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, August 26, 2013

Guest Post by Michael Wu: "Knowing What To Do During a Home Emergency Situation"



Guest Post by Michael Wu:

Knowing What To Do During a Home Emergency Situation

Knowing what to do during a home emergency situation can make all the difference in the world in saving the lives or preventing serious injury to family members and yourself. First of all, it is a good idea for every person in the family who is old enough to take a first aid course from the Red Cross, so that they are familiar with commonly accepted procedures of taking care of someone else in the case of an emergency. Most of the time an ambulance is called during emergencies, but there may be instances when an ambulance is not available when first aid knowledge would be necessary.

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A good example would be if a family is caught in a tornado or a hurricane and they cannot get out and no one can get in, for perhaps a period of 24 to 72 hours. If a medical emergency were to occur, knowledge of basic first aid could make a great difference if somebody were injured.

Situations such as fire, storms, car accidents, electrical shock, falls, bicycle accidents, hiking and climbing mishaps, and a host of other potential problems all can happen when and where no immediate help is available, so first aid knowledge is valuable to have and can mean the difference between someone surviving and not surviving when trained emergency help is not readily available. If an injured individual can be stabilized and immediate shock can be mitigated until trained emergency personnel can arrive, it can be a difference maker.

Plan ahead and anticipate possible emergency situations and have a plan for dealing with them. If you are going for a hike along a forest trail, pack an emergency kit with first aid supplies, and enough extra provisions that will last for at least 24 hours in case you get lost or stranded. Leave word with someone that knows your expected time of return, so that if you don’t make it back by that time, they will suspect that you might need help and they can then contact the authorities to come and look for you.

If you live in a storm prone area, such as central Oklahoma or the coast of Florida, pre-planning is one of the most effective ways of dealing with unexpected emergencies that are created by storms. If the local authorities and weather personnel tell you to evacuate, you should already have a plan in place where you can just pick up and go. An emergency kit should already be made up for each family member so that no time is wasted wondering what to do or what to take with you.

If you cannot leave, have a plan of where in the house you will go if you need to ride out the storm. If you have a basement in the case of a tornado, or a room in the case of a hurricane, be sure that it is stocked with enough supplies such as food and water to last you a good 72 hours. Being prepared ahead of time is the best method of dealing with many emergency situations.

Michael Wu has been working in safety supplies and emergency kits industry for more than five years. As a product manager for EDisasterSystems, he knows his merchandise and all the requirements from OSHA. He likes to write and share his ideas about the importance of safety and emergency prevention.

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