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Beans, beans, their good for the heart, the more you eat the less stockpile you have.
This is more of a reminder post. And a you should give it a try now so you know how to.
Approximately 1,200 come in those 1# bags. Next planting season give it a try or do some indoors. It is a good thing to see how they grow and learn how to harvest them.
Beans are high in starch, protein, and dietary fiber, and are also a good source of folic acid, selenium, iron, potassium, thiamine, vitamin B6, magnesium, and zinc. WOW BEANS ARE really good of the heart!
Select beans with a bright color, which indicates fresh seeds. Do not plant beans with cracked seed coats or pinholes, or the germination percentage will be low beside you can eat those, waste not want not.
Some beans grow like plants and many grow like vines. Because the dry beans do not say what kind they are it is more of a be ready for what ever happens. A garden trick is plant sunflowers and or corn with them and if they are vine they will grow up them. And it is a great space saver.
Remember all dry beans can be turned into a flour. You would use the same technique as corn CLICK HERE . You can roast them for a nicer taste before grinding. Great for flat breads, chips, to thicken soups or bread meats.
A few medicinal uses beans have :
Green Beans
Reconstructs the nervous system , Diuretic, Depurative , Anti-infective
Tonic for the liver and pancreas
White Kidney Beans
Diabetes
White kidney beans are an inhibitor of alpha-amylase, an enzyme that promotes the breakdown of starch in the human gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion of this inhibitor helps prevent the breakdown of the carbohydrate in the intestine in foods so the less sugars are absorbed as fat cells for future use.
Mung Beans
Treats and healing burns, reportedly without scars, as well as its recent use in treating acne and blackheads. In summer when it is eaten to prevent heatstroke, heat rash or prickly heat.
Legumes
Many legumes have been used in folk medicine. Isoflavones from soybeans and other legumes have more recently been suggested both to reduce the risks of cancer and to lower serum cholesterol . Soybean and soyfood phytoestrogens have been suggested as possible alternatives to hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women.
Make alcohol and fuelwith beans
And soy can be turned into fuel and booze (booze you would have to treat it like a potato and boil the mash) Click here for some info REMEMBER boiling would be key because beans produce an Alcohol dehydrogenase which would need to be cooked off. but it can be done and greats are and easy crop
Even if you do not buy into all the different reasons for being a prepper you may want to at least stockpile for everyday reasons like job loss or a pay cut, illness or even an unexpected large bill.
Look up the unemployment rate in you state HERE
Even having to replace a refrigerator of other large appliance can hurt ones budget.
If you lose your job for what ever reason it could be a year or two before you get another one. If you end up out of work on comp or disability for what ever reason can you live on unemployment or disability? or welfare and food stamps for 2 years? NO! This can be the kiss of death to a pay check to paycheck family.
But if you do some basic prepping it may just save you!
I had to an unexpected stomach issue that landed me in bed for weeks at a time spanning several surgery's. And my stockpile was my saving grace. Although my employer did still pay me every week (I am a very lucky person) I still had the issue of getting around for a good period of time. But I found that I had everything I needed. Just had to pay the bills. STOCKING UP ON THINGS LIKE:
Shampoo and other hygiene products
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Cleaning products (which can not be bought with food stamps)
Canned soups
Drink mixes
Vegetables
Canned meat like chicken and tuna
Solar charged battery's
This list can go on....it all depends on you and your family's needs, likes ect.
EXAMPLE: My biggest prep for this is COFFEE sugar and powdered
creamer!!!!! I have several years worth :) And with the market the way
it is, I invested in it and have already saved. I use a K cup now but
have my stove top pot ready to roll for hard times, what ever they
maybe. BECAUSE I CAN NOT LIVE WITHOUT COFFEE!
Remember to always keep in mind, meals and per person when stockpiling food. And always check the date on canned goods to get longer shelf life.
These things can and will be the very things that will help you survive a job loss or illness. Having a stock pile can help you keep the bills paid and keep you mentally healthy during a trying time. Also remember starting a new job may mean taking a lower paying job. So learning to live on less before having to really do so can save you.
