tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53491980224726509572024-03-05T18:11:18.986-08:00Prepping With NatSpratNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06356609016634161971noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349198022472650957.post-24010654692158140512014-04-08T14:02:00.001-07:002014-04-08T14:35:09.369-07:0072 Hour Kit Printable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my close friends asked me if I would help her get a plan in order to get her family prepared. We decided that the best place to start would be a 72 hour kit. I posted earlier about <a href="http://preppingwithnatsprat.blogspot.com/2012/04/72-hour-kit-bug-out-bag.html" target="_blank">what I have in my 72 hour kit</a>, and I thought it might be helpful for you to have a print out that you can have with you. Basically, it is a big 72 Hour Kit Scavenger Hunt! Hahah! All you have to do is print out the list found <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-GqQVB0YmR3WnJ3X0pPWjY1aEk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE,</a> and check off the items as you obtain them! Ready....set....go! Happy hunting! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, you can now find Prepping With NatSprat on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PreppingWithNatSprat" target="_blank">facebook!</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06356609016634161971noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349198022472650957.post-82742397253554883252013-02-08T16:25:00.002-08:002013-08-26T19:08:36.696-07:00Tackle Box First Aid Kit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Lately I have been on a medical emergency preparedness kick. I'm not sure why, but it's been on my mind a lot. I've been wanting some sort of a medical kit that I can take with me wherever I go, whether it's a weekend camping trip, a cross country drive, or something happens and we have to bug out. How would I be able to take the medical supplies and things I might need with me on the go? Well, I came up with a solution that I am pretty stoked about. I would like to introduce you to my new baby!!! </div>
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It took me WEEKS to put this together. And she's a beauty. I am thrilled and madly in love. :)</div>
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Would you believe that that is really just a <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Plano-Guide-Series-Angled-Tackle-System-with-Six-Utilities-Graphite-Sandstone/20563462" target="_blank">tackle box that I found at Walmart</a>? It was PERFECT. How would you like a grand tour? Let's start at the top.</div>
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The first thing you'll see is antiseptic quick clean hand wipes so I can wash my hands first. Then there is some saline...I'll explain that later. Then, on the right you will see a bunch of latex-free gloves. Who knows what I'll be touching. Two words...universal precautions. (I would stock up on a ton of these....)</div>
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The top has a nice big storage compartment. I have some medical masks, more gloves, alcohol swabs, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, antiseptic wash, more saline, paramedic/utility shears, Tegaderm, and some Steristrips and other things for wounds that would require stitches. </div>
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Now...I would hope that it would never come down to this. Things like this should never be done unless by a doctor or someone trained to do it. However...there is the but. And it's a big but. But, what if you are in the middle of nowhere or a doctor is not an option? You can find lots of information out there on how to use these. It's not medical school, but you can learn how to get the job done when there is no other option. Better safe than sorry. First, I have some super glue. It's great for minor flesh wounds. They used it on Aaron's forehead when he split it open a few years ago. Then, I bought some steri-strips. These are perfect for closing the edges of small wounds to help the skin to heal. If steri-strips won't cut it, there is a skin stapler. I had thought about getting the supplies to do sutures, and even learned how to do them right. But, the more I thought about it, the more I thought a skin stapler would be better. It would be MUCH faster than trying to have someone sit still with no pain management medication, and staples would be much more uniform and would help to prevent uneven healing. Also, you can practice on a whole chicken before you cook it for dinner. Give it a nice slice, and fix it back up. Once again...I hope that I never have to use these in real life, but can sleep peacefully knowing that I have them with me and that I know how to use them. </div>
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The tackle box has 3 big removable drawers and two big side compartments for big things like medicines.</div>
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The first drawer has band-aids, bandages, gauze, first aid ointment, Quikclot, etc. I loved that the drawers came with little dividers. That way you can fit it to whatever you put in it! I have different kinds and sizes of band-aids (yes, I have fun kid ones, too. Just because they get a scratch doesn't mean it can't be cute!) I also bought some of those latex finger protectors...just in case. They are great if I'm out in the woods and I have a wound with a band-aid on it I don't want to get it all muddy or something where it can get infected. OH! And MAXI PADS. Yes...maxi pads. They are fabulous for heavy bleeding. Nuff said. Also, you will notice that I have some saline in there. </div>
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How about a little quick thing on that. Saline is AWESOME for rinsing debris out of wounds. Alcohol and hydrogen peroxide will actually HARM the tissue and delay healing. While dirt and grit will irritate
the wound, they also carry a much greater risk of infection from the
bacteria that they contain. For any newly formed wound, it is important
to clean it out to remove the dirt and bacteria. It is also important
to keep the wound clean while it is healing. Bacteria that gets into the
wounds will cause inflammation and swelling. This will slow the healing
process and will also lead to scar tissue, and the wound won't heal very well. The other thing that saline solution does is
help moisturize the wound. If a cut or other type of wound is too dry,
it won't heal properly. So, you can also spray the saline on gauze to keep a wound from drying out and keep the bandages from sticking to the wound. It doesn't sting, it doesn't kill the skin cells that are trying to heal, and it is just enough pressure to get a good squirt going to rinse out the junk. Plus it is easy to find and inexpensive. Good stuff. </div>
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Drawer 2 has your everyday ailment kind of things. </div>
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I have aloe gel for sunburns</div>
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hydrocortisone cream</div>
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hemorrhoid cream (did you know you can treat cold sores with it, too?)</div>
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Vagisil (Ladies, if you are out in the woods for a while with no way to bathe, this is nice to have around if your ph balance gets thrown off)</div>
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Chapstick (I would be MISERABLE without it)</div>
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earplugs (sometimes you just need some peace and quiet.)</div>
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The third drawer has things for sprains, strains, bumps & bruises. ;) There is a wrist support, an ankle support, and a knee support. Some ace bandages, instant cold pack, medical tape, self-adherent bandage, and finger braces. </div>
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Pepto-Bismol chewable tabs (they take up a lot less space than a big bottle of the liquid)</div>
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It is also important to always have some extras of your prescription medications on hand. My daughter has asthma. If she doesn't have her inhaler she will die. Most of the time, if you talk to your family doctor about it and tell them you are trying to put together an emergency 72 hour kit, they will be more than happy to give you prescriptions for extra. They will even do this for things like antibiotics. They will often do this for people who are traveling out of the country. So, talk to your doctor. You don't want to be in an emergency and not have them.</div>
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Another great thing to have in your kit is a CPR breathing mask, also called a pocket mask or barrier device. If you are giving rescue breathing to a family member or something, you will probably be fine. But, if you are giving it to a stranger, you never know what kind of infectious disease they might be carrying. Or...they could vomit and get throw up in your mouth. Not cool. </div>
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I got mine for free from a paramedic in the grocery store line! I asked him if he knew where to get them and he said he had some in his truck. So...make friends with a paramedic. On that note...please check with your local Red Cross and get CPR training! The procedure has changed to where you don't do rescue breathing anymore with CPR. It's better to save a life when you actually know how to do it. </div>
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Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06356609016634161971noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349198022472650957.post-3011783380456968602013-01-30T10:00:00.000-08:002013-01-30T13:44:17.774-08:00Get Back to the Grind: Wheat Grinders<span style="font-size: large;">One of the most important things you need to get in your journey to emergency preparedness is a wheat grinder. Wheat is an critical part of food storage. But it won't do you much good if you can't do anything with it! Sure, you can boil it, fry it and even bake it. But personally, I'd rather have some nice homemade wheat bread with butter and honey. If you would, too, then be sure to add a wheat grinder to your shopping list!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are lots of different kinds of wheat grinders. Some are electric, which are awesome...if you have electricity! I have the kind that hooks up to my kitchen-aid mixer. It's great! But I also wanted something for situations when there was no power available. And I am NOT going to grind my wheat with rocks out in the backyard. So, this post will be about the kinds of grinders you would need if there were no electricity. I'll include links to several different ones in different price ranges. Hopefully you can find the one that fits your budget and your needs! We'll start from least expensive to most expensive. However, remember that you may get what you pay for. You want a good quality one, who knows how long you will need to use it. However, also remember that a less expensive one is better than nothing! And if you find one, shop around the internet. I tried to find the best deals on these as I could...but who knows, you may find it at a better price somewhere else. Find the best sale so you can use that extra money saved for other emergency preparedness things! *wink wink*</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Specially designed for milling corn, grain, cereal, soybeans and nuts.
