Prep Genrl Weekly Prep Thread: March 31 - April 6, 2024

[SouthernBreeze]

DH would like a slab of meat every night, but he doesn't want to pay for it. So he is fine with the ground wild game.

Cary could live off of ground beef at every meal. I keep a few packs of it in my freezer for regular use and keep my canned ground beef for stock in the pantry. I like chicken and pork, so we compromise. We both like ham. I have to admit, ground beef or ground wild pork is more versatile than any other meat. Chicken is the next.

 

[connie]

Wow, I am in awe of you all. I keep a regular pantry & some meat in freezers but not nearly the amounts you keep. SB i cannot imagine 900 cans of asst meats and 20 flats of one vegetable. That is amazing.
It is helpful to know your storage pantry and what you eat weekly are not the same. That makes sense.

I have dozens not hundreds of cans. I just couldn't rotate through it in a timely manner. I'm still trying to use up a 50# bag of rice from Costco years ago. We eat a lot less as we age and I never thought we would be eating the same in an emergency.

I do have a local source for eggs which would help a great deal if it held up. We'd be eating a lot of vegetable soup from dehydrated vegetables. I would ration out the meat in freezer and the canned I have.
I realize everyone eats different foods and different varieties.
I have the Making the best of Basics book too and the amounts suggested are staggering to me.
This whole topic is very interesting and I love reading everyone's input.

 

[anna43]

A lot of thoughtful comments and ideas. For those maintaining your current diet thinking you'll transition later, I'd suggest having at least one meal a week from your SHTF plan. This gives everyone the opportunity to get used to those foods and also will tell you which ones are strictly a no go. No need to store it if your family hates it.

Also, if you contemplate having extra people and are prepping or even semi-prepping for them, I'd tell them that they have a place if the SHTF. I'd also warn them that they and only they are welcome, so they don't show up with numerous relatives or friends. Another thing I'd do is encourage them to bring any food, 4-seasons of clothing, personal supplies etc. with them and possibly bedding or other household items and perhaps weapons. Their children's educational and entertainment needs should also be their responsibility. Suggesting buying at least a few clothing items for children in larger sizes in case the SHTF situation hangs around. If you don't have enough beds, warn them to bring camp cots. Having that conversation now might get them to think about prepping for themselves. Also be sure to warn them to tell NO ONE about your preps and welcoming them.

 

[nomifyle]

Wow, I am in awe of you all. I keep a regular pantry & some meat in freezers but not nearly the amounts you keep. SB i cannot imagine 900 cans of asst meats and 20 flats of one vegetable. That is amazing.
It is helpful to know your storage pantry and what you eat weekly are not the same. That makes sense.

I have dozens not hundreds of cans. I just couldn't rotate through it in a timely manner. I'm still trying to use up a 50# bag of rice from Costco years ago. We eat a lot less as we age and I never thought we would be eating the same in an emergency.

I do have a local source for eggs which would help a great deal if it held up. We'd be eating a lot of vegetable soup from dehydrated vegetables. I would ration out the meat in freezer and the canned I have.
I realize everyone eats different foods and different varieties.
I have the Making the best of Basics book too and the amounts suggested are staggering to me.
This whole topic is very interesting and I love reading everyone's input.

There are several of us on here that have large pantries. Sherree probably has more than I do but I do have a lot.

 

[Meemur]

I'm on the "eat what I store / store what I eat" plan. That's why I got rid of the MREs. They were just too hard on my digestive system (horrible constipation). Canned food is regularly on the menu, although right now I'm steaming a lot of my frozen veggies: they need to get used up.

Once the garden starts producing, I'll be eating a lot more salads and adding beef tips to them some nights.

My canned meat is mostly tuna at the moment. I make some sort of tuna casserole or tuna salad for several meals each week (frequently lunch). Sometimes there's beef and chicken. It depends on what sales I find.

I just can't afford to be donating food I'm not using to the food pantry. I'm storing a little less than I used to, but it's all getting used in a timely manner.

Meat is the main problem right now. I need to watch carbs (and portions) so I don't get as big as a house but I also need to be mindful of my budget. I think I've mentioned that I generally eat oatmeal 5 days a week for breakfast (or homemade granola mix), with eggs and bacon (or sausage) on the menu on weekends. There's enough fat on those weekend breakfasts that lunch is generally very light (unless I'm doing heavy outside work). An apple and yogurt is filling or half of a tuna sandwich.

