Monthly Archives: May 2009

It’s Food Storage Sharing Time!

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

Some of you may remember our confession awhile back about how LITTLE we knew about storing food storage in small spaces. Basically we needed our readers help with ideas because we were guilty of having NO food storage when we … Continue reading →

Posted in General | View Comments

Beyond the BabySteps: Grains: Let’s Talk About Barley!

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

In BabyStep 5: Grains we give you a long list of grains which can/should be part of your food storage but we really have focused a lot on wheat as it seems to be the most intimidating and the item … Continue reading →

Posted in Grains | Tagged , , , | View Comments

Food Storage Recipes: Rice Pudding

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Jodi

Rice pudding is a comfort food I remember from my childhood. Now that I have tried other rice pudding recipes I have come to realize that no rice pudding is the same (or as good) as my mom’s rice pudding. … Continue reading →

Posted in Comfort Food Ideas, Jodi's Progress, Powdered Eggs Recipes, Rice Recipes | Tagged , , , | View Comments

I was sneaky tonight!

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Julie

One of the things people always recommend when getting your family to start eating food storage is adding new foods to meals and not telling your family since they may not give it a fair chance.  Well my husband works … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking Ingredients, Comfort Food Ideas, Comfort Foods, General, Julie's Progress, Legumes, Long Term Food Storage, Powdered Milk Recipes | Tagged | View Comments

More 72 Hour Kit Food Ideas

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

One of the first things we teach you when you are getting started with your food storage is to get an Emergency Preparedness Plan in place. This includes having a Disaster Kit containing 72 Hour Food Kits for every member … Continue reading →

Posted in 72 Hour Kits | Tagged , , , , , , , | View Comments

Beyond the BabySteps: Grains: Types of Wheat

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

We have had a few questions lately about the difference between types of wheat. While we have touched on it before we thought it would be helpful to explain it in full detail for you in an individual post. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Babysteps, Grains, Wheat | Tagged , , , , | View Comments

Long Term Food Storage Calculator Q&A and Video Tutorial

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

Helpful tips on how to use our Long Term Food Storage Calculator, video instructions, and some Q&A about it. Continue reading →

Posted in Long Term Food Storage | Tagged , , , | View Comments

Beyond the BabySteps: Emergency Chemical Toilet

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

I found this handout in an old “preparedness binder” that my mother-in-law had given me for Christmas about 4 years ago which I had promptly shoved in a closet and forgotten about until a few weeks ago. It has some … Continue reading →

Posted in Beyond the Babysteps, Sanitation | Tagged , , , , | View Comments

A Mother’s Day Gift Idea for the HUSBANDS!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

Well it doesn’t HAVE to be a husband, maybe tell your mom this is what you want, or get it for your mom… you get the drift. To help you help your special someone come up with a thoughtful and … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Preparedness, Gift Ideas, Long Term Food Storage | Tagged , , , , | View Comments

Swine Flu — What You Need To Know

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Jodi and Julie

We have had several comments and questions about the Swine Flu recently. We had a reader refer us to this video which we find to be VERY helpful in explaining Swine Flu and helping us to assess how worried we … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Preparedness | Tagged , , , , , | View Comments