Quick-grinding, hand crank mill features a clamp mount and
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FP%20M150_A_name_E_Victorio%20Hand%20Grain%20Mill" target="_blank">Victorio Hand Grain Mill </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> $56.95 at BePrepared.com </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Cone-shaped grinding burrs are self aligning, made of cast stainless
steel, and are precision machined to insure long life and smooth, even
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and other bakery items at a fraction of the cost of store-bought.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Saves you money, while providing fresher, healthier foods.
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Stores easily in a drawer or cupboard and is always handy when you need it.
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a really popular one. It's a solid little thing! (B<span style="font-size: large;">TW, this is the one I chose for my family.<span style="font-size: large;">)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_FP%20M530_A_name_E_Wonder%20Mill%20Junior%20Deluxe%20Hand%20Grain%20and%20Flour%20Mill" target="_blank">Wonder Mill Junior Hand Grain and Flour Mill</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> $219.95 at BePrepared.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">* One-piece construction means no worries about the hopper coming off during milling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Grinds fine flour or coarse cracked grains for cereals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">* Simply swap the stone heads for the stainless steel burr heads to make peanut butter, grind flax or any other oily or wet grains, and even grind herbs and spices, soy beans and legumes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would now like to introduce you to the Jr. Mill's big brother. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/country_living_mill.aspx" target="_blank">The Country Living Grain Mill</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/country_living_mill.aspx" target="_blank">$429.00 at Pleasant Hill Grain</a></span></div>
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<li> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Premium Hand Grain Mill: </b>The
Country Living Grain Mill is a high capacity hand operated mill that
can easily be adapted to powered operation because its design
incorporates a handle-flywheel which doubles as a v-belt pulley.
Construction of the Country Living Grain Mill is strong cast metal alloy
with super tough powder coat finish that won't chip or peel from
anything short of severe abuse. It's a very
nice mill to use and a handsome piece of equipment with clean,
functional lines and beautiful raised wheat heads on the side panels. <br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Engineered for Quality Grinding: </b>The
grinding burrs for the Country Living Mill are precision-engineered,
made of high carbon steel (not lower-grade iron) and are a massive 5" in
diameter. Flour remains cool in the Country Living Mill, so nutrient quality is
preserved. The precision fit of the burr faces also means turning effort
is unusually easy for a hand operated mill, particularly with the
optional handle-length extension. The Country Living Mill produces 1 cup
of wheat flour in about 1-1/4 minutes (grinding rate is a little slower
if you use the optional Power Bar handle extension.) The grind is
infinitely adjustable, so you can crack grain at a loose setting or
crank it down and get <i>extremely fine</i> whole grain flour in a
single pass. The Country Living Grain Mill is excelled in its ability
to combine moderate turning effort, yet produce very fine flour — or a
coarser meal texture, depending on your needs. </span></li>
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<li> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Motor Option:</b> A
motorizing kit is available below or you can construct a motor drive of
your own design. Some owners have also adapted their Country Living
Mills to drive off an exercise bike. The motorizing kit uses a commercial grade gearmotor, and this option can always be added to your mill later, if you choose. </span><span style="font-size: large;">
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Built to last... and last:</b> The
Country Living Grain Mill represents the ultimate in strength and
durability, and the fit and finish are outstanding. The handle is
hardwood, 7" long, and shaped to fit the hand very comfortably. You'll
need to fasten your Country Living Mill to a table or large board. You
can bolt it down in a permanent location, or a great new Country Living
Mill clamp option is now available below. The mill has double sealed
industrial ball bearings that are widely spaced to prevent shaft runout
and minimize wear. (You can see the shaft and bearing assembly below on
this page.) Even with regular use, the Country Living Grain Mill will
still be providing trouble-free service in your great-grandkids' day. </span><span style="font-size: large;">
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hand mill is easier to clean than the Country Living Mill. Just spin
the large adjustment knob on the nose of the grinder off, and the outer
grinding plate slides off for total access to the grinding area of the
mill. You can brush the flour off the plates and have them reassembled
again in one minute. </span><span style="font-size: large;">
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Highly Versatile</b><b>:</b> The
Country Living Grain Mill is, as its name implies, designed primarily
for grains (and beans.) But many of our customers use their Country
Living Mill to grind various other materials that are dry, flowable and
not excessively oily. Even small amounts of dry herbs can be ground. </span><span style="font-size: large;">
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Dimensions:</b> The
Country Living Grain Mill stands 13.5" tall and measures 12" wide &
10" deep, excluding handle. Weight 17.7 lbs. Flywheel diameter 12-1/4".
