Comments on: 10 Ways NOT to Survive http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/ Survival is a Mom's Job!™ Tue, 22 May 2012 03:41:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Mary http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-4237 Mary Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:28:20 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-4237 I agree LizLong. On survivalblog.com it's often stated - "two is one and one is none". He's referring to necessary tools but you're right, those are often "gadgets". I've been stocking up on hand can openers, hand mixers, rolling pins, manual potato mashers, etc. Has anyone else noticed how it's getting harder and harder to find these items? Hand can openers are pretty easy, but all but 2 of my hand mixers are from antique stores, which means they cost a little more and have to be sterilized. I agree LizLong. On survivalblog.com it's often stated – "two is one and one is none". He's referring to necessary tools but you're right, those are often "gadgets". I've been stocking up on hand can openers, hand mixers, rolling pins, manual potato mashers, etc. Has anyone else noticed how it's getting harder and harder to find these items? Hand can openers are pretty easy, but all but 2 of my hand mixers are from antique stores, which means they cost a little more and have to be sterilized.

]]> By: LizLong http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-3612 LizLong Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:59:35 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-3612 I'm not sure I agree with #6, Gadgets. The key is to make sure you have the right gadgets, primarily ones that make you more independent. A lot of tools can also be considered gadgets, or have been in the past. A solar-powered backpack, for instance, is a gadget. But it can ensure that your rechargeable batteries are recharged. A dehydrator is a gadget, and so is a vacuum sealer. A portable dvd player is a gadget, but uses less power than a tv and dvd player, and wouldn't that help A LOT with boredom and stress in a SHTF situation? Exactly. Otherwise, good article. I'm not sure I agree with #6, Gadgets. The key is to make sure you have the right gadgets, primarily ones that make you more independent. A lot of tools can also be considered gadgets, or have been in the past. A solar-powered backpack, for instance, is a gadget. But it can ensure that your rechargeable batteries are recharged. A dehydrator is a gadget, and so is a vacuum sealer. A portable dvd player is a gadget, but uses less power than a tv and dvd player, and wouldn't that help A LOT with boredom and stress in a SHTF situation? Exactly. Otherwise, good article.

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-3119 TheSurvivalMom Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:24:45 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-3119 Julie, I've purchased from Walton Feed and Chrystalyn is an EXPERT Walton Feed shopper. I haven't done any comparison pricing with similar companies but have been happy with everything I've purchased from them. The quality is excellent, and Chrystalyn says she won't buy wheat from anyone else. One tip. If there are others in your area interested in placing an order also, Walton will ship everything to one address to help save money on shipping costs. Julie, I've purchased from Walton Feed and Chrystalyn is an EXPERT Walton Feed shopper. I haven't done any comparison pricing with similar companies but have been happy with everything I've purchased from them. The quality is excellent, and Chrystalyn says she won't buy wheat from anyone else. One tip. If there are others in your area interested in placing an order also, Walton will ship everything to one address to help save money on shipping costs.

]]> By: juju_mommy http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-3042 juju_mommy Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:17:03 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-3042 Hey, in regards to the cheese... I've never done it myself but have been told many times that mozzerrella is super easy so you may want to give that a try! I've HAD fresh mozz and it's wonderful! Have any of you ever ordered from Walton Feed? I've heard it referenced MANY places other than this website and am planning to order my buckets of wheat and some sprouting seeds from them as soon as the budget allows. Does anyone have any advice regarding quality and the comparison to other places? Just curious... Plan to make a big order when I do so want to make sure I get good stuff! Hey, in regards to the cheese… I've never done it myself but have been told many times that mozzerrella is super easy so you may want to give that a try! I've HAD fresh mozz and it's wonderful!

Have any of you ever ordered from Walton Feed? I've heard it referenced MANY places other than this website and am planning to order my buckets of wheat and some sprouting seeds from them as soon as the budget allows. Does anyone have any advice regarding quality and the comparison to other places? Just curious… Plan to make a big order when I do so want to make sure I get good stuff!

]]> By: rightwingmom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-3034 rightwingmom Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:02:28 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-3034 The ladies at Natural Kitchen told me any seed you sprout increases it nutrients 10Xs. I've always heard cooking removes vitamins and nutrients. Fresh and raw are best! Did you know you can sprout in a mason jar? The ladies at Natural Kitchen told me any seed you sprout increases it nutrients 10Xs. I've always heard cooking removes vitamins and nutrients. Fresh and raw are best! Did you know you can sprout in a mason jar?

