10 Life Saving Tips Written By A Cop!

I had a creepy incident today. After church, I usually treat my granddaughter to a few kiddie rides in opposite end of the building where my church is located. On Sundays, it's pretty quiet because most of the business are doctors offices. Today we past a middle aged man sitting on a bench near the rides. It appeared that maybe he was waiting for someone. As I put a few dollars into the change machine to get some quarters, I noticed he never took his eyes off of us. After a few minutes, it was obvious that he wasn't even trying to hide the fact he was starring at us. Thankfully a security guard just happen to pass by so I took the opportunity to grab my granddaughter's hand and walk out past the stranger. We quickly made our way to the exit and to the safety of the car. Things could have turned out much worse had I not been alert to my surroundings and made a move when the opportunity arose.

The following tips are written by a cop and could save your life or the life of a loved one. After reading these 10 crucial tips, forward them to someone you care about. It never hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do :The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do it!

2. Learned this from a tourist guide. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you… Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy.. The driver won’t see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc. DON’T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR , LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.. If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF, Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage: A.) Be aware:look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor , and in the back seat. B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars. C.) Look at the car parked on the driver’s side of your vehicle, and the passenger side.. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked ‘for help’ into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird.. The police told her ‘Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door..’ The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, ‘We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.’ He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby’s cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby.. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby’s cries outside their doors when they’re home alone at night.

10. Water scam! If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you think is a burst pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! These people turn on all your outside taps full blast so that you will go out to investigate and then attack. Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your neighbors!

Please pass this on because the "Crying Baby Theory" was mentioned on America ‘s Most Wanted when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana. I’d like you to forward this to all the mothers, wives, sisters, daughter  you know. It may save a life.

Original article:10 Life Saving Tips


Free Kindle Ebooks - Preparedness and Survival Skills

$139 Kindle Fire HD 7", HD Display, Wi-Fi, 8 GB
Amazon has a nice selection of free ebooks that you can download instantly to your e-reader,tablet,smart phone,computerThey rotate the free selection so if you see something that you want, don't wait to download it! Here are just a few on preparedness and survival skills. Now that the holiday rush is over, take some time to add these informative ebooks to your preparedness arsenal.


Global Incident Map

Everyone should bookmark this page! The Global Incident Map has up-to-date information on disease outbreaks, terrorism threats, hazmat situations, natural disasters, food and drug incidents and more. Its complete with legends, locations, confirmed cases, related deaths and other useful information. There is a free version where it takes 24-48hrs to update map with the latest incidents or you can sign up with a paid account to access more features including live support. Here is the link and recent screenshot:

GlobalIncidentMap (after clicking on the blue links below map, don't forget to scroll down for alerts, current events and other info)

Modify Generator, Pioneer Book, Slingshot Hunting, Super Volcano

Here are some great informative articles.....

 Modify Generator To Make It Quiet

 "A back up generator is a great  investment so you can keep the lights on, when the power’s off. Also in many remote locations a generator is the only means of electricity. The problem is no matter whether you use your generator for emergency preparedness or to power your remote cabin etc, they are noisy as hell. They’ll annoy you and your neighbors! Also in a bug-out retreat a noisy generator could give away your location…"



Free 76 Page Fully Illustrated Pioneering Book

"Pioneering is the art of making useful items and structures with rope/natural cordage and wood/branches etc. Pioneering is very popular with the Scout movement as you came make small simple camp gadgets like those in the image above, and you can make huge structures like bridges and towers, which promote excellent team building."

Slingshot Hunting
"On the surface it might seem that slingshots would be one of the worst choices for a hunting weapon. They’re not nearly as powerful as a bow (let alone a firearm), they take a lot of practice to be accurate with, you have to be much closer to your target and they’re usually pretty limited as far as what kind of game you can really go after with it. However, there are actually quite a few benefits for using a slingshot instead of a normal hunting weapon, including"

http://ready4itall.org/slingshot-hunting-a-primer-for-bringing-in-small-game/


Yellowstone Super Volcano Could Wipe Out US

"Yellowstone National Park is pristine wilderness, full of scenic landscape and iconic hot-pools and geysers that attract tens of thousands of visitors every year. But it’s what lies beneath that has scientists scurrying. We’ve long known that Yellowstone is merely the skin on top of a supervolcano – a giant pool of magma sitting just under the Earth’s surface. Exactly how giant has been the subject of much speculation....until now."