Anyway, I'm going to give Aldi another try on the next shopping trip. I'm told my nearest store has undergone a total transformation in products and organization. Before, it was a horrible place to shop: it was a mess of non-food items (junk!) with 4-can limits on veggies - OR - things I needed weren't in stock at all. The best Aldi is over in West Des Moines, about a 30 minute trip one way, and that's not going to happen right now. The nearest Aldi (about 13 minutes away) is down the street from a decent Fareway, so that might work out. There are still things I buy at Fareway that Aldi just doesn't carry.

Of course, I might try some new recipes, too, based on what Aldi has. I'll see what I find tomorrow and how the prices are.

 

[moldy]

Hit safeway today and stocked up on sale items - mostly gatorade. There were oranges on sale and the lady behind me remarked, 'must be for youth group.' I said, "Nope - those days are behind me for a while, but DH drinks a lot of gatorade working on the farm, and the oranges I'll can." It looked like it gave her food for thought.

For today being my day off, it certainly didn't feel like one. Lots of errands and a meeting at lunch to interrupt my day. Oh well, at least I still have a job that I like and that is flexible.

 

[paxsim2]

Tomorrow I'll be filling the gas tank back up from 1/2 a tank. Going through the new pantry items and ordering more canned beans. I have 5 lbs of chocolate chips, 8 large chocolate bars and another can of cocoa on the list. Plus 5lbs of cane sugar that gives me around 25 lbs.

We need to pick up guttering for the greenhouse since our rain barrels will be here soon. Once filled we'll have about 300 gallons of water. Not great but we've identified a source of water on the property we can use at least for the gardens.
Prayers for all of you!

 

[Peachy]

. . . . But the last two days or so have been crazy. I'm grumpy for no real reason. I'm also have massive munchies and cravings. I just want to growl at the world and there is no real reason for it. But at least I can "see" it. And at the same time, I feel like I'm getting nothing done. Ugh!

LOL!! You reminded me of a Spring momma bear!!!

Take care--it's all gonna get better in time!

 

[hd5574]

We have the standard meats in our pantry...but we also stock a alot of different canned fish... most are King Oscar...in olive oil...with Mediterranean seasonings.... we love them and they are very rich in omega 3...we keep sardines, kipper snacks, their new salmon and mackerel..also smoked oysters in olive, smoked trout.....
.it is bit more expensive but we get Wegmans yellow fin tuna in water... it is wonderful..not like that mushy stuff in oil..and really worth the price and red sockeye Salmon...all high protein and gives us a lot variety in our diet...

 

[patriotgal]

I checked the electric canner someone gave me and it is a glorified huge pressure cooker. Putting it back on the shelf. Digging out my big canner tomorrow. It will just be a permanent kitchen fixture for awhile. Loving the fact that I am back to using a gas stove.

When insurance guy came by he told us his bank sent letters to all of their customers last month warning them to take plenty of cash out of their accounts before the eclipse. Bank said atms could run out of money due to all the visitors.

Went to nursing home today. They had a lot of new residents. Place was a bit crazy. MIL doing well. One of the regulars, a pleasant man who never speaks but DH can always get to laugh, is getting frail. I know it is to be expected but hate to see it. Half dozen new women in the locked wing. All of them were checking DH out. His mom started getting tickled when the women kept coming to stare. Couple of them asked who he was.

Have a sneaky mouse who keeps getting peanut butter off a big glue trap without getting caught. Putting the zapper trap in there tomorrow. Gonna fry that sucker.

 

[connie]

Do have a large stash of cocoa from back when there was a food coop here. That's a good thing!
And spices,dehydrated garlic and onion etc. Think I will make a trip or two to store for meats and veggies for the freezer.

Has anyone researched the Apeal coating they are now allowed to put on fresh fruits and veggies including organic? I try to buy organic and avoid bioengineered ingredients that are in so many packaged foods these days. I mostly buy single ingredient foods. I got a couple of packaged foods at TJ when visiting family and they did not have bioengineered - genetically modified- ingredients. I think I will stock up more the next time I visit and take a cooler. I want to get my cheese stash built up again.

