tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47034865578615640232026-03-25T04:50:33.087-06:00my family preparedA collection of home and emergency preparedness material; the process of getting my family prepared.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.comBlogger115125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-40103050219963739892018-11-12T19:02:00.004-07:002018-11-12T19:02:49.536-07:00
2018 Discounted Group Food Storage order!
Thrive Life is discontinuing some of their most popular products, as well as having a great deal on others. You can sign up below if you are interested.
Taking orders from now until November 21. Cash, venmo or credit cardPickup available from American Fork UT (or items can be shipped to you).
The prices are rounded up or down, but if you fill inMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-17906440838084904432017-04-18T12:14:00.000-06:002017-04-18T12:14:41.595-06:00Save 50% on the Spring Semi-Annual Sale!
It's the best time to load up on pantry staples or find a new family favorite! All Thrive Life food is up to 50% off during the Semi-Annual Sale, plus we have some amazing new products you'll love!Go to my website on April 20 to shop the sale, or plan your purchase now and view all pricing by using the Semi-Annual Sale Picker Page. As Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-16468630278768414352016-11-22T20:00:00.000-07:002016-11-23T16:29:06.160-07:00Save up to 60% on Food Storage for Black Friday - Best Deals Revealed
Black Friday's biggest food storage sales of the year are finally here! You'll save over 50% on your favorite convenience and long term storage foods starting now!
Here is a breakdown of the best deals from Thrive Life, with a link to see more about the product, reviews, etc.:
50% off:
Chicken Slices, freeze dried
Pears, Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-25754333814411671392016-10-18T04:30:00.000-06:002016-10-18T04:30:01.490-06:00How To Make Bread with Instant Yeast {Honey Whole Wheat Recipe Included}
**If you are looking for the 2016 Discounted Group Food Storage Order, click here.
HOW TO MAKE BREAD with INSTANT YEAST
One of the most popular links on this blog is a product review and post about how to make
Pantry Secrets Bread.
While I admit that was my original go to recipe for any bread when I first started out, I rarely go that route these days. My favorite sandwich Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-15420537252031108972016-10-11T14:37:00.000-06:002016-10-11T14:37:32.521-06:002016 Discounted Group Food Storage Order
It's that time of year again! Take advantage of some of the best food storage deals of the year by participating in our discounted group food storage order.
How does it work?
Companies will often times have large food storage packages available at amazing prices. The incentive is for people to purchase everything at once, and save a bundle of money. The down side Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-83340289260302835512016-10-04T15:28:00.003-06:002016-10-05T14:29:03.654-06:00Food Storage Deals in October
October is the month to stock up on all Mountain House!
You can purchase these discounted products at the following locations:
Mountain House Sale at
(click on the On Sale tab at the top)
Mountain House Sale from Emergency Essentials, as well as their
ANNUAL STOCK UP SALE
Before the winter months set in, squirrels and other animals scavenge for food, storing upMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-34380277401136362272016-09-20T04:30:00.000-06:002016-10-04T13:14:47.674-06:00When to Stock up on Food Storage Staples - Grocery Sale Cycles
The best way to build a storage of any kind is to buy in bulk when items go on sale. This is particularly true for everyday groceries, but applies to food storage as well.
On average, grocery stores cycle through items by having a sale on them about every 12 weeks, but there are monthly sales that take place as well.
This post is specifically written for Utah and surrounding areas, as Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-56733769117622276072016-09-02T13:35:00.000-06:002016-09-02T13:35:12.584-06:00Labor Day Food Storage Sale
September is National Preparedness Month!Save up to 50% on Select ItemsNot available with other discounts. While supplies last. Sale ends 9/6/2016 at Midnight MDT.
