'Take your passion and make it happen...'

'Take your passion and make it happen...' I remember the lyrics of the theme song from 'Flashdance'.

I know that dates me BIG time. But something happened to me about 2 years ago and I didn't recognize it then. I do now.

I only WISH my food storage looked that good. No, 2 years ago I assessed the foods I had stored so diligently haphazardly under the stairs (and in the basement and under the bed and and - you get the picture). I realized that if I had to feed this to my family, 3 times a day for who knows how long, we would all die. Me of exhaustion from all the time consuming effort to prepare my wheat, beans, rice, sugar, milk and a few canned foods into something edible, and my family from the dramatic increase in fiber! I mean dramatic like the national debt the last 4 years... but I digress.

Shortly after that realization, Shelf Reliance came into my horizon. Like a cumulo nimbus, coming in from a distance... And my decision to become a Shelf Reliance Consultant ignited a passion within me to never have to face my family with an empty or meager pantry. I knew I wanted to be able to get my own food storage at the CONSULTANT price. I knew I could get it on a regular monthly basis and I knew I would also receive lots of free food in the bargain. What I didn't know was that from the very first month as a new and ignorant member of the SR team until this very month, I would make a profit as well. Imagine that? Food AND money. Could it get more logical, Mr. Spock?

The security I now have when I look at my food storage is miles from the false security I had 2 years ago. I'm no where near finished with my preparedness but I'm oh so much more in control. And that makes me a passionate promoter of the same sense of security to everyone I know. And that passion is spilling out all over this blog tonight as I extend my hand to you -

Let me help you find the peace of mind and the success I've found with Shelf Reliance. This is an out loud, open invitation to my family, friends and acquaintances to follow my lead. This is the TIME, today is the DAY! You can easily start your own profitable business selling something everyone actually NEEDS - FOOD! Click HERE and watch a 15 minute video on what this is really all about and then call me! Make Preparedness your PASSION and then watch it HAPPEN!

We Still Be So Lucky but Not for Long

Record low prices on these cases ending on Thursday! IT'S ALL OVER NOW

This great package deal for meats and cheeses(SEE MY PREVIOUS POST) has had such an overwhelmingly positive response that Shelf Reliance has had to change the date that it ends. Instead of the 17th of March, it will be ending THIS WEEK, on Thursday March 8th. They did this to ensure there would be enough supply to meet the demand. The demand being way beyond what they had expected! (That's partly because all the consultants are ordering these packages for themselves ;)

I've already helped a lot of you get the cases you want.
Maybe some don't realize how quickly things can happen where you would totally need this. I'm not going to recap this weeks natural disasters for you.

You all know better. Boy Scouts got it right long ago. BE PREPARED!

You can only get this sale price by calling me up and ordering on the phone. Sorry. Those are the rules. Leave a comment if you want this package, with your email. I'll send you my phone number and we'll get you fixed up!

I'll be doing another post next week when I'm back to feeling 100% again.

In other news:
Flu. 2 weeks. Avoid it if you can!

What's YOUR Best 'Worst Case Scenario'?

It's no laughing matter. There are a lot of disasters out 'there'. We are sort of cushioned as long as those disasters stay out 'there' and don't bother us 'here'. We read of war, shortages, unemployement, famine, pestilence, disease, earthquake, and so many etc. Some things we have experienced to some degree. I remember my first big earthquake. We lived about 5 miles from the epicenter so it was a violent bit of shaking! I truly thought that California was going to slide into the Pacific Ocean and that this was my last day on earth! (That was 41 years ago this February 9th).

Not pleasant. I'm sure many of you have similar experiences.

Whatever the disaster may be that is lurking in your future, you have RIGHT NOW to do something ahead of it. Buy a case of soup or fruits or vegetables. Even tuna or spam. Don't forget a can opener (hand crank! Who knows if we'll have power!)

