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Nine Ways Food Is Money (And Better Than Money!)

Nine Ways Food Is Money (And Better Than Money!)

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From reading many preparedness articles and listening to what other people have to say, I am continually amazed by how many people do not make food storage a priority. Whether you have food storage, the ability to grow and preserve food, hunt or forage for food, or any kind of resupply plan, you have something better than money. In fact, I have seen an upswing in articles talking about holding on to your money in case of emergencies. Sometimes that…

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Corned Beef Casserole: A Food Storage Friendly Meal!

Corned Beef Casserole: A Food Storage Friendly Meal!

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Corned Beef Casserole is another childhood favorite of mine growing up. I make it now and then when I want comfort food. This is my mom’s recipe and I have no clue where she got it from.I also make it for St. Patrick’s Day since the traditional foods of St. Patrick’s Day does not thrill my kids at all.Everything in this recipe is food storage friendly and can be stored for at least 1-2 years. I know I appreciate having…

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Daily Habits, Routines, and Prepping: Why Do They Go Together?

Daily Habits, Routines, and Prepping: Why Do They Go Together?

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Many of us do the same things every day. We get up in the morning, take a shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, and start our day. Have you thought about how your daily habits and routines are a part of your prepping?I didn’t always see daily habits and routines as part of my prepping. I didn’t use to have these habits and routines. Then I discovered Fly Lady and started to develop some routines. Then I had a few emergencies…

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Tuna Noodle Casserole – A Food Storage Friendly Meal!

Tuna Noodle Casserole – A Food Storage Friendly Meal!

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Ahhh….Tuna Noodle Casserole. Doesn’t that evoke childhood memories?I happen to love it! I eat 80/20 most of the time, focusing on eating healthy. Then sometimes, I want some childhood comfort food. Tuna Noodle Casserole is one of those meals!My Grandma Ertz made it. My mom makes it. We had it during Lent and we had it during the rest of the year. It is a meal that is simple to put together and all the ingredients are food storage, pantry…

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Life For Women During Wartime: Life Without Men

Life For Women During Wartime: Life Without Men

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(The history geek in me has arisen again. And probably will many more times.)During wartime (WWI and WWII), many men were gone. Men ages 18-42 were either drafted or volunteered to fight. Some were pressed into service in other ways. Some were given reprieve if the government thought their talents lie elsewhere like farming. By the end of WWII, 16 million men had or were serving in some capacity. Some of the men returned home early, but usually with injuries.That…

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Do You Have Too Much or Just Enough For Your Needs?

Do You Have Too Much or Just Enough For Your Needs?

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Here is some questions to ask yourself:1. If you had to leave your home in an emergency, could you?2. Would you be able to leave your things and stockpiles behind?3. Do you buy things just to have them or because they will serve a purpose not yet fulfilled by something else?4. Do you buy a new pot just in case you might need it, even though you might have three already in that size or can serve the same purpose?5….

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