Life is about evolving, progressing, thriving, overcoming, in short, LIVING! My journey started out as a preparedness journal with freeze dried foods. And while I still use them regularly, store them and promote them, this page is going through some evolving of its own. So bit by bit you will be seeing more about me personally. About who I am by accident and who I am on purpose. Because the bigger story is not just surviving life, it is living a THRIVING life! Thrive with me, Dorie!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THIRSTY?
I remember a time when I had spent a few days enjoying lots of sunshine (Lake Havasu). It was very hot! Even the blue of the Colorado River could not put out the heat. It was like a hot bath on a hot day. The scorching sun, the activities and the fact that I was a new mom with a nursing baby required that I drink lots of water. But I guess I didn't get enough. I remember the thirst! It was like my mouth was a desert, my breath the hot wind of the Santa Ana's. And bottled water was not even in vogue! It was tap water or no water. Let me tell you it was not pleasant.
What if? What if the store shelves are bare? The water supply interrupted (earthquake, storm outages, excessive heat wave, contamination, HURRICANE, etc.) and you are faced with some sort of water rationing?
The human body needs water first, food second. Now food needs to be there pretty quickly but you will die faster without water than without food. You need a minimum of 1 gallon per day per person in your household. It is recommended that you store 2 weeks worth of water. This doesn't take into consideration cooking water!! So think even more than 1 gallon per day per person. How can it be done?
You might want to try one of these options.
Or maybe this:
Or this:
All of these practical and potentially lifesaving products can be found through Shelf Reliance emergency preparedness products. For a discount on these items, order directly from my website at DorieSmith.shelfreliance.com
It's not a matter of if a disaster will happen, it's a matter of when. Preparedness now avoids panic later. Your family is more important than gold and at a time of drought, your advance preparation will ensure that you have 'liquid gold'.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Summer Reunion
While enjoying my family as we gathered for a family reunion last week, I thought about how very blessed we are. We had so much food, so much fun! We had amazing foil dinners, fresh local corn on the cob, blueberries, soda, watermelon, hot dogs hot dog hot dogs! Breakfast was great with yummy breakfast burritos. We had a s'mores gourmet competition and I'm sure we all are a bit thicker around the middle after that!
It was sunny, beautiful and warm. Gorgeous in Roseburg, Oregon. All 7 of my children and spouses, and almost all my grandkids were in attendance.
I lay in my tent at night, listening to the Umpqua river rushing by about 40 feet away and I thought,'what would life be like without all the conveniences we enjoy?' What if I didn't have access to the fresh yummy food we were eating. What if we were displaced from our homes due to some disaster and actually had to live in tents?
I AM preparing to keep my family comfortable and fed in troubled times. I AM laying aside a store of food that we can survive on and actually Thrive on for almost a year if necessary. I AM doing all I can to help my friends and family to be better prepared than they were yesterday.
I Am and will continue to be an active and sincerely earnest independant consultant for Shelf Reliance premium freeze dried and dehydrated products and emergency supplies. Doing my best to help each of you to do the same.
I am at your service.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Is Anybody Out There?
Just wondering. It's awful quiet on this blog. You should speak up. Let me know you have been by to visit. Seriously. Am I talking to the air??
My sweet little son Ike would like you to comment as well :)
My sweet little son Ike would like you to comment as well :)
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