Hopper capacity is 4.5 cups.</span><span style="font-size: large;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Compared to commercially ground flours, freshly milled grains are
richer in vitamins and far more flavorful. This sturdy mill makes it
easy to grind your own grains—including wheat, oats and barley—as well
as corn, legumes and nuts. Create flours for breads, cakes and other
baked goods with rich grain flavor. You can also make your gluten-free
baking mixes, fresh nut butters and granola. Use the optional clamp to
attach the grain mill securely to your countertop surface for a complete
workstation. Each mill and clamp is individually handcrafted in the USA
to endure for generations.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Preserves the natural nutrition of fresh whole grains and ensures your results are free of unwanted additives and preservatives.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Handmade of steel with precisely machined burrs.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Grind can be adjusted to the desired consistency, from coarse to ultrafine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Includes a large and small stainless steel auger to handle a variety of grains.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">5" grinding burrs are machined from hardened alloy steel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Stainless-steel hopper guard.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Can be cranked by hand or powered by an electric motor or even a bicycle.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Ergonomically contoured crank handle is crafted of hickory wood.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Secure to work surface by bolting through the predrilled holes or using the GrainMaker clamp (sold separately).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The clamp’s two-point contact holds the mill securely in place even if you grind using electric power.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Clamp is machined from solid aluminum stock and easily attaches to countertops up to 3" thick.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">The mill and clamp both have a durable baked-on red powder-coated finish.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Mill: 10 1/8" x 13 3/4" high.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Clamp: 3" x 5 1/2".</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Lifetime guarantee.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Made in the USA.</span></li>
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There are lots of wheat grinder options out there, but these are the most popular ones I have found. Hopefully this helps you <span style="font-size: large;">along your way to finding a wheat grinder<span style="font-size: large;"> for your family</span>! If you have any <span style="font-size: large;">questions, <span style="font-size: large;">let me know! I am more than happy to help! </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trying to become self reliant and prepared for whatever emergency life might throw at you can feel pretty overwhelming at times. Recently, it's become something I have become passionate about. I feel like shouting it from the rooftops! Possibly while dressed like a clown, juggling watermelons AND hula hooping at the same time to get more attention. However, my rooftop is still icy so I will post it on my blog instead. I thought I'd share with you some helpful tips I have found when it comes to food storage<span style="font-size: large;"> and emergency preparedness</span>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Make sure you store a good variety of foods. You will get tired of eating wheat, rice, oats and honey pretty fast. Be sure to include fruits and vegetables, cheeses, spices, etc. You don't want to get appetite fatigue. It can get to the point where a person would rather die than eat the same food over and over. The people most at risk are small children and the elderly. <span style="font-size: large;">(And my kids are ALREA<span style="font-size: large;">DY picky...sigh!<span style="font-size: large;">)</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Learn to cook with your food storage foods BEFORE an emergency happens and you are under stress. Did you know that it takes about 3 months for your body to adjust physically AND psychologically to eating a different way than you normally do?<span style="font-size: large;"> Well, now you do! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Have a hand grinder in your storage!!! There are lots of electric ones, but they won't do you much good if there is no power. You can find them all over the place, ranging from around $50 to over $400. Remember that you may get what you pay for. If you have <span style="font-size: large;">600 p<span style="font-size: large;">ound<span style="font-size: large;">s of wheat to grind you're going to want a good grinder...unless you feel like <span style="font-size: large;">grinding it between two rocks. It <span style="font-size: large;">wil<span style="font-size: large;">l only be fun for about 30 seconds. (I may <span style="font-size: large;">or may not have tried this approach.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. Cooking oil will be EXTREMELY important to have with your storage. It's a great source of fat and calories. Besides...it's close to impossible to cook without. It will also be a great bartering tool. Vegetable oil, o<span style="font-size: large;">live oil and <span style="font-size: large;">shortening.<span style="font-size: large;">...put <span style="font-size: large;">them on your list. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Stock up on spices, baking ingredients and flavorings! They will also add flavor variety to what you eat. Add some taco seasoning or Worcestershire sauce to your beef TVP to make it taste a little better. Add vanilla to your powdered milk when you mix it up to make it a little more flavorful. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Add a little sugar to your dehydrated veggies to improve the flavor, too. </span>What do you use now in a lot of your recipes? Make a note of it and then buy them in bulk! Places like Sam's Club and Costco have bulk spices for cheap. Be sure to have your baking soda, baking powder, powdered eggs, cheeses (Yes, they rea<span style="font-size: large;">lly do </span>sell freeze dried cheeses!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. Try your best to prepare balanced meals. Don't just eat a plate of beans. Be sure to include rice, wheat or corn as part of your menu. Have some vegetables or fruit on the side. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Rotate your storage! The best way to do this is store what you eat and eat what you store. Remember what I said earlier about learning to cook with your food storage BEFORE things get bad? Just be sure to buy a new can every time you open one up and use it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. Don't forget to store things besides food. Water, paper products, s<span style="font-size: large;">oap, shampoo, toothb<span style="font-size: large;">rushes and toothpaste, </span></span>laundry and dish detergents, Clorox, medical supplies, bedding, seeds, tools and fuel will all be missed! And all my lady f<span style="font-size: large;">r<span style="font-size: large;">iends out there, don't forget to <span style="font-size: large;">stock up on feminine products <span style="font-size: large;">OR check out my <a href="http://preppingwithnatsprat.blogspot.com/2013/01/no-worries-period.html" target="_blank">post</a> on how to deal with <span style="font-size: large;"></span>A<span style="font-size: large;">unt Flow during <span style="font-size: large;">an emergency. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">9. Vitamins are also very important, especially Vitamin C. It is crucial to your immune system.You don't want to get scurvy...even if you aren't a pirate. (May I suggest chewable tablets if you have little kids? You can find them at Walmart, Sams Club and many other places!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. If your water has been stored for a long time and goes flat, you can pour it back and fourth between two containers or mix it with a hand beater. It will aerate it again. Or, you can also add flavored drink mixes to your water to make it taste better. If you've used chlorine to purify your water, it will help to mask the swimming pool taste. Unless you like swimming pool water...then you'll be all set! </span><br />
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What would you do? I have been trying to research what women did in the "olden days." How did they deal with this!?! I know the Indians used to send the women to a hut to "suffer" in privacy. I don't plan on doing that. It was actually quite funny to look at some of the old inventions for menstruation. Let me just say, I am ever so grateful for the advancements of technology! <br />
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Which brings me to this post. Yes, there are several really great options to help get you through this AWESOME time of the month!<br />
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The first thing I thought of, the DIVA CUP. One of my sisters has one and she told me about it. Want to be a Diva? You can learn ALLLL about it <a href="http://divacup.com/" target="_blank">HERE. </a>I bought one. It was about $25...but I figure, what the heck. I pay about $10 every month for my tampons and liners, this can be used for years! So really...it's a good investment. I have to say, I LOVE IT. Basically...you insert it...it catches everything...nothing to throw away...no leaks....it's awesome....the end. I could do an entire post on it, but I'll let you just go to <a href="http://divacup.com/" target="_blank">their link</a> and do your own research. I bought mine from Walgreens.com. <br />
