Photo above is of my great-grandfather, Ben of Drain, Oregon. His parents came to Oregon via the Oregon Trail in 1852, passing down a heritage of being independent to future relatives, like me. Please scroll down for new blog posts, underneath the "Stocking Up on Supplies Lists".


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Stocking up the Pantry:

Baking Supplies ~

[] white sugar
[] brown sugar
[] powdered sugar
[] salt
[] flour (white and wheat)
[] yeast
[] baking powder
[] baking soda
[] pancake mix
[] cornmeal
[] powdered alum
[] spices
[] prepared ahead cookie mixes


Canned Foods ~

[] canned corn
[] canned green beans
[] canned carrots
[] canned beets
[] canned peas
[] canned potatoes
[] olives
[] canned spinach
[] canned navy beans
[] refried beans
[] canned tomato sauce
[] spagetti sauce
[] canned peaches
[] canned pears
[] applesauce
[] fruit cocktail
[] tuna
[] sardines, clams, mussles
[] oysters
[] spam
[] canned chicken
[] canned salmon
[] beef stew
[] chili
[] ravioli's
[] corned beef hash
[] cream of mushroom soup
[] cream of chicken soup
[] canned soups of all kinds
[] beef broth
[] chicken broth
[] pickles
[] peanut butter
[] baby food
[] jam and jelly
[] canned milk
[] evaporated milk


Dry Goods ~

[] navy beans
[] lentils
[] split peas
[] black eyed peas
[] pinto beans
[] instant potatoes
[] dried fruit
[] oatmeal
[] cream of wheat
[] granola
[] cold cereal
[] rice (white, whole grain, etc.)
[] rice-a-roni boxes
[] pasta of all kinds
[] crackers
[] chips
[] popcorn
[] garlic cloves
[] potatoes
[] onions
[] pudding
[] jello

Drinks ~

[] coffee and instant coffee
[] tea
[] soy milk
[] powdered milk
[] water
[] apple juice
[] orange juice
[] cranberry juice
[] hot chocolate mix
[] pop
[] beer
[] wine
[] hard alcohol (whiskey; brandy for cold medicine)
[] Cremora
[] baby formula

Misc. ~

[] honey
[] lemon juice
[] white vinegar
[] apple cider vinegar
[] gelatin
[] syrup
[] ketsup
[] mustard
[] mayo
[] salad dressings
[] cooking oil
[] olive oil
[] shortening
[] Velveeta cheese
[] margerine

Refrigerator Items ~

[] milk
[] eggs
[] cheese
[] butter
[] fresh meats
[] fresh vegis

Kitchen items to have on hand ~

[] dutch ovens
[] dutch oven receipes
[] charcoal to use for dutch oven cooking
[] bread receipes, cookbooks
[] ziplock freezer bags (gallon & quart)
[] canning jars (to use as canisters, oil lamps, lanterns, etc.)
[] butter churn
[] meat grinder
[] rubber gloves
[] paper towels
[] paper plates
[] napkins
[] plastic cups
[] plastic bowls and plates
[] dish soap
[] cleaning supplies such as:
* comet, 409, windex, bleach, bleach spray, bleach wipes, amonia
[] large and small garbage bags
[] scrubbies, dishrags


Stocking up on Baby Items:


[] disposable diapers
[] rash ointment
[] diaper wraps or plastic pants
[] 3 dozen cloth diapers
[] bottle brush
[] glass bottles, extra nipples
[] diaper pins
[] baby cereal and food
[] lots of formula


Stocking up on Pet Supplies:

[] lots of pet food for each kind of pet
[] current shots
[] worm medicine
[] nail cutters
[] grooming supplies


Stocking up the Bathroom:

[] toilet paper
[] shampoo
[] conditioner
[] lotions
[] toothbrushes
[] tampons; pads
[] soap
[] face wash
[] hair color
[] baby oil
[] suntan lotion
[] q-tips
[] aroma therapy items
[] razors
[] bath salts
[] toothpaste
[] mouthwash
[] dental floss
[] shaving cream
[] after shave
[] baby wipes
[] diapers


Stocking up the Medicine Cabinet:


Books: First Aid Manuel; Natural Home Remedies

[] pepto-bismal
[] immonium AD
[] digital thermometer
[] manual thermometer
[] face masks
[] rubbing alcohol
[] band-aids
[] cortisone cream
[] iodine
[] hemorroid ointment
[] Tylenol
[] Aleve
[] aspirin
[] cold meds
[] cough meds
[] extras of your prescriptions
[] vitamin C
[] vaseline
[] Vic's vaporub
[] glycerine
[] medicine dropper
[] latex gloves
[] hydrogen peroxide
[] Neosporin ointment
[] ace bandages
[] burn ointment
[] calendula ointment
[] infant tylenol and cold meds
[] nose syringe
[] ibuprophen
[] Excederin
[] baby aspirin
[] cough drops
[] allergy meds
[] vitamins for kids and adults
[] vitamin E capsules
[] lysine
[] zinc
[] homeopathic meds and books
[] herbal meds and books


Stocking up on Gardening Supplies:


[] seeds
[] fertilizer
[] sprinklers
[] dirt
[] tools
[] hoses
[] raised bed boxes
[] watering cans
[] hydroponics gardening info
[] High Desert gardening info
[] raised bed gardening info


Entertainment:


[] DVD/VCR and movies (use a car battery)
[] games
[] cards
[] art supplies and paper
[] books
[] knitting/chrocheting/sewing
[] writing/journaling
[] playdough and crafts
[] toys
[] homeschooling stuff


Misc. items to have on hand:

[] charcoal
[] propane
[] propane heaters/stoves
[] tarps
[] books on self-reliant living
[] rolls of black plastic
[] kerosene
[] kerosene heaters
[] cast iron skillets and pots
[] safe
[] rechargeable batteries
[] regular batteries
[] manual pump for the well
[] generator with fuel
[] extra car batteries (for tv)
[] bikes
[] flashlights
[] BBQ
[] laundry soap
[] (3) galvanized washtubs
[] washboard
[] propane lanterns
[] kerosene lamps with wicks
[] candlemaking supplies (wax, wicks)
[] wood stove and wood
[] walkie talkies
[] police/emergency scanners
[] guns and amo
[] axe, maul, splitter
[] chainsaw
[] newspaper

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Monday, September 14, 2009

Learning to can...


Okay, now I am going to try something new to me: I am going to learn to can. I like making soups with my leftovers, and we only have a small freezer. We could get a bigger freezer, but then if one of these disasters happen where we lose electricity, then we lose the food. So, I am going to do what my Grandma's did and can.

I have most of the stuff that I need, except for a pressure cooker. That will run about $100.00, but we will always have it. I am going to make the commitment and buy one. Then, I'll show you my progress as I go. I found an awesome website right off the bat, with recipes, videos and everything. Thanks, Canning USA for doing such a wonderful job and teaching people like me how to can!