Next trip to Costco in city I will get more organic unbleached flour and organic sugar. Probably need more Olive oil too. I got avocado oil last time. Have some healthy non Crisco shortening. Made a mistake and didn't buy ghee when Costco had it. Haven't seen it since and not inclined to make my own.
Thanks all for your motivation.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

A lot of thoughtful comments and ideas. For those maintaining your current diet thinking you'll transition later, I'd suggest having at least one meal a week from your SHTF plan. This gives everyone the opportunity to get used to those foods and also will tell you which ones are strictly a no go. No need to store it if your family hates it.

I make at least two pantry meals a week. I made out my own pantry cookbook a few years ago. In it, I have all my survival pantry meal recipes that have been tried and proven to be something we like. I keep my stock rotated that way, and I also use out of my pantry everyday even when I'm not making pantry meals. I use all the different veggies, 1 can almost every night. So, if or when we have to change over our eating habits to strictly made from my pantry, I already know that we will like what I make. Lately, I've been using a lot of those pantry meals (2 months) to keep my cost low at the grocery store. Do I need to restock all the canned meats and veggies I've used? Probably not for a while. It's all the ingredients to bring those pantry meals together that are low and need restocking. All of my survival meals call for simple ingredients and doesn't require a lot of cook time.

As for keeping everything rotated, I have 10 flats in one stack. Everything is dated on top of the cans, so I know which stack is the oldest. When I buy a new flat, I move the newest flats out of the way and put the new flat on the bottom then restack. That way, I'm always using out of the oldest stack working my way to the newest. It's not hard, just takes a bit of time. I don't mind taking the time to keep everything organized. Some days, it relaxes me just to go into the pantry and piddle.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Cary got the results of his test late yesterday afternoon. This one test didn't show but only a very slight build up of plaque in the carotid arteries. At his age, most people have a little bit. No blockages at all.

If nothing shows on the MRI, tomorrow, it more than likely, was a small seizure, instead of a stroke.

Shopping, today.

 

[connie]

I just remembered I have a small booklet type cookbook my grandmother had saved from WW2. I have all my family photos and papers etc organized ( that was a big project) in an old wood and brass trunk. Family lore says civil war era but not sure if that's true. I am going to dig it out and look at recipes.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I just remembered I have a small booklet type cookbook my grandmother had saved from WW2. I have all my family photos and papers etc organized ( that was a big project) in an old wood and brass trunk. Family lore says civil war era but not sure if that's true. I am going to dig it out and look at recipes.

Back when we started prepping, I knew that me nor Cary liked dry beans and rice for survival food. He barely eats soup of any kind. So, I went on the hunt for simple basic recipes, instead. I have some of my mom's and grandmother's recipes in my cookbook, too. Very basic ingredients that won't break the bank to stock up on.

 

[kyrsyan]

Cary got the results of his test late yesterday afternoon. This one test didn't show but only a very slight build up of plaque in the carotid arteries. At his age, most people have a little bit. No blockages at all.

If nothing shows on the MRI, tomorrow, it more than likely, was a small seizure, instead of a stroke.

Shopping, today.

Son has seizures. A few years ago we found a med that works and we are careful with the dosing. A few months back we switched his neuro because the prior one had failed to provide some pretty important info about the side effects. The new one... that was the fastest ever that my son saw and accepted another human being. He tried very hard to do whatever this man wanted him to do.

I like the new neuro because he actually asks the pertinent information. He was making sure that son was getting the different meds because he needed them, not because he was being kept drugged out of his head. By the end of the visit he seemed to realize that I am truly careful with the meds and give son as much control as possible on when & why, etc. And that son has signals he uses to let us know that he is having issues.

Anyways, long way to say that the body does build a tolerance to some of the meds. About a year and a half in, we had to increase his dose level. And that turned out to be slightly too high because of how it was being dosed. Now we space the dose across the day and he's solid. Hopefully the solution for Cary will be simple. Hugs, fingers crossed, and prayers for that.

 

[kyrsyan]

Back when we started prepping, I knew that me nor Cary liked dry beans and rice for survival food. He barely eats soup of any kind. So, I went on the hunt for simple basic recipes, instead. I have some of my mom's and grandmother's recipes in my cookbook, too. Very basic ingredients that won't break the bank to stock up on.

Would love some recipes if you are up to sharing. Son won't eat soup at all. But he will eat rice, although that has tapered down in the last year.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

Would love some recipes if you are up to sharing. Son won't eat soup at all. But he will eat rice, although that has tapered down in the last year.

I'm about to walk out the door for our shopping trip. I'll post a couple, once I have more time.

