Camping Sale!

Shelf Reliance is offering the following fantastic products for all your summer camping needs!

(Click the links below to find out more about these products and to place an order.)

Backit +15 Sleeping Bag
On Sale:$99.99


Black X +0 Sleeping Bag
On Sale:$119.99



Deluxe Fleece Sleeping Bag
On Sale:$32.99




Emergency Communication Center 

On Sale:$98.99



Emergency Light Center
On Sale:$75.99




Firebox Stove  

On Sale:$49.95




Goal Zero Guide 10 USB Power Pack
$59.69

Ice X -30 Sleeping Bag
On Sale:$159.99




Kid X +20 Sleeping bag
On Sale:$54.99



Pop Tent
On Sale:$64.99


Solar Flashlight 

On Sale:$16.99

Water Filtration Bottle

On Sale:$29.69

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AN INCREDIBLE SALE!!!

Sale Dates:   Today May 8th through Sunday May 20th.

This sale is good only while supplies last.

Please place your order early as the last sale sold out.   
Please allow extra time for shipping.  Sale items are often slow to ship.
Available ONLY through me, an Independent Consultant with Shelf Reliance.  These prices are not available online.

 

Harvest 72" #10 - 11949

Sale Price: $229.99Regular Price: $264.99

Save: $35

 

 Specs:Capacity Up to 112 gallon-sized cansHeight 72"Depth 24.5"Width 36.5"

Shelving almost never goes on sale, so this is a great chance to get my favorite shelf!

H20 Reserve 20 Pack - ID 25442.Sale Price: $117.59Regular Price: $134.26

SAVE:  $16.67

   The Shelf Reliance H2O Reserve is the perfect way to store your long term water supply. The heavy-duty Mylar bag holds five gallons of water and comes with a built-in easy pouring spout. The Mylar bag stores in the reserve box for convenient storage.

Water Filtration Bottle 12 Pack - ID 25416Sale Price: $131.29Regular Price: $173.49

SAVE:  $48.20

 

Ultimate Veggie Package - ID 25355Sale Price: $323.40Regular Price: $378.00

SAVE:  $54.60

 

Ultimate Veggie Package Contents:  All come in sealed number 10 (gallon sized) cans.3 Sweet Corn (FD)3 Sweet Potatoes2 Green Peas (FD)2 Cauliflower (FD)2 Potato Chunks2 Red & Green Bell Peppers2 Broccoli (FD)1 Chopped Onions1 Split Green Peas4 Carrot Dices2 Spinach (FD)4 Potato Beads2 Potato Dices (FD)

6 Gallon Buckets with Gamma Lids

 

 

 

 

White Rice Bucket - ID 24119

Sale Price: $37.29

Regular Party Price: $47.09

SAVE:  $9.80

Whole Wheat Flour Bucket - ID 24117                                               

Sale Price: $37.29

Regular Party Price: $45.08

SAVE: $7.79

Chicken TVP Bucket - 24559Sale Price: $47.09Regular Party Price: $56.89

SAVE:  $9.80

Beef TVP Bucket – 24558

Sale Price: $47.09

Regular Party Price: $56.89

SAVE:  $9.80

Contact me NOW (435-723-0977) to get these deals while they last!

Autumn Christiansen    Independent Consultant-Shelf Reliance  435-723-0977   autumnchristiansen@gmail.com 

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Win a Harvest Rotation System or Sun Oven!

Update: Congratulations to Fran! Fran has won her choice of a Harvest Rotation System or Sun Oven!
 
One lucky host will win a Harvest Rotation System or Sun Oven (winner's choice); a prize valued up to $282!

 

How do you get entered to win?

Simply contact me (435-723-0977) within the next 24 hours (before noon tomorrow) and schedule a date to host a THRIVE Demo. 

  This incentive is available even if you've hosted a demo with me before. I can come to your home, or you can host via Skype if you don't live in Utah, or you can even host a "catalog party" where you simply collect orders from your family and friends. Aside from the chance to win an incredible prize, you'll earn free and half-price product for hosting!

*One host will win their choice of one of the above prizes

*Every host who calls me and books a THRIVE Demo before noon tomorrow (Friday) will receive a pantry can of THRIVE Yogurt Bites, which I will bring with me the day of your demo. It’s a win-win!

Contact me TODAY (435-723-0977) to get a date that will work best for you and your guests!

The drawing will be done Monday, May 7th and the winner will be notified.

Autumn Christiansen    Independent Consultant-Shelf Reliance   435-723-0977  autumnchristiansen@gmail.com 

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How 'bout Something to Make Life Easier?

  I thought I would take a minute to share with you our new product line and my thoughts on these new products. Shelf Reliance has always had the utmost concern for quality and nutrition as well as convenience. It is that concern that led them to develop this great line of entrees, soups and sides.

Introducing THRIVE Express!