Freeze-driedApricots$20.99
Freeze-driedStrawberries$14.49
DehydratedMirepoix Blend$9.99
CLEARANCEDehydratedSweet Potatoes$9.99
Freeze-driedBananas$Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-83405260253435899552016-05-20T00:00:00.000-06:002016-05-20T00:00:00.842-06:00Emergency Essentials Annual Warehouse Sale
May 20 - May 23
Emergency Essentials Beprepared.com (Homepage)
is having their ANNUAL WAREHOUSE SALE!
Click the banner below for details:
I have included a list of theCURRENT SPECIALS / BIGGEST SALES
PRODUCTLISTSALES PRICE% SAVINGS
Freeze-Dried Raspberries (FN R100)$42.99$14.9965%
Freeze-Dried Blueberries (FN B120)$43.99$17.4960%
160 Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-58323434280618895132016-03-21T00:00:00.000-06:002016-03-21T00:00:00.162-06:00Product Comparisons - What is the Difference?
What is the Difference?
These are questions I get asked frequently. What is the difference between freeze dried and dehydrated? What is the difference between instant and regular? Is the shelf life different?
When there is more than one option for the same food, which do you choose?
Here are answers for some of the most popular questions concerning food storage items:
In Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-43851597697128898512016-03-17T00:00:00.000-06:002016-03-17T00:00:22.347-06:00Save up to 50% for March Madness!
It's that time of year again! Starting now, every Thrive food item is on sale,UP TO 50% off!For your convenience, the March Madness Flyer will list specifically the best deals.This only happens twice a year, so take advantage now through March 21st, or while supplies last.For even more deals (particularly on freeze dried meats), check out the group food storage order&Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-69509382479613067512016-02-17T19:32:00.000-07:002016-02-17T19:32:54.670-07:00Free Class this Saturday: Go to Bag / Get Home Bag / 72 Hour Kit
Thought I'd share this fictional story along with the information for an upcoming workshop on "Bags"
Here's a scenario to think about.A family lives in the Utah County area and the husband works in Sandy Utah as an engineer.On a Tuesday afternoon, about 2:34 p.m., a 7.1 earthquake rocks the Wasatch front for 51 seconds.There is untold millions of dollars in damage Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-16982353826416310112016-02-05T04:30:00.000-07:002016-02-05T04:30:08.248-07:00If the Lights Went Out in America
One of the big areas of preparedness that people struggle with is what happens if/when the lights go out. And although this post is not designed to specifically answer what to do, it is designed to raise awareness. Cyber attack, EMP, or whatever else, there are definitely some interesting questions posed to the vulnerability of our country and what our representatives are (or are notMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-78204396762394164452016-01-31T04:30:00.000-07:002016-02-02T16:53:49.132-07:00LDS Counsel on Food Storage - What Prophets Actually Preach
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has been a long time advocate for self reliance. For years they have counseled members and non-members alike to 'prepare every needful thing'.
I was pushed to write this post after I received a phone call from a woman who found my ad listed on ksl. One of the most commonly asked questions I get is "Where do I start?" My Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-43958747677091168792015-11-27T06:00:00.000-07:002015-11-27T06:00:01.239-07:00Basic Food Storage Plans for 1 Month, 3 Months, and 1 Year
Any food storage plan can be altered or adjusted based on individual tastes and preferences, but I've found that the majority of people just don't know where to get started.
I've compiled a few options for food storage beginners to give them an idea of what a 1 month, 3 month and 1 year basic plan really consists of.
I've also included the current price for these plans (thanks to the Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-39052882596451723802015-11-25T08:00:00.000-07:002015-11-25T17:14:35.954-07:00Biggest Black Friday Food Storage Deals
Black Friday isn't just for toys - now is the best time of the year to stock up on some of your food storage and preparedness needs as well.
Here are some of the best deals going on now through this weekend:
Thrive Life's biggest sale of the year has officially started!
If you are looking for individually packaged foods in #10 cans, this is my #1 recommended company. Great Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-62031116557555553132015-11-03T04:30:00.001-07:002016-10-17T13:54:59.800-06:004 Essential Recipes for the Food Storage Beginner: BREAD
One of the hardest things for people getting started with food storage is knowing how to use it. I believe strongly in storing what you eat, and eating what you store. For people who don't cook, this can be overwhelming.
