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okay, the hair on my neck just stood straight up! I think I'll wait for new years eve to check out the you tube though.... have a merrry christmas everyone and thanks for sharing

The book Patriots really made me uncomfortable on sooooooooooo many levels. I couldn't put it down! It was liking watching a train wreck... you being an EMT I know you understand that! lol Being a nurse aide you get used to seeing people suffering, but that book felt so real, it scared the heck out of me and I immediately ordered sutures, aspirin and extra dog food. I thought it would be the usual good christians against the bad guys, but it really opened my eyes to the horrors of anarchy. The fact that they were so well prepared was awsome. Although the "training" and sitting outside on "watch" would have killed me .... they were like navy seals! I grew up knowing about survivalists but I really was ignorant. I hope more books like this come out to help us take off our rose colored glasses. Even if only 1% is true GOD HELP US ALL! wishing you a merry christmas and a healthy new year. This week I am pretending all is well! ;-) linda

Hi, I agree that I would not kill for pudding; but honestly if you read the Patriots book as I have done it makes me think that maybe i would kill to save the lives of those with me. Many times in the old testament we read of God's people killing. Even today we send soldiers out to do just that. God commands we obey the governing laws and our rulers and this always confused me a bit....I'm torn between a soldier killing the enemy of his country and murder. Bottom line is the same, but I think Intent of the heart enters into it. God will always have a remnant of His people, maybe those that will survive will have a gun but be protected and not have to use it. I pray God gives me His courage and wisdom to hear His voice when and if I am in that situation. It really makes you think though....wishing you and all and very merry CHRISTMAS.

thanks for sharing....I am reading "the Patriot".....wow.............now thats prepared! Merry Christmas

Your awsome! Thanks you so much. happy holidays linda

wow, thanks so much for sharing this information! I think I can get a large bag at local garden center. Wishing you a very happy thanksgiving. linda

Awsome! Thank you again. I'm going to get right on this one. linda

hi, thanks for sharing about the hand warmers. i was not sure if these were "food safe" products. i totally agree that a few pennies spent on absorbers and being able to sleep at night are worth it. I was wondering even just how safe the absorbers are. I've found out over the years that "natural" is not always healthy. But, limited resources and knowledge of food storage I just go with the general consensus. Happy Holidays

Wow, very interesting! Thanks for sharing! I didn't think it made much sense why the mfr. would not know how their own product worked. So much to learn and so little time. Have a great thanksgiving.

thank you for sharing that info. I had read in blogs that the absorbers will activate immeditely (within 5 min. of exposure to air). So I put everything into the mylar bags first. Then I put absorbers in and rush like crazy to close all the bags up! :-) I guess I am just a suspenders and a belt type person. A little over kill. I've only been doing this for a year so I'm always looking for experienced help. Have a great holiday!

remember water is HEAVY! If you get large 55 gal barrel it is Not moving! Be sure to get the hand pump to get the water out! You get what you pay for. Buy the best you can afford. If you can't afford barrel...........get the mylar bags emergency essentials has them. they have a "plug" only a few gallons. Put in a cardboard box to store many. re usable

I bought some praying mantus eggs and let them hatch also lady bugs love them! can order on line

You just break my heart! Please, above all JUST TRUST GOD! HE WILL ALWAYS PROVIDE ANGELS TO HELP THOSE WHO LOVE HIM. Yes, many of us are going hand to mouth and just making it. Yet, we are the fortunate ones...really. Don't dwell on the worries of tomorrow because it may not come. I suppose cancer helps you put things in priority. Only consider those things that you as a human can control. you will find it isn't much! The rest you MUST rely on GOD. I will be praying for comfort and wisdom for you and your family. God will meet your needs, not necessarily our wants. Just do what you can in the day and rest in the Lord. Love your family, share your feelings...talk about things that matter. The children will know your stressed and feel powerless. Show them where to gain strength. Don't have a spirit of fear. Its energy wasted. You don't gain one minute of peace by worrying. honest! wishing you peace

i use my iron. you can suck out most air with your vacuum cleaner or as some sites say with a straw...NOT.........if its fine powder cover with paper towels first. I use strong paper Clasps not paper clips to hold close while i iron. I always use absorbers

GLASS, CANS and clean the toaster crumbs.....don't give them anything to eat! Plastic if you must, but lids not reliable and then there are those toxins. I have used bay leaves for years and here in florida have we got BUGS...big bugs....ugly bugs..............yuk snakes and scorpions too....where did i move to???

hi...i love my girls....just got 4 reds....not too big but not small...had bantams before/very friendly This time I got large Dog Crate....they loved it. I was in wheel chair and could not make to coop. They just sleep and lay there so 1' roost per chicken seems okay. I drilled hole and put fruit limb through holes and sealed. During cold weather i put the old fashioned 9v clear christmas bulbs on! Gives off enough heat and i cover with an old piece of carpet to keep wind off plastic. Keep your poopy hay in and that gives off heat too. Chickens love water so i tie wrap large container to door grate. enjoy

FYI I have the full series of the FOX FIRE BOOKS what a wonderful resource to learn how all things have been done in the past 100 years. Great reading and wonderful old photos.

I agree with you. That is why I put EVERYTHING into 55 gallon barrels that have the inner seal and are used in overseas shipping. They are more expensive, but I buy recycled ones. Sometimes it smells like olives etc. but a few scrubbings and they are great.

oh my, yes I have same problem. To reduce "damage" I use my vacuum machine and then put the bag into a mason jar and vacuum seal the mason jar. If I have the largest absorbers I even put a 100cc absorber into the jar , just in case. So far seems to be better.

food storage in a NUTSHELL is a great book. I purchased 2. $19 investment! LDS websites are the best source though. We all know how it feels, that first panic........start small..........just start. I'm broke and living on one small ssi check and it took me exactly one year to have a years supply without going crazy and without making myself crazy. Being a carb lover I got my 2 50 lb bags of HGI Flour from Honeyville grain so I can make bread, pasta immediately. i think it will be very stressful to depend on grinding the first month or so and the HGI Flour has given me the BEST bread ever! Cooking with food storage is a great site too! I am learning how to make flat (indian) bread too. NO RISING! Cook in a fry pan (cast iron) on stove or fire....BREAD YUM! Pasta, no problem...don't need machine, just roll out in a sheet, roll up like a jelly roll and slice..easy peasy. Trust God to give you the wisdom when you need it. We women will all come together and lift each other up! take a deep breath! rejoice in what you accomplish and don't fret about what you don't have. God always provides. He won't have his people begging in the streets.

the unflavored tvp has longer shelf life. i get mine through amazon. I did get a few cans at thrive but have not used them yet. I decided to get large chunks or strips because you can always crumble them with a hammer! lol

YES! Just put in jars and your good to go! honey never goes bad. If you get crystals, just warm up. Honey will get darker the older it gets. i went to bee keeper web sites.

CHOCOLATE.............yum I store in mason jars that are vacuumed sealed. I saw in on an LDS tv show. Her's was 2 years old and she also did her favorite cookies that way too! good luck

I heard that the Culligan man will make arrangements to provide storage bottles and rotate them every 3 years! I'm looking into that presently.

hi I use mason jars and sealer all the time. I buy 50 lb bag flour (honeyvillegrain) and 1/2 I put in mylar bags and the other half in the jars. If you can get a good seal, I don't use the absorber. If you don't or can't seal the jar, I just put a 100 cc absorber in the jar. I also put a paper towel over the flour BEFORE using the sealing machine so no flour gets sucked into your machine. with the absorbers the buggies can't live so I don't freeze my flour or grains/beans.