We added a BabyStep! Check out the BabySteps 3 main topic to learn more about getting your Three Month Supply of Normal Foods.
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Well there is not too much to say about it. I multiplied 3 members of my family X 1 gallon per day X 14 days. That’s 42 gallons. I got 8, 6 gallon water jugs. So I think I’m covered. The trip to Walmart was exciting though. My baby thought he needed to help throw [...]

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4 people in my family X 1 gallon of water per day X 14 days = 56 gallons
I bought 10 jugs (6 gallons each) just to be on the safe side.
Confession: I went to fill them and realized I only had SCENTED bleach (see Step 2 page) so I couldn’t do it. They are still [...]

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We added a BabyStep! Check out the BabySteps 2 main topic to learn more about getting your Water Supply.
View our blog posts coming soon to view our progress on accomplishing step 2.

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I did it! I went to Walmart and bought a shelf. The shelf was $24.88, “heavy duty” plastic. My dad said metal shelves can sometimes cave in around the center and that he has been happy with his plastic shelves. I had the option to do all 5 shelves tall, or 3 and 2. [...]

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We added a BabyStep! Check out the BabySteps 1 main topic to learn more about getting your Three Month Supply of Normal Foods.
View our blog posts coming soon for our progress on accomplishing step 1.

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Here is what I have in my food storage so far:

Water – 6 two-liter bottles
72 Hour Kits – 3 complete kits (over 2 years old)
Baking Goods – 10 lbs flour, 1 can salt, 2 lbs each brown and powdered sugar
Baby Items – 1 can formula
Grains, Cereals, Rice, Pasta, etc. – 1 lb white rice, [...]

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72 Hour Kit Instructions
Step 1 – Make sure you have saved 1 milk jug and 3 2-liter bottles per person. Wash them all out with soap and let dry.
Step 2 – Multiply the number of kits you want by the items listed in the shopping list and purchase the food items from Walmart or your [...]

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We added some great information about how to get started! Check out the Getting Started main topic to learn more about how to begin your food storage endeavors.  Key features include setting up your emergency plan and putting together 72 hour kits for your family.

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