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Great Emergency Food Storage for Small Spaces – Legacy’s 72 Hour Kit

This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Today we had a tropical storm. Many streets were impassable, and parking areas were closed off due to flooding. Fortunately, the storm was just that, not a hurricane. Weather forecasters are warning of an active hurricane season and advising people to get prepared. Natural and man-made disasters can happen anywhere. That’s why I always recommend having a stockpile of emergency foods. It should include foods that are easy to prepare, preferably a combination […]

Don’t Forget to Include this Essential Ingredient in Your Food Storage

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com Besides basic things like food and water, we take for granted many other items we use on a daily basis such as toilet paper, soap, toothpaste, trash bags, clothing, etc. One item that came to mind is salt. I decided we need to store more salt: it is inexpensive and plentiful now, but if we were to run out, we would really miss it. For hundreds of years, salt was not readily available […]

10 Easy Tips to Avoid Food Storage Problems

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A lot of people want to store food for emergencies but feel they have obstacles that prevent them from doing so. Perhaps they feel they don’t have any free space, or become overwhelmed by the task. Having limited space and living in a hot humid climate for at least 120 days out of the year, I am very familiar with storage problems. Ideally, food should be stored at around 50-55 degrees, with no […]

Food Storage Just Got Easier with My Patriot Supply

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I am excited to welcome our latest sponsor, My Patriot Supply. Who is My Patriot Supply? My Patriot Supply is a store specializing in self-sufficiency and emergency preparedness. It was established in 2008. The store’s founders live the preparedness lifestyle and understand the needs of this community. They believe that true freedom comes from attaining a certain level of self-reliance and their survival store was created with this truth in mind. Products My Patriot Supply features only the finest quality […]

Expiration Dates Explained

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When dealing with with food storage, we always check expiration dates and try to get the furthest expiration date possible. But product dates can get confusing, as various descriptions appear in different types of food. Difference between “Best By,” “Sell by,” “Use by” or just plain “Expiration Date” Here’s a handy infographic from Kitchen Sanity (www.kitchensanity.com) that helps sort it out: For more information on expiration dates, check out these articles: Is Expired Food Safe to Eat? Is Expired Bottled […]

Storing Food in Harsh Conditions

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A lot of people are now considering storing food for emergencies but feel they have obstacles that prevent them from doing so. Perhaps they feel they don’t have any free space, or someone told them there is no way they can store food under the conditions they have in their house. They then become fixated on the problem and get delayed in their efforts. Living in a hot humid climate for at […]

Beliefs about Fridge and Freezer Storage – are They True or Not?

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I was was helping with the after dinner cleanup at my cousin’s home last Christmas and as we were putting leftovers away, she asked me to check to make sure all leftovers were completely cool before putting them in the fridge. She said you should never place foods in the refrigerator until the food is completely cool or it will surely spoil. Much of our everyday food storage is either in the fridge or freezer and we’d all like to […]

Have you seen the news recently? I’m worried.

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Is it just me, or does it seem like things are going downhill on a greasy slide? The news is more full than ever of stories about… Civil unrest Financial catastrophes Increased crime Race wars Riots Natural disasters Deadly pandemics Terrorism If you’re anything like me, this has spurred your prepping endeavors on with a renewed sense of urgency. The very fastest way to increase your food supply is so simple you won’t believe it. Emergency buckets. Rated to sit […]

Money Mondays: How to Get Free Containers for Emergency Storage

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com If you are trying to build up your emergency food storage, you may be concerned about the costs associated with storage containers along with the food itself. There is some expense involved, but it does not have to break your budget. There are free or inexpensive ways to obtain emergency storage containers. Here are a few tips: Water Containers You don’t have to spend a lot of money on water containers. 2-liter soda […]

Money Mondays: Save on Food Storage Items at Aldi’s

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This post is by Bernie Carr, apartmentprepper.com A while back, an Aldi’s grocery store opened near my area. Many residents in the neighborhood had never heard of Aldi’s before. One neighbor said she tried it, and did not like the selection because she was very brand conscious and could not find her name brands. As a bargain shopper, I don’t have anything against store brands; oftentimes, they are made by the same manufacturers but under a different label. […]