-
THRIVE Macaroon Cookies
We decided to make a batch of pantry can sized Thrive Macaroon Cookies for Thanksgiving: For some reason the dry batter was quite difficult to get out of the can but once we got it out (my kids helped) this is what it looked like: Yeah, a little clumpy but no big deal. The directions…
-
Sometimes Preps are Useful Even When it’s NOT an Emergency!
Last week or so our dryer decided it was going to stop working properly. As luck would have it, the washer and dryer and the ONLY two appliances we’re responsible for in our rental contract so until I figure out how to fix it or get someone else to do so, we’re stuck with either…
-
The Prepper Pages: A Surgeon’s Guide to Scavenging Items for a Medical Kit, and Putting Them to Use While Bugging Out
I was recently sent this book The Prepper Pages: A Surgeon’s Guide to Scavenging Items for a Medical Kit, and Putting Them to Use While Bugging Out (as a Kindle edition) to review. I quickly obliged. First, so you understand the book, here’s the Amazon description: “In the two hours it takes to read our…
-
Meals in a Jar: Hearty Vegetable Soup
This past week we got into one of our delicious meals in a jar recipe, Thrive’s Hearty Vegetable Soup: The ingredients are quite a few and include (note: FD=”freeze dried”): 4 cups water (added to the pot when ready to cook) 2 tsp Chicken Bouillon 1/4 cup Potato Chunks 1/4 Cup Broccoli FD 1/4 cup…
-
Attach Res-Q-Me to Seat Belt for BEST Accessibility
This just recently dawned on me and though I’ve yet to purchase the handy Res-Q-Me Keychain Car Escape Tool (pack of 2) for my own use, I have been contemplating where the best place to keep it would be when I do. Photos show it attached to keychains like this: But I’m wondering if that’s…
-
Belated Black Friday Advice: Don’t Get Sucked In!
First, I wanted to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. Hopefully, you were able to enjoy a few days off work and to relax a bit. Second, if you’re reading this post now chances are this advice is too late as you’ve likely already done your Christmas shopping but if you’ve yet to do so and are…
-
How to buy a Police Scanner Radio for your Go Bag
Go bags are a critical part of any survival plan. While there are many components that make up a successful go bag, a communication device is required. While there is no shortage of emergency communication devices on the market, in this article we’ll review what a police scanner radio is, how it works, and what…
-
17 Great Ways to Use Your Foodsaver for Preparedness
I’ve been thinking about my foodsaver again lately. After the post on Foodsaver Successes, Failures, and Tips I figured I would point out many of the positive ways you can and should use a foodsaver for preparedness. While I own the FoodSaver V2244 Vacuum Sealing System (which is a budget model) I’d say it’s served…
-
THRIVE Express Hearty Chili With Beans
This week I got into Thrive’s Hearty Chili with Beans Express meal which was plenty for two adults or enough to have quite a bit of leftovers: Here’s the backside, though, it’s much easier to see the nutritional facts and ingredients here: Unlike the other Express meals I’ve reviewed which want you to boil water…