash flood, also cold air collects in lower areas. Areas with thick brush are more likely to have insects. While it's good to have water within walking distance, you want to build your shelter away from the water. Rivers may rise during a rainstorm. If you build your shelter on a slope, you'll need to check above it for loose rock that may fall on you. Avoid building beneath dead trees for the same reason – dry branches are prone to breaking.

Tip 3: Use What Nature Gives You

When you build a shelter for survival, your goal is to stop heat loss. While high winds and precipitation can both hurt, nature will also help you. Large trees can provide shade and block both wind and rain. Empty caves prevent the wind from blasting you. Rocks, branches, leaves, dirt, and snow can all be used to help create various types of shelters. In fact, making a shelter out of branches isn’t difficult at all. Simply gather sturdy materials—a combination long thick sticks, medium branches, and small pine branches work best. Build the frame by pushing the long sturdy branches into the ground and build the walls by adding layers of medium sized branches around the frame. When an Army Ranger looks at nature, they don't see fallen branches and rocks, they see supplies for a shelter.

Tip 4: Build a Fire Wall

Your survival may depend on your ability to build a fire. To ensure your survival, you'll also want to build a fire wall. A fire wall is something that can be made out of snow, wood, or rock, and is designed to block wind from hitting your fire or your shelter. A firewall is usually a couple of feet tall. If you have any reflective material, you can place it on the wall to reflect the heat of the fire and create a warmer environment.

Knowing how to build an adequate shelter can greatly increase your chances of survival. Warmth and protection are the main things to worry about when trying to build a shelter and by using these tips and tricks from an experienced Army Ranger can protect you from life or death situations when it comes to surviving in the wilderness.

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Teaching Prepping To Children

 

I was sent this book Prepper Pete Prepares to read and review.  I love it. My Little Man loved it a lot. Great way to teach a child about prepping and why to be prepared without scaring them! My son has made me read this to him everyday since we received it.

It being about an ant that decides that his family should be better prepared for any type of emergency really makes it enjoyable for kids while teaching them. Giving the reasons to prep in a way that kids understand. 

This would make a great Christmas gift to give the kids in your life. Let them know that we can prepare for bad times and not be scared. This is the original prepper book for kids.  I really think that books like this , for kids, are out just in time. Kids need to know that bad things can happen , but that you can be prepared and don't have to be scared or worried. This book tells them about the times and how to prepare without frightening them. 

Great book!

A DIY Tiny House Heater

A DIY Tiny House Heater


Have to try this!!

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