Be Prepared For A Nuclear Radiation Accident

We all should learn as much as we can about how to survive a nuclear power plant accident. There have been way too many of them this past week.

Here are some books to add to your survival library:

U.S. Armed Forces Nuclear, Biological And Chemical Survival Manual

Idaho Falls: The Untold Story of America's First Nuclear Accident

Nuclear War Survival Skills, Updated and Expanded Edition

2011 Complete Guide to Nuclear Power Plant Accidents, Meltdowns, and Radiation Emergencies: Practical, Authoritative Information on Health Effects and Treatment, Radioactive Decontamination

Radiation

Handbook of Radiation Effects



Some other items to get:

Radiation Alert MONITOR4 Analog-Based Ionizing Radiation Detector

NukAlert™ nuclear radiation detector / monitor (keychain attachable) alarm

iOSAT Potassium Iodide Tablets, 130 mg (14 Tablets)

Radiation Alert INSPECTOR Microprocessor-Based Ionizing Radiation Detector

You should already have a safe room set up with food and supplies in it. Have plenty of duct tape, gas mask, and more. Have a room that can be sealed up good. Hopefully you have one that has no windows so that all you have to seal up is the door and any vents. Also make sure you have boredom busters in the room. My grandparents had a HUGE basement in their house and half of it was underground and not under the house. So my grandpa put up a thick wall that he built! Put up paneling and hid a door into that with the paneling over it. No one even knew it was there. I did not even find out about it until I had lived with them for a few weeks one summer. He had it equipped with EVERYTHING. Even had a ping pong table in there. But , it was a great place to have been shut up in for any length of time.

I always watch to see if the people who bought that house after my granpa died and my grandma got put into a nursing home ever put it up for sale. They have not yet. :( But, I keep watching.

Alternate Forms Of Lighting

I really do not like that idea of sitting in the dark if we lose power. So I am trying to come up with other ways to get light. Some of them are obvious, Candles and oil lamps
. But I also want some other ways to get some light too, that might not be so dangerous in a kids room. I already use some solar lights. I put them out on my back porch during the day in a flower pot to charge up. Then at night I bring them in. They work as great night lights in a kids room. I got some at Dollar Tree a while ago and wish now that I had bought every single one that they had. I had only bought 3 of them to see how well they work, found out they work great and 2 days later went back and they were sold out. :(
I am thinking of getting one of these, Designers Edge L-949 10 LED Rechargeable Solar Panel Shed Light. I could put it in our southern facing kitchen window with the panel outside the window to charge it up. That would work great. I just wonder how much light it puts out.
We also will be doing a lot more things that do not require a lot of lighting. My son bought me one of these for Christmas, Ritelite LPL792XLB 5-LED Computer and Book Light, Metal and it surprisingly works great. So I can sit and read at night and not have to turn on a bright light. It helps too, when others are watching TV or playing the Wii and do not want the lights on. I can read in peace.
I am still trying to think of ways to get alternate forms of lighting. I have a pretty good night light in the bathroom, that already keeps us from having to turn that light on too often. So I am always thinking. Those CFL bulbs are dangerous and are bad for you. I have had 2 of them given to me over the last few months and both of them lasted about a week, blowing up! Which cannot be safe plus have they have mercury in them.

An Idea For Those Empty #10 Cans!!

I have a #10 can that is almost empty so I was trying to come up with an idea of what to do with it. I had read some where that you can make survival kits with them. Great for putting in your vehicle. Especially for winter. We live in a pretty rural area and if we go 1 mile out of our town than we are in the "boondocks". We are at least 30 miles from any other town, so if anything happened we would be stuck for a while. When the winter weather gets really bad, like last winter, we were stuck. Our small town was at a stand still. It only has one truck that can do the roads and they ONLY do the "highway" that goes through our town. That is it.

Some things to put in the can:

A candle or one of those heat cell fuel cans so that, if you have to, you can use the can for a small stove. Put the heat under it to melt snow.