DIY Emergency Candle Heater Using Oil Lamp

This is a new twist on the DIY clay pot candle heater. I have posted a couple of videos about this topic. The reason I have been researching something like this is because having a wood stove is not an option for my household for various reasons. We have a kerosene heater if the power goes out but the kerosene goes bad after a while and would be hard to get in a long term situation. Another reason for having a secondary backup is the prepper's law of threes, always have three ways get the basics when it comes to food, shelter, heat if you live in the colder climates, etc.  I have seen three different set ups using the clay pots turned upside-down over candles. The first was assembling three clay pots together (s,m,l) using a long bolt, washers and bolt, then invert them over a candle using bricks or some kind of fire-proof base. (No video but you can find it easily on youtube).  The results were disappointing. The next method I came across was to use two clay planters over 4 lit tea candles set inside a fireproof pan such as a small roasting pan with 2-3" sides to rest the clay pots on above the candles. This method, you covered the hole of the smaller clay pot using foil but left the hole open on the larger pot so the hot air could escape out the top. This third method uses a oil lamp instead of the candles which is cheaper, burns longer, and seems to put out more heat than the candles. I'm going to use the 2nd method with the two clay pots but with the oil lantern instead of candles. I' ll will give an update on how it worked.

 (videos for method 2 & 3 below)




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Emergency Heater Operates For Pennies A Day

In just a few minutes, you can put together a simple but effective DIY emergency heater to keep your family warm during a power outage. (A short instructional video is posted below). Light four tealight candles and place them in a small metal roasting pan or other fire-proof tray. Next place a small clay planter upside down on the rim of the fire-proof tray over the lit candles, followed by a larger clay planter. Make sure they have holes in the bottom though the smaller hole will be covered. This whole system creates a surprisingly effective off-the-grid convection heater that can be used in any room providing here is enough ventilation. Right now is a perfect time to purchase the clay pots on clearance. Don't wait until a winter storm is headed your way.

 

Easy Stove Top Water Distiller

I came across this is a clever idea on youtube for a homemade stove-top water distiller.   For less then $20 at your local hardware store, you can put this together in just a few minutes. Pure drinking water is crucial in any situation to avoid waterborne diseases and parasites. Prepping 101 is to have a backup plan to purify water for drinking and cooking. Anyone can do this. Check out this short video.




Potable Aqua Water Treatment Tablets
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
Sport Berkey Portable Water Purifier
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Making a Family Emergency Plan: 50 Questions You Need to Ask