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Then, I realized that within a few years my daughter will be hitting the wonderful age of Aunt Flow's inconvenient monthly visits, and honestly, the Diva Cup might freak her out. So, I scoured the internet and found some patterns and ideas for things I wanted to try. First, washable maxi pads. (!?!) My initial thought was...."ewwww." But the more I read about them the more intrigued I was. People even claimed that tampons and other store bought pads were actually TOXIC and would cause your periods to be more painful and heavier. Hmmm. Well, it's worth a try!And they actually turned out pretty dang cute. She picked out her own fabric and is excited to use them. (Yes, that's right. She is looking forward to it. Bless her heart.)<br />
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And a few of them are just panty liners. (BTW, they all have a waterproof PUL back or insert so they don't leak!) Also, I used bamboo minky and flannel because bamboo is supposed to be antibacterial. And it is SUPER soft. </div>
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Here are the links to some of the patterns I used. You can adjust how many fill layers you put into them to adjust the levels of absorbancy you want! Also...look into buying some ZORB fabric. It is AWESOME stuff! It holds 5x it's weight in water, so it is super absorbent but not bulky. Nobody wants to wear a diaper, know what I'm saying??? (To those of you who DO enjoy wearing diapers, I apologize. No offense intended.) Anyway, on to the links, which all have great tutorials!<br />
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This one is from <a href="http://home.comcast.net/~askpauline/crafts/pads/pads.html" target="_blank">AskPauline.com </a></div>
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This one is from<a href="http://www.naturalsuburbia.com/2011/07/cloth-pad-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> NaturalSuburbia.com</a></div>
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And this one is from <a href="http://thesoulstepford.com/2012/09/12/make-your-own-maxi-pads/" target="_blank">The Soul Stepford </a></div>
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Alright. So, pads are pretty covered. I will be making a lot more, I'm sure. Look on etsy for diaper cut fabrics! There are TONS of great things to make these with. ORRR, if you don't like to sew, you can find them ALL OVER etsy.com! There are some really, REALLY cute ones out there. Check out these from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100215378/7-12-inch-leak-proof-little-cloth" target="_blank">TrojackFarms! </a>I secretly want some...they are just adorable. $45 for 6. She has a zillion different kinds...even ones for thong panties. *giggle* </div>
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Which got me thinking. That's some crazy absorbent stuff. And I know...EWWW. But still. If you can make washable pads, can you make washable tampons??? So once again...I researched it. A lot. Apparently they are pretty common! You can even buy them on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99952882/reusable-tampons-organic-cotton-and" target="_blank">etsy.com! </a><br />
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So...once again...I sat and thought about it for a while. If things were to be bad, what would I do. Personally, I am not a big fan of pads. I have my Diva Cup, which is awesome, but what about people who don't like pads and don't want/have a diva cup? So I researched some more. And I decided to make my own. Drumroll please...</div>
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Yes...that's right. I made washable tampons out of Zorb. I haven't used them yet, but still, I have them if I ever need them. I made a bunch. You can also make them into different absorbancies. The one on the top left is a regular/super absorbancy. The top right is a super/super plus absorbancy, and the bottom one just shows how you roll it up and use it like an O.B. tampon. They are supposed to be easy to wash, as well. (Anyone want a tutorial on these??? I can totally do one!)</div>
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Quite the adventure, huh! My husband saw me typing this post and said, "Really??? You are going to post that!?!" :) I think he was embarrassed for me. Yes, dear. I am going to post this. Who knows, maybe someone will find it useful...maybe someone is already doing this (and if so I would LOVE to hear how it is going for you) and, heck, maybe someone will even just get a good laugh out of it! </div>
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All I know is that now I can sleep at night, not having to worry about it anymore. Yes...once a month it really stinks being a female. But now, at least I have a solution for it. And now you do, too! :) <br />
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Do you ever sit and think about what would happen to your family if there really were some sort of emergency? I do. ALL.THE.TIME. Which is why I am making this post. Being prepared with just one person is one thing, but suddenly when you have little kids in the picture it gets a lot more stressful. It's important to know what to do in an emergency, and even more important for YOUR KIDS to know what to do in an emergency, especially if your mind is in crazy panic mode!<br />
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Here is a list of tips to help you and your kids be prepared for an emergency! Go over the list with your family and if you aren't already doing these things, maybe you can write them down and plan a special family night together where you can go over these tips.<br />
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<li>First of all, include your children in family discussions and planning for emergency safety. ;)</li>
<li>Make sure everyone knows where to find your disaster kits or <a href="http://preppingwithnatsprat.blogspot.com/2012/04/72-hour-kit-bug-out-bag.html" target="_blank">bug out bags</a>. </li>
<li>If you live in an earthquake prone area, have a flashlight and a pair of shoes under
everyone’s bed in case there is an earthquake during the night. Use a
plastic bag tied to the leg of the bed to keep them from
moving during an earthquake. </li>
<li>Plan where to meet after a disaster if your home
becomes unsafe. Choose two places: one just outside your home and one
outside your neighborhood in case you are told to evacuate. Be sure your vehicle's gas tank is always at least half full.</li>
<li>Determine the best escape routes from your home. Try to identify two escape routes. </li>
<li>Choose an emergency out-of-state contact (like an aunt or uncle, close family friend, etc.) and instruct them to call this person and tell
him/her where they are. </li>
<li>Make sure each child knows HOW to reach your family’s out-of-state contact person. </li>
<li>Locate the gas main and other utilities and make sure family members know when and how to turn them off. </li>
<li>Practice your evacuation routes, Drop, Cover & Hold and Stop, Drop & Roll drills. </li>
<li>Teach each member of your family how to use a fire extinguisher. </li>
<li>Take into account the special needs of your kids, seniors or people with disabilities, family members that don’t speak English and don't forget your pets! </li>
<li>Teach your children their basic personal
information so they can identify themselves and get help if they become
separated from you or their guardian. </li>
<li>Prepare an emergency card with information for
each child, including their full name, address, phone numbers, parent’s
work number and out of state contact(an aunt or uncle, etc). </li>
<li>Know the policies of the school or daycare center
your children attend. Make plans to have someone pick them up if you
are unable to get to them. </li>
<li>Regularly update your child’s school with current
emergency contact information and persons authorized to pick up your
child from school.</li>
<li>Make sure each child knows the family’s alternate
meeting sites if you are separated in a disaster and cannot return to
your home. </li>
<li>Teach children to dial their home telephone number and Emergency 9-1-1.</li>
<li>Teach children what gas smells like and advise them to tell an adult if they smell gas after an emergency. </li>
<li>Warn children never to touch wires on poles or lying on the ground.</li>
<li>Role-play with children to help them remain calm
in emergencies and to practice basic emergency responses such as
evacuation routes, Drop, Cover & Hold and Stop, Drop & Roll.</li>
<li>Role-play with children as to what they should do if a parent is suddenly sick or injured. </li>
<li>Role-play with children on what to say when calling Emergency 9-1-1.</li>
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<li>Include your child’s emergency card and include information on reunification locations and out of area contact. </li>
<li>Provide comfort food and treats for each child in your family disaster supplies kit. </li>
<li>Keep a recent photo of your children in your Go-bag. </li>
<li>Keep extra medications your children are on in your Go-bag.</li>
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If you can do these things with your family, I swear you'll sleep better at night knowing that your kids have the tools and skills to be able to handle disaster situations! And, (like I totally need to do now...) every so often, have a refresher course with your family to make sure they remember everything. You'll also be able to update contact lists and your emergency cards.<br />
