en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/637096 Comments by gfcfmomofmany http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment195510470 I understand the money issue. Perhaps starting your yearly purchases on cheap items with coupons would be helpful. Then buy your larger more expensive items with a tax return, garage sale proceeds, or any other cash flow surge. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:29:13 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment195510470 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment195509991 Peanut oil can spoil so be sure to place in a neutral temperature place. And use a permanent marker to mark the date you bought it on top. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 01:27:47 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment195509991 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment192800730 You could have a 3 season garden and adjust your eating to match the season. The 3 season garden will keep your family well with greens, veggies, and depending on the season fruits. Then in a protected area near your home for the coldest of winter create a cloche (covered winter garden.) God bless Heather L Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:01:34 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment192800730 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment192732142 Space is always an issue. Using a freezer, that sucks up and relies on electricity is also an issue. _My next big prepping step is to can ground beef. You can store ground beef by pressure canning (though I have not tried it). My mom used to and I can tell you it does change the texture of the meat. Use canned meat in chili, soups, or stew._I hope my article helps you think on a larger scale and think about things like storage, budgeting for peak harvest, and large scale meat buying like a whole cow at a butcher. _God bless_Heather L Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:12:33 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment192732142 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment192732016 That is a lot of extra beef but remember if you are turning over the food you will always be eating some of it. I can tell you how that looks in my home and give you some ideas to make your storage, and prepping of your meals easier! _One because this is a continuous change over I will always have some in my refridgerator and freezer in my kitchen. We were blessed with an extra freezer downstairs and that is where the real storage is. _You can make your recipes on a grand scale, such as meatballs, meatloaf, hamburger patties and freeze ready to go straight into the oven. _Zipploc baggies can also be your best friend. Weigh out your usual amount (for me 2 pounds) put into a baggie and press flat. Then freeze and stack. _Finally I use baggies to store pre-browned ground beef. When I need to use it I can pull it out and put it into a recipe or add taco seasoning! Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:12:09 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/2011/09/12/preparedness-mindset-think-annual-not-monthly/#IDComment192732016 http://invisibleillnessweek.com/2009/05/12/you-know-you-have-a-chronic-illness-when/#IDComment31376452 ROFLOL ohhh that is a really good! Hmmm here is one. You know that you are living in a chronically ill family when you go to buy a new van and you count heads and wheelchairs for spaces. lol That really threw the poor salesman for a loop. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:13:27 +0000 http://invisibleillnessweek.com/2009/05/12/you-know-you-have-a-chronic-illness-when/#IDComment31376452