tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84766326020728926772024-03-12T03:18:59.162-06:00Basic Living - BlogCanning, Cooking, Baking, Food Storage, Dehydrating, Water Purification, 72 Hour Kits, Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Survival...You Name It, We Cover It!!!Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-58796540325594412172013-02-11T14:55:00.001-07:002013-02-11T14:55:55.320-07:00Tapping Box Elder Trees: VideoOur first class of the year was on tapping box elder trees taught by Joseph & Dorothea Smith. A big thank you to Joseph and Dorothea for a great class and for all who came and participated. We will post the video here for those of you who missed it, but would like to watch it. We hope you will find the information helpful and useful to you. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">As always, all classes are open to the public and presented without charge. They are still held on Thursdays from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm. and are still broadcast live over the internet as well as archived for viewing at your convenience. All of last year's classes are still available by going to </span><a href="http://www.eisnlive.ezstream.com/" style="background-color: white; color: #0053a0; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">www.eisnlive.ezstream.com</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'times new roman', times;">. For classes earlier than last October click the More Archives link at the bottom of the broadcast list and select the month from which you wish to view prior classes.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><br />Mark your calendars now because we are lining up an incredible year of classes you won't want to miss. While we very much appreciate knowing if you are coming so we don't run short on supplies, you are welcome without any prior notice to us. And remember, we have a wonderful play area right next to the classroom for your small children. Please feel welcome to bring them so you can learn with the rest of us and enjoy the social aspects of getting together is such an informal atmosphere. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>2013 Class Schedule</u></b></span></span><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><strong>Feb. 7 - Tapping Box Elder Trees for Sap</strong> by Joseph Smith </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;">The Box Elder is a cousin to the Maple and produces a wonderfully sweet tasting sap that can be used for sweet teas, syrups, flavoring, etc. Because the sap starts flowing later in February, you need to learn and acquire the inexpensive tree taps now so you are ready when the time comes. Let Joseph teach you how to do it, how to use and store the sap. We will have sample tastes here during the class so you will know why you want to use this free resource.<br /><br /><strong>Feb. 14</strong><strong> - To be announced</strong><br /><strong>Feb. 21 - Growing & Using Sprouts</strong> by Aaron & Eliana Mackley<br />Aaron and Eliana are new to our guest presenters and we are excited for the expertise they bring. They will have lots of information and samples that each attendee can try. Then, learn how to use what you sprout. This is an amazing resource that is available year round at a very low cost.<br /><br /><strong>Feb. 28 - Juicing for Health & Pleasure</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> by </span>Aaron & Eliana Mackley<br />Long time juicers themselves, Aaron and Eliana will present their second class showing us how to take full advantage of natural fruits and vegetables in wonderful and delicious ways.<br /><br /><strong>Mar. 7 - To be announced</strong><br /><br /><strong>Mar. 14 - Homemade Yogurt</strong></span><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><strong> </strong>by Heather McPhie<br />Another new presenter for us, Heather has taught the simple, but ever so enjoyable art of making your own yogurt at preparedness fairs, conferences, etc. and is sharing her knowledge and skills with us.</span><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;">Mar 21 - The Art of Whole Grain Bread</span></strong><span style="font-family: times new roman, times;"><strong> </strong>by Jamie Ashcraft<br />You don't have to just make bread with one grain. Learn how to use many grains and make a wonderfully healthy (not heavy) loaf ofbread in your Bosch Universal mixer. Some of the grains we mightuse: barley, spelt, hard white wheat, hard red wheat, millet, and maybe some others.<br /><br /><strong>Mar. 28 - </strong><strong>To be announced</strong><br /><strong>Apr. 4 - To be announced</strong><br /><br /><strong>Apr. 11- Walipini Gardening</strong> by Joseph Smith<br />Joseph is returning just in time to teach us all about gardening under-ground before the gardening season begins. We mentioned this last year and gave you a link to learn a little about it. Now, you can come and learn directly from someone who uses a Walipini. This is not only facinating, but also ever so practical. It can generally be started for little more than the cost of digging a hole. Come and learn with the rest of us how to out smart winter and enjoy fresh produce year round. IT REALLY DOES WORK!</span></span>Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-12721657510483845422013-01-11T15:20:00.000-07:002013-01-14T11:07:40.735-07:00Make Your Own Solar Oven (Guest Post)Today, we welcome an exciting guest author, Agnes Jimenez. Agnes is a professional blogger and writer who has written much on the subject of preparedness, food, and frugal living. Her blog is a very popular blog filled with helpful information and advice. We are very fortunate to have her provide some information on making your own solar oven today. <br />
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If you have never considered how you will cook during an
electrical outage or during an emergency, consider the benefits of making your
own solar cooker. Of course, you can purchase a pre-built solar cooker, but why
do that when you can make your own with common materials you probably already
have on hand? A solar cooker can even come in handy when you want to keep the
heat out of the kitchen and enjoy a hot meal. </div>
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For a simple, lightweight solar cooker you will need the
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• 2 cardboard boxes (two sizes that can nest) * <span id="goog_265530453"></span><span id="goog_265530454"></span></div>
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• Heavy duty aluminum foil</div>
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• Staples</div>
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• Heavy duty thread</div>
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*When selecting your cardboard boxes, be sure that the smaller
box is large enough to accommodate any cooking vessel or pan that you will be
using in your solar oven. The larger box should be approximately 1" to
2" larger in width and length. This will allow for a ½" to 1"
gap on all sides. Additionally the smaller box should be the same height or
½" shorter than the larger box.</div>
