One of the goals for July is to get a three-month supply of non-food items. Things like laundry and dish soap, shampoo and toilet paper. Non-food items are not necessarily essential to survival when times are hard, but they are important to making life comfortable and sanitation convenient. At first glance, it may seem like…
Once you have gotten your three-month supply of food, it’s time to start building a supply of non-food items. Food, of course, is your first priority. But after you have the food you need for three months, start thinking about the non-food items you should have on hand. Personal Care You’ll want to have a…
100 Things You’ve probably seen articles like 100 Things That Will Disappear when the SHTF . Or 72 Things To Stock Up On or 50 Things To Always Have on Hand, Take your pick, there are a lot of Internet articles along this vein. Well, here’s my list. But it’s not really a list for apocalyptic…
You need more than just food Food is not the only thing to consider as you work towards a three-month storage. Although food is the most vital, don’t forget the non-food items that you use every day: shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, razors, etc. You’ll want at least a three-month supply of these…
You’ve probably heard the adage that if you can’t pronounce something, you probably shouldn’t eat it. The same might be said of personal care items–shampoos, lotions and soaps. If you can’t pronounce what’s on the label of your soap or shampoo, you probably shouldn’t be using it. Your skin is filled with pores that allow…
Many people are becoming more concerned about the chemicals found in most health and beauty products. But is it really worth it make your own personal care items? What are the risks? It’s probably no surprise that there are lots of chemicals in most of the cleaning and personal care products in your home. Some…