Emergency Preparedness Screamin' Deals!

Did you know September is “National Emergency Preparedness Month”?

  With all the delicious THRIVE foods Shelf Reliance has to offer, it’s sometimes easy to overlook the fantastic emergency preparedness supplies we have as well. When I first began thinking about emergency preparedness supplies, I have to admit, I was a bit overwhelmed. I wasn’t sure what my family needed, and in some cases, how much of it. After finding Shelf Reliance and exploring their website, I came across their “Emergency Kit Planner”. The emergency kit planner works just like the “Thrive Planner” in calculating what emergency supplies my family needs for a given period of time. I encourage you to take the opportunity over the next week to get online and check it out.

  Now for the fun stuff! With it being “National Emergency Preparedness Month”, let’s do a few Emergency Preparedness Screamin’ Deals!

72 Hour, 4-Person Emergency Kit- $218.80 (A savings of over $70 from purchasing these items individually through me!)

Essential Tools:

   1 Multi-function Pocket Knife (includes scissors, screwdriver, nail file)
   60 Yards of 2” Duct Tape
   1 Premium 14-in-1 Multi Tool (includes hammer, pliers, wire cutter, wire stripper)
   5 Plastic Drop Sheets (9” x12”)
   1 Steel Trifold Shovel
   1 Waterproof Pouch
   1 50’ Polypropylene Rope
   2 Heavy Duty Backpack (1 main compartment, 2 small top compartments, 1 medium compartment, and 2 zipping side pockets).
   2 5-pc Mess Kits
   4 Knife, Fork, Spoon Sets
   1 Notepad and Pencil

Heat and Shelter:

   4 (four) 10-hour, Disposable Heat Packs
   4 Waterproof Matches
   1 Wing Stove with Fuel Tablets
   4 Emergency Blankets
   4 Ponchos with Attached Hood (one size fits all)
   2 Tube Tents with Rope

Light and Communication:

   4 Bright Sticks (provides up to 48 hours of light, 12 hours each)
   1 Hand Crank Flashlight/Radio/Siren (no battery or electricity needed)
   2 Metal Whistles

First Aid:

   1 First Aid and CPR Booklet
   1 Four Person First Aid Kit
   4 (four) 3M®, N95 Deluxe Dust Masks
   1 Emergency Survival Guide
   4 Pairs of Industrial Leather Work Gloves

Food and Water:

   12 Coast Guard Approved 1200 Calorie Bars
   2 24oz Filtration Bottles
   8 - 8.45 fl. oz. Coast Guard Approved Emergency Water Servings

Sanitation:

   2 Fluoride Gel Toothpaste (.6 oz)
   2 Hand Sanitizer(4 oz)
   4 Cloth Wash Towels
   4 Tissue Packs (10 tissues in each pack)
   2 Rolls Toilet Paper
   4 Tooth Brushes
   12 Wet Naps

4-Person, 1 Week Sanitation Kit- $135.49 (A savings of over $70 from purchasing these items individually through me!)

   5 Bio-degradable hygienic products:
       7 Gotta-Go Sanitation Bags
       8 bio-toilet paper rolls
       2 multi-purpose camp soaps
       8 tissue packs
       12 tampons
   1 Port-A-Potty lid with 6-gallon bucket and seat lid (white)
   1 Super Solar Shower that heats enough water for 3-5 showers in as little as 3 hours. *Requires no outside energy source.
   1 Lightweight, tri-fold shovel constructed of 100% steel that is ideal for the proper disposal of waste.
   2 Plastic drop cloths
   1 Hand sanitizer (4 oz.)
   4 Toothbrushes
   2 Fluoride toothpaste tubes
   4 cloth wash towels
   84 Wet Naps
   1 Barrel Buddy II / Gas shut-off tool
   4 N95 dust masks
   1 Poly camo rope
   1 Duct tape (60 yds)
   2 BPA-free Water Filtration Bottles that eliminate 99.99% of bacteria, contaminants, and pollutants while retaining beneficial trace minerals such as Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium.

Shelf Reliance Water Filtration Bottle Case of 12- $173.49 (A savings of over $63 or $4.62 less/bottle, from purchasing the bottles individually through me!)

-Removes 99.9% Giardia Lamblia and Cryptosporidium cysts

-Filters 30 gallons (200 refills)

-Inhibits the growth of bacteria

To highlight a few of my other emergency supply favorites:

Quickfire (5 gallon)- $56.42

 

-5 gallons would be about a month supply for 1 person (3 meals a day, 1 cup per fire)

-Needs a flame, not a spark

-Water resistant

-30 year shelf life

-15 minute burn time per use

Water bricks- $15.99

 

-Similar to Lego’s; Great to store & stack (better than big 55 drums or 25 gal buckets for small spaces)

-Can store food in as well

-Stack 6 high—No wasted space!

-BPA free plastic that contains a UV additive these bricks won't crack, leak, or break down. The UV additive gives them a 15+ years of life.

Aquamira- $14.84

 

-Includes two 2 oz. bottles (part A & part B)

-1 kit treats up to 60 gallons of water for a 5 year storage instead of 6 months!

-Perfect as a preserver for emergency storage of water, boat and RV water tanks and cisterns.

-Can be used to treat and control slime build-up in animal watering troughs.

Burn Free- 4-oz. bottle $6.95

 

-Cools burns; from minor sunburns to life-threatening full-body burns

-Recommended by hospitals

One of my all-time favorite products because I burn so easily. I’ve used it several times this summer with amazing results!

Contact me to get in on these Screamin’ Emergency Preparedness Deals while they last!

  One final note; Shelf Reliance has just released their new “Under-the-bed Harvest Rotation System”. This shelving is a great option for those short on extra space. This brand new FRS system has the same width and the depth as a regular Harvest and can hold pantry size or smaller cans. Dimensions: Height: 10.5”   Width: 36”      Depth: 24”

This new Harvest FRS is only $75.99 when you purchase it through me!

New Products & Our Grand Opening Sale!

Our Grand Opening 5-Day Sale

Shelf Reliance has moved into their new American Fork location; and for the next 5 days we are offering an additional 5% off! Check out this price list.

  If there are products from our "sale" price list, or any new products from the flier above that you are interested in purchasing, you may do so on my Shelf Reliance website. You are also welcome to contact me directly.

Screamin' Deal Of All Deals!

Through August 31^st only; FREE SHIPPING when you buy the following:

 

Yogurt Variety Pack

The Yogurt Variety Pack comes with the following freeze-dried yogurt bites in #10 (or gallon size) cans:

Vanilla

Strawberry

Blueberry

Orange

Pomegranate

Passion Fruit 

  If you were to purchase each can separately through me you'd pay $193.94 plus tax and shipping. This package right now is only $162.20; a savings of over $30! My favorite thing about the yogurt products is that when they're reconstituted, they still contain the active cultures fresh yogurt does!

 I also bake with these. Check out my recipe for Strawberry-Blueberry Yogurt Bread.

 Freeze Dried Meat 

The Premium Meat Package includes:

    2-Freeze-Dried Roast Beef
    2-Freeze-Dried Chicken
    2-Freeze-Dried Ground Beef

  Purchasing all these separately through me would cost $230.54. For a limited time, you can add this package to your home store for only $185. That is a $45 savings!

Veggie Variety Pack

The Veggie Variety Pack comes with the following vegetables in #10 (or gallon size) cans:

Freeze Dried Green Peas
Freeze Dried Sweet Corn
Freeze Dried Chopped Onions
Freeze Dried Broccoli
Dehydrated Carrot Dices
Dehydrated Potato Chunks

  If you were to purchase each can separately through me you'd pay $97.64 plus tax and shipping. This package right now is only $67.25; a savings of over $30!

Freeze Dried Tropical Fruit Package

The Tropical Fruit Package comes with the following fruits in #10 (or gallon size) cans:

Banana Slices freeze dried
Mangoes freeze dried
Pineapple Chunks freeze dried
Mandarin Oranges freeze dried
Apricots freeze dried
Pears freeze dried

   If you were to purchase each can separately through me you'd pay $155.74 plus tax & shipping. This package right now is only $118.70; a savings of over $35!

Purchasing these 4 Screamin’ Deals today will save you over $140! Your savings on shipping is over $25. All-in-all you will save over $165 purchasing these 4 variety packs through me today!

Hurry, you only have until August 31^st to get in on this “Screamin’ Deal Of All Deals”!

Contact me now!

This deal is ONLY available through me!

Stuffed Tex-Mex Yellow Squash

Image courtesy marthastewart.com

  I was in a time crunch the other night and decided to try out this recipe for Stuffed Tex-Mex Yellow Squash. Now, this recipe isn't exactly time-saving friendly. How I chose to make it, however, was. I had originally intended to make something entirely different to take to a big potluck social. When it came time to start prepping everything, I found the veggies had gone bad. Standing in my kitchen with no idea what I was going to make in the amount of time I now had, I remembered the recipe for stuffed squash. With yellow squash being in season in Utah right now, I knew I had plenty to spare. The only problem was, I had no time to thaw hamburger or chop veggies. So, I turned to my THRIVE foods. I went to my pantry and pulled out THRIVE Ground Beef, Chopped Onions (I substituted these for the scallions; 1/4 cup worth), Sweet Corn and Red and Green Bell Peppers. All the time I would have spent prepping was now taken care of, all I had to do was rehydrate everything. I did also add some cumin and substituted garlic powder for minced garlic (again to cut time).

