Showing posts with label survivial Saturday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label survivial Saturday. Show all posts

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Survival Saturday

Important Papers!!!



Do you know where your (insert document name here) is? Would you know in an emergency (fire, flood, evacuation)?



So here is were I post a wonderful post about survival all from my own thoughts. LOL!! That is so not going to happen this week. Again I will be sending you off on a blog trip. Ready Set Plan has a great post about documents you NEED to read.

Crystal just spells it out in simple,direct, and easy enough for busy moms to do fashion.


Also if you really want to get into this like nobodies business or want more in depth advice check out Trent over at the Simple Dollar. I read this post a while ago and thought it was of great worth but to scary for me. He is a fantastic writer.
Be sure to look around Trent's blog as well as Crystal's they both offer so much valuable information.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Survival Saturday

Have I got a site for you!
This lovely gal posted a comment on this blog a few days ago and of course she left a link to her awesome survival blog. So here it is Preparedness Pro. This gal has covered it all I am not even going to try and list it. Also she has a great blog and site list on her side bar. Go check her out!!

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Survial Saturday

Kids stuff

Here are some handy sites and phone numbers for surviving your children.

Safety Info

Product Safety and recalls Consumer Product Safety Commission 1-800-638-2772

Gun safety LOK-IT-UP Safe Firearms Storage Campaign 1-877-LOK-IT-UP

Burns NW Burn Foundation 1-888-662-8767

Car seats Safety Restraint Coalition 1-800-BUCK-L-UP

WA Poison Center 1-800-222-1222

Parenting Support

Child and Family Web Guide

Common Sense Media this site reviews movies, games, and books.

Family Help Line 1-800-932-HOPE support for parents and families

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Survivial Saturday

Portable Clothes Washer
When we had the wonderful flu crude hit our house in February and every thing from bedding to towels to cloths were pucked on (gross I know!) I thought how would I handle this with out my wonderful washer and dryer?
Supplies Needed:
5-gallon bucket with lid (cut hole in middle of lid for plunger handle to fit through)
Toilet plunger (brand-new, clean)
Store in bucket:
Liquid laundry detergent
Stain remover/stain stick
Vinegar (add 1/2 cup to rinse water) helps remove soap
Rope (for clothes line)
Clothes pins

To Use:
Empty contents of bucket.
Place water, small amount of detergent, and clothes in bucket.
Move plunger up and down for a few minutes or until clothes are clean.
Remove soapy clothes and ring them out.
Dump out soapy water (on your garden or lawn.)
Place soapy clothes in bucket and fill with clear, clean water.
Add 1/2 cup vinegar to rinse water.
Move plunger up and down to rinse clothing.
Wring out clothes and hang to dry.
Conserve water - use rinse water for next load of laundry.


NOTE: You could store two 5-gallon buckets, stack one inside of the other. Use one bucket for the soapy water and the other for the rinse water. You may be able to wash and rinse a couple of batches of clothes without changing the soapy water depending on how dirty the clothes are.
As found on: http://preparednessnibblesandbits.blogspot.com/

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Food Storage Friday / Survial Saturday

Emergency Essentials Case Lot Sale

Case Lot Customer Favorites Sale!Order Quickly, Supplies Limited Sale Price Good Through March 31st, 2009



Instant Fat Free Powdered Milk
6 or More $13.46 Single Can $14.95
"Wow! I bought this as "emergency" supplies, but decided I'd better crack open a can before buying more, just to make sure it was OK. Gee, was I surprised. Normally powdered milk is gray, and doesn't taste at all like regular milk. My kids were drinking this stuff with no complaints (they didn't even notice!), and I'm using it when I can't get to the store. Excellent product." Jennifer, New Mexico

Yoder's Canned Bacon 12 or More $11.66 Single Can $12.95 "I have had this bacon in my food storage for about 2 years now. It is quite good and in fact we now use it almost daily. A very good addition to any food storage program if you like smoked bacon." -Mike, Nevada

Banana Slices6 or More $23.36 Single Can $25.95 "These are my very favorite snack ever! I love to just eat them dry throughout the day. They are great because you can take them everywhere and not have to worry about bruising the banana. I have to be very careful about rationing them or else before I know it, the whole can is gone."E.D. Utah