Cary had a seizure several years ago. He has been with this neurologist ever since. He was prescribed Keppra on a very small dosage. He's been taking that same dosage, but we were told back then that if the low dose wasn't enough, and he had another seizure, the dosage would be raised. He has experienced no side effects from it.

 

[Meemur]

You might check out Aunt Clara's videos about Depression cooking. Here is one.
She both cooks and discusses what she and her family did during the Depression: she
had to quit high school because she couldn't afford socks, for example.
Runtime: 6:42

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-GVl7scrYE

 

[patriotgal]

My plans for today just got wrecked. Washer is dead and stove decided to have spasms, going from baking to cleaning to just being in lala land. We are off to home depot. Woo-hoo. Both appliances have put their time in. Bought stove in 2000. No idea where washer came from or when it got here but it has done a crapton of laundry.

 

[nomifyle]

I cut way back on my subscribe and save order from Amazon this month. At first it was supposed to be delivered Sunday, which I didn't expect, then Friday, but its out for delivery today, Thursday. And it only shipped yesterday. This quick shipping is odd, I don't have prime anymore. Even with prime it doesn't get here that quickly.

I decided not to get a bag of the coconut cream powder in S&S this month to save money. But I'll get another bag next month, I do have two unopened bags in the pantry.

 

[Marseydoats]

Got all my groceries rotated and put away. I bought extra junk food for hubs in case they use the eclipse as an excuse for the power to go out. Didn't buy the extra milk I usually buy for the same reason. It just costs too much to donate it to the chickens anymore.
I've started washing and putting away my heavy winter clothes, but we're back to freezing the next few days. I think I'm going to have to turn the heat back on.
Waiting on a couple parcels so we can get some more projects done.
Just slowly plugging along.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

We got our shopping done. I have everything dated and rotated. I did fill up some of the holes in the pantry, but I'll have to wait until the mid-month shopping trip to fill the rest. After that trip, it will just be back to replace as I use every shopping trip. Not only did I buy to restock, I also bought two week's worth of regular groceries, so the cost was pretty big. Our wine cabinet was still ok, so I passed stopping in at the Wine Shop for more. I got to save by passing this time.

I'm tired, and Cary is tired. He's taking a nap. I have no plans the rest of the day. I'm pretty sure that I posted some of my basic pantry meals over in Granny's Kitchen. I'll look. If not, I'll try to post a couple, here, later.

 

[kyrsyan]

Today I ordered replacement clothes. Last year I replaced about half of my most comfortable pants because they were getting well worn. This year I decided to replace the other half. And get two skirts. I feel somewhat guilty because I know I can sew them. But at the same time, I just don't have the time right now. And probably won't until mid summer.

The older pairs will be saved for garden and painting. And will likely get recycled into other things when the time comes. The top parts actually are really comfy for cheater skirts.

And given prices today, the prices were good because I caught a sale. But for some reason, I still feel guilty for spending the money. Geez. I need to get over it. It's not like I went crazy.

 

[aviax2]

I was hoping to do some stock up shopping yesterday or today but I’ve been feeling under the weather. I refuse to shop on weekends, just way too peopley out there! Maybe next week will work out better as I’m still working on my list anyway. I’m wanting to add more unbleached flour, cocoa, chocolate bars and chocolate chips, frozen fruit, pork tenderloin among other things to the pantry/freezer.

I did order and received, 12 giant Hershey special dark chocolate bars. They’re tucked away for now. I can’t have much but a little section sure hits the spot when I crave chocolate.

It should be fairly quiet around here this weekend so maybe I’ll feel up to getting some things done in the pantries/freezers without distractions (fingers crossed).

@SouthernBreeze I‘m sure you feel much better having restocked.

@patriotgal Best wishes on finding replacements quickly and inexpensively on your appliances.

@Meemur I‘ve watched some of Clara’s videos and read her book not too long ago. I found it very interesting how many of the recipes called for pecorino Romano cheese and olive oil considering the price of those items now.

@connie I bought some of the avacodo oil but I haven’t used any yet. What is your favorite thing(s) to use it with, please and thank you?

@kyrsyan I understand how you feel. I’ve never been much of clothes, shoes or jewelry kind of gal but last month I bought a pair of Sketchers and 2 nightshirts and it just seemed like a lot of money for only those few things.