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Cut the flaps off both boxes. Line the inside of the smaller
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Place the smaller box inside the larger one and fill gaps
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Make flared reflectors by taking the 4 pieces of cardboard
and cutting them at an angle. The bottom edge should be the same width as the
side of the box where it will be attached; the top of each piece should be
several inches wider than its base. Cover each reflector with heavy-duty
aluminum foil; use rubber cement to attach the foil to the cardboard and make
sure that the foil is not wrinkled or folded. Smooth it flat.</div>
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Staple each reflector to the outside edge of the solar
cooker. Punch a small hole in each upper corner on all 4 of the reflectors. Use
the heavy duty thread in tying adjacent corners together leaving the reflectors
at a slight outward angle in order to reflect the sun.</div>
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If you are using a tempered glass, have it cut to fit the
inside dimension of your solar cooker and place it on top of the cooker. You
are now ready to begin using your solar oven for baking bread, muffins,
casseroles, and just about anything you can imagine.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">References:</i></b></div>
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<a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5635512_build-powered-oven-school-project.html"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">http://www.ehow.com/how_5635512_build-powered-oven-school-project.html</i></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Make-and-Use-a-Solar-Oven"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">http://www.wikihow.com/Make-and-Use-a-Solar-Oven</i></a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">About the Guest
Author</b></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Agnes Jimenez is a
professional blogger and writer. She writes for many online establishments and
supports those ones that offer practical lifestyles to consumers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a frugal living and emergency preparedness
advocate, she recommends </i><a href="http://www.foodinsurance.com/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">FoodInsurance.com</i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> for families who are looking for high
quality food storage and emergency kit supplies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You may </i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/FoodInsurance"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">connect with Food Insurance in Facebook</i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">.</i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-16257919303436990442012-12-29T13:18:00.001-07:002012-12-29T13:18:10.193-07:00Jonathan's First ChristmasThe following was shared by Jim Higgins in our news letter that went out last week. It's a great story and thought you might like it. <br />
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The following story is a purely fanciful rather than factual interpretation of that special day more than 2000 years ago. I hope it brings a smile to your face and a swelling of love within your heart.<br />
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For several weeks little Jonathan had been pestering Michael to put in a good word for him with the choir director.<br />
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"I'm sorry Jonathan, I've told you before, you are just too young to sing with the choir," said Michael. "But there is something you can do to help. Are you interested."<br />
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"Awe, I guess so. But what could be more important than singing with the choir tonight?"<br />
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Michael smiled and whispered in Jonathan's ear. Jumping for joy and starting to yell, Michael had to quickly hush Jonathan before he spoiled the surprise.<br />
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"Now," Michael instructed, "go home and ask your parents if they will give their permission for you to come with me. There is lot's to be done so we need to leave soon. Can you be ready in time?"<br />
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Without the slightest hesitation Jonathan was nodding his head so hard Michael thought it might break off. In an instant Jonathan was gone and Michael was left standing there admiring such youthful exuberance.<br />
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At the appointed time Michael looked for Jonathan and found him standing behind him with a grin as wide as the pearly gates. "How long have you been standing there?"<br />
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"Only about an hour," confessed Jonathan. But Michael knew exactly how Jonathan felt. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go"<br />
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"Ewe; it smells in here; and it is so dirty. What are we doing in a stable?" Jonathan protested. "I thought we" and Michael interrupted.<br />
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"This is where Jesus will be born tonight. And, although he must be born into the most humble of circumstances, we are going to help make it clean for Mary, his mother, when she and Joseph are rejected at the inn."<br />
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With a little more explanation Jonathan finally understood and eagerly began following Michael's instructions. It wasn't long before David, the innkeeper's son, arrived and started cleaning the stable. David didn't know why but he had the strangest urge to complete his most hated job. Soon, the stalls were shoveled and swept clean. About that time, Leah, David's sister came out and helped distribute the clean straw and hay.<br />
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"Wow," said Leah. "You've done a really good job this time. What's gotten into you?"<br />
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"I don't know. I can't seem to help myself. I'm sure the same miserable men will be coming to the inn later and they'll probably be grumpier than ever, what with the taxing and all."<br />
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"Uh huh," Leah agreed. "And they'll probably expect you to take care of their animals, too."<br />
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"Well, at least it will be easier with the stable already cleaned and plenty of hay available. I wonder when the first one will arrive."<br />
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"He's already here. But he was walking - no animals for you."<br />
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"So, I've done all this work for nothing; great!" Just then David and Leah both felt strange and warm.<br />
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"What was that?" asked David. Leah, a little perplexed herself, didn't know what to say.<br />
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"I think we're done," he continued.
