tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post8857009943569745581..comments2024-03-26T00:26:19.756-07:00Comments on The Bluebirds are Nesting...: Pantries and Preparedness. The boy who cried wolf. Annabelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-74031372314416323082017-12-06T11:16:55.945-08:002017-12-06T11:16:55.945-08:00It is definitely good advice, even if the announce...It is definitely good advice, even if the announcement was for Australia. I keep a good pantry and freezer stock, but do have space/means for more. <br /><br />For the US folks, we have had so much odd weather this year that I think it surely will affect our prices and harvests. Wheat prices are down , coupled with the holiday sales it is a *great* time to stock up (this week Aldi has 5 lb bags for $1.19). US rice acreage is also expected to drop 22% in 2018 - eegad! <br /><br />I would *never* have thought to investigate these without your post, so thank you again!Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78740469090292806752017-12-05T17:49:03.001-08:002017-12-05T17:49:03.001-08:00I was a Carnation milk baby. We fortunately have n...I was a Carnation milk baby. We fortunately have no problems with formula in the USA. Not sure what it would cost to ship, but I could look into it. That is so sad that "Buyers" are taking it and moving it out of the country or hiking up the price. I can give you my personal email if it would be helpful.<br />Sheila USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-74818539312845055662017-12-05T05:13:25.937-08:002017-12-05T05:13:25.937-08:00I so agree with everything Jane said in her commen...I so agree with everything Jane said in her comment. