Q&A - What is the Shelf Life of Flour?
Hi Ray & Trayce, Do you know what the shelf-life is of flour, and how do you keep it from getting weevils? - Peg
Hello Peg,
This is a great question, specially for folks who are setting up their food storage.
To give you a short answer, it depends on where you store it.
You can store it in your freezer for up to 12 months
You can store it in your refrigerator for up to 6 months
Or you can store it at room temperature (your cupboards / pantry) for up to 3 months
Crisis Meltdown Greece - Sheep, Sheepdogs, and Wolves
If you have not been paying attention to what is going on in Greece, you need to be.
Why?
Because this is a foreshadow of things to come here in the US.
Here is a new acronym you need to learn. SHTF = Shcumar (crap) Hits The Fan.
Folks, many people out there have bought into the Hollywood scenario of the apocalyptic world of Mad Max and the Thunder Dome.
When the SHTF, we are not going to resort to being Will Smith in "I am Legend" world.
You know what is going to happen?
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Always Be Ready - Thoughts after the storm, flood and tornado
Well this has been an interesting week. In one night we got close to 12 inches of rain and flooding takes place everywhere.
If you are ever watching CNN or FOX News and you see flooding in Texas, nine times out of ten it is here in New Braunfels.
What makes New Braunfels so famous is that fact that we have the greatest waterslide park in the entire nation, Schlitterbahn. What also make New Braunfels so great is that we have several rivers, primarily the Guadalupe the flows right through our little town. People from all over come here to go "tubing" and float down the river on a hot Texas day.

Why is Being Prepared Important to Me?
The science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke once said:
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.
This statement is commonly known as Clarke's Third Law. We now live in a world that is so completely immersed in advanced technology that we depend upon it for our very survival. Most of the actions that we depend upon for our everyday activities -- from flipping a switch to make the lights come on to obtaining all of our food supplies at a nearby supermarket. If one would have viewed modern technology a mere 200 years ago, it would consider magic and may have even been burned at the stake.
I often get asked "why are you always talking about being prepared?"
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A Farm Store Can Work For You
It started almost by accident a few years ago.
Terry, one of my neighbors (well, he lives about a mile away but that's a neighbor in the country!) said he was tired of having to wait until I was home to ring the doorbell to buy my "fresh eggs from happy chickens."
He had an old refrigerator in an out building that he wasn't using so he brought it over and we hooked it up on my carport.
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How to Begin a Successful Home-Based Business
Seventeen years ago, I found myself signing an agreement form with a direct sales company. Without a single shred of sales or business experience, I impulsively launched what would become a very successful venture. Looking back, that blind leap of faith was a brilliant move. The income I’ve earned enabled me to quit my fulltime job as a trainer with a large school district and, eventually, become a homeschooling, stay-at-home mom.
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Escape and Evasion (E&E) Kit
I’m sure everyone reading this is familiar with the bug out bag - essentially the escape and evasion kit is based on the same concept, but with several advantages.
Don’t get me wrong, having a bug out bag is a good idea, however a back-up plan, for your backup plan is even better – let me explain.
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