"Shall we go back to see what else mother or father needs us to do?" asked Leah.<br />
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"You go ahead. I want to double check and make sure everything is in order. I'll be there in a few minutes."<br />
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Michael smiled at Jonathan and told him what a good job he had done prompting David and Leah to clean the stable extra well. It was just about then that Leah came back with another traveler and his cow. The man was obviously impressed with the condition of the stable which made David feel even better.<br />
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As the day became evening, each traveler seemed equally impressed at the quality of boarding for their animals. Finally, just about sunset, Leah was told to escort a couple to the stable and to bring a blanket. The inn was simply too full to make room for any more overnighters but, after some pleading by Leah, her father had finally agreed to allow the couple to stay in the stable with the animals to give them some protection from the cool air of the spring time nights. David had run ahead and made sure there was an especially clean stall with extra straw for this pregnant woman.<br />
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When they were sure this couple had what they needed, David and Leah turned to leave and Joseph thanked them both for helping them. Later that night Mary was delivered of child surrounded by the warmth of the animals near by. Michael and Jonathan watched through the night as the innkeeper and his family came to visit along with some shepherds and others.<br />
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Finally, with Jonathan protesting, Michael told him it was time to leave. Taking one last look at the babe lying in the manger, Jonathan couldn't help but feel better when he was sure he saw baby Jesus wink at him as if to say, "It's all right. I must now do this alone. Thank you." Jonathan knew he had been a part of the most important day ever. He joined Michael as they returned to heaven and his own parents.Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-27293489480601660092012-12-18T11:18:00.000-07:002012-12-18T12:49:43.114-07:00Microwave Peanut Brittle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Thanks to a little bit of snow on Sunday, it's starting to feel a bit more Christmasy around here in Rexburg, Idaho. Most of the students from the college went home last week for Christmas break and things seem much more quiet especially on and around campus. <br />
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However, despite the fact that nearly half the population of the city returned to their families throughout the country, things have been very busy and exciting here at Basic Living. So many have come in to pick up food storage, <a href="http://basicliving.com/Emergency-Kits/c44/index.html" target="_blank">emergency kits</a>, <a href="http://basicliving.com/Bosch/c12/p108119/Universal-Plus-Kitchen-Machine/product_info.html" target="_blank">Bosch Universal</a>s and other things for their loved ones this Christmas season. We are glad to see more people taking an interest in emergency preparedness and are thrilled to be able to help. We are grateful for all who come by the store or our <a href="http://www.basicliving.com/" target="_blank"><b>online store</b></a>. And together with our gratitude, we also wish you a very Merry Christmas!<br />
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This week we are giving out Peanut Brittles at the store. It's a very simple recipe (very delicious, too!) and we hope that those who can't make it to the store would try this in their homes. Enjoy!<br />
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One of the funnest Christmas traditions I wish to pass on to my kids is leaving cookies and milk for Santa on Christmas Eve. Because the kids won't get to see Santa come in and fill their stockings on Christmas eve, it is easy to take him for granted. What a great way to teach them that Santa appreciates a small gesture of kindness by leaving cookies and milk for him. It's a simple way to teach the children the joys of giving. <div>
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Santa may not come and fill stockings at Basic Living on Christmas Eve, but that doesn't mean we can't take part in the spirit of giving during Christmas season. Last weekend, Mechele baked some yummy cookies during slow hours at the store. They will be given to patrons as long as supplies last. I tried some, and they were delicious! We wish to share this recipe, which she's had for years, and hope that you, too, will take part in this wonderful spirit of giving this Christmas season!</div>
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Those of you who are subscribed to our newsletters will recognize this information. Because there are some of you who are not subscribed to our newsletter that might find this useful, we decided to post this on our blog as well. This is being shared by a man who experienced the fury and results of Sandy - We are leaving it 100% unedited. We invite you to pay close attention to the lessons learned and act on the things you felt to improve in your life. Remember, it is better a year early than a day late. So, here we go. 46 things we can learn from a Sandy survivor. <br />
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1. The excitement and coolness wears off around day 3</div>
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3. Yes it can happen to you.</div>
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a. A couple of cases of bottled water is “NOT” water storage</div>
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20. It takes a lot of firewood to keep a fire going all day and into the evening for heat.</div>
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35. Most folks don’t have any emergency storage. They run to Wal-Mart and get water and batteries and then fill their tubs with water. That is it. A lucky few will get a case of ramen and a box of poptarts. That will be your neighbors supply. (especially if you liveoutside of Utah)</div>
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37. Mothers, everything you have ever done for your kids is forgotten if your kids are hungry.</div>
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38. You really do not want to be the “Unprepared Parents” The kids turn on you pretty quick.</div>
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39. Small solar charging gadgets will keep you in touch. Most work pretty well it seems.</div>
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40. Most things don’t take much power to operate. </div>
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41. Some things take a ton of power to operate.</div>
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42. When it gets dark at 4:30pm the nights are really long without power.</div>
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43. Getting out of the house is very important. Even if it is cold. Make your home the semi warm place to come home to.. not the cold prison that you are stuck in.</div>
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44. Someone in your family must play or learn to play guitar.</div>
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45. Things that disappeared never to be seen again for a very long time.</div>
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<i> a. Fuel, of all kinds</i></div>
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<i> i. 2 stroke motor oil, (chainsaws)</i></div>
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46. There was a strange peace to knowing all I had to do each day was keep my family safe, warm, and fed, but my peace was someone else’s panic. There were also many things that were not learned from hurricane Sandy, but reinforced. Those things were the importance of my family and their love and support, especially my lovely wife, that my Heavenly Father is really in charge, period. And finally that I am very thankful for the upbringing and experiences that have taught me and brought me to where I am .. Wherever that is…hahahaha..</div>
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So there you have it folks. All 46 first-hand lessons learned by a Sandy survivor. The ball is now in your court. What will you do to apply these things to help you and your family be prepared? Are there any other lessons that might need to be added to the list? Leave your comments below! </div>
