Karla Report post Posted March 3, 2011 Hi aussiemama, Here's the link http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/sto...1&langId=-1 I just got the starter kit myself, my first order from there. this link no longer works, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sendee Report post Posted March 3, 2011 Hi aussiemama, Here's the link http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/sto...1&langId=-1 I just got the starter kit myself, my first order from there. this link no longer works, Karla, if you go to ldscatalog.com, then look under the "Home and Family" section, then "Self Reliance", you will see the things for sale, like cases of wheat and rice. Hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themartianchick Report post Posted March 3, 2011 How nice, Sendee! Your first post is one to help someone else! Hope to read more of your posts now that yhou've come out of "lurker" mode! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ma & pa steel Report post Posted March 4, 2011 sweet booked marked site will order some when tax check comes in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sendee Report post Posted March 4, 2011 How nice, Sendee! Your first post is one to help someone else! Hope to read more of your posts now that yhou've come out of "lurker" mode! Thanks, Martianchick. It's good to be on. I have never actually ordered from the LDS website but I've heard that it is a wonderful resource. I'm blessed to have lots of LDS neighbors that are willing to take me to the local cannery with them so I can get what I need. That is an awesome benefit for me. I've also borrowed their can sealer for the #10 cans a few times. It is really easy to operate and makes quick work of a sack of wheat or flour or whatever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sassenach Report post Posted April 15, 2011 bump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlcarey1 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 Mother, thank you for posting this...this was a great reassurance to me! It feels like it has been so whirlwind crazy for me. I got curious about an alternative news station, so I started listening to it. And so quickly, it convinced me that it is in the best interest of my family to prepare for WHATEVER. I don't know if all the things they talk about are true...but what if they are?? I want to be prepared if they are! So thanks for the encouraging words!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mother Report post Posted March 5, 2012 You are welcome, Jl. And welcome to Mrs. S. I'm glad you started to pay attention to what you were hearing. Even if none of what we hear happens, it is still prudent to be prepared. We cannot predict the weather, especially lately, and we cannot always predict adversity. Prepping is a process and a life style. Oh, did I mention that it might be addicting There is such a good feeling to being ready for what comes along in life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlcarey1 Report post Posted March 5, 2012 I agree totally about the addicting part....just starting out and already I am in love with my tiny stash of beans and rice and water, lol. I am so excited for my new storage area in my basement I can't wait for it to be finished! And all day long I mentally plan my BOB's, my veggie garden, canning, etc....yes, I am hooked! Thank you so very much for this forum! You all make me feel not quite so crazy!! You are welcome, Jl. And welcome to Mrs. S. I'm glad you started to pay attention to what you were hearing. Even if none of what we hear happens, it is still prudent to be prepared. We cannot predict the weather, especially lately, and we cannot always predict adversity. Prepping is a process and a life style. Oh, did I mention that it might be addicting There is such a good feeling to being ready for what comes along in life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mt_Rider Report post Posted March 6, 2012 ...."not quite so crazy", eh? No, we're all crazy. But we are also foresighted, thoughtful, able to plan ahead, disciplined enough to save for tomorrow instead of having to enjoy it all today...... Yeah, solid people who talk about gardens, goats, TEOTWAWKI, and such. MtRider [....Pssst, I'd say she'd caught the bug. ] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mother Report post Posted March 6, 2012 Shhhh.... I do too but maybe we shouldn't tell her yet. She might end up in the Nature's Prescription forum trying to find an alternative medicine to get rid of it. And you KNOW what it's like there. She'll catch prepping fever even worse once she gets in that door.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The WE2's Report post Posted January 29, 2013 Wondering how I missed this thread? Guess I'll have to "snoop" more often! Like all of you...preparing for emergencies etc., came on gradually for us, then we got real serious when we began to search the web for ways to garden etc., and began to run onto serious prepper articles and web sites. We pretty much plan with the buy two method, and add something new when we can. When we fill up a shelving unit, we buy another. We added equipment by using some of our savings. Just felt it necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrammyG Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Hello! I wondered if anyone can point me in the right direction to find out how I can start learning how to add water to my prepping supplies? I'm living on a very small budget so I need to start small. Thanks so much in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mt_Rider Report post Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Hi GrammyG! Grabbing a case of commercially bottled water is fairly inexpensive. Just slowly increase your supply. But a CHEAPER method would be to just refill liquid containers like: --emptied juice bottles --[NOT milk bottles...can't really get milk out and their plastic breaks down anyway] --sturdy commercial water bottles [raid the office trash cans and sanitize them thoroughly?] --emptied soda or other drink bottles --any larger FOOD SAFE containers that can seal and won't degrade. You can ask your friends to save these