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-2993 TheSurvivalMom Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:31:17 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-2993 It would certainly be easy to slip sprouts into sandwiches and salads. Do you happen to know if they lose many nutrients when cooked? It would certainly be easy to slip sprouts into sandwiches and salads. Do you happen to know if they lose many nutrients when cooked?

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-3003 TheSurvivalMom Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:46:42 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-3003 Making my own cheese is one thing I'd like to learn this year for the very reason that it really does add a lot to most of my recipes. I have some canned cheese and cheese powder, so I guess that's better than nothing. You're very right about introducing these foods now, not just to get used to new flavors but also to learn how to prepare them, make variations, etc. We also have quite a bit of freeze dried meat and chicken, and I'm sure it's tasty. All the other freeze dried foods we've tried have been quite good, so I expect the meat and chicken to be just fine. For sure, though, they won't be THE main dish, but rather an ingredient in something like a soup or stir fry. Making my own cheese is one thing I'd like to learn this year for the very reason that it really does add a lot to most of my recipes. I have some canned cheese and cheese powder, so I guess that's better than nothing. You're very right about introducing these foods now, not just to get used to new flavors but also to learn how to prepare them, make variations, etc. We also have quite a bit of freeze dried meat and chicken, and I'm sure it's tasty. All the other freeze dried foods we've tried have been quite good, so I expect the meat and chicken to be just fine. For sure, though, they won't be THE main dish, but rather an ingredient in something like a soup or stir fry.

]]> By: rightwingmom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-2972 rightwingmom Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:45:59 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-2972 My mom use to sprout alfalfa seeds. I'm buying different seeds from my local Natural Kitchen: alfalfa, mung, lentils, etc. I figure I can sprout them, especially in the middle of winter, to give my family some fresh greens to eat. My mom use to sprout alfalfa seeds. I'm buying different seeds from my local Natural Kitchen: alfalfa, mung, lentils, etc. I figure I can sprout them, especially in the middle of winter, to give my family some fresh greens to eat.

]]> By: juju_mommy http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-2903 juju_mommy Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:47:24 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-2903 Oh, the more I read the more I realize how much I have to learn! LOL. My husband is the typical meat and potatoes kind of guy too. But he's getting better on the veggies as I learn new ways to experiment (and sometimes hide LOL). But for survival preps, I think it's important to have a variety. But my main staple is wheat and (soon will be) sprouting. But I'm just starting to incorporate those into our diets now and wish I would've done it sooner. Not only is this important as far as introducing them to new foods but also because things such as wheat can't be introduced full-force. You have to get your body used to it and I wouldn't want that to be a problem when the SHTF. I do have some freeze dried chicken in my food storage so far (aside from my regular pantry items, which is pretty well-stocked). We haven't tried it yet though so not sure how good it is. But I figure anything can be improved if you drown it in cheese! HAHAHAH. Oh, the more I read the more I realize how much I have to learn! LOL.

My husband is the typical meat and potatoes kind of guy too. But he's getting better on the veggies as I learn new ways to experiment (and sometimes hide LOL). But for survival preps, I think it's important to have a variety. But my main staple is wheat and (soon will be) sprouting. But I'm just starting to incorporate those into our diets now and wish I would've done it sooner. Not only is this important as far as introducing them to new foods but also because things such as wheat can't be introduced full-force. You have to get your body used to it and I wouldn't want that to be a problem when the SHTF.

I do have some freeze dried chicken in my food storage so far (aside from my regular pantry items, which is pretty well-stocked). We haven't tried it yet though so not sure how good it is. But I figure anything can be improved if you drown it in cheese! HAHAHAH.

]]> By: TheSurvivalMom http://thesurvivalmom.com/2010/01/04/10-ways-not-to-survive/comment-page-1/#comment-2854 TheSurvivalMom Tue, 05 Jan 2010 06:47:05 +0000 http://thesurvivalmom.com/?p=2867#comment-2854 I think the people who are buying mostly guns and ammo are either too lazy to do other forms of preparedness or are too fearful to think things through properly. If the food supply is your main concern, then you're starting at a great place! Growing whatever you can using heirloom seeds and then preserving your own crops is easier than most people realize. Good luck! I think the people who are buying mostly guns and ammo are either too lazy to do other forms of preparedness or are too fearful to think things through properly. If the food supply is your main concern, then you're starting at a great place! Growing whatever you can using heirloom seeds and then preserving your own crops is easier than most people realize. Good luck!

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