  I have to say, the dish was a huge hit! So, if you have a ton of yellow squash hanging around and have made just about everything you can think of with it; and you are looking for a quick and easy meal you can stick in the oven and forget about for a while, this is a must-try dish!

Screamin' Deal On Yogurt

Yogurt Variety Pack--A Screamin' Deal!

Here is a another special on THRIVE you can only get through me. The Yogurt Variety Pack comes with the following freeze-dried yogurt bites in #10 (or gallon size) cans:

Vanilla
Strawberry

Blueberry

Orange

Pomegranate

Passion Fruit 

  If you were to purchase each can separately through me you'd pay $193.94  plus tax and shipping. This package right now is only $162.20; a savings of over $30! Plus each can stores for 25 years in the sealed can, and once you open a can of these delicious yogurts, you have one 1 year to eat them. My favorite thing about the yogurt products is that when they're reconstituted, they still contain the active cultures fresh yogurt does!

Contact me to get this screamin' deal on the THRIVE Yogurt Variety Pack.

 

I also bake with these. Check out my recipe for Strawberry-Blueberry Yogurt Bread.

FREE SHIPPING on 4-Person 1 Year Food Package

Limited Time Offer!

FREE SHIPPING on the “4-Person Premium 1 Year Food Supply Package” when ordered by Friday August 5th! The savings on shipping alone is over $140!

This free shipping offer is only available through me.

This package is only $2848.99 (retail price is $3,308.29; a savings of over $450!)
Contact me to get this special price!

  An average family of 4 spends $600 a month on food; $7200 over a year's time. With that in mind; purchasing a year supply of food for 1/3 that is a great deal and something that I am offering you through Thrive food. A long term supply of food is a hedge against inflation, especially at these prices. This is the best deal I have ever seen for purchasing food storage all at once. The package includes enough food to feed 4 people for a year.
  This package is only available through a “Home Party” consultant (not available online), so you will need to contact me at autumnchristiansen@gmail.com or call me at 435-723-0977.

Do you already have a year supply of food stored? Pass this special on to someone else.

  The THRIVE® 4-Person Premium, 1 Year Food Supply comes complete with 336 #10 (gallon-sized) cans of grains, fruits, veggies, meats, beans, dairy, and baking essentials.

  This package provides the variety and nutrition needed to survive emergency situations for up to a year, is great for incorporating into your everyday meals, and is a perfect addition to your existing food reserve. With 17,586 servings and many foods with a shelf life of up to 25 years, this package will give you peace of mind during times of need.

• Up to 12 month comprehensive food supply for 4 people
• Shipment arrives on a pallet that contains 56 separate boxes
• Grains and rice have an optimal shelf life of up to 30 years
• Freeze-dried foods have an optimal shelf life of up to 25 years
• Dehydrated foods have an optimal shelf life of up to 10 years
• Simple rehydration instructions, recipes, and helpful tips are included on each can
• 17,586 total servings
• 336 gallon-sized cans

  See below for specific package contents.
Grains:

• 6 - 6 Grain Pancake Mix (50 servings per can/300 total servings).
• 6 - Germade (Wheat Cereal) (44 servings per can/264 total servings).
• 6 - Oats-Quick (38 servings per can/288 total servings).
• 6 - 9 Grain Cracked Cereal (43 servings per can/258 total servings).
• 36 - Wheat, Hard White Winter (44 servings per can/1584 total servings).
• 6 - Flour-White (45 servings per can/270 total servings).
• 9 - Flour-Whole Wheat (49 servings per can/441 total servings).
• 6 - Cornmeal (46 servings per can/276 total servings).
• 6 - Elbow Macaroni (45 servings per can/180 total servings).
• 18 - Rice-Instant (48 servings per can/864 total servings).
• 8 - Rice-White (53 servings per can/424 total servings).

Proteins & Beans:

• 3 - Taco (TVP) (42 servings per can/126 total servings).
• 6 - Bacon (TVP) (47 servings per can/282 total servings).
• 6 - Beef (TVP) (44 servings per can/264 total servings).
• 3 - Sausage (TVP) (45 servings per can/135 total servings).
• 3 - Sloppy Joe (TVP) (43 servings per can/129 total servings).
• 6 - Chicken (TVP) (45 servings per can/270 total servings).
• 3 - Ham (TVP) (44 servings per can/132 total servings).
• 6 - Lentils (51 servings per can/306 total servings).
• 6 - Barley-Pearled (58 servings per can/348 total servings).
• 12 - Beans- Black (49 servings per can/588 total servings).
• 6 - Beans-Kidney (44 servings per can/264 total servings).
• 14 - Beans-Pinto (49 servings per can/686 total servings).
• 6 - Eggs-Whole powdered (236 servings per can/1416 total servings)(calculation is based on a small egg.)