1.  What type of disaster is most likely to happen in our area?
2.  Does everyone know how to prepare for the disaster?
3.  Does everyone know what to do if the disaster occurs?
4.  What resources or agencies can give us more information about how to plan an appropriate response to the disaster?
5.  Does everyone know the safe spots inside (or outside) our home for each type of disaster that could occur?
6.  What kind of emergency alert system does our community have?
7.  What does the emergency alert sound like?
8.  What should we do when we hear the emergency alert?
9.  What radio or TV stations broadcast emergency info for our area?
10.  If there are members of the family with special needs (i.e.. someone with a specifically identified disability, limited English language proficiency or an elderly person) are they able to receive emergency alerts or do they need a special tool to assist them?
11.  Are there special agencies available to assist the family members with special needs during an emergency?
12.  Have we registered for their assistance program?
13.  What are the community’s evacuation routes?
14.  Have we mapped the routes out (MapQuest, Google Maps, GPS)?
15.  If evacuation is necessary, does each family member know what task they are responsible for (ie. loading the supplies into the car) and understand what’s expected of them?
16.  Where would we evacuate to?
17.  If the roads aren’t passable, what’s our secondary evacuation plan?
18.  What is the school’s emergency plan or disaster procedure?
19.  For working family members, what’s the emergency plan or disaster procedure at the workplace?
20.  Are all emergency telephone numbers posted by the phone?
21.  Does everyone in the family know how to call 9-1-1?
22.  Does everyone in the family know when to call 9-1-1?
23.  Do all cell phone users have an “In Case of Emergency” contact filed under the word ICE in their contacts list, so first responders would know who to call?
24.  Do all adults have a Living Will and/or Healthcare Power of Attorney?
25.  Do we have adequate insurance—life, auto, home, flood?
26.  In case we’re separated during a sudden emergency, like a house fire, where is the family meeting place right outside of the house?
27.  Where is the family meeting place outside of the neighborhood, in case we can’t return home?
28.  Who is the out-of-state contact person for our family?
29.  Who is the local contact person for our family?
30.  Does everyone know how to contact them?
31.  Does everyone know where the main switches to the utilities—gas, electric and water— are located?
32.  Does everyone know how to turn the utilities off?
33.  Does everyone know when to turn the utilities off?
34.  Does each family member know what the smoke detector alarm sounds like?
35.  Does everyone know what to do if the smoke detector goes off?
36.  Does each family member know what the carbon monoxide detector alarm sounds like?
37.  Does everyone know what to do if the carbon monoxide detector goes off?
38.  Does each family member know what the burglar alarm sounds like?
39.  Does everyone know what to do if the burglar alarm goes off?
40.  Have we planned at least 2 escape routes from each room of the house?
41.  Is at least one person in the family certified in first aid and CPR?
42.  Do we have all family records stored in a water and fire-proof container?
43.  Do our pets have tags and microchips for identification purposes?
44.  If we have to evacuate, which family member will be responsible for gathering our pets?
45.  Is our evacuation spot a pet-friendly place?
46.  If not, what will we do with our pets?
47.  If we can’t make it home, who will be available to care for or evacuate our pets?
48.  What arrangements can be made for evacuating our livestock?
49.  If evacuation isn’t possible, will we shelter livestock or turn them outside?
50.  When will we gather again to review and/or make changes to this plan?
Go ahead, call a family meeting and get started on your emergency plan.

To read the full article: 50 Questions You Need To Ask

Move About Post-SHTF - Make Yourself Look Diseased!

(Photo is from rethinksurvival)
I was surfing Pinterest the other day came across this photo (you see lots of this type of stuff because Halloween is coming up) and I immediately remembered a comment somebody made a while back about purposely including a Halloween Makeup kit in order to make himself look sickly in a post-shtf world. I thought it was an interesting idea but never bothered to do anything about it.

Then I saw the photo and read how they did this: “…cut out a few circles from bubble wrap. Stick double sided tape to the back of them. Stick ‘em to your hands and face. Use a bit of face paint or makeup to make them pus coloured and finally a little red lipstick blended around the edges to create inflamed skin.”

Granted, the idea was for Halloween and I can’t imagine it would pass any real scrutiny but if you can make it look passable at a distance then it might be worth a shot. Add in a pale facial appearance, a nice hacking cough, and plenty of dirt and you might get away with it. Of course, I don’t have any creative skills whatsoever so my warts would probably look obviously wrong.

Anyway, the thought was that you don’t just want to make yourself look like you’re sick, you want to make yourself look like you have a nasty communicable disease and that’s why I thought some nice puss-filled boils like this is just perfect. I can’t think of much else that people wouldn’t want to touch and, therefore, would be more likely to leave you alone.

Original Article: 
http://rethinksurvival.com/posts/move-post-shtf-virtually-untouched-make-look-diseased/

Add a biohazard sign to your front door to keep predators away.

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Dry Milk Recipes

There are so many different brands of dry milk…but as far as I know, they are all relatively the same and should all work for the “recipes” below.  Better stock up the next time you’re at the store!

1. Sour Cream

Simply mix 1/3 c dry milk with 3/4 c. plain yogurt to replace sour cream. This works great for low-fat dips.
If you’re planning to bake with it, add 1 t. cornstarch to stabilize the yogurt.