Emergency Thermal Blanket

Water Proof Matches

A multiblade folding knife

a small roll of tape

granola bars, peanuts, or a couple of those Millennium bars.

Emergency Whistle

First Aid Kit

Glow Stick

A couple of Hand Warmers

A couple of Aqua Blox

Emergency Light And Tool

Some small packages of tissue paper.

This is just an idea of what to keep in your car survival kit. This is a great way to use your empty #10 cans. Does not take up a lot of room in your vehicle.

You should also always have a fully charged cell phone if you are planning any winter driving. A small tool kit is good to have in your car too. Jumper cables. anything that you can think of.

Food Storage Recipe - Cheesy Chicken Wraps

These are so easy to make and taste so good. Made a enough to have leftovers for tomorrow. 

NEED:

2 12.5 ounce cans of chicken, drained

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 a pack of cream cheese 

2 cloves of minced garlic

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Tortillas - I used small ones that are for soft tacos

Fresh spinach

Olive oil to cook the wraps in.

In a large bowl prepare the filling. Mix the chicken, cheese, cream cheese, garlic, and seasonings.

Lay a tortilla out and put a spoonful of the mixture in it adding some of the fresh spinach.

 Fold up the tortilla and repeat until the mixture is used up.

Fry in a skillet that you had heated up with olive oil.

Serve with some pizza sauce to dip them in if you want to.

 

Dinner On The Fire Pit

 

 

It is getting cooler and I decided to cook our supper outside. Used the fire pit. I decided at the last minute to use the iron skillets. It is easy and taste great. We had chicken and butter beans. Added a bit of bbq sauce to the chicken and made sandwiches.  

 Cooking on a fire pit is a natural way to prepare food that's been practiced for thousands of years. Here are some tips and methods for cooking on a fire pit: 

• Use natural fuel

  The type of fuel you use can affect the taste of your food. Charcoal is best for large, bowl-shaped fire pits with vents, and wood can give food a smokier flavor. Avoid using lighter fluid.

• Add a grill

  Place a grill on top of your fire pit to turn it into a barbecue. 
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• Cook directly on the coals

  This traditional method uses white-hot charcoal to sear meat and create a crust. 
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Cook corn on the cob
You can cook corn directly on the coals, or wrap it in foil to prevent burning. You can also soak the corn in cool water for 30–60 minutes to keep the husk from burning. 


Cook burgers
Burgers are a versatile option that can be customized in many ways. 


Make campfire nachos
Layer tortilla chips, cheese, and your choice of toppings in a pan with a domed lid. 


Try other cooking methods
Other ways to cook on a fire pit include skewering, pot cooking, frying, and spit roasting. 


Cook red meat
Well-seasoned cuts of red meat like rump steak or lamb chop can create a delicious caramelized crust and smoky flavor. 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Food Storage Recipe - Chicken & Zucchini Casserole

 One dish meal .

NEED

1 small rotisserie chicken, pulled and shredded

a couple of zucchini , diced

1 box chicken flavored stuffing

1/2 cup of butter, melted

1 can cream of chicken

1/2 cup sour cream

Preheat your oven to 350. In a large bowl, melt the butter and then mix with the box of DRY stuffing mix; set aside HALF of the mixture for topping the casserole later. Add the pulled chicken, diced zucchini, cream of chicken soup and sour cream to the stuffing and mix well. Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish and then evenly sprinkle the top with your reserved stuffing mixture.  Bake, uncovered, for 35-45 minute.    

Food Storage Recipe - Simple Pasta With Peas

 Quick recipe! 

NEED 

1 box of Linguine pasta 

1 cup frozen peas

1/2 cup of the pasta water 

4 - 5 tablespoons of pesto sauce

Parmesan

Basil 

Pepper

Cook the pasta according to the directions and when it is almost done and the frozen peas.

Reserve 1/2 cup of the water that you cooked the pasta in.

Drain the pasta and peas.

Add the pasta , peas, pesto and water together back in pot.

Serve and top with Parmesan. 