Today I am sharing 4 of my basic, (and favorite) bread recipes for the food storage beginner. Each of these are tried and true, and I use them time and time Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-90951520366233505722015-10-27T04:30:00.001-06:002015-10-27T04:30:00.932-06:00All About FoodStorage.com
The next food storage company review:
FoodStorage.com is a fairly new company on the market today (launched in 2013), but have been quickly making a name for themselves. As the official owners of Nutristore, they have a "nutrition-focused, budget-conscious and shelf-stable food storage choice for your family."
WHAT DO THEY OFFER?
They offer a variety of freeze dried and dehydratedMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-86902930234341707852015-10-20T04:30:00.001-06:002015-10-20T04:30:00.530-06:00Why I Became a Thrive Life ConsultantI remember when food storage wasn't popular. Things were cheaper back then. Much cheaper. But as the years go on its almost become a fad. The Walking Dead certainly pushed it higher up on the popularity chain. And along with all of the preppers and crop failures and droughts and cattle problems, food prices have started to go through the roof.I recently posted about Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-40362722834194722402015-10-13T04:30:00.001-06:002015-10-13T11:49:52.259-06:00How to Save Bean Seeds {Tutorial}
As the garden is dying down and preparing for winter, I've been out collecting my open pollinated bean seeds to plant in following years, and wanted to share this easy tutorial.
As with all seed saving, be sure that you are only collecting seeds from plants that have been grown from open-pollinated (heirloom) varieties. Any plant that is not open-pollinated, or hybrid, will not produce Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-34120439912716009542015-10-06T04:30:00.000-06:002015-10-06T04:30:00.703-06:00All About Eden Valley Farms
One of the biggest problems I face with individual customers is their desire for long term pre-packaged meals. Long term storage for meals are difficult; putting individual ingredients together with others that have varying shelf lives create problems. Adding things like eggs or hydrogenated oils significantly decreases the options for long term storability, but these items are foundMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-31938484251057518392015-09-24T04:30:00.000-06:002015-09-24T16:37:13.967-06:00All About Bountiful Baskets
Bountiful Baskets is a local food co-op; a group of people who work together for mutual benefit. From their website: This is a grassroots, all volunteer, no contracts, no catch co-operative. Since there are no employees at Bountiful Baskets, we as a group pay rock bottom prices on your food.
How Does it Work?
As a group, we (you) purchase items at deep discounts. Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-56013788985830445012015-09-10T04:30:00.000-06:002015-09-10T04:30:00.279-06:00How to Save Summer Squash Seeds
I love September. The nights start cooling off, but the days are still hot enough that the garden is still in full blown production mode. Before all of the warm weather crops start dying off, I wanted to share a tutorial on how to save seed from summer squash plants.
As opposed to, say, tomatoes, squash plants do not have perfect flowers; meaning they do not self pollinate on theirMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-69361975185979989462015-09-03T04:30:00.000-06:002015-09-03T04:30:01.094-06:00All About Alpine Food Storage
If you are just joining us, be sure to check out the previous posts in this food storage review series:
Which Food Storage Company is Right for You?
All about Thrive Life
All about Zaycon Fresh
All about Home Storage Centers (LDS Cannery)
(And be sure to check out the group food storage deal we have going on right now)
The company I will be reviewing today is Alpine Food Storage
Alpine Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4703486557861564023.post-28850297668659698942015-08-31T04:30:00.000-06:002015-08-31T04:30:03.056-06:00Discounted Group Food Storage Order
Twice a year I put together a discounted group food storage order. I usually do this among personal friends/family and existing customers, but I'm trying something new offering it here on the blog.
How does it work?
Companies will often times have large food storage packages available at amazing prices. The incentive is for people to purchase everything at once, and save Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11328863059864128058noreply@blogger.com0