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Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-39089276562888762502012-11-26T14:31:00.000-07:002012-11-26T14:31:34.636-07:00Highlights from our Holiday Weekend Sale<a href="http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab10/basicliving1/Black%20Friday%20Sale/Storefront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab10/basicliving1/Black%20Friday%20Sale/Storefront.jpg" width="240" /></a>Thanksgiving came and went like a blink of an eye and it is time to get back to our normal lives again. We hope your Thanksgiving was a wonderful one filled with family time and lots of delicious food. Some of you were brave enough to go out shopping on Black Friday and we hope it was a safe shopping experience for you. <br />
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We, too, had a very exciting Black Friday/Saturday Sale here at Basic Living. Many waited in line before store opening to get the best deals on Black Friday. The Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Machines were one of the most popular items and they were literally gone within minutes after the doors opened. Seychelle water bottles and Emergency Zone's food storage kits were also among our best selling products. It was a great weekend. Here are some highlights for those of you who missed out as well as for those who want to re-live the excitement of our holiday weekend sale. <br />
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Having concluded the busy but fun and exciting holiday weekend, we especially want to express our gratitude for those who came. Everyone was very patient with us as we took care of payments and gift wrappings. They were busy days, but we sure had a lot of fun! So, from all of us here at Basic Living we would like to say, THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com2153 N 2nd E St, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA43.8295363 -111.778078243.8281043 -111.78054569999999 43.8309683 -111.7756107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-74784851529997875082012-11-20T12:41:00.000-07:002012-11-20T12:41:22.957-07:00Attitude of Gratitude at Thanksgiving Time<div class="tr_bq">
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Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time for us to stop and ponder on all the blessings in life. Whether you believe in God or not, whether you are a Christian or a Jew, or Buddhist or Muslim, we all have something we can be grateful for. Here are a few quotes to help us get in the Thanksgiving mindset. </div>
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<i>"God gave you a gift of 86400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?" </i><i> -<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/gratitude" target="_blank">William Arthur Ward</a></i></blockquote>
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<i>"And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more." -<a href="http://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/78?lang=eng" target="_blank">D&C 78:19</a></i><i><br /></i><i><br /></i><i>"Gratitude looks to the Past and love to the Present; fear, avarice, lust, and ambition look ahead." </i><i> -<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/gratitude?page=2" target="_blank">C.S. Lewis</a></i></blockquote>
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<i>"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it." </i><i> -<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/gratitude?page=2" target="_blank">William Arthur Ward</a></i></blockquote>
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<i>"For each new morning with its light, </i><i> For rest and shelter of the night, </i><i> For health and food, for love and friends,</i><i> For everything Thy goodness sends." </i><i> -<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/gratitude?page=2" target="_blank">Ralph Waldo Emerson</a></i> </blockquote>
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<i>"We should certainly count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count." </i><i> -<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/gratitude?page=1" target="_blank">Neal A. Maxwell</a></i> </blockquote>
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<i>"When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,</i><i> When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,</i><i> Count your many blessings name them one by one,</i><i> And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.</i> </blockquote>
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<i> Are you ever burdened with a load of care?</i><i> Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?</i><i> Count your many blessings; every doubt will fly,</i><i> And you will be singing as the days go by.</i></blockquote>
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<i> When you look at others with their lands and gold, </i><i> Think that Christ promised you his wealth untold. </i><i> Count your many blessings; money cannot buy</i><i> Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.</i></blockquote>
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<i> So amid the conflict, whether great or small, </i><i> Do not be discouraged; God is over all.</i><i> Count your many blessings; angels will attend, </i><i> Help and comfort give you to your journey's end."</i><i> -Johnson Oatman, Jr.</i></blockquote>
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At Thanksgiving time, along with turkey, stuffing, baked goods, and holiday sales; we hope that we would all take the time to express our gratitude for all the wonderful blessings we enjoy in our lives. What are you grateful for ? What are your Thanksgiving traditions in your family to count your blessings? <br />
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It's Thanksgiving time! That means it's time for turkey, stuffing, and some yummy baked goods. Whether you are spending the holiday season at home or abroad, we hope it will be a wonderful one for all of you. <br />
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Just like many other Saturdays, we had another great day at Basic Living. One of the many things that made today great at Basic Living was Mechele's delicious Wholewheat Cinnamon Bread. Drizzled with a little frosting, this bread filled the store with warm fall scent of cinnamon. For those of you who missed out, here is the recipe so you can enjoy it too. <br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">This recipe is from one of the books we sell at the store, "Healthy Recipes from the Heart of Our Homes."</span><br />
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. <br />
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Put the following ingredients in the Bosch Mixer Bowl with the dough hook attached. <br />
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We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and hope to see you at our store for our Black Friday sale! </div>
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Also, be sure to check out our other Bosch Recipes.<br />
<b><a href="http://blog.basicliving.com/2010/07/making-pie-crust-using-bosch-universal.html">Making Pie Crust Using a Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Machine</a></b><br />
<b><a href="http://blog.basicliving.com/2010/10/putting-bosch-universal-plus-to-test.html#.UKh_LuOe_wA">Putting the Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Machine to the test</a></b><br />
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Here at Basic Living, we carry a wide variety of products to help our customers in your kitchen along with other self reliance needs. As we interact with our customers, we pay close attention to what people are looking for. As a result, we add to our line of products each year anything that might be of value to our customers. It has been a joy for us to try to meet our customers' needs by introducing them to new and amazing products that will empower them in their homes. <br />