 

[nomifyle]

I've stocked up on clothes in years past, so other than a new robe, I don't need anything else, I'm getting a pack of socks for DH, then we are in good shape. All of my jeans and shorts (knee length) are getting faded but that doesn't matter to me. For the most part I've always gotten timeless styles. I got two new pairs of New balance shoes for me, DH gets his own, he has not liked the ones I've gotten for him. I've tried to get him in a better shoe but he prefers the ones at walmart with velcro closing. As of late they don't seem to be carrying them anymore.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I'm going to post 3 different recipes from my survival cookbook that uses 1lb of ground beef each. You can use your canned ground beef if you have that, 1 pint.

Cajun Dirty Rice

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped, or use dehydrated onions
1 finely chopped stalk celery, or use equal portion of celery seed
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 cups of beef broth
1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 cup of white rice

Cook ground beef, onions, celery, and garlic in large skillet until meat and veggies are tender. Drain. Return to skillet. Add broth, rice, and seasoning to skillet. Stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook until rice is tender. If it gets too dry, before the rice is tender, add a bit more water. Let stand 5 mins and serve.

Cheeseburger Pasta

1 lb ground beef
1 can Cheddar Cheese Soup, Campbell's
1 can condensed Tomato Soup, Campbell's
2 cups uncooked macaroni pasta
1 1/2 cups water

Cook the ground beef in a large skillet, until it's well browned. Drain and return to skillet. Stir the soups, pasta, and water into the ground beef. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until water is absorbed and pasta is tender. Add more water if necessary.

Spicy Salsa Mac and Beef

1 lb ground beef
2 cups beef broth
2 cups uncooked macaroni pasta
1 can Cheddar Cheese Soup, Campbell's
1 cup of chunky salsa
1 1/3 cups of water

Cook beef in large skillet until well browned. Drain and return to skillet. Stir in the broth and water. Heat to boiling and add the pasta. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir uncovered until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 10 mins. Stir the soup and salsa into the skillet. Cook and stir until hot and bubbling.

I have other recipes that basically use some of these same ingredients, so I keep a good stock of them. Lots of beef broth, lots of cheddar cheese soup, tomato soup, jars of salsa, and I have spices of all kinds. Lots of rice, pasta, and ground beef in storage.

Other recipes such as Chicken Noodle Casserole, Chicken Noodle Salad, Cajun Red Beans and Rice, Tuna Noodle Salad, Chili and Rice, and on and on. All one needs are a few basic ingredients such as a variety of Campbell's soups, broths, canned mixed veggies, red or kidney beans, pasta/rice, and spices. Of course, what cook would be without chopped bell peppers, chopped onions, minced garlic, and celery.......

 

[hd5574]

We made a grocery run yesterday... we grabbed a few things at Lidel.. they have the very best German Hazelnut milk chocolate bars. .. they have marked them down...to $ .89 and are are 3.52 oz... needless to say I grabbed a dozen...I have been grabbing Ghirardelli milk chocolate chips at Walmart and vacuum sealing in jars...they had some of the Ghirardelli milk chocolate easter bunnies marked down at Giant I grabbed them yesterday...then later a Dollar General was able to find Russell Stover peanut butter chocolate bunnies and Ferrero crispy hazelnut eggs on sale...who knew...at Dollar General
Did all the normal grocery shopping ...but turned out to be a wonderful chocolate run....lol
Over the past few months have been able to get Godiva masterpieces on sale at Costco so have been able vacuum seal several jars of them...
When it hits the fan...really good chocolate will make life bearable...
Can you even imagine this country if over half the population can not afford chocolate....the globalists and military age invaders have no idea... nothing worse than a woman without chocolate....the powers that be might want to consider a subsidy on Chocolate....lol

 

[connie]

I had forgotten about Clara!
Thanks for posting recipes SB. I` 'll check Grannys kitchen too. We like soup and beans and rice so that helps with preps. Seems I used to use more pasta than I have lately.

Wal-Mart has Sam's brand dark chocolate bars that are European. I am stocking up!
I use avocado oil in place of canola corn or vegetable oils. It can take high heat too.

 

[Meemur]

I couldn't make my budget work without homemade bread and soup sometimes, plus I use up any leftovers in either soup or stir fry dishes.

That's one way I've been replenishing my savings, along with extra paying work.

 

[SouthernBreeze]

I had forgotten about Clara!
Thanks for posting recipes SB. I` 'll check Grannys kitchen too. We like soup and beans and rice so that helps with preps. Seems I used to use more pasta than I have lately.