  THRIVE Express was developed with the help of Shelf Reliance's in-house chef, Chef Todd. THRIVE Express was created using the fantastic THRIVE products you already know and love and they're all-natural, which means no dyes.
  I had the opportunity at Shelf Reliance Convention to try each of the 12 products in the new THRIVE line. Here's my take on each (I rated each product 1-10 with 10 being the best):

SOUPS

• Baked Potato Cheese Soup- 5 year shelf life    $1.60/serving

  This is a good soup, but to me it had a little bit of a funny after-taste. *I give it a 5 out of 10

• Broccoli Cheese Soup- 5 year shelf life    $1.60/serving

  Decent soup. I have to admit, I like our Broccoli Soup from our old entree line better. *I give it a 6 out of 10

• Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup- 5 year shelf life    $1.60/serving

  I'm quite particular about chicken noodle soup because my grandmother's homemade recipe is so delicious, so this one wasn't a hit with me. It was tasty, just not like grandma's. The other consultants I was with enjoyed it thoroughly. *I give it a 6 out of 10

• Creamy Garden Vegetable Chowder- 5 year shelf life    $1.60/serving

  I enjoyed this chowder. I think it could have had a few more chunks in it, so I plan to throw in some extra THRIVE veggies. *I give it an 8 out of 10

• Hearty Chili with Beans- 5 year shelf life    $1.85/serving

  This is a yummy chili. It's quite spicy though, so if your family isn't into spicy foods, this may not be for you. *I give it an 8 out of 10

SIDES

• Chili Lime Chicken Rice- 5 year shelf life    $2.67/serving

  This was a tasty dish. It would go great with a tossed green salad for a very inexpensive meal. *I give it an 8 out of 10 

• Loaded Scalloped Potatoes- 5 year shelf life    $2.33/serving

  Again, I'm a little particular because I'm a cook-from-scratch kind of gal. Overall it was good for a pre-packaged meal. *I give it a 7 out of 10

• Wild Rice Pilaf- 5 year shelf life    $1.15/serving

  This was a pretty good rice. It's healthier than store-bought rice dishes, but I hate to admit when I don't make rice pilaf from my own recipe, there's a particular store-bought rice mix I prefer over the THRIVE Express version. *I give it a 6 out of 10

ENTREES

• Creamy Beef and Noodles- 5 year shelf life    $2.47/serving

  Better known as stroganoff, it's pretty tasty for a pre-packaged meal. *I give it a 7 out of 10

• Garden Fresh Vegetable Pasta- 5 year shelf life    $2.56/serving

  Not a favorite. In fact, there wasn't a consultant I talked to at Convention who liked it. *I give it a 2 out of 10

• Pasta Carbonara- 5 year shelf life    $2.13/serving

  This was my favorite. It's very fresh and light. *I give it a 9 out of 10

• Southwest Style Chicken and Rice- 5 year shelf life    $1.85/serving

  This entree was also quite tasty. It's another spicy one so again, if you have a family of sensitive palates, this might not be the one for you. *I give it an 8 out of 10


  Overall, I think the new THRIVE Express line will be a great addition to your Home Store. The foods are healthy and easy to prepare, not to mention a whole lot cheaper than fast food at the drive-through. 
  I would recommend trying all the foods for yourself to see which ones your family likes best. Not everyone likes (or dislikes) the same things. The best option for trying all the new dishes would be to purchase the Variety 12-Pack. The Variety Pack comes with one pouch of each of the products in the line and is $84.99 (an average of $1.91/serving) for Q customers, or when you purchase directly through me. You may also purchase the 12-Pack from my Shelf Reliance website for $89.99 if you would prefer to place the order yourself.

   

Autumn Christiansen    Independent Consultant-Shelf Reliance  435-723-0977   autumnchristiansen@gmail.com 

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It's Back!

Remember that fantastic sale on the Gluten-Free THRIVE Package? It's back on sale, but only until May 20th or while supplies last! Contact me now (435) 723-0977

Gluten Free Package
Regular Price $1684.34    Sale Price $1396.49    Savings of over $287

Contents in #10 (or gallon-size) cans:

12 White Rice
6 Millet
6 Cornmeal
6 Rice Flour
4 Quinoa
6 Amaranth
1 Sweet Corn (FD)
1 Broccoli (FD)
4 Carrot Dices
2 Chopped Onions
2 Split Green Peas
1 Potato Dices (FD)
3 Green Peas (FD)
6 Potato Chunks
6 Tomato Powder
2 Bananas (FD)
2 Strawberries (FD)
2 Raspberries (FD)
6 Apple Slices
1 Pineapple Chunks (FD)
1 Blueberries (FD)
1 Blackberries (FD)
6 Powdered Milk
4 Cheese Blend
4 Chocolate Drink Mix
6 Whole Egg Powder
1 Black Beans
6 Pinto Beans
3 Lentils
2 Lima Beans
3 Chicken TVP
3 Bacon TVP
5 Taco TVP
2 White Sugar

Autumn Christiansen    Independent Consultant-Shelf Reliance   435-723-0977  autumnchristiansen@gmail.com 

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A "Smart" way to Start Your Family's Long-Term Storage!

  I'll first apologize for my absence over the last few weeks. I had the opportunity to attend Shelf Reliance's second annual Convention. I've been so overwhelmed by the fantastic experience and all the incredible information I received, that I've spent the last couple weeks trying to organize myself and my thoughts.