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It's probably not right for us to have favorites when it comes to products we sell at the store. Perhaps it's almost as bad as having a favorite among your own kids. However, if we were to point something out as an all-time favorite, it would be the <b><a href="http://basicliving.com/Bosch/c12/p108119/Universal-Plus-Kitchen-Machine/product_info.html" target="_blank">Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Machine</a> </b>(you didn't hear this from me, don't tell my boss). Boasting a 6 1/2 quart bowl, which can hold up to 15 lbs of bowl, the Bosch has no problem kneading all that dough thanks to its powerful 800 watt motor under the hood. As the years went on, Bosch has made small improvements here and there which drastically improved the user experience. One of the newer features is the bowl scraper, which scrapes the dough off of the sides of the bowl to provide a more complete kneading action. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. See for your self.<br />
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The Bosch also enjoys the patented dough-hooks that kneads bread dough very effectively. The new models also have small rubber suction cup-like pieces on the bottom to keep the machine from walking off the kitchen counter. The list goes on. There are hundreds of reasons why the Bosch has been one of the most popular items sold in our store. The biggest reason is that the Bosch was designed and built for you and me. They have done such a great job in making improvements to tailer fit the Bosch to meet our needs.<br />
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With the new and improved Bosch Universal Plus Kitchen Machine bread making has never been easier! Watch the video for a demonstration. <br />
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We have tested a number of different products and have found the Bosch to be one of the best bread mixers in the market terms of effectiveness, versatility, and easiness of use (again, you didn't hear this from me). During the holiday season, the Bosch has always been one of the hottest selling items. Some buy them for their own use, while others who already know the value buy them for their children as their Christmas present or a wedding gift. <br />
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Besides bread making what else can this bread mixer do? The bread mixer is capable of accomplishing countless tasks with its different attachments. With its effective design and durability, sky is the limit for what it can do in the kitchen. One of our favorite use besides bread making is jerky making. The dough hooks and the kneading action is perfect for mixing lean hamburger with jerky seasoning and cure. It is also great for making meatballs, meat loaf, and more! <br />
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If you have found other ways the Bosch can help in the kitchen, please leave a comment below. We love to learn from you about what the Bosch can do too! <br />
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<br />Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-13048604421230149312012-11-05T16:38:00.002-07:002012-11-16T13:45:23.411-07:00A Note from Sandy - "I dare you to be better"<br />
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As relief efforts continue on the east coast, many find themselves still in shelters with so many kept from returning to their homes. Though in such uncomfortable settings, many victims are showing signs of strength as they express their desire to rebuild. One of the victims responded in the video, "in life, I learned to be thankful." Life seems to have a unique way of teaching us important lessons, and hurricane/super-storm Sandy was certainly no exception.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lessons Learned</span><br />
Disasters and emergencies are not new to mankind. The human race has faced countless types and variations of adversities throughout its history over thousands of years. Whether it is natural or manmade, whether the effects are nationwide or individual, each seems to teach us or remind us about things that matter most. As hard as these adversities are, we find in the eyes of those who overcome them, the strength and resiliency of mankind. We are inspired to learn (or remember) through examples of others that humans are tough, creative, loving, caring and kind. Perhaps disasters come to remind us of how good we can be. It gives us a chance to stop and be a little more thankful, a little more concerned for others, and a little more loving. When viewed in this light, hurricane/super-storm Sandy goes from being a natural disaster to a challenge to mankind. She is daring us to be better. The ball is in our court now. Do we take it or leave it?<br />
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"<b>Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier</b>." Mother Teresa <a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/mother_teresa.html#FfEbKeX4dRt5YquX.99" target="_blank"><span style="color: #003399;">http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/mother_teresa.html#FfEbKeX4dRt5YquX.99</span><span style="background-color: #e6e6e6; font-size: 16px;"> </span></a></blockquote>
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Since this post, I found a video that goes with the spirit of this post. The spirit of love is clearly evident in those who are there to help, and the spirit of gratitude is also clearly visible in those who received help. It is a very touching footage. <br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/53357089">Hurricane Sandy Helping Hands</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/joshuabrown">Joshua Brown</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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With Hurricane Sandy on its way with impressive strength towards over 60 million people according to CNN, our thoughts and prayers turn all who are in its path. Red Cross reports that over 3,200 people evacuated their homes and spent the night at Red Cross shelters last night. <br />
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According to<a href="http://www.redcross.org/news/press-release/Thousands-Look-to-Red-Cross-For-Shelter-from-Sandy" target="_blank"> redcross.org</a> more than 3,200 people have evacuated their homes last night to spend the night at Red Cross Shelters in nine different states. Here are some things you would want to bring to a shelter when evacuating a home (information provided by <a href="http://www.redcross-pbc.org/general.asp?SN=13686&OP=16300&IDCapitulo=5x5h6ujk1i" target="_blank">Red Cross</a>). <br />
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As human beings there are very few things that we just can't live without. And sadly, college football does not fit that description even though some might argue otherwise. Along with air and food, water is perhaps one of the most important substance we need in order to sustain life. More than half of our body is made of water. It is what holds us together in a sense. So, it is natural for anyone who is preparedness-minded to rank water at the top (or close to it) of his/her storage list. Unfortunately, however, even the brightest and most experienced prepper is faced with a challenge when trying to store large amounts of water for a long period of time. <br />
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Because water is a solvent (liquid substance that's capable of dissolving other substances) there is always the risk of containers releasing chemicals into the water over time. If you are reusing a container that held something else, there is the challenge of cleaning the container completely, so nothing is growing inside while the water is in storage. Another challenge to water storage is the sheer volume needed for storage. It is generally accepted in emergency preparedness that a person needs about 2 gallons a day. For a person to survive for 72 hours, he/she needs to store 6 gallons of water. If that person is married the amount doubles. If there are children in the picture, the amount becomes staggering. The final challenge to storing water is its massive weight. A gallon of water weighs close to 8 lbs. This means if a person wants all the water in his/her 72 hour kit, just the water alone will weigh a whopping 48 lbs! <br />
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And now, we are pleased to inform you that after years of research and many failed attempts, mankind has made an astronomical step in water storage. We now have a way to dehydrate water to solve all of its storage problems! Watch the video to learn the step-by-step to dehydrating and rehydrating water!<br />