You know I've been harassing you for a long time about the what ifs. I've been doing everything in my bloggin power to convince you to order something yummy and nutritious from Shelf Reliance to at least put away in case of a job loss or other financial deficit or extended power outageor whatever. These are old stats but it's a good indicator of what's going on:

Really! What more can I do to increase your awareness and awaken your sense of urgency? You know you waste money on frivolous things, expensive things, unecessary things. Diverting that money towards some food storage will not 'hurt' you. You know this so why am I continually harping on about it? What is YOUR best 'worst case scenario' and more importantly, are you ready?

Well there's a new menace out there. One for which there is no hope for release. A terrifying new disaster just waiting in the wings. Believe me, if you haven't heard of it before, it will scare the crap out of you!

I'm in the business of educating people, warning people, preparing people. Providing the best product I've ever found in taste, nutrition, convenience and affordability is what I do every day. I do it for myself and my family first and then I reach out to all of yous guys.

Please channel your inner boyscout before this next disaster strikes!! (No. It's not the November elections. But it's almost as scary!)

Yes. That's right. Zombie Apocolypse. Coming soon. As if we didn't already have enough to worry about!

Pictures worth a 1000 words

We've had a little rain...

And a bit of wind...

(PS. This is NOT snow!)

And road closures...

At this time, there are no delivery trucks able to bring in food to our grocery stores. And this storm is not over yet...

Many of my friends are without power.
Many more are short on food in their pantries.
Many are calling me for orders that I can't promise will be delivered.

SHELF RELIANCE....Just sayin'

Happy Anniversary to me! One year with THRIVE!

Merry Christmas and Happy Anniversary! It seems like just yesterday I was placing my first ever order of THRIVE foods as gifts for my kids last year. I thought that giving them a supply of breakfast foods in a box would be a fun way of sharing these yummy foods. I sent 6 grain pancake mix, instant milk, freeze dried strawberries, powdered butter and eggs. And the next week, I signed up to become a consultant!!

It has been a grand year with my home based business. It took off like a rocket in January and has been going strong ever since. I have made a decent first year income and strengthened and fortified my home storage very substantially. Twice blessed.

To anyone out there who has been desiring a change from a 9-5 money for time job, I would encourage you to think about joining my Shelf Reliance team and see how far it can take you. The great thing about it is that there are no territories and no limit on how many people can become consultants with you.

Here are a few more reasons this makes sense:
A. Go to work in your Jammies
B. Make commissions AND free food
C. The parties are fun and no one regrets buying food!
D. Residual income, I said residual income I said.
E. Professional marketing and advertising done by the company
F. Nationwide public awareness of emergency preparedness
G. AND there's NO SHORTAGE OF PEOPLE!

It's so easy to begin. You can go to opportunies on my website and it will walk you right through the steps. The starter kit starts at $199 for a basic getting started kit to deluxe packages as well.

If you can open your mouth and you know people who like to eat, you can do this business!

I promise!

B-L-A-C-K F-R-I-D-A-Y

Team Edward? Team Jacob? How about team SALE! While everyone else lines up to get those TwiTickets, you can relax in your fuzzy PJ's and avoid the crowd while participating in the BIGGEST sale of the year from Shelf Reliance!!

When Shelf Reliance does their black Friday, it extends all the way to Black Monday! 4 Black Days!

And if that wasn't reason enough to place your Christmas orders, there are going to be many items discounted up to 50% for those same 4 Black days!

To make matters even BETTER, you do NOT NOT NOT have to bother me with your order on the days I'm trying to digest my previous day's overindulgence. No. For this sale all you must do is order from my website And all the sale prices will automatically be YOURS!

Who's on your list again? Have a wonderful, practical gift sent directly to their door.

So you see, it will be so beneficial to jump in NEXT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25th and fill your shelves.
I'm assuming that the words DISCOUNTED, SALE and SAVE are important to you at this time of year. Yes I know what it means when you 'assume' something. But don't make one out of me when I'm just tryin' to help! HEE HAW!

PS. For all you TWIHARDS out there, just pretend BLACK FRIDAY is the 5th Stephanie Meyers book in the TWILIGHT series! The one where Edward and Bella set up house and stock their shelves with THRIVE FOODS for all their many human guests...