Dairy:

• 6 - Chocolate Drink Mix (48 servings per can/288 total servings).
• 24 - Milk-Powdered (43 servings per can/1032 total servings).
• 6 - Mac & Cheese Powder (52 servings per can/312 total servings).

Fruits:

• 2 - Pineapple Chunks (FD) (41 servings per can/82 total servings).
• 4 - Raspberries (FD) (48 servings per can/192 total servings).
• 1 - Blackberries (FD) (49 servings per can/49 total servings).
• 1- Blueberries (FD) (50 servings per can/50 total servings).
• 4 - Apples-Sliced (48 servings per can/192 total servings).
• 6 - Strawberries (FD) (45 servings per can/270 total servings).
• 4 - Apple Chips (47 servings per can/188 total servings).
• 2 - Banana Chips (45 servings per can/90 total servings).

Vegetables:

• 16 - Potato Chunks (42 servings per can/672 total servings).
• 6 - Corn-Sweet (FD) (46 servings per can/276 total servings).
• 2 - Broccoli (FD) (52 servings per can/104 total servings).
• 2 - Carrot Dices (49 servings per can/98 total servings).
• 6 - Peas-Green (FD) (41 servings per can/276 total servings).
• 3 - Peas-Split Green (46 servings per can/138 total servings).
• 2 - Onions-Chopped (FD) (45 servings per can/90 total servings).
• 2 - Onions-Chopped (45 servings per can/90 total servings).
• 4 - Sweet Potato (43 servings per can/172 total servings).
• 6 - Mixed Bell Peppers (42 servings per can/252 total servings).

Basics:

• 6 - Orange Drink (86 servings per can/516 total servings).
• 4 - Peach Drink (86 servings per can/344 total servings).
• 6 - Apple Drink (86 servings per can/516 total servings).
• 2 - Bouillon-Beef (191 servings per can/382 total servings).
• 2 - Bouillon-Chicken(185 servings per can/370 total servings).

Dessert:

• 6 - Fudge Brownies (75 servings per can/450 total servings).

Cooking Basics:

• 1 - Baking Powder
• 1 - Salt-Iodized
• 2 - Sugar-Brown
• 4 - Sugar-White

336 Total Cans

Baking In A Gas Grill

  If you're like me, you hate heating up the house in the summer time. In Utah the swamp cooler we use in our home usually does a sufficient job. When it's humid outside, it's another story entirely. When I'm really desperate for something fresh-baked or have to take freshly-baked goods to a function, I try to do it as early in the morning as possible so the house has time to try to cool back down.

  Sunday however, I was itching for hot-from-the-oven Sourdough Bread (this is my favorite recipe) to go with the dinner I would be serving my family. At 1:00 in the afternoon the house was already toasty, I knew turning on the oven was not an option. With my mind set on fresh bread an idea suddenly came to me, I had heard somewhere about someone using their gas grill for baking. So I set to researching on the internet and found many bloggers having success with outdoor grill baking.

  Being quite familiar with the logistics of baking bread I knew I could not just turn on my grill and put the ready-made loaves on the grill rack. Here's what I did:

-Placed pizza stone on warming rack of grill, far to the right side

-Preheated the grill on high for 15 minutes with the lid down, using only the burners on the left side of the grill

-Placed bread on pizza stone (Rather than use cornmeal as called for in the recipe, I rose the bread on parchment paper. I cut the parchment to fit the loaf, about 1" larger all the way around, just before placing on the grill; this made the transfer onto the stone much easier.) Closed the lid (Do not open for the first 15 minutes).

  I decided to check the bread after 15 minutes just to make sure I was not burning it. Much to my amazement it was done! I now had two beautiful, perfectly golden loaves of bread. As well, the crust was crispy just like the fancy restaurants and the bread had that hollow sound when I knocked on the bottom. These were results I had been unable to achieve in my oven, using every artisan bread baking technique I had ever heard of or read about.  I realized very quickly I had found the secret to making artisan bread. I also realized I could now make bread any time of the year, without the worry of raising the temperature in my house to 100 degrees! Lastly, it dawned on me that I had now discovered how to make bread and other baked goods in a time of emergency when there is no power to operate my home oven. Genius!

  I end this post with a challenge to you. With emergency preparedness in mind, make your favorite bread recipe this week (one you have perfected and are comfortable with), and bake it on your grill. If you don't have a pizza stone, turn a cookie sheet upside down on the rack and bake on it (don't forget to use parchment under your bread) or bake in your bread pans.

  I am always on the look-out for ways to make things easier and less stressful in an emergency situation, and boy did I just find a good one! Not only that, I will be baking on my grill a lot now. So, if you pass my house in the middle of the summer and smell something delicious, chances are it's baking in my backyard!