Check out my Aunt Kitty Sweet's site! Pretty awesome! Got to think of your pets when you're trying to get prepared and make sure that your family has the best & healthiest options available to them. :-)
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
How much does it save me to be on the "Q"?
I often get asked this question (well I would if I had more than a handful of customers anyway... LOL!) and I thought that my friend Becky answered it the best....
How to find farm fresh foods in all 50 states!
Thanks again to Becky for posting such awesome links and articles! Well worth checking out (both Becky's awesome blog - The Texas Trainer - and the link blow)!
Here's a handy link from thekitchn.com that will point you in the right direction for the best farm fresh food around in all 50 states! :-)
A very handy approach to food storage! :-)
Thanks to Becky Myers Powell for pointing out this great blog! :-)
Some retty useful information. :-) A lot of these items are THRIVE foods (anything on the left hand side at least), but I figured it was generally pretty useful anyway!
Monday, July 9, 2012
How to make Homemade Laundry Detergent
One of many ways to make your own laundry soap/detergent. Another way is....
1 cup borax
1 cup washing soda
1/3 bar Fels Naptha soap
In a container with a lid, combine all three ingredients and mix well. Use 1-2 tablespoons per load. I keep a small chunk of the Fels Naptha soap to pre-treat stains. It works great. If you don’t have or can’t find Fels Naptha, any bar soap that doesn’t contain added oils, moisturizers, or perfumes will work.
As always, tanks to Lisa Bedford at thesurvivalmom.com for the Fels Naptha soap recipe. :-)
3 Ways to Prep on a Very (Tight) Budget
Wow! Lisa must be very busy today! :-) She's really cranking them out!
Here's her latest E-Mail update that I wanted to share with you.
Our family knows what it's like to live on a shrinking budget. Trying to prepare for an uncertain future on limited funds is challenging and sometimes, even disheartening. Over the years I've picked up a few strategies that have helped us get more bang for our buck. Hope these help you, too!
1. Never leave home without your 3 lists!
If you've read my book, you know that on p. 3 (I don't waste any time with this piece of advice), I suggest making three lists: To Learn, To Do, and To Buy.
For most of us, it's that To Buy list that can be most daunting, especially as we see the enormous amounts of money some preppers spend, thanks to episodes of Doomsday Preppers.
2. Know the retail cost of each item on your To Buy list.
A few months ago I found what I was sure would be an awesome bargain at an estate sale, a large water bath canner. Our of curiosity I checked the price on Amazon and found that it would be cheaper to buy it new. I never would have guessed!
As you add items to your To Buy list, spend a few minutes tracking down the retail prices. This will help you identify true bargains, which can pop up anywhere, from garage sales to the discount bin at your grocery store.
3. Refuse to pay retail for anything!
Instead, try finding what you need here:
- Craigslist - The advantage of Craigslist is that not only will you be paying less, but you'll also avoid shipping charges and sales tax.
- Backpage - I've received mixed reviews on this site, but in some parts of the country, it's a great alternative to Craigslist because it allows the sale of firearms.
- Woot - I've picked up headlamps, large packages of batteries, and items for my Vehicle Emergency Kit from Woot. I love their Woot Offs, which are unannounced marathons, featuring bargain after bargain. Check out Overstock as well.
- Steep and Cheap - This website features mostly items for the outdoors. You'll find good prices on things like tents, rugged outdoor wear, and sleeping bags. Keep an eye on the timer, though, since each item is featured for just a few minutes.
- Freecycle - Honestly? Sometimes a garage sale is more trouble than it's worth. That's why people are very often willing to just give their stuff away to someone who needs it. Sign up for Freecycle alerts in your area and be willing to return the favor by offering items of your own.
- Groupon and Groupon copycats - Yes, I'm a sucker for deals on frozen yogurt and Smashburger, but it's also possible to get deals on items that might be on your To Buy list. I get emails from Groupon but also Living Social, Doozy of a Deal, and Deal Chicken.
- Oldies, but goodies: yard sales, estate sales, thrift stores (Goodwill stores are BOOMING in my area.)
The secret to budget prepping is knowing what you need, the retail price, and then being able and willing to spend time shopping around. Doing a bit of pre-planning will help you avoid buying things you don't really need.
Lisa Bedford,
The Survival Mom
Summer specials with THRIVE!
Thanks to my good friend, Becky Myers Powell for this update! :-) She's totally awesome and a great un-official mentor & friend to me.