2. Regular Milk

Whenever a recipe calls for regular milk, you may instead substitute 1/3 c. of dry milk in with the dry ingredients and 1 c. water in with the wet ingredients.

3. Evaporated Milk

Mix 1/3 c dry milk with 1/2 c. water. This replaces a small (5 oz) can of evaporated milk.
I never buy evaporated milk any more…I always use this “recipe”.

4. Sweetened Condensed Milk

Mix 1/3 c. dry milk with 1/2 c. cold water. Microwave until hot and steamy. Then add 1/2 c. sugar. Let stand in refrigerator for 4 hours. This replaces a 13 oz can.
{I know this seems time consuming, but it does work!}

5. White Sauce

Mix 1/3 c. dry milk, 3 t. melted butter and 3 T. flour to form a paste. Slowly add 1 c. water or milk and whisk until smooth.
You may add onions, cheese, mushrooms, or any other flavorings you like and serve over pasta.

6. Hot Chocolate Mix

Mix one 24 oz box of dry milk with 1 c. non-dairy creamer, 2 c. powdered sugar, and one 16 oz. container instant chocolate drink mix and store in a large, tightly sealed container.

Original content from AndreaDekker.com: http://andreadekker.com/uses-for-dry-milk/#ixzz2gLQQ7kTK

More recipes from: 
http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/powderedmilk.htm