Low-Fat Granola Cinnamon Almond 6 or More $9.86Single Can $10.95 "WOW, this really is the best tasting granola our family has ever had. We enjoy it as a treat with yogurt or munching it straight from the can. A good breakfast, a good snack. Very flavorful, lower in calories than lots of other choices out there. A staple for our long-term food storage as well as a great everyday item!" -Kristi Texas

Freeze Dried Green Peppers 6 or More $17.96 Single $19.95 "I love this product because it tastes great, just like fresh peppers. Freeze dried will keep better than opening frozen and storing in freezer. I'll have these on hand to use everyday or in an emergency. Highly recommend this product!" -Julia, Tennessee

White Flakes Onions6 or More $17.96 Single Can 19.95 "I hate dicing onions and my husband jokes that my onions have to be NVO (no visible onions). These are great because they meet both my requirements. I just throw a handful in when cooking (or more or less as needed). I don't have to dice and I get the great onion flavor without big chunks of onion."-Laurie, Maryland

Peanut Butter Powder6 or More 13.46Single Can $14.95 "I love this peanut butter powder! It has a tremendous roasted peanut flavor making it perfect for use in baking. I adore it in cookies. I make batches of peanut butter to keep in my fridge. I have found that using milk to mix it, adding a tiny amount of butterscotch powder, & a small amount of sugar helps to mellow out the roasted peanut taste when using it as plain peanut butter for sandwiches. A must have for any food storage program!" -Charlene, North Carolina

Tomato Powder 6 or More $22.46Single $24.95 "This powder is the BEST! Mix it with a little water, you have great tomato paste...want sauce, simply add more water and spices. It is soooo handy! I highly recommend it! And a little goes such a long ways!" -Loa, Washington

Freeze Dried Broccoli 6 or More $17.06 Single $18.95 "I love broccoli so I was thrilled that this was so good!! I love it! It is great to add to soup, re-hydrate it and steam, just eat out of the can! Even my non broccoli lover's eat it straight from the can!!! EXCELLENT!!" -Corinne, Idaho

Freeze Dried Chicken(all white meat) 6 or More $43.16Single $47.95 "I recently bought my first case of this chicken. This is a very high-quality product that is not only great for long-term storage but is easily served in everyday dishes as well. This is one storage product that you will never have a problem in rotating and using what you store. You can use this in a million different ways." -Don, New York

Freeze Dried Green Beans 6 or More $15.26 Single $16.95 "These are the tasties and most convenient food in my pantry. You can cook up as little or as much as you want and they taste just like fresh picked bean - great in soups, rehydrated in casseroles or right out of the can. We love them." -Marsha, Virginia

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Survivial Saturday



Yes we are starting off with bathroom needs! Where you will you pee when you have no water and the sewer systems are down? But you have septic? Humm do you have water to waste on that? Probably not.


So you can buy one all line, hit your favorite sporting goods store ( we like Sportco in Fife)or believe it or no Target has them (click for deluxe). There are supplies you will want to go without them. Also you can purchase your own bucket and seat separately but the seats alone range between $12-$14 so why not do a one stop shop?


Supplies you may want to go with this are:



  1. liners ( HEAVY LINERS you so don't want a whole in theses things. GROSS!!)

  2. Ties-to close the bags.

  3. household chlorine bleach or other sanitizing chemicals

  4. toilet paper

  5. latex/rubber gloves

  6. air freshener/deodorizer (optional but you REALLY might want it)


Ok so you have it and there is an emergency. How do you use it?

Place a liner between the seat and bucket (duh huh?). Go to the bathroom (yeah that is what it is for). Add some bleach or chemical. Keep lid closed between uses (another duh). When it has been used to your comfort level securely close bag. Use the bucket to carry it out to a holding container out side your home.


Container: any container with a tight fitting lid, such as a trash can (might line this with a large heavy trash bag). After an emergency contact (or this may be on the news) city officials( I tried to find a phone # for this but...) to find out how dispose of this waste. If the emergency situation goes on for an extended period of time you may need to dig a whole at least 2-3 feet deep to dispose of you waste. This needs to be at least 50 feet away from your home and all water sources.