Get prepared for an epidemic or pandemic

Anyone that watches the news knows that there are some nasty diseases out there that could easily turn into a pandemic or epidemic. Being prepared for one is the best insurance for your family. Have a plan. And buy Survival Kits so that your family is prepared. It would also be a good thing to have a room in your house that could be used for quarantine and for keeping all of the stuff away from the rest of the household.  Have emergency disaster and first aid kits handy. Keep them easily accessible and store them in places you spend the most time -- such as your home, car, and office.

Basic items that should be included in your kits are:
- First aid kit (bandages, non--latex gloves, towelettes, etc.)



Disaster first aid supplies:
Wound Care:
Sterile 4×4 gauze-1 package per family
Sterile 2×2 gauze-1 package per family
Clean 4×4 gauze-1 package per person
Clean 2×2 gauze-1 package per person
Large safety pins
Roller gauze-6-8 various sizes
Chemical ice packs
Band-aid style dressings
Butterfly bandages
Elastic bandages various sizes
Spray bottle of saline
Wound tape- paper, surgical tape, plaster
Sterile cotton swabs- 200
Sterilize and ointments:
Neosporin cream-1 per person
Hydrogen peroxide-2 bottles
Isopropyl alcohol- 2 bottles
Topical anti-infective agent) 2 bottles
Topical cream for insect bites etc. (Benadryl)
Tools:
Needle nose
Tweezers
Hemostat
Magnify Glass for removing splinters etc.
Glass thermometer rectal & oral
Paramedic shears
B.S.I. (Body Substance Isolation)
Vinyl medical gloves -2 boxes
N95 or similar masks- 2 boxes
Plain sanitary napkins- 1 package per person
OTC (over the counter) Medicines
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Aspirin
Advil
Stomach Medicines-Pepto Bismol, Prilosec, Imodium AD
Ipecac syrup
Allergy Medicines- Benadryl, Claritin
Hydration:
Pedialyte is great for the entire family.
Prescription Medications:
Every family has their own individual medications or specialty items; be sure to include those in your kit as well. One example is the "Epi-Pen" for a person with severe allergies or asthma. Always keep 30 days of prescription medications you use on an ongoing basis, in your home; don't wait until you run out to refill them.
Include these items in your disaster first aid kit and placed them in a durable container or bag. Check your disaster first aid kit supplies monthly for damage and expiration dates. A lot of first aid supplies like band-aids have a sterile date.

- Bottled water (1 gallon per day, per person is recommended. Stock up enough for at least 3 days)
- Non-perishable snacks and food
- Flashlight w/ batteries
- Portable AM/FM radio w/ batteries
- Whistle
- Emergency ponchos or thermal blankets
- Candles
- Dust masks
- Toiletries (tooth brushes, toilet paper, etc.)
- Plastic bags/trash bags
- Personal medication
- Emergency out-of-state contacts

Emergency response systems may be overwhelmed and unable to provide the community with immediate assistance when disaster strikes. Taking all the necessary steps mentioned above and being prepared with first aid and emergency disaster kits, will keep you and your family comfortable and safe in any unfortunate event. Survival Kits

Grow It, Build It, Save It! How one family saves over $11,000 each year, and you can too!

Grow It, Build It, Save It! How one family saves over $11,000 each year, and you can too! Was a free kindle book when this post was written. Do you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck? Do you wonder where your money went at the end of each month?You are not alone! Grow It, Build It, Save It! explains how one family changed their terrible behaviors with money and now save over $11,000 each year! Each chapter offers adetailed explanation of asaving strategy that the author and her family have implemented in their journey to financial security. Don't let money stress you out! Take the tips and tricks outlined in this book and start making progress today!

Food Storage Recipe - Oatmeal Banana Waffle

Oatmeal Banana Waffle

Ingredients

2 cups oatmeal

2 cups water

1/2 banana

2 tablespoons powdered milk

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Turn waffle iron on high

Put ingredients in the blender and blend on high until the contents are smooth

Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to thicken

Spray the waffle iron with a non-toxic non-stick spray

Pour the mix on to the waffle iron

Cook for about 10 minutes

Repeat until you are out of batter

Survival Techniques: Prepper's Guide To Surviving When Disaster Strikes

Survival Techniques: Prepper's Guide To Surviving When Disaster Strikes was a free kindle book at the time of the posting.

 Disasters are often unpredictable. Science enables us to understand how a natural disaster or accident happens and shows us ways deal with them in a more effective manner. While we cannot predict a catastrophic event, we can learn how to be prepared for them in order to survive them. This eBook provides comprehensive survival skills for the following unanticipated incidents:
1) Earthquake
2) Tornados
3) Hurricanes
4) Volcanic Eruptions
5) Fire
6) Tsunamis
7) Electric Grid Shuts Down
8) Nuclear Power Plant Threat
The most important survival skill is to stay in control of your mind. In any emergency situation, do not panic or lose control. Understanding the situation quickly and acting accordingly is the best way to go. The survival skills present in this eBook are an attempt to equip you for tough situations and come out as a survivor!

Homeschool Minute - Parts of Plants

We have had fun today. We have a heat index of about 107 degrees out so we stayed in and worked on the parts of a plant. I even went out and grabbed a weed real quick and Little Man was able to look at it while he was labeling the worksheet. He also went on to draw his own plant and we talked about plants and how important they are. A very fun day that actually taught him a lot.