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I've been researching different ways to build fires and this one really intrigued me. I saw this way on "Man, Woman, Wild" and I was like, "There is NO way it's really that easy!" Hahah. They just held a 9 volt battery up to some steel wool and it started a fire. The steel wool acts as a resistor, and it turns red hot and starts to smoke. It was pretty dang cool! So...the survival freak that I am, I just had to try it out. Okay...so, I made my HUSBAND try it out. That way I could take pictures to share with you! (Thanks, Mike...you are such a trooper!)</div>
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Nice, huh? I don't know how many people actually carry around 9 volt batteries and steel wool with them...but you never know. Someday, this might come in handy! </div>
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<br /></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06356609016634161971noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349198022472650957.post-74167100559873214752012-05-23T14:30:00.000-07:002014-04-03T08:52:46.834-07:00Storing Water 101<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Water. Some people call it Blue Gold. And for a good reason! If there were some sort of emergency and water supplies were disrupted, people would trade actual gold for water. Why? Because a person can only live about 3 days without water. Even less, if they are doing strenuous things. Dehydration can kick in very quickly, so it is SO important to have access to water!</div>
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Now...guess what today's topic is. Yup, you guessed it! Milk. Hahah. Just kidding.</div>
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Water is a super important part of any sort of survival storage. </div>
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In a disaster, water supplies may be cut off or contaminated. A good rule to follow is to store enough water for everyone in your family to last <b>for at least 3 days</b>.<br />
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<li>Store one gallon of water per person, per day. Three
gallons per person per day will give you enough to drink and for limited
cooking and personal hygiene. And don't forget to plan for your pets. Fluff-o will get thirsty, too!</li>
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<b>If you store tap water:</b> <br />
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<li>Tap water from a municipal water system can be safely stored without additional treatment.</li>
<li>Store water in food grade plastic containers, such as
clean 2-liter soft drink bottles. Heavy duty, reusable plastic water
containers are also available at sporting goods stores. Empty milk
bottles are not recommended because their lids do not seal well and
bottles may develop leaks.</li>
<li>Label and store in a cool, dark place.</li>
<li>Replace water at least once every six months.</li>
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<b>If you buy commercially bottled “spring” or “drinking” water:</b><br />
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<li>Keep water in its original container, and don’t re-store a bottle once it’s been opened.</li>
<li>Store in a cool, dark place.</li>
<li>If bottles are not marked with the manufacturer’s
expiration date, label with the date and replace bottles at least once
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<b>Treating Water after Disaster:</b><br />
If you run out of stored drinking water, you can strain and treat
water from your water heater or the toilet reservoir tank (except if
you use toilet tank cleaners). Swimming pool or spa water should not be
consumed but you can use it for flushing toilets or washing.<br />
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Strain any large particles of dirt by pouring the water
through layers of paper towels or clean cloth. Next, purify the water
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<li><b style="color: #6fa8dc;">Boil</b><span style="color: #6fa8dc;"> </span>– bring to a rolling boil and
maintain for 3-5 minutes. After the water cools, pour it back and forth
between two clean containers to add oxygen back; this will improve its
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<li><b style="color: #6fa8dc;">Disinfect</b> – If the water is clear,
add 8 drops (1/8 teaspoon) of bleach per gallon of water. If it is
cloudy, add 16 drops (1/4 teaspoon) per gallon. Make sure you are using
regular bleach— 5.25% percent sodium hypochlorite— rather than the
“ultra” or “color safe” bleaches. Shake or stir, then let stand 30
minutes. A slight chlorine taste and smell is normal.</li>
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There are many ways to store water! We use the big blue storage things like these:</div>
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Or, you can always buy pre-bottled water from the store...these are good if you are going to be traveling around a lot and need something small enough to carry. However, it is more economical to store in a big container, and then just fill your water bottles at home before you go. Those little water bottles can be pricey when you are storing 50 gallons of them! You pay for the plastic.</div>
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Or to be really frugal, you can even save up your 2 litter pop bottles! After you drink all of your pop, Just wash them and fill'em up with water. They are easy to store in random places if space is tight, too. Under beds, sinks, etc. We have them in random places all around our house. How cool is <a href="http://www.survivalmagazine.org/survival-forum/showthread.php/3038-2-Liter-bottle-storage-rack" target="_blank">this</a> 2 litter storage!?! Now that is ambitious. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">I have been trying to learn how to cook with our food storage. This way, I'll already know what the flip I'm doing when we really do NEED to use food storage. I saw this recipe online and got super excited! We made a batch of them and I gotta say, they were PHENOMENAL! Sometimes I forget that I can make things with just the basics! And that's what this recipe is...seriously. SO BASIC. All of these things are basic food storage items! They are really easy to make, too. It looks like a lot of steps, I know...but it really goes by fast because each step is such a little step. These are definitely going to be a staple at the Brimhall house! </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 1/2 cups warm water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 tablespoons light brown sugar</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">3 ounces unsalted butter, melted</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vegetable oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">3 quarts water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">3/4 cup baking soda</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">1 whole egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Coarse sea salt</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Combine the water, sugar,
yeast, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix with the dough
hook until combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Add the salt and flour and mix on low speed until combined. Increase
the speed to medium and continue kneading until the dough is smooth and
begins to pull away from the side of the bowl, about 3 to 4 minutes. If
the dough appears too wet, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Remove the dough from the bowl, place on a flat surface and knead into a
ball with your hands.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Oil a bowl with vegetable oil, add the dough and turn to coat with
the oil.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;"> Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm
spot until the dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Bring the water to a boil in a small roasting pan over high heat and add the baking soda.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Remove the dough from the bowl and place on a flat surface. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Divide
the dough into 8 equal pieces, about 4 1/4 to 4 1/2 ounces each. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Roll
each piece into a long rope and shape into the lengths or shapes that you want (sticks are easy and tasty). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Boil the pretzels in the water solution in batches. Boil
for about 30 seconds. Remove with a large slotted spoon. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Place pretzels on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Make
sure they are not touching. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Brush the tops with the egg wash and season
liberally with the salt. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Place into the oven and bake for 15 to 18
minutes until golden brown.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-large;">Add additional toppings immediately after they come out of the oven.</span></li>