  The first thing I'd like to share with you that was released at Convention is something absolutely fantastic!  The heads at Shelf Reliance home office are so in tune with you as their customers. Shelf Reliance realizes you are trying your hardest to prepare your families. They also realize you may not know what to do with the products you are bringing into your home. Because Shelf Reliance wants you and your family to be prepared in every aspect, they have come up with a plan to not only bring incredible long-term food storage products into your home, but to provide you with the tools and knowledge to use those products. Thus THRIVE Smart Start was created.

  How does THRIVE Smart Start work? I'm so glad you asked! Shelf Reliance's Q program allows families the chance to build a long-term food storage on a budget. THRIVE Smart Start takes it one step further by showing you exactly how to use the products you are bringing into your home. You also get the opportunity to try out the products in smaller cans to see exactly what your family likes!

 

Smart Start

$149.99 (plus tax and shipping) per month for the first 3 months you're on the Q

Already on the Q? You can still get in on the Smart Start. Contact me to find out how.

Includes: 

-A variety of 52 different THRIVE Foods, including all THRIVE categories as well as drinks, desserts and the new THRIVE Express line (More information on THRIVE Express to come!)

-26 recipes from Chef Todd Leonard to show you exactly how to use your new products

-Cooking tips and serving ideas

-Monthly menu planners

-Shopping list cards for planning any additional foods to help supplement your meals

Month One

17 pantry cans assorted THRIVE Foods

4 THRIVE Express meals

5 recipes

Month Two

16 pantry cans assorted THRIVE Foods

4 THRIVE Express meals

5 recipes

Month Three

17 pantry cans assorted THRIVE Foods

4 THRIVE Express meals

14 recipes

Plus the chance to win a Harvest 72" Food Rotation System upon completion of the 3-month Smart Start pack.

 Contact me today (435-723-0977) to find out how to take advantage of the incredible new program!

 

Autumn Christiansen    Independent Consultant-Shelf Reliance    435-723-0977    autumnchristiansen@gmail.com     http://THRIVEwiththebasics.shelfreliance.com      Join my team! 

I've Stored It...Now What? -Beans

  When we think of "food storage" wheat is usually the first to come to mind, then beans. I thought it was only fitting then, that beans be the focus of our next installment of "I've Stored it, Now What?" Beans are one of those things we know we should store, but often have no idea what we're going to do with them when a disaster strikes or when we're forced to use them (like when it's time to rotate them).

  So why store beans? Beans are incredibly inexpensive, cholesterol free and low in fat. They are also high in fiber, protein and carbohydrates. The Idaho Bean Commission, reports that “Each half-cup serving of dry beans provides six to seven grams of protein, meets at least 10% of the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein, yet costs about 20 cents per serving.” "A single half-cup serving of cooked dry beans counts as one, one-ounce serving of lean meat in the USDA Food Pyramid Meat and Beans group, and as a full serving of vegetables in the Vegetables group." Pretty great huh?!

  What kind of beans should you store? My suggestion, the kind your family will eat! I do not like Lima beans so I will not cook them (sorry kids you'll have to gain a love of Limas from someone else), let alone add them to my Home Store. Only store things you know how to, or a willing to learn how to cook and your family will eat. Even in a crisis when I'm very hungry, I am not going to enjoy eating Lima beans! Shelf Reliance offers seven different types of the traditional dry bean (Black, Kidney, Lima, Pinto, Red, Small White Navy and Lentils) and three types of instant dry beans (Black, Pinto and Red). What's the difference? Traditional dry beans require 4-16 hours to rehydrate (the longer they soak, the less cooking time they require); here are instructions on how to rehydrate dry beans. THRIVE Instant Beans require only 10-15 minutes of boiling.


THRIVE Dry Beans                                 versus                           THRIVE Instant Beans
4-16 hours to rehydrate                                                            10-15 minutes to rehydrate
Seven different bean varieties                                                  Three bean varieties
Averages about .23/serving                                                       Averages about .32/serving
30 yr shelf life/5 yrs opened                                                     25 yr shelf life/1 yr opened
Long rehydration time means can't eat when hungry                  Ready in a flash

  The only question left I guess, is "What do I do with all these beans?" Everyday Food Storage has an e-cookbook available to purchase, Shelf Reliance offers a database full of fantastic recipes and I cook with the products here at THRIVEwiththebasics quite regularly. To give you some creative ways to use beans here's a recipe round-up:

Beans as an oil substitute in baking- Everyday Food Storage (I love this! Think of how much healthier your baked goods become!) And a recipe for Low-Fat Peanut Butter Chip Brownies

Five-Minute Creamy Chicken Enchilada Soup- Your Own Home Store

Homemade Refried Beans- Chef Todd @ Shelf Reliance

Meatball Tacos- why just eat when you can THRIVE

Ezekiel Bread- Food Storage Made Easy

  I hope this gives you a really great start on working your way through your storage of beans. If you haven't been storing beans because your family doesn't eat them much, I hope you have a new-found respect for beans. They are incredibly versatile and sooo healthy! 

 

Autumn Christiansen    Independent Consultant-Shelf Reliance    435-723-0977   autumnchristiansen@gmail.com 

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