PSS. For those of you who read this post in it's first incarnation, I apologize now for misinformation I received. It is NOT a free shipping weekend!! I thought forever that it was and now that I made that 'ASSumption' in public, I really did make an ass of me! SO VERY SORRY!

IN HONOR OF MY BIRTHDAY ~ QUICK! WHAT'S 6 TIMES 10?

Well!

If you think I'm going to reveal my age forgetaboutit! What I AM going to do is sell 6 of these packages before November 13th which IS my birthday and even tho the special runs until the 14th, that's my goal. 6! SIX! 2x3! Six of you or maybe 6 other friends will be all the more prepared for the crap that's coming soon with our economy and the prices of goods, services and most importantly FOOD. JUST SHOUTING!


NEW- Consultant Special - No Coupon Required

The three month (2 person) food and water package

(Catalog ID #25357)

$945.19 (regularly $1326.99)

10/17-11/14
*This package can only be purchased by calling a consultant (THAT WOULD BE ME!) to place the order. HERE ARE THE DIGITS : 541-404-6363!

Package contents include:
•6 Hard White Winter Wheat
•4 Potato Chunks
•6 Elbow Macaroni
•6 Six Grain Pancake Mix
•3 Cornmeal
•3 Quick Oats
•6 Instant White Rice
•6 Sweet Corn
•6 Green Peas
•3 Broccoli – Freeze Dried
•3 Raspberries – Freeze Dried
•2 Strawberries – Freeze Dried
•6 Apple Chips
•3 Carrot Dices
•3 Mixed Bell Pepper
•3 Potato Beads
•6 Non-Fat Powdered Milk
•4 Chocolate Drink Mix
•2 Cheddar Blend
•2 Bacon TVP
•2 Beef TVP
•2 Chicken TVP
•2 Taco TVP
•2 Pinto Beans
•2 Black Beans
•Kidney Beans
•Whole Eggs
•THRIVE™ Orange Drink
•Deluxe Wheat Grinder
•55 Gallon Water Container
•Water Pump
•Bung Wrench - doubles as a gas shutoff tool
•Water Treatment Solution

DON'T SAY YOU WEREN'T WARNED and have a nice day :)

This picture has nothing to do with this special. It's just so stinkin' cute I had to put it in here. I guess you could say this about it, If you're hungry enough, you'll eat anything! But if you are prepared ahead of time, you won't have to eat PAINT!

ONE-TWO PUNCH

Punch #1 STORE FOOD
Punch #2 GROW A GARDEN

Seriously, we are practically swimming in produce this year from our garden. We've had a bumper crop of lettuce, spinach, celery, sugar snap peas, strawberries, cilantro, broccoli and zucinni. With more to come due to consecutive plantings. I'm hardly buying any produce (which seems to be coming more from Mexico than the USA).


I highly recommend it! It's very satisfying and delicious and economical.


As for punch #1, that's what this whole blog is about!


I have long storing food at a discounted price that will be delivered right to your own front door! This food will not go bad! Your celery will be useful to the bottom of the can, not rubbery within days of putting it into your crisper. Same with all the THRIVE foods you can store. Average shelf life unopened is 20 years!! Hopefully within 20 years, no disasters whether global or personal will hit you but why chance it?

And to add a little gloom mixed with hope, I'm also printing a rather long post sent to me by a friend. This article appears in 'Independent Living' and written by Lee Bellinger, the publisher. Read it and comprehend it.

(You can order these foods on your own at my website and still get a discount! No party to worry and fuss about either.)


Could There Be Lessons on Food Self-Reliance from Communist Cuba?

In previous Executive Bulletins, we've briefed you on investment opportunities found in food inflation and possible food panics. Now let me talk to you about the tenuous food supply chain and why you need to be prepared to survive a food crisis.
To be sure, there are some simple steps you can take now to avoid the worst of the worst.

