New Years resolutions have been all over social media this month. I thought now would be a great time to talk to you about one family resolution that I think is important.
Food Storage.
I had actually never given it serious thought until I had my son. It seems like once you are in charge of keeping someone so small and precious safe your priorities really start to shift. A years supply of food storage seems like such a big feat. That is exactly why I’ve pushed it back, but 2013 is the year that we will accomplish our one year food storage goal. There are so many things to consider… like where will I keep it? How will I keep it organized? What if things go bad before I use it? How many servings should I consider?
I decided that the best place to start is a 72 hour supply.
Lucky for me, the wonderful people over at Prepare to Survive have a handy little bucket that includes 90 servings, which is plenty for our family of three!
Let’s take a second to talk about why it’s important to have food storage. I occasionally get grief from a friend or family member that assumes that I am preparing for the end of the world or something…
That’s not really the case. I think it’s important to have food storage for a number of reasons. Yes, it is a good idea to be prepared for a disaster, but what about economic difficulty? What if we lose our jobs? At least then we will be set with a few of the necessities.
The 90 serving bucket I received comes with:
Oatmeal
Polenta (corn grits)
Cinnamon Rice Pudding
Chicken Flavored Vegetable Stew
Beef Flavored Vegetable Stew
Hearty Potato Soup
Western Chili
Cheddar Broccoli Soup
Red Beans and Rice
Flavor was kind of important to me, but I was assured that they are the best of the best. We decided to put one of the meals to the test, and served a serving of the Cheddar Broccoli Soup to my picky three year old. The verdict? He licked every last drop from the bowl!
That in itself is worth every penny. I am so glad that we are three days closer to our one year food storage goal! On a side note, the packets are perfect to grab and go for camping trips! They don’t take up much room, and all you need is water!
Are you ready for the super exciting news??
ONE of my readers is going to win the same 90 serving bucket from Prepare to Survive! (valued at $100!)
That’s right! I am going to help you start your own emergency preparedness food storage! Here is what you need to do:
Mandatory: Visit Prepare to Survive. Come back and let me know which product is your favorite, OR like them on Facebook.
There are tons of bonus entries as well. Remember, this is valued at $100, so you don’t want to miss out!
**The giveaway starts now, and ends January 21st. All entries will be verified. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to an email. If I don’t hear from them within the 48 hour time period a new winner will be chosen. I received product for this review/giveaway, but all opinions are my own. **
They have great products but I really like the 72 hour kits.
Great give-a-way! Thanks!
I think the 72 hour kit is probably the best item they have. I need a few of those!
My husband thinks I am crazy for collecting all this food and stuff but if something happens and we are warm and well fed, he will be thanking me.
I love all of the survival kits, and I especially like that they have ones for pets as well as a classroom lockdown kit.
They’re survival kits look great!
I’m crushing on the lipstick gun! I appreciate the idea of something small and portable to protect oneself. Love!
They all look awesome! The Cinnamon Rice Pudding sounds divine, but I always go for the sweet stuff.
Wow. this would start me off great. I am just getting into the food storage and this would just be the perfect starting point.
cheddar broccoli soup and cinnamon rice pudding always sounds great!
That lip stick stun gun looks pretty darn cool!
Me! Pick me. That is my family goal this year too!
I like the food storage kits… Guardian Deluxe Food Storage Survival Kit
This is the first I’ve heard of them, but I’m excited to learn more.
their big buckets of freeze dried fruits and veggies!
thanks
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
I haven’t tried them before, but the Cheddar Broccoli soup sounds delicious.
Oatmeal!
I’ve never tried their products, but you make them look amazing, as always!
I like the Guardian Deluxe Food Storage Survival Kit
I am in great need of all things food storage, but I would really like to trade up my lame pepper spray key chain for the lip stick stun gun! What a cool idea!
Love their 72 hour kits!
The 4 person survival bucket! I have never heard of this site, but I will be checking it out more thoroughly for sure!
* I tried to leave this under the rafflecopter link, but I am not sure if my actual comment was left?*
Thanks!
I like that they sell self defense items, a gal could always use those! Well, hopefully not actually use them but be ready to if needed.
12 servings of cook in pouch meals
I love that they have kits for pets. Brilliant.
I LOVE and need their 72 hour kits. We’ve been talking in my house forever about putting ours together but just can’t get it all quite together. I’m definitely showing my husband those!
I think the 72 hour kit is GREAT! Loving this giveaway!
Woo-hoo!!! I’m doing the happy dance over here! Thanks!!!