Comments on: Benefits of Emergency Food Storage

By: MrsAshley

MrsAshley — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 03:25:00 +0000

Here’s a list of online organic printable coupons! http://embracingbeauty.com/2011/03/22/extreme-couponing-where-to-find-coupons/

By: findingfacts

findingfacts — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:24:00 +0000

Problem with most food coupons is that they are for processed foods and junk. I eat fresh or frozen when fresh is not available. I do not eat meat . vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes make up most of my diet. also, store brand organic products are showing up on shelves and the only place to get coupons is from the store itself, and I do that. I shop organic food stores because generally organic food is cheaper there compared to the regular store where the mark-up is ridiculous. I shop Shop rite where this is the exception and they have excellent value and rewards for loyal customers.

By: WilliamTremblay

WilliamTremblay — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:24:00 +0000

I used to think that storing up emergency food was only for tinfoil hat wearing lunatics, but these days it looks like the only sensible thing to do! The government should work to constantly improve emergency food programs, but American citizens should take it upon themselves to store food and water for their families during an emergency. There’s a good article about how to start your own food storage program very easily here:
http://www.martiallawusa.com/wp/?p=37
Definitely something to take a look at if you are worried about a natural disaster or social upheaval interrupting the food supply.

By: MrsAshley

MrsAshley — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:57:00 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. Yes, I would love to! I hope I get a lot of ideas. :)

By: MrsAshley

MrsAshley — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:54:00 +0000

In reply to Kim. I've tried to grow a few different plants two different years and I've given up for the time being. I would love to be able to have a garden but I struggle to keep houseplants alive.

By: MrsAshley

MrsAshley — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:44:00 +0000

In reply to Fawn. Oh, I love that. That's a great idea!

By: Fawn

Fawn — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 01:17:00 +0000

We’re getting ready to move, so we’re doing a “practice run” of eating through our stockpile. I don’t have anything crazy – just a very well stocked pantry and 1/4 of a cow. It’s kind of fun to just plan meals right out of the pantry/fridge. My husband has impressed with my ingenuity!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:29:00 +0000

I am curious about this too! Once you get some feedback, maybe you could post a list of basic things that are easy to store, keep longer, or would just be great to keep on hand… I would love to have a couple of months stockpile, I just don’t know how to get started. Thanks Ashley!!

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 14:18:00 +0000

I have been building my Food Storage mostly by coupon shopping or really great deals. There are only 3 of us at home down from7. I store because my church has asked us to be prepared. I have at least 4 months stored of everyday foods including a freezer full of meats and frozen products. That does not include the many #10 cans of flour, rice, beans, and pasta we have along with 12 55 gallon barrels of water and bottled water. Thankful we are prepared because my husband lost his job 3 weeks ago and I am secure in being able to go to my storage to prepare meals. I like to cook quantity (a habit from having 5 children) and will freeze leftover meat to be used in another meal later. It just saves time. My daughters are helping me start a small garden because I do not have a green thumb. I encourage my children to also store food because you never know when a day (or week or months) will come when you will need to rely on your food storage.