Monthly Archives: April 2012

Preparing for Hurricane Season

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 The key to surviving a hurricane or other disaster is preparation.  Stock up on enough food and supplies to last your family for about a week.  Routinely check expiration dates on food, water and batteries and rotate your stock.  Be sure window screens are in place and in good condition in the event the power is off for several days.  If a hurricane/typhoon is on the way, fill your vehicle with gas and start preparing your home.  Wash all laundry and dishes, secure outdoor items that may come in contact with power lines, such as trash cans, barbecues, etc., and prepare for your pet’s needs in case you have to evacuate.  Check lanterns and flashlights and move your toolbox indoors in case it is needed for repairs.  Clean out the refrigerator and discard any items that could spoil.  As the danger gets closer, turn your refrigerator to its highest setting to help preserve foods if there is a power outage.  Secure all windows and shutters. Remove furniture and carpets from areas where water may seep in.  Fill washing machines and trash cans with water for washing. For drinking water, sterilize your bathtub and any other containers before filling them with water.  Place rags or towels around the bottom of doors or other places where water could seep in, and sandbag around exterior doors.  Have a mop and pail handy to clean up water. If you have to evacuate, turn off the main power switch.  Take clothing, water and food to last for three to five days.  When the typhoon hits, stay indoors and away from windows.  After the danger has passed, remain indoors and be alert to hazardous conditions until an all clear has been declared.

Emergency Food Supply

 

Summer Pineapple Strawberry Cooler

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Amazing Summer Drink

1 12-ounce can frozen pineapple juice concentrate thawed

1 6-ounce can frozen limeade concentrate thawed

4 cups cold water

1 liter club soda

chilled Ice cubes

Fresh strawberries

Short (6-inch) wooden skewers

Assorted fruits such as halved orange slices, halved lime slices, orange sections, raspberries, strawberries, sliced kiwifruit, and mint

Use an Egg Membrane to Stop Bleeding

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Always have eggs in your fridge

You just never know when someone will split their head open

Or cut their finger while cooking

And so on

See that membrane there?

While the blood is gushing – hold pressure and crack open an egg

Peel that there membrane off and put it on the wound (continue holding pressure)

The membrane will harden and keep the wound closed until you can get to the ER for stitches

If you even need them that is

From:  growingupwontbringusdown.tumblr.com

DIY: Homemade Baby Wipes!

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This is a fun and easy way to save money and reduce your baby’s exposure to chemicals.

What you’ll need:

  • A sharp knife to cut paper towel roll in half
  • A premium roll of white paper towel (cheap paper towel disintegrate easily)
  • 2 cups water that has been boiled and cooled to room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons baby soap or baby wash
  • 1 Tablespoon baby oil or olive oil
  • A plastic bowl container to put your paper towels in

The first thing you want to do is to:

  1. Cut the roll of paper towel in half with a knife.
  2. Mix all the liquid ingredients together.
  3. Place the half a roll of paper towel into the bowl.
  4. Pour it on top of the paper towel.
  5. Secure the lid of the container and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  6. Turn the container upside down and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the cardboard piece out of the middle of the paper towel.

Viola! You have made a homemade baby wipes

Best Places to Hide Cash in your Home

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  1. In a watertight plastic bottle or jar in the tank on the back of your toilet.
  2. In an envelope at the bottom of your child’s toy box.
  3. In a plastic baggie in the freezer.
  4. In the pocket of a particular shirt in your closet.
  5. In an envelope taped to the bottom of your cat’s litter box.
  6. Underneath a potted plant.
  7. In an envelope taped to the bottom of a dresser drawer.
  8. Inside your Christmas decoration box.
  9. In a plastic baggie inside of a flour or coffee container.
  10. In an empty Chap Stick container.

 

How to Start a Fire Using Potato Chips

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A recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that downing a whole bag of potato chips makes you fat faster than just about anything else, ice cream and soda included.  A single potato chip has enough fat/oil that it can burn for up to 3 minutes!  Potato chips are perfect fire starters used for camping or in any emergency situation.

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Peanut Butter Balls Recipe

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  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoon margarine, softened
  • 1 lb dipping chocolate or 1 lb confectioner’s coating

Directions:

  1. Stir together powdered sugar, peanut butter and butter until well mixed.
  2. Shape peanut butter mixture into 1 inch balls, placing them on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper.
  3. Let balls stand for 20 minutes until dry.
  4. Melt the dipping chocolate or confectioners’ coating.
  5. Drop balls one at a time in melted chocolate.
  6. Using a fork, remove from the chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off.
  7. Place back on the waxed paper.
  8. Let stand until dry.
  9. Store tightly covered in a cool dry place.