SureFire Flashlights - #1 Item Needed!!

There is One thing that has got to be in every single Bug out bag or survival kit and that is a range master surefire flashlights! You cannot go without one. Range Master Tactical Gear has a huge selection of flashlights of all styles and price ranges. You will find one for every need! They even have a chance for you to win an $100 gift card if you like their Facebook page. You will not have any trouble finding what you need on their site. It is actually pretty easy to get around and find the items that you need to find for any of your tactical gear! I am really liking the selection of flashlights. I already see a couple that would make awesome gifts for some of my family that is just getting started with prepping and is just starting to get a Bug-out bag together. A flashlight is the most important item to have on hand and with the great selection on their site of range master surefire flashlights you are sure to find the right one! While you are over there on their site take a few minutes to check out their blog. It has some great reviews of the items that they sale. You will get a chance to see more details of their stock.

Food Storage Recipe - Barley & Black Bean Combo

This is a great and healthy recipe that can be made from your food storage. All of these items should be in your stockpile. They can be used in a number of ways. Also your freeze dried or dehydrated onions and peppers can be used in this recipe. My daughter takes this dish and puts it in tortillas , like a buritto.

Barley & Black Bean Combo

1 chopped onion

1 chopped green pepper

1 teaspoon of minced garlic

tiny bit of cumin

1 1/2 cups of chicken broth

3/4 cup quick cooking barley

1 can of black beans that you have drained and rinsed a bit

In a pan that has a tiny bit of oil in it, saute the onions, pepper , and garlic. Do this until they are tender. Add the cumin, broth, and barley. Bring all of this to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover it and simmer until the barley is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Add the black beans and toss it up! Serve.



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Food Storage Recipe - Dutch Oven Pizza

This is a great recipe to do while camping or while off the grid. It uses my favorite tool - a Dutch Oven!! Everyone who is wanting to be prepared for any emergency has got to get a good Dutch Oven.

Dutch Oven Pizza

Chef Boy-ar-dee Pizza mix. This is one thing that there should be plenty of in your food storage. It can come in handy if you do not feel like making your own dough or do not have the time to make your own dough.

Cheese- the pizza mix comes with some cheese of its own, but If I have it I add some more shredded mozzarella.

Pepperoni

Green pepper

Oil

Make a nice hot fire. Oil the Dutch oven well. Make the dough and put it in the oven. Cook it for about ten minutes and take it out. Put the sauce, cheese, and other stuff on the partially baked crust. Put the Dutch oven back in. It is okay to check it frequently. When it is done serve it to your happy family!!

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Summertime Cloth Diaper Tips

For parents who understand the cloth diapering is the healthiest choice for babies as well as the most responsible choice for the health of the environment, summer is a welcome season. Families not only have more daylight hours available to enjoy outdoor activities, but the warm weather makes it easier to care for cloth diapers as well. Here are tips that can help families make the most out of summer months without compromising health and safety.

Break Out the Clothes Line

The moist environment of a diaper means that baby is subject to irritating rashes. Candida, rashes caused by an infection with a fungus or yeast, are quite common in diapered babies, particularly after they begin to eat solid foods. Hanging diapers out to dry in the sun kills bacteria, helping protect infants from rashes.

Summertime Potty Training

Many parents try to get older babies out of diapers before starting preschool in the fall. Letting older babies toddle around without diaper covers helps to alert them when accidents happen. Many experts believe that disposable training pants actually lengthen the potty training process, as they make it harder for toddlers to sense when an accident has occurred. Parents can take advantage of summer's fine weather by allowing their little ones to toddle around for quicker alerts without diaper covers for added protection.

Summer Washing

Summer is also a great time to rethink laundry routines. Parents may be aware that a vegetable-based detergent is healthier for baby than one filled with harsh chemicals but may not be aware that residues of conventional detergent can build up in the washing machine. Putting diapers through several rinse cycles after washing helps protect babies from rashes, allergic reactions and exposure to harmful chemicals. Parents should avoid dryer sheets and fabric softeners as well. They can make rashes worse.

Avoid Disposables

It can be tempting to toss a disposable diaper into a bag when rushing to get the family out of doors, but with today's well-designed bags and nappies, bringing along cloth ones and a wet bag are just as convenient. Disposables contain trace amounts of dioxin, a substance that has been listed by the Environmental Protection Agency as a cancer-causing chemical. It's helpful to remember that disposables are never easily "disposed" either. Most take centuries to completely biodegrade.

Summertime is always most enjoyable when everyone in the family is healthy, comfortable and happy. Cloth diapering helps the littlest members of the family get full enjoyment out of the summer months.

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Cloth Diapering on a Budget

Most babies go through an average of 8 to 10 diaper changes every day, depending on their size and age. Parents on a tight budget look for the most affordable diapers they can find to keep up with the chanes. Many have discovered that cloth diapering is the most economical method. While the start-up materials are higher than disposables, the long-term costs are lower. There are many ways to save money using cloth diapers for a baby.

Buy In Bulk

As with most items today, buying in bulk is cheaper. A large pack of 12 or 18 costs less per diaper than a three-pack or single. For those planning ahead, this is an economical option. A set, or stash, of 30 to 40 can last through potty training at about age 3, depending on the type, size and style. Parents looking for the longest-lasting system should find one or styles that they are comfortable with and buy in bulk.

Baby Showers

Parents who plan to use cloth diapering should let friends and family know before the baby is born. If there is a baby shower planned, these make sensible gifts, especially a good base set that can be used for years to come.

One Size

One-size-fits-all diapers fit babies from about 7 to 35 pounds. They have multiple closures to make a snug fit for almost any size. Buttons and elastic, snaps and hook-and-loop closures are strategically placed so that they can fit the child comfortably as they grow. This means that parents can spend less money on cloth diapers without having to purchase different sizes as the child grows. The one-size-fits-all is a smart option for parents on a budget with more than one child in diapers.

Flats

The classic cloth diapering icon has been reborn to a versatile and inexpensive option for today's parents on a budget. This single layer flat square can be folded to fit any size bottom. Flats can be doubled for heavy wetters or used as liners in pocket diapers. They typically come in 27-inch-by-27-inch or 32-by-32 squares. Flats can be worn freestyle or with diaper covers. They also make handy burping cloths, lap protectors and absorbent liners. They dry quickly on a line or in a machine.

Prefolds

For the economical cloth diapering parent, prefolds are often the primary choice. They are squares with extra layers prefolded and stitched in all of the most important places for convenience and absorption. They can be worn with or without diaper covers, which is helpful for parents watching their pennies.

Preowned

When machine washed in hot water, cloth diapers are as safe for different children to wear as any other garment. Anyone with a large supply of cloth diapers will find that they often last longer than a baby needs them. Preowned diapers are safe to use and can be passed down from family to family until they wear out or are no longer needed. Preowned diapers are also available for sale through some diaper retailers. Diaper Swappers Forum is a great place to find low cost and even free cloth diapers.

Closures

Styles without closures are often the cheapest. Savvy parents have a collection of reusable clips, fasteners or modern safety pins that can be used over and over. They come in a wide variety of colors, materials and styles so that parents can choose the most convenient and least expensive at will.

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