Category: Preparedness
Why rising food prices are a good thing
| May 21, 2011 | Posted by JerriCook under Health, Preparedness, The Economy |
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Panic. Take to the streets. Food prices are about to rise through the roof. So says the usual cadre of Chicken Littles. The sky is falling. Hoard as much food as you can. Sigh. Can we just think this thing through without becoming hysterical?
The fear mongers have taken to the airways, telling you that a candy bar will soon cost upwards of $11.oo. A can of soda will cost somewhere around $6.00. So what? Neither are food. Okay, technically, they are edible and most of the population considers them food, but they’re not. You don’t need either to live. You can’t get the nutrition your body needs to be healthy, or your brain needs to reason (which explains the current lack of intelligence in the national media). (more…)
Five reasons to avoid seed bank scams
| May 21, 2011 | Posted by JerriCook under Preparedness, Rural Issues, The Garden |
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Should you buy seeds so you can grow some, if not all, of your own food? Yes. Should you buy seeds from the charlatans advertising emergency seed kits? Absolutely not. I’ve seen these ridiculous ads claiming that for $79.00-$149.00 you can get enough seeds to grow a whole acre of food. There are so many things wrong with this. Where should I start? (more…)
Food Shortages Loom as Prices Skyrocket
| May 16, 2011 | Posted by JerriCook under Preparedness, Rural Issues |
Experts are warning that food prices in America’s retail grocery stores could rise sharply in the coming years. Chris Hurt, agricultural economist with Purdue University, expects sharp rises in the cost of food over the next decade. The average consumer spends between 8 and 10 percent of their income on food. Without exception, experts are warning this could jump as high as 20 percent in the next few years.
What’s causing this? Several things: (more…)
Be Prepared: Medicinal herbs you should keep on hand
| May 16, 2011 | Posted by JerriCook under Health, medicine, Preparedness |
Readers who remember the Great Depression have generously shared their memories of the era with the rest of us. In those memories, are stories of homemade medicines. Homemade remedies are often just as effective as expensive over-the-counter pharmaceutical remedies. You don’t need expensive cleaning solutions for minor cuts and scrapes. Soap and water work just as well. And you certainly don’t need spendy cough drops for dry throat. (more…)
Be Ready for Anything: Emergency Preparedness 101
| May 16, 2011 | Posted by JerriCook under Preparedness |
Emergencies are by their nature dynamic and intense; how well you think on your feet depends entirely on the situation. Emergencies fall into two categories: mobile and stationary.
Mobile Emergencies
This is the most common emergency, and the one most of us are least prepared for. These are the kinds of emergencies where you have to react fast. They include evacuations due to weather, disaster, and civil unrest. For these emergencies, you need to be prepared to move fast and travel light. You’re not going to have much time to pack, if any. If you want to ease the amount of stress during such a high-pressure scenario, keep an emergency back pack for every member of your family at the ready. Store it in your car or closet, somewhere where you can get to it in a hurry. Here are just a few of the basics to include: (more…)
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