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Today's video is going over cover and shelter options. This kit is for indoor AND outdoor survival, so if you have to spend some time outdoors with your kit, it is important to have some sort of a shelter. Especially if you have little kids. The shelter will protect you from the rain and help retain some of your body heat.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUdcsHYxApZg4QVNmID9RHLbO2IIvNY7ql6y-7qZDgfmdmS8Vf6lMs9m60v-bR9QLnHgKXVEEaFgEMRv98DrB2bX00huUZbafPjjL064-JF5W4eljUwN_MWRuNyDlSQLIFRxponNigtaV/s1600/tube+tent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Have you seen the<a href="http://beprepared.com/product.asp?pn=CT+2010&SID=GOOGLE&EID=GLC200703056&gclid=CLWB896O7a8CFaVdTAod1l4C0g"></a><a href="http://beprepared.com/product.asp?pn=CT+2010&SID=GOOGLE&EID=GLC200703056&gclid=CLWB896O7a8CFaVdTAod1l4C0g" target="_blank"> </a>tube tents that you can get for your 72 hour kits?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUdcsHYxApZg4QVNmID9RHLbO2IIvNY7ql6y-7qZDgfmdmS8Vf6lMs9m60v-bR9QLnHgKXVEEaFgEMRv98DrB2bX00huUZbafPjjL064-JF5W4eljUwN_MWRuNyDlSQLIFRxponNigtaV/s1600/tube+tent.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUdcsHYxApZg4QVNmID9RHLbO2IIvNY7ql6y-7qZDgfmdmS8Vf6lMs9m60v-bR9QLnHgKXVEEaFgEMRv98DrB2bX00huUZbafPjjL064-JF5W4eljUwN_MWRuNyDlSQLIFRxponNigtaV/s1600/tube+tent.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />Well, they don't sell those at Dollar Tree, and since this is just using Dollar Tree items, the purpose of the drop cloths is to make a similar type shelter. Our kits will also include rope and duct tape to put the shelters up, but for now, the only thing on the list is just the drop cloths. (One for the top, and one for the bottom)We'll talk about the tape and rope later on. ;)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">(I'll do a tutorial on building a shelter out of the drop cloths later.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish that Dollar Tree sold those <a href="http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_CW%20B010_A_name_E_Emergency%20Blanket%20%28reflective%29" target="_blank">mylar blankets</a>...but they don't. So, the fabric backed tablecloths will have to do. I bought a few of them for my kit, but I will be using mine with the mylar blankets. At least the softness of the fabric will feel a little better than the mylar...sort of like a blanket.<br /><br />Trash bags are all sorts of useful. You can use them to collect water, you can use them as a mini sleeping bag, you can use them as a back up poncho, you can use them to put wet/dirty things in to keep them from getting the rest of your kit all soggy. Just a good thing to have in your kit.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, for now, here is your Dollar Tree Shopping List.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82l-yVcKb1I89fnHEgRlBypJmgQ2Zv1zSH4bftCNa9-TwCiMnecPRiztEZORbXxjLs97VsoiUzHQUUouiUOzrXwoP0fkyeR-PqX5sDh-gueTuOKsTt1_wyhzTScQJ5_fjbw7DARqljSCv/s1600/Dollar+Tree+Kit+Day+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82l-yVcKb1I89fnHEgRlBypJmgQ2Zv1zSH4bftCNa9-TwCiMnecPRiztEZORbXxjLs97VsoiUzHQUUouiUOzrXwoP0fkyeR-PqX5sDh-gueTuOKsTt1_wyhzTScQJ5_fjbw7DARqljSCv/s1600/Dollar+Tree+Kit+Day+4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj82l-yVcKb1I89fnHEgRlBypJmgQ2Zv1zSH4bftCNa9-TwCiMnecPRiztEZORbXxjLs97VsoiUzHQUUouiUOzrXwoP0fkyeR-PqX5sDh-gueTuOKsTt1_wyhzTScQJ5_fjbw7DARqljSCv/s320/Dollar+Tree+Kit+Day+4.jpg" border="0" height="315" width="320" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tomorrow's topic: Water Containers </div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06356609016634161971noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349198022472650957.post-79505140838563761182012-05-05T09:10:00.002-07:002012-05-05T12:16:01.500-07:00Dollar Tree 72 Hour Kit {Day 3) Combustion, Fire, and Tinder<iframe allowfullscreen="" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/E3S0ddSPwpo?fs=1" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480"></iframe><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtJ_UoLxYdE5gq3GMcl7-mNHCT-DVYnNEPIUf0njue3kt74jOLkv8u2JZIPH8IThP17VGdM9927xr59ubOTiofkKBu-sKx9iQNggoXVwWHPU3tUkQWtZVILGGC2zqXfz6OxICvL2A-BeVP/s1600/Dollar+Tree+Kit+Day+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Welcome to day 3 of our Dollar Tree 72 Hour Kit Party! Today's topic is an important one. FIRE. Fire will be important for cooking, warming up, even things like being able to warm up a pot of water for laundry or bathing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When you build a fire, it's important to have tinder. It catches fire easily and it's much easier to get a good fire going. This is what the cotton balls are for. They are light weight and compactable, so they are perfect for our packs. You can either rub them in Vaseline or get them soaked in hand sanitizer for a great burn.<br /><br />*One of the readers, Kelly, suggests melting the vaseline in the microwave and then soaking the cotton balls in it! Great idea, Kelly! Thanks for sharing!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, when it comes to matches and lighters, personally, I would rather have matches. I've had lighters before that wouldn't light...so it didn't do me any good. Matches are pretty reliable, and if you want to make them waterproof, you can just dip the tips separately into some melted wax! That being said...if you are a big worrier, you can have both in your kit and sleep easier at night. 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This is a great list to know. Just with going through Hurricane Ike and seeing everything that went on the few days before the hurricane hit, I realize that this really does happen! The shelves were empty of water, batteries, coolers, food, etc. Generators were EXTREMELY hard to find, and the lines at the gas stations were insane!<br />
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So, here are the first 100 things that run out in an emergency (in no particular order) <br />
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1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)<br />
2. Water Filters/Purifiers<br />
3. Portable Toilets<br />
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.<br />
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)<br />
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.<br />
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.<br />
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.<br />
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar<br />
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat<br />
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)<br />
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)<br />
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.<br />
14. Mini Heater head (Propane) (Without this item, propane won't heat a room.)<br />
15. Grain Grinder (Non-electric)<br />
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)<br />
17. Survival Guide Book.<br />
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)<br />
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/baby tylenol, etc.<br />
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)<br />
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)<br />
22. Vitamins<br />
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)<br />
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.<br />
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)<br />
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)<br />
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)<br />
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)<br />
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).<br />
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels<br />
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)<br />
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)<br />
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)<br />
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit<br />
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)<br />
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)<br />
37. First aid kits<br />
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)<br />
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies<br />
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)<br />
41. Flour, yeast & salt<br />
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first<br />
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators<br />
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)<br />
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts<br />
46. Flashlights/lightsticks and lanterns<br />
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)<br />
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)<br />
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc<br />
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)<br />
51. Fishing supplies/tools<br />
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams<br />
53. Duct Tape<br />
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes<br />
55. Candles<br />
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)<br />
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags<br />
58. Garden tools & supplies<br />
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies<br />
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.<br />
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)<br />
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)<br />
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel<br />
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc<br />
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats<br />
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)<br />
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice<br />
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer<br />
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets<br />
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)<br />
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)<br />
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.<br />
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)<br />
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)<br />