"Global food prices have hit 'dangerous levels' that could contribute to political instability, push millions of people into poverty, and raise the cost of groceries, according to a new report from the World Bank." – Associated Press (Feb. 15, 2011)

A common-sense solution to deal with a food panic is securing an emergency food supply beforehand.
One basic step is to stockpile some food reserves – enough to last at least a few weeks to months. Canned foods, packaged foods, and whole grains should be bought in bulk quantities, as should bottled water.
Make sure to rotate through your supply by periodically consuming or donating the foods near their expiration dates and replacing them with newer foods into your inventory. Unprocessed grains and beans are high in nutrition, and if kept cool, dry, and sealed, they can last decades!
Canned and other long-lasting packaged foods can help you stabilize your situation in an emergency, but they may not provide a wholesome nutritional solution in a longer-running food panic.
Here are other hands-on and hands-off methods YOU can use to enjoy
greater food security, higher nutrient density, and less dependence
on Big Ag and its fragile distribution system –
Ideally, you'll be able to grow your own food on your own land, in the tradition of Victory Gardens grown by millions during World War II. That's one of the most independent and self-reliant practices you can follow. (Stay with me... even if you don't think this is practical in real life or you don't have enough land to make a difference, you may be surprised...)

CUBA: "Half the produce consumed in Havana is grown inside the city; 60% of vegetables consumed in all of Cuba are grown in urban gardens..."

Politics aside, let's take a look at how common-sense preparedness and self-reliance as to food actually works to support an entire country, and therefore can work for you and your family.

Big Ag depends on "Intensive Agriculture," which is "...the extraction of food from petroleum," says Dr. John Gray in the Financial Times of London. "The more modern farming becomes, the more heavily it relies on hydrocarbons in the form of fertilizer, as well as fuel for tractors and transport." Consider this excerpt from a report by Friends of the Earth Australia:

In the early 1990s, Cuba lost the Soviet Union as its largest trading partner. Food and oil imports were suddenly cut in half. Because of the oil shortage, Cuba could not afford to follow farming practices heavily dependent on fossil fuel for transportation, machinery, chemical pesticides, and chemical fertilizers.

Desperation being the mother of invention, the country flipped its food production and distribution methods into a low-input, self-sustaining process that takes advantage of organic, locally grown, urban agriculture. "Farmers began to use manure, compost, and worm farms to regenerate the mineral depleted soil... biopesticides and natural microbes... to fight pests and replaced tractors with oxen.

"Along with the small organic farms, urban gardens also began to appear throughout Cuba... in cities all over Cuba people began to make the most of all arable land ad hoc, planting gardens on roofs, patios, footpaths, and in vacant lots. These gardens allowed families to not only produce enough food to sufficiently feed their families but also subsidize their income through selling their excess..."

Under half a century of Communist oppression, the average man and woman has had no choice but to learn to take charge of providing for themselves and their families. Even if a crisis like "that" never happens to us, it's good knowing if we take similar steps, we're better prepared if it does happen. And as a bonus, we can enjoy higher-quality, better-tasting, and nutrient-dense food...(for more of this article, email me and I will send it to you. It is lengthy)

Yours in Freedom and Prosperity,

Lee Bellinger, Publisher
Independent Living
and Money, Metals, and Mining

IT'S STILL HERE!

DorieSmith.shelfreliance.com/2-person-survival-pack

Just when we thought it was too good to last, it's still here! There's enough in here for 2 for 72 hours. Even a tent, 2 emergency sleeping bags and 50' of rope. Great for the trunk of your car if you need to get out of Dodge quick! AND the best part is it is still 51% off! Regularly $160 on sale for $79.10.! You can order at my website at your convenience but remember, it may end June 30th or it could continue to the end of summer! The item number is 44053

. You can go here, put in that number in the search field, click on the red button that says 'Buy/info', and you will see that sweet little sale price come up!

Lots of my friends have purchased more than one. They're buying them for birthday and Christmas gifts for their kids to keep in the trunk of their car. I wouldn't wait though. Disasters sure don't.