Comments on: INSTANT SURVIVAL TIP: Beware the addict’s high!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:09:34 +0000

Hi i have only just caught on to all this preparedness after reading an article about the solar flares and emp stuff. I can honestly say i hadn't thought of storing stuff before, i'm one of the many that have taken the way we live for granted. But after reading lots of articles on your website i will be starting my own storage and preparedness plans. Thatnk you for all the good advice and practicle tips, i just have to get the husband on board now! My first purchase will be bottled water, then i'll build my stores up as and when i can. Thanks again for being a brilliant source of information. x x x

By: Denae Tak

Denae Tak — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:43:25 +0000

I will. Thanks for the reply! Thanks again!

By: TheSurvivalMom

TheSurvivalMom — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:30:25 +0000

Thanks so much, Denae! We all do what we can, where we are, with what we have. As our income has jumped all over the place lately, I find myself using my stored food more and buying a little less, but then, we're starting to grow our own veggies, so it's all good. :O) I hope you come back often!

By: Denae Tak

Denae Tak — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:38:54 +0000

I was just starting to learn about what you do…then I see you in the local paper! You Go Girl! Loved the article! I may not get as much stuff as you because I don't have much space but I will start. I love your web site too! Thanks for sharing!

By: mary

mary — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:18:55 +0000

Glad I'm not the only one who has so many canned goods, etc. that I get the usual questions. People ask if I own a daycare, restaurant, am going camping, and then the just "what are you buying all this stuff for?". Have come up with some interesting answers.

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 01:56:37 +0000

If you are storing food- itis important to use it-if you prepare two meals a week from your food storage you will know how to use it, and you will rotate it. Both are essential.

By: LizLong

LizLong — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:42:59 +0000

I went to an Asian / ethnic grocer right after New Years. They had lots of kinds of beans on special, as well as instant mashed potatoes, huge bags of dried red pepper (I think that doubles as a weapon, if you throw it in someone's face), 25 lb bags of rice, and more. There are a TON of kinds of dried and canned beans and meats, which makes sense since a lot of it is shipped from Asia. There are also lots of packets of herbs and spices like curry mixes, seaweed (healthier and tastier than you would expect, but not necessarily a really long shelf-life). They also had boxes of giant grapefruit-size pears for a reasonable price. I *WILL* use that dehydrator before they go bad! I swear I will! I've been told that New Year's is a big holiday for a lot of Asians, so it makes sense that they would have a big sale right after. Other ethnic markets would probably have sales right after their big holidays, so we can all add some variety to our stockpiles a little more affordably that way.

By: TheSurvivalMom

TheSurvivalMom — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:57:45 +0000

You are very welcome! Putting this blog together has been both a challenge and a pleasure. I'm pleased that you're being proactive and putting thoughts into action. Keep in touch!

By: roxy

roxy — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:16:56 +0000

I would like to thank you for sharing your story with Newsweek, I thought that I was just being paranoid about everything that is going on in the world and I didn't want to be one of 'those crazy people' who stock pile everything. Thanks to you I sat down last night and talked with my husband about getting prepared. Also, your website is amazing, lots of useful tips. Thanks again!

By: TheSurvivalMom

TheSurvivalMom — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:11:22 +0000

I sure have. I also thought the accompanying article by Cody Lundin was excellent. Overall, I don't think Jessica could have done a better or more fair job. I hope she gets a huge raise from Newsweek. )