Wal-Mart has Sam's brand dark chocolate bars that are European. I am stocking up!
I use avocado oil in place of canola corn or vegetable oils. It can take high heat too.

I checked in Granny's Kitchen, but I couldn't find the recipes I posted here.

Believe it or not, Cary nor I eat a lot of chocolate, LOL. I like chocolate ice cream and that's about it or a chocolate cake every now and then.

 

[Meemur]

I've been weaning myself from chocolate. It was hard. I love the stuff! But now it's a holiday treat only because the chocolate I really like is now $6 a bar. Yikes!

 

[philkar]

I just love reading all your posts! Here we are continuing to tidy up. Spent a couple of hours in greenhouse. Checked root cellar and tossed a few soft turnips to chickens. No cabbage left but still eating sweet potatoes. They are still firm and beautiful. Started some sweet potato starts. I use the dirt method. Doing an experiment starting some squash in greenhouse now and then direct sowing some a little later. We want to compare to see if there is any advantage to starting early. Tomatoes (in the greenhouse) look great along with peppers and eggplants. Flowers are doing nicely. I managed to start petunias which have always seemed fussy but this year not so much! They germinated easily. Wormwood has been difficult for me but I have not given up yet!
The news of the bird flu and it's shenanigans has me concerned. Not the actual illness but the looming lockdown that may come. Antivirals are your friend! Today I added supplements to increase our immunity. If I can think of anything else to do I will add that too!
I need to finish chores! Can't believe I stopped to check on all of you. Days are packed right now!

 

[nomifyle]

I could eat a lot of chocolate but I don't. I have mini tootsie rolls stocked to help with a craving and quite a lot of dark chocolate powder. And some chocolate pudding mix.

I did a grocery pick up less than two weeks ago. I've been revising the next list but I've decided to cut it back to the bare minimum and just may wait until later in the month.

I have some cash left in my checking account and I'm thinking about taking all but a few dollars out in cash. Its less than $300 but it would boost my cash up nicely. I might as well get it while I can because my electric bill will be going up too soon. Its nice outside but almost too warm in the house. Its 80 here at my desk and thats okay but any higher and I'm sweating.

 

[philkar]

I've been weaning myself from chocolate. It was hard. I love the stuff! But now it's a holiday treat only because the chocolate I really like is now $6 a bar. Yikes!

Meemur, life is too short to do without a $6 chocolate bar every now and then!!

 

[Rabbit]

I've often said that "church" began in homes, and "church" will end in homes. We came out of organized religion years ago. Now, we get together with a group of like-minded believers for bible study and worship in our home every other Sunday. Not only are we all like-minded in biblical beliefs, but also, in being very conservative and prepper oriented.

Yes, and my old pastor's fond reply to "my children were raised in the church" was no they were raised at home. You are right church begins at home.

 

[Meemur]

Meemur, life is too short to do without a $6 chocolate bar every now and then!!

I'm going to see what I can find at Aldi. I'm sure I can find a new favorite that's more budget friendly.

Heck, $6 put into supplies will make several batches of oatmeal - chocolate chip cookies . . .

 

[philkar]

I'm going to see what I can find at Aldi. I'm sure I can find a new favorite that's more budget friendly.

Heck, $6 put into supplies will make several batches of oatmeal - chocolate chip cookies . . .

truth!

 

[Marseydoats]

I'm going to see what I can find at Aldi. I'm sure I can find a new favorite that's more budget friendly.

Heck, $6 put into supplies will make several batches of oatmeal - chocolate chip cookies . . .

Their Moser Roth Toffee Crunch and Dark Chocolate Almond are my favorite. They also have a kind of crunchy wafer candy bar I really like, but I can't think of the name. Dh eats them as soon as I get home with them.

 

[John Deere Girl]

I'm about to walk out the door for our shopping trip. I'll post a couple, once I have more time.

Cary had a seizure several years ago. He has been with this neurologist ever since. He was prescribed Keppra on a very small dosage. He's been taking that same dosage, but we were told back then that if the low dose wasn't enough, and he had another seizure, the dosage would be raised. He has experienced no side effects from it.

One of our kids was on Keppra and it wired her up. She was very small and she was like a spider monkey hopped up on Mt Dew with it! Thankfully, she no longer has seizures. I truly believe the Lord healed her, but we're still very cautious of flashing lights.