I’ve collected a lot of great Halloween Ideas from readers over the years, whether it’s dinner or treat ideas, you’re sure to get some great ideas to make this Halloween fun, festive, and full of food storage! Witch’s Brew in Pumpkin Bread Bowls Pumpkin Sloppy Joes with Witch Cut-outs Chicken Pot Pie Frankenstein Cupcakes [...]
Preparedness Fridays: More of Stasha’s Story-WATER
Many of you have expressed appreciation for Stasha sharing her story. She’s been nice enough to give more in depth information of what it was REALLY like to be in an emergency situation. So today she shares with us about WATER. MORE OF STASHA’S STORY OF LIFE IN BOSNIA DURING WAR Before I start with [...]
Food Storage Halloween BUG Pizza
Okay, if you’ve been following my blog for more than a year (or two or three…) you know that every year around Halloween I open it up for debate on what I should eat Halloween night because my husband and I have never been able to agree on what we should eat. He grew up [...]
Bosch Giveaway: Week One
It’s that time again! WOOT WOOT! I love having the opportunity to give someone a Bosch mixer for FREE. They are amazing machines that I’ve always loved (no joke, I have a home video of me at ONE playing with my mom’s machine…maybe I’ll try and find it). Anyway, they can do amazing things like [...]
Food Storage Saturday Show offs: Bosnian Wheat Dessert
I got this recipe from Stasha and was amazed at it’s simplicity AND her story. Do me a favor, and make sure you read all of her story (below the recipe) to hear from a real survivor and what life was like in a war torn Bosnia. This recipe is very simple, traditionally made in [...]
Preparedness Fridays: Did you miss the GREAT SHAKE OUT?
You may remember me talking about The Great Shake Out in my Lessons we can learn from Japan post. Well the big day was yesterday to check how prepared you are for an earthquake. Did you do it? If you missed it, don’t get down on yourself. You can actually practice it at any time [...]
October Screamin’ Shelf Reliance Sales
I can’t believe October is almost over! Where does the time go? Anyway, I thought I’d make sure and let you know about some awesome specials going on over at Shelf Reliance. Also, the long awaited Bosch giveaway will be starting on MONDAY-so make sure you keep checking back! Online October Specials: Banana Chips $8.99 These [...]
Food Storage Cooking Club: More Food Storage Recipes with BEEF TVP!
Well, I’ve been waiting a LONG time for the right time to share these food storage videos (so long I may just look pregnant, though I’m not right now that I was able to do with Augason Farms. It was great fun helping to develop these food storage recipes and also show some great ways [...]
Food Storage Saturday Show Offs: Creamy Low-Fat Refried Beans
Today’s Saturday Show Off comes from Jenny P. Her and I share a couple things in common 1) we grew up in California 2) we love food storage and 3) are refried bean snobs! Put that all together and you get an easy, low-fat way to make your own delicious refried beans! Jenny also has [...]
Preparedness Fridays: I brought the paper towels!
So what can the Muppets teach us about being prepared? Well in an emergency you may want to make sure you have your paper towels! Well…and paper/plastic plates, utensils, and cups! WHY HAVE PAPER GOODS FOR AN EMERGENCY? Why? Well if you have a limited water source you’re not going to want to waste it [...]