75. Soy sauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soup bases<br />
76. Reading glasses<br />
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)<br />
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"<br />
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens<br />
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog<br />
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)<br />
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky<br />
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts<br />
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)<br />
85. Lumber (all types)<br />
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)<br />
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's<br />
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.<br />
89. Lantern Hangers<br />
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws, nuts & bolts<br />
91. Teas<br />
92. Coffee<br />
93. Cigarettes<br />
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)<br />
95. Paraffin wax<br />
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.<br />
97. Chewing gum/candies<br />
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)<br />
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs<br />
100. Goats/chickens
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<b>*note to self...stock up on goats and chickens. J/K. sort of. </b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today's clip is about what to put your items in. You don't necessarily need a backpack, just a sturdy bag. I started with clip 2 because clip 1 was just saying "Hey guys, I'm going to make a 72 hour kit out of things from Dollar Tree! Let's go!" </span></div>
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has been kinda sorta freaking me out. I've been trying to be a lot more
frugal with things, and especially trying to learn how to cook with our
food storage basics (wheat, oats, beans, etc.) so I don't have to be trying to learn when things get tough, I'm under a lot
of stress and don't know what the heck I'm doing. I also figure that if I learn to cook with what I have in food storage now, my kids won't be all picky about it later. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">So, ANYWAYYYYY...I decided to make homemade granola recently. I have to say, it turned out AMAZING! Granola can be really
expensive! At Safeway it's around $4 a box. A little box at that. I made
about 7 cups of it for around $1. No joke. And it tasted SOOOO much
better than the store bought granola with all sorts of random
preservatives and who knows what in it! Now, aren't you just dying for
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 C. honey </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: bold;">OR </span>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup <a href="http://preppingwithnatsprat.blogspot.com/2012/04/homemade-maple-syrup.html">maple syrup </a>(<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_135585250"></a>It just gives it more of a maple-ish flavor)
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chopped almonds, raisins, etc. but add the raisins AFTER you bake it or
it'll be like eating raisin flavored rocks. And we ALL know that eating
raisin flavored rocks is no fun.
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not just for breakfast. You can put in on parfaits or use it as an ice
cream topping! You can even use it as cobbler topping in your dutch
ovens. Man, I love this stuff. Oh man. I'm starving. I think I'll go
have a snack, and I'll bet you can't guess what it is. :)
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It's
Sunday, so I have pancakes on the brain. Every Sunday after church, we
have some sort of a lunch usually requiring maple syrup.
Waffles...french toast...pancakes...things like that. So we go through A
LOT of syrup! Personally, I'm not a big fan of the imitation syrups
like Mrs. Buttersworth or Aunt Jemimah. It's mostly high fructose corn
syrup and the texture is SUPER sticky and borderline slimy. I like the
REAL stuff. The stuff that is so dang expensive that you cringe as your
kids drown their pancakes in it. Know what I'm saying? </div>
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few years ago I found an alternative to the expensive maple syrup
(though you wouldn't be able to taste the difference!). It's SOOOOO much
cheaper (around 50 cents per filled syrup bottle!!!) and it's way
better than pouring flavored high fructose corn syrup all over your
french toast. Want to know my secret?</div>
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It's
this WONDERFUL thing called Mapeline Imitation Maple Flavor. You can
find it at most grocery stores or Walmart. It's about $4 and will make
24 pints of maple syrup! </div>
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Want to make your own syrup? It's SO easy!</div>
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NAT'S MAPLE SYRUP RECIPE</div>
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Bring 1 cup of water to a boil</div>
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save some grocery money... and not have to cringe when your kids pour
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<span style="font-size: large;">Food storage. Just the word used to freak me out. Like, "Hey, go build a mountain!" I knew it was something I wanted for my family, but I had NO idea how to obtain it or even where to start! Especially after I got married. We lived in a tiny little apartment above a hair salon with no extra storage space that I could think of. We were struggling newlyweds in college and didn't have a gazillion dollars to spend on food storage like this. HECK...I didn't even know how to cook very well yet! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and immediately my brain would hit panic mode and just switch the channel. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, where did I start? With a<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <a href="http://lds.about.com/library/bl/faq/blcalculator.htm">food storage calculator</a>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All you do is fill in the blanks and it will calculate what you and your family need for food storage for 1 year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In our little family we have 3 family members ages 7+, and 2 kids ages 0-6. So, fill in the blanks, click "Calculate"...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">HOLY FREAKING COW!!!</span> 600 pounds of wheat!?! You have GOT to be kidding me, right? Now we're back to GO BUILD A MOUNTAIN.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember, this is only step one. Now, you don't even have to start a full year supply. I didn't. I started out with just building a 3 month supply. It was much more obtainable for me, and it was just nice to know that I had something to fall back on. As our family grew, we were done with college and were on our feet, we started expanding our food storage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, if you wanted to start a 6 month food storage supply you would divide the numbers from the calculator by 2. Instead of 600 pounds of wheat you'd need 300. For 3 month food storage supply, you would just take the numbers from the calculator and divide them by 4. So, instead of 600 pounds of flour, you would store 150 pounds. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Much easier to chew on, yes? </span><span style="font-size: large;"> (And honestly, it doesn't take as long to store it up as you think. Wheat is HEAVY so the pounds add up fast.) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So...this is your first assignment. Click on the link and get your food storage calculator results. 1 year, 6 months, or 3 months, whatever you feel is an attainable goal.Write it down or print it out and keep it where it's accessible. Easy as that!</span></div>
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Hello all my blogworld friends! I have decided to start up a new blog! The ENTIRE purpose of this blog is to help spread the word about being prepared. We'll talk about all things dealing with preparedness, including self sufficiency, food storage, recipes for cooking with the basics, financial preparation, gardening, DIY, even some wilderness survival tips! (Poison Ivy salad anyone? I think not.) We'll do things like making your own laundry soap and other household things, cooking with food storage, tips on frugal living, and how to survive a zombie attack. Okay, the last one was a joke. But the picture is awesome.<br />
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This week I've been working on finishing up our 72 hour kits. I call it my bug out bag. Basically, it's a 72 hour kit, which if necessary, can be thrown on and carried if there is some sort of emergency. We live in Colorado, so I have packed this bag according to things I might need in Colorado. If you live in, say, Florida or Hawaii you might pack differently. Also, if you have babies, you'll need to pack accordingly for that: diapers, baby food, etc. However, I think most things I have will apply to pretty much anywhere. So, what do I have in my Bug Out Bag? Let's take a peek, shall we?</div>
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First, let's go over some of the basic tools that I have in my bag. </div>
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<b>1. Binoculars</b> so you can see over the river and through the woods, of course...</div>
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<b>2. Gerber Multi-tool.</b> Basically...a pocket knife which also folds into pliers and has other "accessories" such as screw drivers, mini saw, various other blades, etc. I made sure it was a good brand, because if my life depended on this knife, I sure as heck wouldn't want it to break on me. </div>