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*July Specials Q Club \ All Summer Long
Highlighted Items have the deepest discount in their category
#10 (Gallon Size) Cans
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Q Club
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shelfreliance.com
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Retail
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Savings
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*10 Grain Pancake Mix
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$9.79
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$10.19
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$11.99
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20%
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*FD Banana Slices
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$23.09
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$24.09
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$28.79
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20%
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*FD Blueberries
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$36.69
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$38.29
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$45.79
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20%
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*NEW Instant Milk
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$17.39
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$18.19
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$21.69
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20%
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*NEW Egg Whites
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$24.79
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$25.89
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$30.59
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20%
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*NEW Scrambled Egg Mix
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$33.59
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$34.89
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$41.39
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20%
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*Whole Eggs
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$18.39
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$19.19
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$22.69
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20%
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*FD Sausage Crumbles
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$35.09
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$36.59
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$43.79
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20%
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THRIVE EXPRESS 5 Packs
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*Baked Potato Cheese Soup
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$27.59
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$28.89
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$34.99
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22%
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*Creamy Garden Vegetable Chowder
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$27.59
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$28.89
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$34.99
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22%
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*Southwestern-Style chicken and Rice
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$31.89
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$33.09
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$39.99
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21%
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Q-Pon – Deepest Discount of the Month
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*Thrive Express Variety Pack – 1 of each Thrive Express
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$70.59
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$88.89
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$94.99
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26%
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6 Gal. BUCKETS –holds volume of 8 #10 cans
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Amaranth
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$61.79
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$82.69
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$84.29
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27%
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Whole Wheat Flour
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$45.08
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$54.39
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$48.89
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23%
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Quick Oats
|
$25.49
|
$39.09
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$41.99
|
40%
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Hard White Winter Wheat
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$37.29
|
$44.99
|
$48.29
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23%
|
NEW Instant Milk
|
$85.29
|
$134.89
|
$121.99
|
31%
|
Powdered Milk
|
$85.29
|
$126.59
|
$136.09
|
38%
|
Pinto Beans
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$64.69
|
$89.69
|
$96.39
|
33%
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White Sugar
|
$58.80
|
$74.59
|
$80.19
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27%
|
TVP Beef
|
$56.89
|
$72.59
|
$77.99
|
28%
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TVP Chicken
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$56.89
|
$77.69
|
$83.49
|
32%
|
Food Rotation Systems
| ||||
*Bucket Shelf – holds 8 buckets
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$84.99
|
$109.99
|
$159.99
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47%
|
Specialty Packs -all others 51% off or less
Not listed on SR.com, call for contents
| ||||
Chicken and Beef Package- Back ordered
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$185.00
|
Call
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$400
|
54%
|
Food and Water Package
|
$1326.99
|
Call
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$2800
|
53%
|
Deluxe Meats Variety Pack
|
$185.00
|
Call
|
$400
|
54%
|
Yogurt Variety Pack
|
$162.20
|
Call
|
$400
|
60%
|
Veggie Variety Pack
|
$67.25
|
Call
|
$150
|
56%
|
36 Bucket Package
|
$1684.39
|
Call
|
$3,400
|
56%
|
Emergency Supplies – Food and Heat
| ||||
Heavy Duty Camp Grill
|
$15.67
|
$27.85
|
$27.99
|
45%
|
Quickfire Kit – not on SR.com, call for details
|
$93.99
|
Call
|
$109.99
|
15%
|
Solar Sun Oven
|
$282.14
|
$283.59
|
$329.99
|
15%
|
Stove In a Can Replacement Fuel
|
$19.49
|
$19.99
|
$24.99
|
23%
|
*Portable Outdoor Stove
|
$27.99
|
$28.59
|
$31.99
|
13%
|
Emergency Supplies - Shelter
| ||||
*Kid X Sleeping Bag
|
$42.99
|
$44.99
|
$54.99
|
22%
|
Classic 20 deg Sleeping Bag
|
$59.99
|
$62.99
|
$69.99
|
15%
|
Deluxe Fleece Sleeping Bag
|
$26.99
|
$26.99
|
$32.99
|
19%
|
Emergency Supplies – Water
| ||||
55 Gallon Water Kit with Filter (25446)
(Not listed on SR.com, call for details)
|
$107.80
|
Call
|
$200
|
47%
|
55 Gallon Water Kit Standard
|
$88.20
|
$99.49
|
$109.99
|
20%
|
Seychelle Advanced Water Replacement Filter
|
$11.99
|
$11.99
|
$16.99
|
30%
|
Waterbrick Spigot
|
$12.49
|
$12.89
|
$14.99
|
17%
|
Water Filtration Bag
|
$29.49
|
$29.99
|
$34.99
|
16%
|
Water Filter Pump
|
$29.49
|
$29.99
|
$34.99
|
16%
|
Emergency Supplies – Tools
| ||||
8 Function Survival Tool
|
$3.95
|
$3.99
|
$4.99
|
21%
|
Deluxe Backpack
|
$18.50
|
$31.83
|
$31.99
|
43%
|
Gear Bag
|
$10.88
|
$10.94
|
$12.99
|
17%
|
Map Compass
|
$4.94
|
$4.97
|
$5.99
|
18%
|
Potomac Emergency Escape Mask
|
$99.99
|
$104.99
|
$129.99
|
24%
|
Emergency Supplies – Communication
| ||||
Red Cross Microlink Radio
|
$24.50
|
$39.79
|
$39.99
|
39%
|
Red Cross Solar Link FR360
|
$42.00
|
$69.64
|
$69.99
|
40%
|
Emergency Supplies – Energy
| ||||
Goal 0 Guide 1- Adventure Kit
|
$76.78
|
$129.34
|
$129.99
|
39%
|
Goal 0 Rock Out Speakers
|
$31.67
|
$31.83
|
$39.99
|
21%
|
Solar Powered Battery Charger
|
$14.97
|
$29.84
|
$29.89
|
51%
|
Emergency Supplies – Light
| ||||
Link Flashlight
|
$29.69
|
$29.84
|
$34.99
|
16%
|
Rogue 2 Flashlight
|
$28.80
|
$48.99
|
$49.99
|
43%
|
Soladyne Power Pro light/sunstar Solar Light
|
$36.95
|
Call
|
$59.99
|
39%
|
Emergency Supplies – Emergency Kits
| ||||
2 Person Survival Pack
|
$78.39
|
Call
|
$160.00
|
52%
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