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OK, so this is one of those things that mankind will never be able to figure out. We hope you got a good laugh as did we when we came across this video. <br />
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Although dehydrating water may not be an option for most of us, we do have other very effective options for securing drinkable water in an emergency. Storage is one of them, but where space and other reasons prevent you from storing water it may be a suitable alternative to purify water. And we have a whole host of options for water purifications at <a href="http://basicliving.com/Water-Purification/c54/index.html" target="_blank">Basic Living</a> - anywhere from tablets to straws to filters to pumps. One of them is an exciting new product we began carrying not too long ago. The product is called <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKurZxG397c" target="_blank">purificup</a>. It is a very compact and a very-easy-to-use water purification system. We understand this to be the world's first and only water purifier to adopt the nano-silver technology which is capable of destroying over 600 kinds of pathogens. They are available in our store and we hope you will stop by to check it out. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Conclusion</span><br />
When it comes to emergency preparedness, it is very difficult to provide a one ultimate solution that would work for everyone. One thing that works well for some may not work at all for others simply because of the difference in circumstances. However, the important principle is that emergency preparedness is a choice that needs to be made by all, well before an emergency. When disaster knocks on your door, the time for preparation has passed. It is better to prepare a year yearly than a day late. <br />
<br />Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-37998852588648792512012-10-25T14:53:00.001-06:002012-10-25T14:58:27.866-06:00Our final class for the year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was our first day of snow here in Rexburg, Idaho today! There were many scooping side walks and scraping snow off the windshields this the morning; but the cold, snowy morning didn't stop us from having our weekly class today. And it certainly did not stop Lisa Dobie from coming prepared with great information on alternative non-food storage items. The discussion was focused on homemade solutions for some of our everyday needs like laundry, dishwashing, cosmetics, personal hygiene, and fun things for kids. For those of you who are interested in living a frugal lifestyle, this video is definitely a must watch! <b><u>Can your laundry detergent do a load for a penny?</u></b> Watch to learn more! <br />
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This class concludes our classes taught at Basic Living for the year 2012. We are truly grateful for those who volunteered to teach for us. All of them brought very valuable information that will hopefully help enrich the lives of many who attended as well as those who watched online. If you have any ideas on what should be discussed in our classes, please feel free to <a href="http://basiclivingstore.blogspot.com/p/contact-us.html">send us a note</a> or leave a comment below. We hope to continue these classes in the coming years to help you live a more self reliant life. </div>
Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com0153 N 2nd E St, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA43.8295363 -111.778078243.8281043 -111.78054569999999 43.8309683 -111.7756107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-75256453562198863492012-10-24T16:20:00.002-06:002012-10-24T16:20:55.574-06:00Product Review: Mountain Meal Mess Kit with Folding Stove by Emergency Zone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Not too long ago we had an opportunity to go outdoors and roast marshmallows with some friends. As one of the many Basic Living enthusiasts, I took the opportunity to take some of our products out to see how effective they are (or how effective they are not). Here are the products I decided to take with me and tested in real outdoor situation and my thoughts on them.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.emergencyzone.com/product_info.php?cPath=13&products_id=1048" target="_blank">Mountain Meal Mess Kit</a> (<a href="http://www.emergencyzone.com/" target="_blank">Emergency Zone</a>)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.emergencyzone.com/product_info.php?cPath=7&products_id=988" target="_blank">Folding Saw</a> (<a href="http://www.emergencyzone.com/" target="_blank">Emergency Zone</a>)</li>
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The Folding Stove by Emergency Zone is a very compact, light weight stove with very capable solid fuel tablets. They used to come with 8 large square tablets in the past, but the newer ones come with 24 smaller tablets (the image shows the older square tablets broken up into pieces). These solid fuel tablets will burn for about 5 to 7 minutes depending on its size. It is a bit difficult to light because you actually need a flame to get the fuel tablet to start burning. Once lit, they produce hot flames capable of boiling water and cooking a hot meal. You either want a match or a lighter to light one of these though. </div>
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Mountain Meal Mess Kit by Emergency Zone is a very low cost (only $13.95 at <a href="http://basicliving.com/Outdoor-Cooking/c46/p299950/Mountain-Meal-Mess-Kit/product_info.html" target="_blank">basicliving.com</a>!) & high quality mess kit. It is very compact and light weight. It comes with the following items:</div>
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The <a href="http://basicliving.com/Emergency-Tools/c52/p205049/Folding-Saw/product_info.html" target="_blank">folding saw</a> by Emergency Zone was another fun and effective tool. In order to start a camp fire, we needed some wood to burn. I handed the saw to a friend of mine and they were back in no time with plenty of wood for roasting marshmallows. </div>
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Hot ramen noodles were perfect for us on a chilly evening to warm up. I can see how beneficial it would be to have the option to cook a hot meal in a survival situation. It is said that eating a hot meal will help calm the mind in disaster survival/stressful situations. It is also a great option to have when you need to obtain drinking water if you do not have water purification tablets or filters. Boiling is one of the many effective ways to obtain safe drinking water in survival as well. </div>
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We had a wonderful class yesterday here at Basic Living. Madison County Sheriff Roy Klingler took some time to teach us about firearms safety as well as personal protection. It was one of the best turnouts we've had in our store this year. <br />
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Sheriff Klingler's experience and background could be found on the site below. <a href="http://klingler4sheriff.com/index.php/experience">http://klingler4sheriff.com/index.php/experience</a>. <br />
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Time seemed to pass by fast as we listened to the Sheriff discuss not only gun safety but also a lot of common sense safety tips that most of us might have forgotten about. One of the things he stressed heavily was the importance for us as citizens to pay attention to our surroundings. It helps the law enforcement personell a great deal when a civilian witness at a crime scene is able to provide description of the suspect or the license place number or description of the car because he/she was paying attention. He also reminded us that parents need to teach children about the danger of strangers. <br />
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Rather than attempting to describe the class in written text, we will embed the video right on this blog so that those of you who missed out, can have the chance to watch the class. We hope you will take the time to watch it. <br />
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What are your thoughts on having a gun at home? Good idea or bad idea? <br />
