Posted by
Carolyn on Oct 30th, 2008 in
Gift Ideas |
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You may wonder what this has to do with preparedness but I have recently been focusing my research and writing on a pandemic. This week I was asked by a son what to do for aches since he had the flu and I thought about rice packs. They would be so valuable for anyone suffering from a pandemic flu or just a migraine headache. If you are not familiar with a rice pack, it is a flannel sleeve with a cotton sleeve...
Posted by
Carolyn on Oct 29th, 2008 in
Money Savers |
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I had an interesting experience the other day. I went to one of those national discount pharmacy stores to get some pineapple that was on sale. They had a huge display of TP on sale and it dawned on me that I wasn’t sure if it was a good deal. It has been such a long time since I have had to buy any because that is one of the items I never want to be without so I have much more than a 3 month supply. I know...
Posted by
Carolyn on Oct 28th, 2008 in
Canning and Gardening,
Food Storage,
Recipes |
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It’s that time of the year! Pumpkin time! Have you noticed after Halloween there are often pumpkins just going to waste in fields and at fruit stands. Why not try to make a deal and add some to your food storage. Pumpkin should never be canned mashed but canning pumpkin in chunks is easy if you have access to a pressure canner.
Selecting Fruit:
You’ll need about 2-1/2 pounds per quart.
Pumpkin or squash...
I have tried to keep this blog focused on saving money and preparing for emergencies but today I feel I have to make a political statement because it will affect your family economics and health. If you live in California you will be asked to vote on proposition 2 next week. Have you heard anything about it?
Prop 2 would require ranchers to “free” their animals, uncage them. This spells disaster for...
Posted by
Carolyn on Oct 23rd, 2008 in
Gift Ideas,
Recipes |
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Today I found apples that are almost free. I am so excited to be able to can some apples. I admit so far this year the only thing I have canned is barbecue sauce. I did not plant a garden and I have been out of the loop for free stuff from friends with fruit trees and gardens. If you too have decided you need to get serious about growing your own food check out the Food for Everyone Foundation under my blog roll....