Food Storage Recipe - Chicken & Noodles

 Simple recipe that the whole family will love.

NEED

1 can chicken broth ( 14.5 oz)

1/2 teaspoon dried basil 

pepper

2 cups frozen California blend vegetables

2 cups of uncooked medium egg noodles

2 cups cubed cooked chicken or a can of chicken

In a medium pan mix the broth, basil, pepper, and vegetables together.

Heat this to a boil and then reduce the heat.

Cover and cook for a few minutes.

Stir in the noodles. 

Cover and cook another few minutes, stir often.

Add the chicken and heat through.

Food Storage Recipe - Quick Chicken Parmigiana

 Get a little fancy with this yummy recipe. Serve with some garlic bread.

NEED:

1 package of frozen fully cooked breaded chicken patties ( you can also use chicken nuggets if you have them!!)

1 jar of traditional pasta sauce

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 box (8 oz) spaghetti

In a 2 quart baking dish arrange the chicken.

Top each one with pasta sauce and sprinkle with the cheeses. 

Bake at 400 degrees until the chicken is done and cheese is melted.

Heat the remaining sauce.

Boil water in a large pot and cook the spaghetti as the package instructs you to while the chicken is cooking.

Serve the chicken over the spaghetti! 

 

I make our garlic bread from those little breads that come in a loaf for a dollar at walmart. Just put butter on them and some garlic salt. Bake until slightly toasted. They can over cook fast. Watch them.  

 

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Smothered Pork Chops

 

Another great recipe for the crock pot. 

NEED

6 boneless pork chops

8 ounces sliced mushrooms

1/2 onion , sliced

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can cream of chicken soup

2 teaspoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup beef broth

Place the pork chops in the bottom of the crock pot.

Put the mushrooms and onions on top of the pork chops.

In a bowl mix together the soups, broth, garlic, paprika, and pepper.

Pour that mixture over everything in the crock pot. 

Cook on low for several hours. 

Serve. I serve mine with mashed potatoes.

 

 

 

EASY DIY Micro Hot Tent Heater.

 

 

174. Paint Can Stove - EASY DIY Micro Hot Tent Heater. - YouTube

 

I love sharing neat things that I find that are useful and could help a lot of people in a shtf situation.

This is one of those cool things that would be easy enough to make and help.  Being able to stay warm in a tent could be a life saver. A DIY way to do it can save money , too. 

 

 

Food Storage Recipe - Hamburger Soup

 

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 white onion, peeled and diced
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano, more to taste
1/2 teaspoon dry basil, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope onion soup mix
6 cups water, more to desired consistency
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained 

1 cup celery, sliced
1/4 cup celery leaves, coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh carrot, sliced
1 cup white potato, peeled and cut into small cubes
garlic salt, to taste
shredded Parmesan cheese, to serve
sour cream, to serve

Brown ground beef and onion in a large pot. Drain if needed.

Add spices and onion soup mix.

Stir in water, tomato sauce and soy sauce. Bring to a boil; then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add the rest of the ingredients up to the potatoes bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until potatoes and carrots are tender about 30 minutes. (Add more water if needed).

 

Season to taste with garlic salt.

Serve with shredded parmesan cheese and sour cream.

Enjoy!!

 

19 Real Ways To Earn Money From Home

 

 

19 Real Ways To Earn Money From Home in 2024 ($40,000+ A Year)

 

You can make money from home easily. Here is a short list of ways to make money at home. 

Food Storage Recipe - White, Pinto, & Black Bean Chili

A yummy recipe that the whole family will love. Easy to make and uses pantry items.

                                                    White , Pinto, & Black Bean Chili

1 28 oz can of peeled diced tomatoes, do not drain

1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes, do not drain

1 can of great northern beans , drained

1 can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can of black beans , drained and rinsed

2 tables spoons of chili powder

Optional - 1 small can of green chilies

In a large saucepan combine all of the ingredients and mix them up well. Bring to a boil , then lower heat to a simmer. Let simmer for about 10 minutes.

