Friday, July 9, 2010

Kitchen Tools


The right tools can make all the difference when you want to use Food Storage. Storing food safely, and using it efficiently can be achieved with these easy-to-use products.

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Eat Your Wheat Recipe Book


It's not your Momma's Recipe Book! These recipes are tried and true, and have been tested by our own wheat expert, Kathy Elskamp. When you begin using food storage, start here with the "Eat Your Wheat Recipe Book," and you'll be surprised at how many ways you can cook with wheat!

Emergency Grab List & Family Plan


Make a plan or plan to fail! An emergency plan is a wonderful way to think through the different scenarios you might encounter during an emergency at any time of day. Click here and take the opportunity to prepare using this quick and easy checklist.

72Hour Meal Plan


Create your own 72-hour food kit using this simple menu plan! One kit per person for three days. Be sure to put a copy of this list into each food kit (to follow in an emergency) There are two copies on this 8x11 inch page.

Emergency Contact Info


Suppose your cell phone, computer, rolodex, or other digital address and phone books were unaccessible in an emergency. Do you have the most essential contact information in a safe and easily found place?

Click here for a template to get you started!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Advice from Chile


Read the first-hand account and subsequent advice from Chile Earthquake Survivors. Simple preparedness principles put into practice can save lives.

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How to Build 5 Gallon Bucket Gardens


Want to make your own "5 Gallon Self-Watering Garden"? Here are the step-by-step instructions for all of you do-it-your-self provident people. An earth box for the fraction of the cost.

Look here for 'Do-It-Yourself' Instructions!

5 Gallon Bucket Self-Watering Containers


Thought about doing a garden container this year? See how easy it can be with this self-watering bucket container. Growing containers can really simplify the process.

Read here to find out why!

Gardening Class Notes


Want to troubleshoot your garden? Need to transplant your seedlings outdoors? Check out these great gardening tips from our local expert and friend, Diane McFarren.

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Document Organizer


In case of a disaster, many people fail to realize that it will be necessary to produce vital documents that identify YOU, as well as ownership of property. 'Get your house in order' by compiling your important documents now!

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Extreme Couponing


Want to know the scoop on stretching a buck? 'Couponing' is the latest craze! Find out how quickly the 'cents' can add up to 'significant dollars' with all of these money saving tips! Thank you Tasha Allen for sharing your expertise with us!

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Action Step #5 Wheat & Other Grains


The 'staff of life' is truly amazing! Learn more in Action Step #5. Become a quick expert on wheat and other grains, what kinds to store, how to prepare, recipes, testimonials and much, much more. There are oodles of ways to use your wheat!

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Action Step #4 Emergency Preparedness


According to FEMA, "You should be prepared to take care of yourself and members of your family for the first 72 hours following a disaster." What would you need? Find out here. Action Step #4 outlines the first steps to becoming prepared!

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