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Also, don't forget to check out our line of personal protection products at <a href="http://basicliving.com/Personal-Protection/c58/index.html" target="_blank">basicliving.com</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> What do you fear most? Is it being home alone at night? Is it a big hairy bug? Or is it the footsteps behind you while you're walking home at night? Big or small, we all have dealt with fear in our lives. For me, ever since I woke up one morning with a big centipede crawling on my face, the thought of those things lurking around in my bedroom has caused many sleepless nights. During the last two years, my wife and I lived in Japan with my family and we had our fair share of centipede encounters (I'll merely say without exaggerating we killed nearly one hundred centipedes in the last two years and most of them were in our house!). Thanks to these encounters, I learned a little bit about fear, how it works, and what we can do to manage them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before going into fear, you should know a few things about centipedes. Centipedes are very aggressive meat eating bugs that come out at night to hunt for their food. The ones we saw ranged from 2 to 6 inches long (I hope you can understand how difficult it is for me to write about this). They love dark and damp areas with access to other bugs for food. They usually have about 30 to 46 legs and have a pair of very sharp and venomous fangs. Its poison is known to attack the lymph nodes and cause extreme pain and sometimes shock. I will not post a picture here but you can certainly look it up if you're curious. Now that you know, we can proceed to our main topic, <i>fear</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you ponder your life's experiences most of us will quickly realize that fear has always been a large part of our lives. Sometimes, it serves as a way to protect us from harm's way. </span><br />
<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How do we know we shouldn't stand so close to the edge of the cliff or stand in the middle of the street? It is because somethings are taught to us since our early childhood years by using fear. We are taught to fear oncoming cars. We are taught not to talk to strangers. We are taught stick our hands in the fire. The list goes on. In these cases, fear serves us by preventing us from doing things that are potentially harmful. In this sense fear is something useful and even beneficial to our lives. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, we know all too well that there is the other side to that coin. Rather than being a protective, helpful part of our lives, fear sometimes presents itself as a destructive and paralyzing part. It is most visible when disasters and emergencies strike. It feeds on the unknown and compounds by spreading itself to others. It can make people do things they wouldn't do on a normal day. Why would anyone choose to stand still while all logic and common sense screams "RUN!" But that's what fear does. And it often plays a significant role in making things worse. So, what can we do to better prepare ourselves for emergencies and disasters when they strike?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Take what you're scared of and pull it out into the light. It's usually not as big and scary as you thought. The one thing that scared me most about centipedes was their unpredictable nature! They didn't tell me when they were coming out! However, as I did some research, I began to see areas around the house that are hot spots for centipedes. This and other knowledge about centipedes, allowed me to understand and see the object of my fear in plain light. In disasters and emergencies, we can reduce the fear by simply knowing. They say knowledge is power, then knowledge is the power you need when the power goes out! Arming ourselves with knowledge and tools to obtain information in disasters are some of the easiest ways to reduce fear. A portable radio, an emergency contact to call when you can't reach your family, a simple first aid/survival guide are some of the things that will arm you with knowledge and information to control fear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is no reason for us to wait for fear to strike first. In this battle against fear, a great offense is the best defense! Rather than kicking fear out, we shut them out by being prepared. For me, it meant taking the initiative to keep centipedes out of our house. It meant resisting the temptation to buy something else at the store to buy centipede spray (even if I haven't seen any centipedes). It meant taking a few hours on my day off to clean and spray around the house. And the important thing is that I did them BEFORE they came out. According to the Oxford American Dictionary the word <i>prepare </i>means the following:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(as adj. prepared) created in advance; preplanned </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps when it comes to fighting our fear in emergencies, we could take the words of Kobra Kai from Karate Kid. <b>Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">When the power goes out there is no room for fear if we have flashlights, candles, and light sticks. When you lose a job there is no room for fear if you have money saved, food stored, and have education and skills to help obtain a new job. Peace of mind is a reward given generously to those who prepare early. So strike first and prepare.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fear, like any other emotional response occurs in the mind. But have you noticed that the mind is so inseparably connected to the body? We are prone to anger, fear, and anxiety when are bodies are deprived of the things needed to support our lives. Hunger, thirst, fatigue, and a lack of sleep all have an effect on our minds. In contrast, we tend to be happier when we are well fed and well rested. Learning and exercising all have positive effects on our mind and body. Healthy eating, drinking plenty of water, and getting plenty of rest each day together with work and recreation will fortify your body and mind to think and see things clearly. So, be nice to your body. Eat well, rest well, work well, play well, and enjoy your life to the fullest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being prepared before something happens requires is no easy task. It requires a deep commitment and an active mind and effort. It requires communication and cooperation. But when a disaster strikes and fear tries to creep in to our mind, I hope we will be those who have prepared early. </span></div>
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<b style="color: #353535; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.<br style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><i style="font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-style: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bertrand Russell</span></b></i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We had another successful and a very educational class today. The topic was "Simple Home Remedies" taught by Kathy Crocker. Kathy is a mother of seven, stepmother of four, and grandmother of sixteen. Her youngest son is the reason for learning <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-alternative-medicine" rel="webmd" target="_blank" title="What Is Alternative Medicine">Alternative Medicines</a>, Herbs, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_oil" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Essential oil">Essential Oils</a>, Vitamins, and Minerals. When her youngest son came down with <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clostridium_difficile" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Clostridium difficile">C-dif</a>, a contagious and sometimes deadly infection, which is caused by the destruction of the good bacteria in the intestines, she was told by the pediatrician she was not to give him any medicine. Her son being very young at the time, thoughts of childhood illnesses ran through her mind. She began to </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Kathy began by explaining the "why" of alternative medicine by relating to a few examples. She explained that the research and development for new <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antibacterial" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Antibacterial">antibiotics</a> is not being fast enough, and on top of that, some companies are abandoning the antibiotics research and development. Last year, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.forbes.com/companies/pfizer/" rel="forbes" target="_blank" title="Pfizer">Pfizer</a>, the world's largest drug company, closed its Conneticut antibiotics research center while laying off 1200 workers in the process. Pfizer said it is moving the operation to Shanghai. However, the struggle to open its Chinese facility has caused Pfizer to largely abandon its antibiotics </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So then one might find himself/herself ask, "what do you do?" What if the day comes when we can't get a hold of medicines we need? What if the medicine doesn't work? What do you do? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kathy provided some pointers on how to find information on alternative medicine. The following are a few books she mentioned in her class. She recommends having printed books rather than e-books as they will be available even when you lose power. </span></span><br />