I always serve this with corn bread.

Stone Oven -How to Build / Use Primitive Cooking Technology

 

 

Stone Oven -How to Build / Use Primitive Cooking Technology- : 8 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables

 

This is a neat craft. Could be so useful. Get out your camping cookware and get to cooking. 

Food Storage Recipe - Peanut Butter Balls

 This is an easy recipe to try out when you are wanting something sweet. So simple and no oven. These are great because you can basically do whatever you want to them after you have the basic recipe below. Add chocolate chips, oatmeal, use crunchy peanut butter, and more.

NEED:

1 cup peanut better 

1 cup of honey

2 cups of powdered dry milk

Mix all of that together and then roll into little balls. 

I then rolled them in powdered sugar for us. That is optional.

Candle Powered "Stoneware" Air Heater! -w/fan! - DIY Ceramic Space Heater!

 

 

(122) Candle Powered "Stoneware" Air Heater! -w/fan! - DIY Ceramic Space Heater! - 293F+ - YouTube

 This is so neat and easy to make. Would be a great way to heat a small space. Heating with candles can be a great way to lower power bill or keep warm in a power outage.

 

 

Baking Bread in an Outdoor Grill

 

 

 

 

Baking Bread in an Outdoor Grill – Breadtopia

Useful information. 

Would be great to be able to bake bread on a grill in an off - grid situation. Being able to cook and bake anything on a grill could be a life saver.

What's in Your 72 Hour Bag?

You have already heard about survival kits, and you see the importance of protecting yourself and your family by having one for each member of the family. These kits are also known as 72 hour survival kits, disaster kits, emegency kits or emergency disaster kits. Whatever you call them, the question now is, what should you put in your survival kit.

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Dept for Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness experts your survival kit should contain at least the following.

* Water -
* Food -
* Flashlight
* Waterproof blanket / sleeping bag
* Emergency Radio
* First Aid Kit


Those are just the bare essentials, you may want to include several other items to help you make it through an emergency, and perhaps even allowing you help others. Other items you could consider are:

Light and Communication:

Hand cranked cellphone charger

Rechargeable Squeeze Flashlight

36 Hour Emergency Candles - These can also be used for a emergency stove

Green Emergency Glow Sticks - These typically last 12 hours each

Survival Whistle

Compass

Signal mirror

Flint starter - for starting fires

Waterproof containers or bags

Box of 50 Waterproof Matches

Bic Style Lighter

Shelter and Warmth:

Emergency Survival Sleeping Bag

6-20 Hour Body Warmer - these can heat up in minutes with an average temperature of 130 degrees.

2-Person Tent

Emergency Poncho with Hood

Tools:

Mulit-Function Knife

Leather Palm Working Gloves

Respirator Dust Masks

At least 45 Feet of Nylon Rope

Hygiene and Sanitation:

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Wipes

Dental floss pick

Hand and body lotion

Feminine Hygiene items

After putting toghether these essential, you can also add items that may be of particular interest to you, or add prescription medications that you would need to keep taking. Perhaps an extra set of eyeglasses.

The best way to pack these items is in a backpack or other easily portable container that you can easily grab and go when an emergency strikes.

A 72 hour survival kits are worth their weight in gold during a disaster, I have over 20 years Military experience and have provided emergency relief several times, and I know that having a survival kit is indispensible. I would never go into a disaster relief situation without the proper survival supplies. I strongly advise everyone to have a emergency disaster survival kit for every member of the family

Homemade Anti-Viral Room Sprays

Free Kindle Book - Homemade Anti-Viral Room Sprays

It’s a fact. You can help eliminate germs and fight viruses with homemade anti-viral room sprays.

Did you know, some airborne virus particles can float for a few hours before they fall and cling to a new surface? Once they come into contact with the new surface, the length of time they live there varies from surface to surface. For instance, some can live on cloth for two days, stainless steel for two to three days, and glass for four days.

