This is just insane! Can't even let your kids play outside (supervised mind you) without busy body neighbors calling the police and lying to those police by saying that you're not watching them. Can't even trust your neighbors anymore... very sad.
And on a more of a DIY note...
12 Facts Every Gardener Should Know about their Vegetable Garden
Some really good points. Survival isn't just food storage & first aid kits (though those things are hugely important as well), You need to be able to defend your family and those you love as well.
Also... time is running out on National Preparedness month, so please check out my on-line Shelf Reliance store for some AWESOME deals while they last!
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.
It’s no use worrying about something unless you are taking some sort of action to solve the problem, and that is so very true of being prepared. There’s always something to worry about and storm clouds abound, literally and figuratively, so what have you done to prepare?
List three of the most important things you’ve done to prepare and be automatically entered in a giveaway with some terrific prizes. A couple of years ago we did this here on the blog, and the lists were inspiring. I know they helped other moms decide what to do next in order to keep their own families safe and sound.
Visit: The Survival Mom's my-3-things-giveaway/post for giveaway details! I'm super excited because Lisa always has such awesome giveaways! :-)
And then there's this.... Couldn't resist sharing this one.
$9.89 for a #10 can of this rice is pretty awesome!
And here's a recipe to try with it too....
Creamy Chicken and Brown Rice by Chef Todd Leonard, CEC
Prep time: 25 min
Serves 6
Chef Todd Recipe Video
Ingredients
Instructions
1
tbsp. garlic
2
tbsp. butter
11/2
c. THRIVE™Mushroom Pieces (FD)
1/2
c. THRIVE™ Chopped Onions (FD)
2
c. THRIVE Instant Brown Rice
4
c. water
2
tbsp. THRIVE Chicken Bouillon
11/2
c. THRIVE™Seasoned Chicken Slices (FD)
11/2
c. cream
1/2
c. THRIVE™Celery (FD)
1
tsp. Italian seasoning
1
bay leaf
1
tsp. season salt
1
tsp. lemon juice
1
c. THRIVE™Shredded Monterey
Jack Cheese (FD), reconstituted
In a medium saucepan, sweat garlic and butter together. Add mushrooms, onions, and rice and stir well. Add water, bouillon, and chicken. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. Reduce liquid until thick and creamy. Fold in cheese and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings.
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