LEARN TO COUPON NOW!!
Couponing is an art that takes time to learn, but learning it before hard times can help you stretch that dollar and help you be able to have a stockpile before you need it without costing you anymore money.
I have some of the basic how to's on couponing on this page Click Here
People say that using coupons or stockpiling is
too time consuming. Looking back on that I am thankful that I took the
time to learn and have a stockpile.
people
say that using coupons or stockpiling is too time consuming. Looking
back on that I am thankful that I took the time - See more at:
http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2014/03/how-to-survive-job-loss-by-living-off-your-stockpile/#sthash.lzlXNICl.dpuf
people
say that using coupons or stockpiling is too time consuming. Looking
back on that I am thankful that I took the time - See more at:
http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2014/03/how-to-survive-job-loss-by-living-off-your-stockpile/#sthash.lzlXNICl.dpuf
people
say that using coupons or stockpiling is too time consuming. Looking
back on that I am thankful that I took the time - See more at:
http://www.stockpilingmoms.com/2014/03/how-to-survive-job-loss-by-living-off-your-stockpile/#sthash.lzlXNICl.dpuf
AND DON"T FORGET! What I did was walked around my house and looked into all those draws
and corners and made a list of those things that I would miss the most if hard times came and added
them to my stockpile.
Other things to have on hand are extra printer paper, envelopes, printer ink and forever stamps (for resumes).
And last but not least....those special things that you will miss in hard times. Things like your favorite perfume or makeup (which I get free with coupons) or Candy (which I put in Mylar bags so they will stay fresh for a long time). Or any other little comfort items you may think of.
Even having emergency garden seeds stocked ready to go.
FIRST AID SUPPLY'S TO HAVE ON HAND
Here is a printable basic first aid supply list pdf (at Scribd) Click Here Also note that I added a link to a great pdf
Handbook of Basic NursingClick Here PDF Medical hard times can happen to anyone! Just when you least expect it! Be ready because most insurance company's now a day make you get over the counter stuff even if the doctor writes a prescription for it. So that will be an unexpected out of pocket cost that you can be prepared for.
And the song I have to end this with is .....G love and the Special sauce-This ain't living
How To Prepare Your Car To Handle An EMP And Why You Shouldn’t Bother
Last week, we were sent this Craigslist ad
where someone was trying to sell their old, sitting for “several
years,” farm use-plated, Diesel Jetta by pitching it as an “EMP Proof”
vehicle. First of all, a farm use Jetta? Did the pigs use it to commute to their day jobs telemarketing?
EMP stands for “electromagnetic pulse,” and
it’s essentially a big burst of electromagnetic radiation, which we
know as electricity, magnetic fields, radio waves, WiFi, and all manner
of other pulses and waves and whatnot. The British called this same
phenomenon “radioflash,” which sounds way cooler.
It’s a commonly used device in sci-fi, including the upcoming show Revolution, which features an EMP-like device shutting off all the world’s electronic devices.
Can it really happen? How can you prepare your car? Should you even bother?
It has been a crazy week...no blogging...hot local politics happening were I am at, and I am a very active person...so it has been crazy and exciting... not to mention trying to get garden plans going and end of year crap at the office....ugggggg.
I have a half dozen posts started and none finished! Which also means that I have a half a dozen prepping things started that are not finished because I really do blog about what ever I am working on.
But I keep getting interrupted by all the crap that is happening around us. Storms, killings, economy, it all really seems to be getting so urgent. The government is out of control, the people are out of control. And then there is me....were do I stand in all this. Where do you stand in all of this? What if anything can we do to stop the madness. I can sit here screaming a c-span, complain on facebook or go out and make a little bit of a difference in my area and hope it spreads. I do this by my involvement in politics....but I have also been trying to get people to prep.
As preppers, many of us are guarded about our prepping because we do not want the masses at our doors if something happens. BUT the more people that prep around you the safer you will be. BUT HOW???
First idea was a fail..
I first tried to get people excited about coupons and how to buy larger amounts when you can get a deal. I though the idea of saving money would get them rolling....but couponing and shopping for deals is a lot of work and they all lost interest fast.