Reconstituting Powdered Milk
To equal this amount of liquid milk
Use this much
Fresh Water
And this much Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder
1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1-1/2 tablespoons
1/3 cup 1/3 cup 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon
1/2 cup 1/2 cup 3 tablespoons
1 cup 1 cup 1/3 cup
1 quart 3-3/4 cup 1-1/3 cups
2 quarts 7-2/3 cups 2 -2/3 cups
1 gallon 15-1/2 cups 5-1/3 cups
The table above will help you work out the amount of powdered milk you will need to prepare a specific measurement of liquid milk. Here are some tips to help the milk turn out as fresh tasting as possible:
  • Fill your pitcher or container with half the amount of water you will be using. Measure in the appropriate amount of dry milk powder. Stir to dissolve. Fill the pitcher with the balance of the water called for above. Stir again and chill.
  • Use cool water when possible. The powder tends to dissolve more readily in cool water.
  • Stir the milk a lot, to dissolve the milk powder. Then let the milk sit for a little while and stir again. The protein in the milk powder blends most easily if it gets a chance to stand after mixing.
  • Powdered milk may be used immediately after mixing if desired. For the best flavor chill the milk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Store the milk in a refrigerator if you have one. If you don’t, then wrap the milk in a wet towel. As the water evaporates, the milk will cool. If you have a root cellar or basement, you may want to keep the milk there, or even outside in the fall and winter.
  • If you store the milk outside be sure that it is protected from critters who may be thirsty. A box with a large rock on top is sufficient to keep out most animals.
  • If you do not have refrigeration, then only prepare enough milk to last the day. I prepare it the night before, so it has a chance to blend and chill overnight. About 2 quarts will be enough to last a family of 4 for most of the day. If you continually find you have some left over, then prepare less the next day. If you find yourself running out, then prepare more.
  • Some people add a drop or two of vanilla to their milk to improve the flavor. Other people add a spoonful or two of sugar for the same purpose. I don’t use either of these ideas, because we are accustomed to reconstituted milk, and prefer it plain.
  • Pitchers and wide-mouthed jars are the easiest to use for mixing and storing reconstituted milk. I used to try to use apple juice jars, but they are difficult to keep clean and awkward to pour the milk powder into. If you must use a narrow mouthed jar to mix your milk, then use a funnel. A chop stick or spoon handle is handy for poking down though the funnel tip when things get clogged up.
Products to Make with Powdered Milk
Sweet Vanilla Milk: Run a little hot water into a 2-quart pitcher. Add 1/4-cup each powdered coffee creamer and sugar. Stir well to dissolve. Add 1/2-teaspoon vanilla. Fill the pitcher half full with cold tap water. Add 2-2/3 cups of instant nonfat dry milk powder. Stir well. Fill the pitcher the rest of the way full. Stir again. Chill and serve. This milk is more palatable to some folks than straight reconstituted milk. The powdered coffee creamer gives the milk a rich fullness, while the sugar and vanilla make it taste sweet and almost dessert-like. If you must switch to powdered milk, and are having trouble with the flavor, this recipe can make the transition easier. For a gallon of milk use: 1/2-cup each powdered coffee cream & sugar and 1-teaspoon of vanilla flavoring. Add a dash of salt too if desired. Be sure to dissolve the creamer and sugar in hot tap water first. They do not dissolve readily in cold water.
A Very Rich Gallon of Milk: Measure 3-1/2 quarts (14 cups) of water into a gallon size pitcher. Add 5-cups of dry milk powder and a 12-ounce can of undiluted evaporated whole milk. Mix all together. Chill and serve. This makes about a gallon. It is richer than plain reconstituted milk. If you must use powdered milk, but prefer a richer product, this is the recipe for you. Children will sometimes tolerate it better than straight reconstituted milk, especially if they are already used to fresh 1% or 2%.
To Mix with Whole Milk: Powdered milk is easily mixed half-and-half with whole milk. When combined and well chilled, it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between fresh milk and mixed milk. To do this, use an extra, clean milk jug and two 2-quart sized pitchers. First reconstitute 2 quarts of milk in each of the pitchers, using the chart above. Then, using a funnel, pour half of the whole milk into the clean empty milk jug. Using the same funnel, pour the reconstituted milk from one pitcher into each jug, making a gallon of mixed milk in each jug. Both empty pitchers then have to be washed, but they are pretty easy to keep clean. I used to try to reconstitute the powdered milk in the milk jug, with the whole milk, but it never worked as well as I’d hoped. Now I find it much easier to reconstitute the powdered milk in the pitcher first, and then pour the liquid milk into the jug with the whole milk. Like regular powdered milk, mixed milk tastes best if well chilled.
Sour Milk: To sour reconstituted milk, just add a little vinegar to it and stir it up. For instance, if a recipe calls for 1-cup of sour milk or buttermilk, then measure a tablespoon of vinegar into a measuring cup. Add reconstituted milk to reach the 1-cup mark. Stir the milk gently. In a moment or two, it will sour. This can replace soured milk or buttermilk in baking recipes.
Overnight Buttermilk: To make your own buttermilk, you have to start off with 1/2-cup of fresh, store-bought buttermilk and a quart (4-cups) of reconstituted milk. Combine the fresh buttermilk and reconstituted milk in a pitcher or jar. Mix it really well. Allow it to stand at room temperature overnight, or for about 8 hours. The milk will have thickened up and cultured into regular buttermilk. Refrigerate or chill and use anywhere fresh buttermilk is called for.