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<b>3. A knife sharpener</b>...don't want a dull blade!</div>
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<b>4. A compass </b>with magnifying glass (also included with this but not pictured is a Colorado map, so include one from wherever you live!) Um...and know how to read a map. ;)</div>
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<b>5. Extra Batteries </b>(for the walkie talkie and flash light)</div>
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<b>6. LED Flashlight</b>: I recommend LED flashlights because the bulbs last about 100,000 hours, whereas an incandescent bulb will burn out around 40 hours. LED flashlights are also more rugged and drain batteries 3 to 5 times slower than regular incandescent flashlights. They cost more, but it's worth it. I know I sure as heck don't want my flashlight going out in the middle of the night while trying to find camp. We all know that this is when Bigfoot attacks. *shudder*</div>
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<b>7. Walkie talkie</b>. My husband has the other one in his bag, so we will be able to communicate with each other in case we get separated. Make sure you have your stations set right and you know how to use them."Marco!"....."Polo!".....</div>
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<b>8. Waterproof/windproof matches</b></div>
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<b>9. Flint firestarter</b>...just in case the matches don't work or I run out. </div>
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<b>1. Roll of toilet paper and Germ-ex wipes</b>: Because...well...when you gotta go, you gotta go.</div>
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<b>4. Portable cooking fuel</b> (Sterno). So, basically, you unfold the stove, light the fuel, put it in the stove, and cook on top of it. And you don't have to worry about building a fire or anything.<br />
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*Here's a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sterno-Outdoor-Overnight-Stove-Kit/dp/B001TEZ1CS/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1335299264&sr=1-2">link</a> to a folding camp stove with cooking fuel on Amazon. </div>
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<b>5. Work gloves. </b><br />
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<b>1. Mascara</b>. Because even if I'm in the woods, I at least have to have mascara on to feel like a human being. </div>
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<b>7. Feminine products</b>. Because Mother Nature doesn't care where the heck you are. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*What's a solar still? It's a great way to collect water in emergencies. Click <a href="http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/survival/wilderness/how-to-find-water2.htm">HERE</a> to learn more!<b> </b></span></div>
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<b>1. Actual ready to drink water bottles.</b> Can you believe it!?! Now, remember that a gallon of water weighs about 8 pounds. While water is very important in a survival situation, so is being able to actually stand up and walk.</div>
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<b>3. Water bottle with built in water filter. </b>This water bottle filters out 99.9 % of Giardia Lamblia and Cryptosporidium cysts. VERY IMPORTANT!!! Never drink out of rivers, lakes or streams. Unless you want to be vomiting out of one end and more unpleasant things coming out of the other end. </div>
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*want one? Here's a <a href="http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Bota%20Outback%20Water%20Filtration%20Bottles/productDetail/General%20Camping/prod9999009648/cat113401">link</a> to them! </div>
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Food seemed to be the most stressful part of packing my Bug Out Bag. Especially because I have 3 little kids. I wanted foods that were portable, had a long shelf life, and actually EDIBLE. I found that there were actually a lot of options for food. Here are a few!</div>
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One bag of these runs around $6 and has 2 servings. They last a looong time. If water isn't an issue, these are great. They are super light weight and don't take up a whole lot of space. But if you aren't planning on having much water with you, I'd look at the other options. You have to add 2 cups of boiling water to these pouches. I think these sound pretty yummy!</div>
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Another very popular option is MRE's, or Meals Ready to Eat. These have a shelf life of about 5-7 years. (or longer, depending on the temperature they are stored at). I have a Brother-In-Law who was a Marine, and he said that these are actually pretty good. These run about $2.50 each, and each meal is 1 serving. You don't have to add water, just heat up the pouch, open it up and chow down. There are lots of different meals to chose from, as well as snacks, side dishes, and desserts! I got mine from </div>
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Another option is just finding things at your local grocery store! This is an example of breakfast: Instant oatmeal, cereal bars, and hot chocolate. I got all of these things from Walmart! Keep an eye on the expiration dates, though. </div>
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These are more grocery store foods. (One of my lunches, to be exact!) </div>
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Tuna salad with crackers, granola bar, applesauce, fruit snack, and a crystal light energy water pack. </div>
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These Compleats are good, too! The shelf life is about a year, and they have lots of really yummy flavors! I'm planning on just dumping mine into my cookware and heating it up. I can only imagine how wonderful this would taste after a long day of surviving in the woods. :)</div>
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This is one of Kate's lunches. Mac & Cheese, applesauce and fruit snacks. Things I know she'll actually eat! And again, no water needed, and the Chef Boyardee things have a pretty good shelf life.</div>
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<b>1. General First Aid Kit:</b></div>
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* Band-aids of various sizes</div>
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* antibiotic ointment</div>
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* thermometer</div>
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* triangular bandage</div>
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* eye rinse</div>
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*antiseptic wipes</div>
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*Calamine lotion (anti itch cream)</div>
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* medical tape</div>
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* Sterile gauze bandages various sizes</div>
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*Sterile gauze wrap </div>
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* acetaminophen and ibuprofen</div>
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*antacid tabs</div>
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* non-latex gloves (2 pairs)</div>
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* burn cream</div>
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<b>2. Snake bite kit</b> (sure hope we don't have to use it...)</div>
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<b>3. Blister Care Band-aids</b></div>
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<b>5. Various commonly used OTC medicines</b> at our house: children's Tylenol, Mucinex packets, my Zoloft (yes...I need my happy pills!) and Whitney's inhaler. Ohhh...it would be such a bad thing if we didn't have it with us! </div>
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<b>6. ACE elastic bandage</b></div>
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<b>7. First Aid Guide: </b>In case I freak out and can't remember how to put on a Band-aid.</div>
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A few other things to put in your bag (I didn't take pictures of these...sorry!)<br />
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<b>*an extra change of clothing</b><br />
<b>*important documents</b><br />
<b>*cash!!! </b><br />
<b>*a portable handheld radio </b>(the kind you can wind up by hand)<br />
<b>*folding camp shovel</b><br />
<b>* fun things for the kids: coloring books, card games, etc. </b><br />
<b>*scriptures and journal </b><br />
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Annnnnd, that just about covers it! Can you believe that all of those things are crammed into that backpack? ROCK ON. If I forget anything or add things I'll update as I go. Also, my kids each have their own Bug Out Bags, and they just carry the very basics. Otherwise, they would fall over and cry and we would never get anywhere. The end.</div>
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If you have any questions or suggestions, leave a comment and let me know! Hopefully you found this helpful. You don't have to get everything all at once, just little by little! I made a goal to get at least ONE thing for my pack every time I went to the store. Baby steps, my friends, baby steps. Baby steps to Walmart....baby steps to the back pack isle....baby steps to the camping section....hahah. :)</div>
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