Second idea may just be working
My inspiration is the local politician I am supporting. He is not a prepper, degrees up the ying yang. And always trying to get the people of my city to be sustainable. Solar power, gardens, urban chickens, barter and trade, recycle, re purpose... this is the way he lives (keep in mind this is an Ivy league grad who has worked for the government). The more people that do theses things the safer you will be. Very simple.
Saying I am a prepper and you need to get with it or you will not survive is just to doom and gloom for many. But what if you tried saying the price of food is getting costly...if you grow tomato's I will grow cucumbers and trade with you. It is a small thing, very little pressure and they are more likely to plant a few other things.
Make sure to swing by check out their gardens or in these winter months help them get their seeds started...I am doing the winter sowing...no real work in that and I have two others that are trying it....(because they want there kids to eat better...hey what ever angle works right).
And if we can get Joe to grow peppers we can trade with him. This is a simple way to start a prepper community without people realizing that they are doing that. And it is not as overwhelming as saying you need a 100 cans of this and 200 gallons of water and 300 rolls of toilet paper.
Every spring and fall I help do a community BBQ's. Education in small steps, in larger groups helps to. We have had a recycle magician (actually he the head of the recycling department at the local university) BUT he is amazing and makes re purpose and recycling fun for all. We had another university worker come in and teach fire starting and other survival skills. At other events in my area they teach canoeing and plant identification. ALL BEGINNER prepping skills. And if you contact local schools and organizations you may just find a teacher willing to do a fun presentation to your community for free.
This year I will be teaching local weeds for eating and medicine.
Added note: we even have a new trade group the seniors of my city started. They trade skills for skills or products...plumbing for painting, electrical for garden food ect. They started it to stretch there budgets and it took off.
I know all this seems like a waste of time, but I truly think that everyone is a bit of a prepper, we are just in a more advanced level than them.
We have to use what is happening around us to get people interested. EX: Florida...people there are preppers to some extent for hurricanes, areas with tornado's are ready for that. I have a chemical plant near me and used that to teach many in my community how to make a safe room if a spill happens. I know what doors I can knock on and be safe if a spill happens. ( which no big ones have in all these years but better to be preppered)
Well now I am rambling... share with people get them started small and that may make all the difference in times of crisis.
The song I have to use for this post is..."Join Together" - The Who!!!
Grant it my doc gave me happy pills because of my surgery's but it got me thinking about the real need for alternative happy meds.
Going though Storm Sandi and the Newtown deaths and my surgery's and Christmas the need for things that can relax and de-stress you may be something that you should know about. We have booze and weed (as I have not hid I am pro marijuana for medication). But what I am talking about here is herbs and other plants.
I do not care who you are if times get tough you will get sad, depressed and anxious. Keep active and busy is always a good help. Talking to others is also a great way to lift some of the weight. But sometimes more is needed.
When I looked for these herbs St. John's Wart was the only one I had ever heard of. But I went to my local herbal remedy store to learn and get some more available options to have on hand.
We have Chamomile this is something you can plant in your flower garden now and it helps to relax you. Best taken as a tea.
California Poppy's- Another flower you can plant in your garden. It can be used in a tea and a bit of a stronger relaxer. Use the leaves and other aerial parts. They are a sedative,
anti-spasmodic, and mild pain reliever. This is also a gentle herb used
for colic and agitation in children. Do not use this herb or any other
sedative herbs in pregnancy.
Hops - Not for beer making but for tea and a sleep aid. This is easily to grown. But it is very bitter.
Scullcap - this is something I am trying to find. It spreads and is pretty in the garden. But great in teas and it is a smoke-able herb. Relaxes totally!
Rosemary-Sage Tea Boil two cups of water with one teaspoon each of rosemary and sage. Steep for five minutes, strain, and drink daily.
Clove Tea 3 parts Crush cloves, 1 part sage, 1 part camomile or peppermint tea and a dash of ginseng powder helps to lift mild depression.