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<li>Learn to use what you have read. Start simple. Use already prepared compounds,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>essential oils, or other commercially prepared items for illnesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Remember,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>herbs are gentle and taking care of an illness right away, works wonders. </li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Learn to make vinegars, tinctures, salves, </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">syrup</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">s, infusions, poultices, decoctions,</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> drops (hard candy lozenges type), etc. Refer to <a href="http://www.readynutrition.com/">www.readynutrition.com for information.</a> </span></li>
<li>Grow your own herbs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you garden, you probably are already growing some. Such as, onions, garlic, sage, thyme, lemon balm, yarrow, mints, horehound,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>chamomile, comfrey, elecampane, echinacea, California poppies, catnip, hyssops,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </li>
<li><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Learn to dry and store herbs, their seeds, stems, roots or leaves.</li>
<li><strong>Take a walk around your neighborhood or your yard. Look for plants that can be</strong><strong> used for medicinal purposes When looking for a book on wild edibles, one with color<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pictures can be very helpful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></strong> </li>
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I attended this class with the intent to take pictures to share with our online audience, however, i found myself sucked into the discussion as she provided some very interesting information. I was never a believer in the natural herbs and essential oils as well as other alternative medicine, but the lecture got me thinking about it enough to want to study. They say knowledge is power. When the disaster strikes and the power is out, knowledge is the power that will save us.<br />
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I couldn't help but notice her backpack. It's the <a href="http://basicliving.com/Kit-Organization/c48/p202259/Organization-Backpack/product_info.html" target="_blank">organization backpack</a> by <a href="http://www.emergencyzone.com/" target="_blank">Emergency Zone</a>! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Together with our dehydrators, jerky seasonings and jerky making tools are also very popular. Lean hamburger + Jerky Seasonin + Dehydrator = Delicious Homemade Jerky!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Many have asked if we carry MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat). Well, now we do! And a whole variety of them. They are perfect for your 72 hour kits as well as camping and other outdoor activities. </td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Though this is only a small glimpse of our exciting new store, we hope you were able to get a small taste of what it's like to come by the store. We encourage those who live near us to stop by on Thursdays for our weekly class. Here is a link to one of our previous classes! <a href="http://eisn.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=2F21F809F6&dsplvl=brd"><span style="color: blue;"><b>Basic Living Class - Practical Meals from Food Storage by Lisa Dobie</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you for checking out our blog and we hope you keep coming back for more! Keep checking our <a href="http://www.basicliving.com/"><span style="color: blue;"><b>website</b></span></a> for new products as they become available for online purchase as well! </div></td></tr>
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Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-16457549366578013592012-09-05T12:45:00.002-06:002012-09-10T16:55:35.592-06:00We are Back!!!!!OK, so I admit that we have been slacking on the blog lately. Much has happened since you last heard from us. The biggest change you will notice if you are in Rexburg is our new store location! It is located on 2nd East. If you remember our old place, you would be excited too because it is much bigger! And for those of you who cannot visit our store, don't you worry, you will see some improvements in our blog and websites as well. We hope you will find our changes to be fun and exciting. We also hope to see you back at our store or website soon. Here is a tour to our new store. Enjoy! <br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Oms9OuorEGg" width="560"></iframe>Basic Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14913791224581018355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8476632602072892677.post-34815830264438827122011-09-28T06:53:00.000-06:002011-09-28T06:53:01.847-06:00No-Cook Cranberry Salsa<span class="zemanta-img separator" style="clear: right;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70223579@N00/3375937169" style="clear: right; display: block; float: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Salsa" height="160" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3538/3375937169_1cacaa6e4b_m.jpg" style="border: medium none; font-size: 0.8em;" width="240" /></a><span class="zemanta-img-attribution" style="clear: both; float: right; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; width: 240px;">Image by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/70223579@N00/3375937169">ayngelina</a> via Flickr</span></span>Here is a wonderful cranberry salsa recipe by Kris Mayberry.<br />
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<div align="left">Makes 6 cups; Total time 15 minutes</div><div align="left">1 <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_%28fruit%29" rel="wikipedia" title="Orange (fruit)">Navel Orange</a>, quartered</div><div align="left">1 12 oz. bag fresh cranberries</div><div align="left">1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dicing" rel="wikipedia" title="Dicing">diced</a></div><div align="left">1 1/2 cups <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granny_Smith" rel="wikipedia" title="Granny Smith">Granny Smith apple</a>, diced</div><div align="left">1 cup <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachyrhizus_erosus" rel="wikipedia" title="Pachyrhizus erosus">Jicama</a>, peeled, diced</div><div align="left">1 cup <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecan" rel="wikipedia" title="Pecan">pecans</a> chopped and toasted</div><div align="left">3/4 cup sugar</div><div align="left">Pinch of salt</div><div align="left"><a name='more'></a> </div><br />
<div align="left">Puree orange (with rind if desired) in a <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_processor" rel="wikipedia" title="Food processor">food processor</a> or blender; transfer to a large container.</div><div align="left"><br />
Pulse cranberries in a food processor or blender until coarsely chopped.</div><div align="left"><br />
Stir chopped cranberries and remaining ingredients into the orange puree.</div><div align="left"><br />
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This healthy dish goes great with fish, chicken or as a topping for a salad. </div><div align="left"><br />
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