Not only do essential oils fragrance your home, but also, they are useful in helping to fight nasty viruses and eliminate germs. This dual-purpose means that homemade anti-viral room sprays and air fresheners go a long way towards protecting your home and the health of those you love.

You may already know that eucalyptus, tea tree, and thyme essential oils have anti-viral properties. But are you also aware than cinnamon, clove, orange, and rosemary EOs are known for their anti-viral properties also?

So, why not use a combination of essential oils to provide fragrance to homemade room sprays along with their disinfecting and anti-viral properties? The good news is; you can certainly do this by using these homemade room spray recipes.

In this book, you will actually discover how to combine grain or rubbing alcohol and a handful of basic ingredients along with a blend of essential oils to create 50 homemade anti-viral room spray recipes. 

DIY Upside-Down Tomato Planters

This is a great thing to do with any extra cloth reusable bags that you have laying around. I have quite a few of them that I have gotten free in the mail.

This is so easy to do. Take the bag, cut a small hole in the bottom, insert the root ball (I wrapped the root ball in the fabric first to make it easier to get it through the hole), spread the fabric out across the hole to keep the soil in, add the soil, and water thoroughly. Hang up somewhere strong because these are HEAVY. Also , remember to hang them where they will get full sunshine for a few hours a day.

Use the smaller sized reuseable bags. This can get too heavy in one of those bigger sized bags.

You can also do this with a hanging planter. Just use the same idea with cutting a hole into the bottom of the pot.

Food Storage Recipe - Breakfast Wrap

Yummy breakfast that is great for grab and go. 

Breakfast Wraps

 4 strips uncooked bacon chopped into 1” pieces

 ¼ cup chopped onion 

¼ cup green peppers

 ¼ cup chopped frozen french fries

 4 eggs 

salt and pepper 

cayenne pepper

Tortillas

 shredded cheddar cheese

 Cook bacon until just cooked and fat is melted then add onion, pepper, and french fries.

 Saute until fries are tender and heated then add eggs and seasoning.

 Scramble eggs by stirring, flipping, and mixing with other ingredients until done.

 Divide into four equal portions and scoop onto tortillas then sprinkle with cheese. 

Top with any chosen toppings such as sour cream, salsa, avocado, etc.

Wood Burning Barrel Stove Kit

I saw one of these Wood Burning Barrel Stove Kits at the local True Value today and have to say that it is such a neat idea. I want one now. They only had one left and the salesperson walked by and heard me talking to my husband about it and how neat the idea was and she said that they had sold 29 of them today alone!!! How great that other people are thinking about being prepared and taking care of their families. I wonder where someone would get one of those big metal , burn safe, barrels from though????

ANYONE HAVE ONE OF THESE OR KNOWS ABOUT THEM PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!

Food Storage Recipe - Eggs Nest

Having a campfire pie iron can be awesome way to cook meals. Easy to use. Get one for everyone. You can cook anything in one.

 ½ cup hash brown potatoes

 ¼ teaspoon onion powder

 1 tablespoon butter or oil 

Pinch of paprika 

1 egg

Salt and pepper to taste

Prepare the campfire.

Grease both sides of the pie iron with some butter or vegetable oil.

  Add the potatoes, onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of butter or oil.

  Close and latch the pie iron. 

 Place the pie iron over the coals and cook until the potatoes begin to brown. 

 Remove the pie iron from the coals. 

Use a fork to create a nest-like hollow in the center of the potatoes.

 Break the egg into the hollow. 

Top with paprika, salt, and pepper.

  Close the pie iron and cook until the eggs are cooked well and the potatoes are browned. 

 Remove the pie iron from the coals.

 Serve warm.

DIY Solar Panel for Heating Your Home - Mobile Home Repair

 

 

DIY Solar Panel for Heating Your Home - Mobile Home Repair

 

Oh yeah I am wanting to do this so bad. I have a South facing window that I could use. The front of my house gets so hot! In the winter it would be nice to use that heat and lower my heating cost.