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The Survival Mom : 25 Survival Considerations

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:35:16 +0000

Good list Harold. Congrats!

The Survival Mom : 10 Questions I'd ask Ma Ingalls

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:09:23 +0000

Thanks Lisa. I've always enjoyed the Laura Ingalls books. I hope that in a TEOTWAWKI scenario, I would have the grace, dignity, and resourcefulness she and her family displayed. The comments are great. I hope this list is a catalyst for other Q&A. It would NOT hurt us to spend a few minutes thinking like Ma Ingalls.

The Survival Mom : Prepping on Pennies: #3, Super-cheap storage containers

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:19:30 +0000

Thx Lisa! :)

The Survival Mom : Prepping on Pennies: #3, Super-cheap storage containers

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:12:36 +0000

Barbara, Can you recommend an hand-crank grain mill?

The Survival Mom : Prepping on Pennies: #1 Get to know wheat

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:04:48 +0000

Tammy, I'm interested in that too! The Wondermill's Wonder Jr. Deluxe seems popular, but the $200 price tag will hit my budget hard.

The Survival Mom : Prepping on Pennies: #2, Wheat's on the menu!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:55:56 +0000

We're in similar situations. My 93 y/o grandmother can still "can" circles around me! She's done her best to teach me, now it's my responsibility to not let those skills go to waste or be lost to history! Our family's favorite pressure cooker meal is Charro beans (pintos w/ onions, bacon, left over meat, and seasonings). Rather than all day (or night) in a crock pot, I boil the beans for 2 minutes then let them sit for 1 - 2 hours in the hot water. Then I throw everything in the pressure cooker for 10 minutes. With a side of cornbread, in my cast iron skill of course, my hubby and sons are smiling ear to ear! Guess what's for supper tonight!!! ;)

The Survival Mom : Prepping on Pennies: #2, Wheat's on the menu!

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:38:50 +0000

I have been "on the fence" about investing in wheat berries and a grinder. Your article has simplified the process and eased my nerves. Question ~ I've heard a 25 or 50 lb. container of wheat berries will last a very long time. Can you estimate the whole berry to ground flour ratio? i.e. How much ground flour would I get from 1 cup of wheat berries? Also, have you ever tried wheat berries in a pressure cooker instead of a crock pot? I've been practicing with my pressure cooker, in case electricity prices or availability become a problem, and I don't want to run an oven or crock pot for 8 - 10 hours. I've hand several successes.

The Survival Mom : Are you a food storage snob?

Wed, 7 Jul 2010 21:26:54 +0000

Interesting article on 100 year old canned veal still being good. I'm not promoting the concuption of expired foods, but in a TEOTWAWKI if it smells good and doesn't taste rancid, I'm going to eat it! http://www.cancentral.com/hist_empire.cfm I've experimented w/ canned milk as old as 6 months past the Best By Date. Open, smell, taste...I've relied on my senses to let me know if it's dangerous. So far...so good!

The Survival Mom : What makes you a SurvivalMom?

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:29:47 +0000

Dimples, You put into words exactly how I feel. Thank you and blessings!

The Survival Mom : For pure entertainment, watch a survival flick!

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:20:09 +0000

"NUTS!" Loved and miss Jericho! Always liked "Red Dawn" ~ Patrick Swayze!!! BTW ~ They're re-making "Red Dawn" for a Thanksgiving '10 release!

The Survival Mom : Thoughtful Food Storage: Vegetables

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:22:22 +0000

Debbie, Great article. Can you post a few of your favorite recipes using Harmony House veggies?

Big Hollywood : Princess Leia Found Her Darth Vader: It's You and Me

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:04:16 +0000

Isn't she Meg Ryan's co-star???

Big Hollywood : Daily Gut: Website Devolves Into Lazy Perverts' Dream Come True

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:01:28 +0000

No, they're watching Rachel Maddow form an opinion.

The Survival Mom : Personal Survival Tips

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:40:30 +0000

We have an inverter in our van. It plugs into the "cigarette lighter" and provides a traditional outlet. I've carried an LED mini flashlight on my key chain for years. Grabbed it at Walmart for about $4. It's come in handy several times. Finally, having your finger on your fob's panic button is an excellent idea. A friend's son (2nd degree black belt) told me to carry my keys w/ one key wedged between my index and second finger. It makes a very good stabbing implement. He also recommended going for the assailant's eye w/ the key.

The Survival Mom : The Baby Steps, #2: Prepare your vehicle

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:26:25 +0000

Mom23, Excactly. He encourages me to run the tank to at least 1/4 tank before refilling. I admit that it makes me very nervous to be that low on gas. (I DO fill the tank when it's have full occasionally. shhhh!) BTW ~ He's an aircraft mechanic. :) Lisa, We're in an hurricane zone. It's a habit to fill several 5 gal. cans w/ gas and allow them to sit in the garage for up to 6 months. We use it for our generator. I like to fill them and forget about them, but that's just me. You could rotate the cans and use them in your vehicle; they're just very heavy to lift.

The Survival Mom : SurvivalMoms Group Project: Stocking up on breakfasts

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:17:23 +0000

My mom found an excellent white country gravy mix at Sam's. A couple of tablespoons in hot water and your good to go.

The Survival Mom : SurvivalMoms Group Project: Stocking up on breakfasts

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:15:21 +0000

Barbara, THANKS for correcting that for me. We live near Houston so humidity is a major issue. Do you think I should add oxygen absorbers to my PETE bottles? I already have (homemade) desiccant packs in them.

The Survival Mom : The Baby Steps, #2: Prepare your vehicle

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:21:34 +0000

Check with your mechanic... Rightwingdad says the practice of topping of your gas tank when it's half full can result in stale gas. This can be harmful to the engine. Of course I always get nervous when my tank gets low. I just KNOW that's when the SHTF will happen! I've purchase several bottles of Sta-Bil gas stabilizer at Walmart. Pour it in your red gas cans and fill them up. The gas will last over a year.

The Survival Mom : SurvivalMoms Group Project: Stocking up on breakfasts

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:10:49 +0000

Agree with all of these suggestions. I might add Quick Grits. Cooked up w/ a few chucks of Spam makes a hearty (admittedly southern) start to the day. There's a recent email recirculating about the dangers of expired pancake mix growing spores and becoming a health risk. http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/pancake.asp I am hoping that placing these items in a PETE bottle w/ a desiccant pack (oxygen absorbers) SHOULD hinder the growth of these dangerous spores. Can anyone reassure me that this is an adequate precaution???

The Survival Mom : Happy Anniversary to Me!!! And a New Contest!

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 17:27:55 +0000

Lisa, Your blog has provided a community for fellow preppers. We no longer feel isolated, alone, and wondering if we're overly paranoid. Prepping is a muliti-layer desire for insurance against the unknown. Anything from a water main break or severe weather to a complete TEOTWAWKI scenario could put a family in a dire situation with little or no warning. You have put a common sense face to prepping. Being able to feed, clothe, clean, and maintain a "comfortable" lifestyle, in the face of adversity, is something we are all working towards. Thank you for your courage in creating this blog. It has brought us all together and we are better for it!