Although it is difficult and impractical to store water in large quantities, experts recommend that a two-week emergency water supply be kept. Store at least fourteen gallons per person — seven for drinking and seven for other uses. Store even more if there is a baby to care for. Regardless of how much storage [...]
Getting a year supply of food storage together at one time can be a daunting task. Why not start out with just a month’s supply and build from there. One month’s supply of food storage for one person would consist of the following:
Grains – 30 pounds
Powdered milk – 6.25 pounds
Sugar or honey – 5 pounds
Salt [...]
Once you have your basic food storage, where do you put it all? I wanted all of my food storage to be in one accessible place. I was fortunate enough to have closet space underneath my stairs, that opened up into the kitchen; this makes for a great second pantry.
I got shelves built-in for a [...]
The basic food storage is the absolute necessities. It is composed of life-sustaining foods that store well for long periods. A year’s supply of garden seeds for planting should be stored so that the diet may be supplemented with fresh vegetables. Basic food storage for one year per person (2400 calories per day) should include [...]
Here’s a plant that you will definitely want in your home or garden. I can not count the number of times that Aloe Vera has aided in burns and itches. I’ve had these plants in my garden in every place that I have lived. The is the most indispensable first aid you can have in [...]
As we get into the Winter months, here are some tip to be prepared for freezing weather.
* Keep extra batteries for flashlights and radios and maintain an ample supply of food which requires no cooking or refrigeration in the event of power failures.
* Be sure to have an adequate supply of warm clothing and bedding [...]