girlmama Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I'm Millie. Newbie to prepping. I look forward to getting to know you all and learning from you. Millie Link to comment
BiscuitMaker Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Glad you joined us today. Just jump in and if you need any help just let us know. We are all in this together. Link to comment
westbrook Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 hello! welcome! I can be bribed with chocolate! Link to comment
zzelle Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 hello and welcome so glad to have ya Link to comment
cootie Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hi Millie! Welcome! I've learned a lot here. The people are all great! You'll love this site. Blessings, Cootie Link to comment
Becca_Anne Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Yay another OR member We are so happy to have you with us! Link to comment
Jeepers Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hello Millie! I'm sure you are going to love it here. Everyone is so helpful. I've learned so much. Jump in anytime. Link to comment
girlmama Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thank you all for the warm welcome! Where would you recommend that I start? (Not that I'm overwhelmed or anything...) Link to comment
JCK88 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Welcome Millie! You'll learn a lot here! Enjoy...and see ya around the boards! Link to comment
WormGuy Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Hi girlmama, good to have you join us. John Link to comment
Jules Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Howdy and welcome from Utah. I'm new too, you are gonna love it here. Link to comment
PureCajunSunshine Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Originally Posted By: girlmama Thank you all for the warm welcome! Where would you recommend that I start? (Not that I'm overwhelmed or anything...) Where to start? Well, put on your babyshoes, 'cause you'll be taking lots of little babysteps... There are as many different plans as there are circumstances and budgets. What might work for one, might not work for another. Here's what I did: Firstly, I focused on accumulating stores of bulk foods that are cheap and last for years without freezing or refrigeration: beans, rice, lentils, pasta noodles, bulgur wheat, wheat berries (grain), salt, spices, seasonings, bouillon, sugar, etc. Before I became a prepper, I didn't eat nearly as much beans and rice as I do now...never cooked with bulgur, never tried cooking wheat berries like rice...never made yummy lentil snacks before... (Here's my lentil snack recipe ) This is an excellent food storage how-to primer by Alan Hagan: The Prudent Food Storage FAQ, v4.0 Anyway, I changed the old prepper's maxim around: "Only store what you eat". Now, I eat what I store, and y'know...I feel better! My hot flashes suddenly vanished (high isoflavanone diet, thanks to beans), my hair gleams with a shine I hadn't had in years! Google-search the health benefits of whole grains and beans...you'll be amazed. You also might like to know that the more beans you eat, the less musical you will be. After I put by a goodly amount of 'survival food', THEN I started to accumulate the other stuff that is in my daily diet...canned foods, flour, oil, coffee, peanut butter, etc. Along with that, went canned meats, and a hefty sum of dehydrated foods: dried bean soups, meat jerky, lotsa dried apple and banana slices, dried veggies, etc. Along with that, stocked up basic hygiene and medical supplies, etc, etc.... Everything is dated with a marker. This makes it possible to rotate inventory (use oldest stuff first), so that nothing goes to waste. There's lots more to the business of preparing for the unexpecteds, so I hope you stick around and browse through the posts here. And please, ask lots of questions! This helps all of us...including those who feel a tad shy about posting. Questions also help those who answer, because it helps us to stay focused and sharp. Be sure to check out the for-members-only sections downstairs! Welcome to MrsSurvival! --Sharon Link to comment
Snowmom Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 and Glad you joined us. We are in North Central MN., but, we have been through Or. Link to comment
girlmama Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 Originally Posted By: PureCajunSunshine Originally Posted By: girlmama Thank you all for the warm welcome! Where would you recommend that I start? (Not that I'm overwhelmed or anything...) Where to start? Well, put on your babyshoes, 'cause you'll be taking lots of little babysteps... There are as many different plans as there are circumstances and budgets. What might work for one, might not work for another. Here's what I did: Firstly, I focused on accumulating stores of bulk foods that are cheap and last for years without freezing or refrigeration: beans, rice, lentils, pasta noodles, bulgur wheat, wheat berries (grain), salt, spices, seasonings, bouillon, sugar, etc. Before I became a prepper, I didn't eat nearly as much beans and rice as I do now...never cooked with bulgur, never tried cooking wheat berries like rice...never made yummy lentil snacks before... (Here's my lentil snack recipe ) This is an excellent food storage how-to primer by Alan Hagan: The Prudent Food Storage FAQ, v4.0 Anyway, I changed the old prepper's maxim around: "Only store what you eat". Now, I eat what I store, and y'know...I feel better! My hot flashes suddenly vanished (high isoflavanone diet, thanks to beans), my hair gleams with a shine I hadn't had in years! Google-search the health benefits of whole grains and beans...you'll be amazed. You also might like to know that the more beans you eat, the less musical you will be. After I put by a goodly amount of 'survival food', THEN I started to accumulate the other stuff that is in my daily diet...canned foods, flour, oil, coffee, peanut butter, etc. Along with that, went canned meats, and a hefty sum of dehydrated foods: dried bean soups, meat jerky, lotsa dried apple and banana slices, dried veggies, etc. Along with that, stocked up basic hygiene and medical supplies, etc, etc.... Everything is dated with a marker. This makes it possible to rotate inventory (use oldest stuff first), so that nothing goes to waste. There's lots more to the business of preparing for the unexpecteds, so I hope you stick around and browse through the posts here. And please, ask lots of questions! This helps all of us...including those who feel a tad shy about posting. Questions also help those who answer, because it helps us to stay focused and sharp. Be sure to check out the for-members-only sections downstairs! Welcome to MrsSurvival! --Sharon Good info. Thank you! I'm happy to say that my family eats (and enjoys) beans. I cook a pot at least once a week. We have been trying new varieties lately and so far all have been a hit. Next week will be black beans which I love but hubby isn't sure he does. I am looking forward to the day when the 'music' and aroma that goes with it diminish! Link to comment
KallieKat Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Welcome Millie! There's so much to learn here! Link to comment
MomM Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Welcome Millie! Glad you're here. Just take your time reading, and ask all the questions you can come up with. Somebody should have an answer for you. Link to comment
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