Lemon Blam 3 parts Lemon Balm, 1 part Lavender, 1 part rose petals and 1 part spearmint and a bit of honey and vanilla. Mix the above herbs and flowers in a
bowl. Store in a glass jar. To prepare the tea, use 1 to 2 teaspoons of
herb per cup. Pour hot water over herbs and allow it to steep for 5 to
10 minutes. with Drink up to three
cups per day.
Also remember what you eat helps with those feelings
-Eating fish has a good influence on the serotonin production.
-Eating garlic has a mood elevating effect.
-The amino acid tryptophan has been found to relieve depression and natural sources include turkey, chicken, fish, peas, nuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
and peanut butter. If you can eat them with carbohydrates, such as potatoes, pasta and
rice, this can help the brain's uptake of tryptophan.
Song for this post has to be Losing Keys by Jack Johnson great song when you just feel like simplifying your life and getting back to the basics.
Well as winter comes and so does my favorite food. Soup!
But soups are the easiest MRE's to make ........
You can make them in a jars; you can make them in mylar...You can keep them in your car, so you can bug out real real far. You can wrap them in a bow and give to people you know. You can keep them for many years to help lessen the worst of prepper's fears. Ok I am no poet that's for sure...
Ok, first thing canning fresh soup is great, but dehydrated soup makes for light weight travel and less storage space. And for those of you who have not yet canned meat you can buy so many canned kinds at the store Click Here to the the variety. You can go to The Ready Store and order freeze dry meat to add to these mixes. I bring this up because bean are a great protein sub.but many call for meat. I find the little cans of chicken meat (tyson and bumble bee make them) work great for a fast cheap soup.
Pasta Soup Mix in a Jar or bag
Now you can skip the mushrooms or the lentils and add replace with peas or a bean if you prefer. Or by pass any of them and add what ever you want.
Mix Parmesan cheese, onion flakes, soup base, parsley, oregano
and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
In a one pint jar, layer ingredients in this order: (but you do not have to because they will all be mixed this is just if you want it to look pretty for a gift)
Spice mixture
Macaroni
Lentils
Mushrooms
Stick a label on the jar for future cooking instructions.
Combine contents of jar with 3 cups water in a 2 quart saucepan.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes
or until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
Onion Soup!!
4 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
8 teaspoons dried onion flakes ( easy to make your own!)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper i teaspoon of dried chives
Add mix to 3 cup of boiling water let rest for a few min.s and done!
That simple just add hot water! makes 3 cups of soup takes 5 min.
Taco Soup
Soup Mix:
1 cup converted long grain rice
2 1/2 cups slightly crushed tortilla chips or small bag of Frito or Doritos
1 (5 ounce) can chicken
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles or dried tomatoes and chiles. I also add dried corn and carrots to mine.
Mix seasonings ingredients and place in a zip-type sandwich
bag.
Place soup mix ingredients in jar in this order: Add rice to the jar
first. Add the seasoning packet into jar. Fill jar with tortilla
chips. Add the lid to the jar.
Remove tortilla chips and seasoning packet from the jar into
a dish and set aside.
Label:
In a 1-gallon soup pot, add the rice and 10 cups of water. Add
the can of diced tomatoes and green chiles, the can of chicken,
and the seasoning packet from the jar. Bring to a boil; lower
the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add tortilla chips, replace the cover and simmer 5 more minutes.
Makes 3 quarts soup.
Label
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Put ingredients
in a 1-quart jar.
Place 1/2 cup mix in soup bowl; add 1 cup
of boiling water; stir until smooth.
Tortellini And Sun Dried Tomato Soup
1.5 oz.packet sun-dried tomato pesto; sauce
1 tb. chicken bouillon granules
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz. dry tortellini
Label:
Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pan. Empty jar of
soup mix into
boiling water, stir well. Bring back to boil. Cover. Lower heat and
simmer for 25 minutes.
Or another idea with the tortellini is to just mix the knorrs tomato soup mix with the tortallini and bam simple soup that is yummy and filling.
Song for this post has to be....short and cheezzeee The Mighty Boosh- Soup Song