Easy Evaporated Milk: To make this you only need dry milk powder and water. Measure 1-1/3 cups water into a jar or bowl. Add 1 cup of instant dry milk powder. Stir or shake to combine. This is the equivalent of a 12-ounce can of evaporated skim milk. To make evaporated whole milk, you will need to add some fat to replace the milk fat in whole milk. Do this by preparing evaporated skim milk and then adding 2-tablespoons of vegetable oil to the milk. Stir it up vigorously to emulsify the fat with the milk. It will separate on standing, so mix it really well right before using it. This is best used in cooking and baking. A spritz of nonstick spray will help the emulsification process.
Sweetened Condensed Milk: On the stove, bring to a boil 1/2-cup of water, 1-cup of sugar and 3-tablespoons of margarine or shortening. Add a dash of salt. Stir the mixture every now and then. When it comes to a full rolling boil, remove it from the heat. Allow it to cool slightly. Add a cup of instant dry milk powder. Use a whisk to stir it smooth. A fork or a spoon will not work out all the lumps. You really need a whisk, or egg beaters. There, you are done. This is the equivalent of a can of sweetened condensed milk. This will keep unrefrigerated for a day or two because of the sugar. I have never kept it longer than that without refrigeration. In the fridge it will keep for 2 weeks. For longer storage than that, I freeze it.
Quick Whipped Topping: This recipe is best made if you have electricity. Put 1/2-cup of water into a large bowl and place it in your freezer. Whenice crystals form around the edges remove it from the freezer. Add 1/2-cup instant dry milk powder. Whip the mixture with electric beaters until it is light and fluffy. This will take a couple of minutes. Add 2-tablespoons sugar, 1-teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1/2-teaspoon of vanilla. Beat until thick enough to spoon like whipped topping. Use immediately.
Molasses Milk: High in iron, with a caramel-toffee flavor this hot beverage is quite delicious. Heat 3/4-cup of reconstituted milk in a cup in the microwave. Stir in a spoonful of molasses. Serve hot. My kids love this stuff.
Chocolate Milk: Fill a cup with reconstituted milk. Squeeze in a couple spoonfuls of homemade Chocolate Syrup. Stir to combine. Serve to thirsty children who object to plain reconstituted powdered milk. Cold chocolate milk can be heated in the microwave for hot chocolate. This is also great in lunch boxes. If you want to be really nice to the kids then make up a whole gallon of reconstituted chocolate milk at a time. They will brag to their friends and your reputation will become legendary.
Homemade Yogurt: Reconstitute a quart of milk in a very clean container like a wide mouthed canning jar. Add another 1/2-cup of milk powder for body. Whisk in 1/4-cup of commercial yogurt with active cultures. Read the label to be sure the yogurt has active cultures. Stash the milk in a warm spot, between 80° and 110°. Allow it to sit undisturbed for 6 to 8 hours. It should be thick and creamy, like commercially available yogurt. Chill your yogurt and use anywhere you would regular yogurt. It makes a great substitute for sour cream. Or mix it half and half with prepared mayonnaise for your own homemade low-fat mayo.
Yogurt Cheese: Line a colander with a clean, damp piece of cloth. Pour prepared yogurt into the cloth. Allow the yogurt to drain overnight. In the morning the remaining solids will be yogurt cheese. They can be used anywhere you would use cream cheese or thick sour cream.
Curds & Whey: In a large pot combine 6-cups of fresh water and 3-cups of dry milk powder. Stir to dissolve. Heat the milk over a medium flame until it is very warm, about 120°. This is hot to the touch, but not scalding. Stir in 1/2-cup of plain white vinegar. Allow to stand for 10 minutes. There should be a large mass of curds in an amber pool of whey. If the liquid is still milky, add another 1/4-cup of vinegar. Stir and stand again for 10 minutes. Line a strainer with a clean cloth and drain off the whey. It can be used as the liquid in bread or muffins or biscuits. Rinse the curds under cool water and store in the fridge. This recipe makes about 1-1/2 to 2-cups of curds.
Ricotta or Cottage Cheese: The dry cheese curds from the above recipe will work for ricotta cheese in most recipes. To turn it into cottage cheese add a little evaporated milk or yogurt to “cream” it and stir to combine. You can divide the mixture in half and make some of each if you want to give them both a try.

DIY Bedside Holster & Flashlight System

Prepper Resources has a tutorial for building this bedside holster and flashlight set up. This is a 20 minute project for anyone handy with a saw and has some scrap wood. You can secure your firearm and flashlight bedside without fumbling around in the dark if there is an intruder. As with any firearm in the home, you have to be careful of young children so make sure this is right for your situation. Use your imagination to expand on this idea. Plenty of pictures included in the directions. (photo credit prepper-resources.com)


http://www.prepper-resources.com/diy-bedside-holster-system/


Eton Red Cross Clipray Clip-On Flashlight and Smartphone Charger

Etón American Red Cross CLIPRAY USB Cell Phone Charger with Hand Crank LED Flashlight - Red (ARCCR100R_SNG)


The Eton American Red Cross Clipray Flashlight and cell phone charger will see you through any extreme weather that comes your way, and keeps you prepared every day. This ultralight, compact and powerful light clips easily to your pack, shirt or jacket. It includes a USB port and hand crank to restore power to charge your cell phone and communicate with the outside world when you need it the most. Add to your emergency kit or backpack.Weight: 4.9 oz..

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