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Preparedness

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So much of our lives literally revolves around the kitchen. We eat all our meals together there, sharing the day’s challenges and successes. It served as the school room and the family room for playing games. Plans for the day and the future are discussed and solidified over food and drink. The bills get paid, records are kept and taxes figured there. Seeds are spread on the table while planning the garden and jars are sorted and filled there at harvest time. Quilts and clothes get cut and sewn on that table. Neighbors and friends are always welcome to share a cup of coffee and baked goods of the day. Wonderful memories reside in the kitchen while delightful new, little people come to add their chapters.

The Importance of Long-Term Food Storage: Beyond the Apocalypse

When we hear about long-term food storage, images of doomsday preppers and survivalists often come to mind. However, having a well-stocked pantry goes beyond preparing for the apocalypse. It can be a practical and sensible approach to cope with unexpected events such as economic downturns, inflation, job loss, or even a pandemic. Here are some reasons why long-term food storage is a wise investment for anyone, not just the preppers.

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How Much Toilet Paper Do You Need?

The average American household of 2.6 people uses 409 regular rolls of toilet paper a year. The company calculated that the 24/7 stay-at-home orders that has kept millions of people locked down, increased the home TP consumption by 40%.

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Education – Plan B

It really doesn’t matter where you have chosen to be if a national crisis erupts, you are probably not inclined to put your children on a school bus and send them miles away from you so having a plan B only makes sense.

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Who Buys Emergency Preparedness Trauma Kits?

One of the questions we get asked a lot about our large-scale first-aid kits is “who buys this stuff?” We have trauma kits for 1,000 people, 500 and for all different situations and most people can’t imagine who might need such a thing. They’re thinking about their little personal first-aid kit that’s in the car or home. It’s good for the occasional scrap or cut, but not for a major emergency.

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Why Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Are Important to Long Term Food Storage

I’ve recommended vitamins and minerals to supplement the typical American diet for years. Considering most of our food comes from corporate farms and is over processed, I just don’t feel it contains everything a healthy body requires. If we need supplements now, why would we not consider them necessary as part of a long term food plan?

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