bottles for you. Thoroughly sanitize the emptied bottles to reuse. Might do a sterilizing hot water. Can do a bleach water soak....to make sure you have the soda, juice or whatever completely out of the emptied bottle. IF YOU HAVE CITY WATER, you can just fill them. That water already has some chemicals for keeping out algae, etc. But it's still a good idea to empty, sanitize, and refill occasionally. If you're on WELL WATER, you can add a bit of bleach to stored water. It's clean water already but just to impede the growth of algae, etc. Use unscented, new bottle of bleach...since bleach degrades in strength after a few months and then you have to add more, but not too much. Gets complicated and you don't want to be too careless with the amounts. The usual ratio for completely purifying 'dirty' water is 8 drops bleach per gallon. For just adding some to WELL WATER....you probably wouldn't need as much. I'm on well water and don't add bleach. I just try to change out my stored water frequently ...with varying degrees of success. You can always use older water for washing/toilet flushing ...if you're unsure. Remember, city water is an advantage in this case of already having algae deterrent. Here are a couple sites to read about water. Note that these sources of data are slightly different in the amount of bleach. They are both talking about 'dirty' water....not particularly applicable to your question but.....good data to know anyway. http://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/EmergencyPreparednessandResponse/Factsheets/WaterPurification http://www.csgnetwork.com/h2oemergencypurifycalc.html MtRider Edited July 17, 2015 by Mt_Rider clarity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArmyOfFive4God Report post Posted July 17, 2015 While you DO want food safe containers for DRINKING, I also refill laundry soap bottles (unrinsed) with water. This is ready wash water for laundry or cleaning. Any types of soap bottles will do for washing applications. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepers Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Mt Rider gave very good advice. The hard plastic juice or pop bottles are a good choice. Milk bottles are a poor choice not only because you can never really get rid of the milk smell but also they are made to break down in a landfill so after a time they will leak. The small personal size bottles of water you can get in the 24 pack will also break down after a few years. They are good for rotating through but not so good for very long term storage. Lots of people had wet floors after Y2K.After awhile, I bought some of the empty 5 gallon plastic water bottles from Wal-Mart. I'll give you the link but if you decide to go that route and have a Wal-Mart close to you...DO NOT buy them online! They are $17.00 online but around $7.00 in the stores!http://www.walmart.com/ip/5-Gallon-Water-Bottle/33006838 Just wondering, do the plastic juice bottles degrade after a time. Like for a landfill? I have no idea. Juice and pop bottles are very good for storing beans and rice etc. too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrammyG Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Thank you for the replies. Wow! It's much easier than I thought. How many bottles of water should I plan for per person? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ambergris Report post Posted July 17, 2015 One gallon per person per day is the first rule of thumb. I started with a three-day supply and then built to a two-week supply. I have a pond next door, but relying on it might not be the best of plans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogmom4 Report post Posted July 17, 2015 I don't know if you're a canner but some people can water if they have extra jars or need to fill the canner when they're canning produce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepers Report post Posted July 17, 2015 Ooooh, what a great idea. I am so going to do that and store them with my med. supplies. Sterile water! I have some half pint jars that I'm not using and that, or pint size, would be good for medical use because once they are opened they are no longer sterile. The lady in the video is using half gallon size which she will use for a CPAP machine. I have one question that I have always wondered about. When you can, you don't tighten the lid down too tightly so food can expand and seep out. I have noticed when I can something red there is always traces of it in the canner water after the processes is finished. What I've always wondered is, can that liquid that comes out of a jar also go into another jar? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgene Report post Posted August 25, 2015 I figured with all the talk about the future of our economy that I better just get serious and DO SOMETHING! So, I bought 2 gallons of water today! It didn't break the budget, either! I have been collecting extra canned tuna, salmon and soups. I'm a low carber so I'm limited on what I can eat. I've also planted my winter veggies from seeds and they are doing great. The summer garden is coming to an end. I think the knowledge I'm gaining from gardening is very valuable for a failing economy. Thanks, again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dogmom4 Report post Posted August 25, 2015 Great georgene! Little steps at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mt_Rider Report post Posted August 25, 2015 Even at that, you're ahead of Sooooooooooo many others! MtRider Keep going at any pace possible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepers Report post Posted August 25, 2015 Way to go Georgene! One step at a time is how we all do it. Gardening know how is very important. Nothing better than being able to feed yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The WE2's Report post Posted August 25, 2015 Sounds like Georgene has her ear to the ground and her eyes on the future :-) You'll find tons of info around this site, from gardening to canning and then some! My suggestion? Put aside some time to browse THIS web site. Just type a subject into the search bar and see what you come up with :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
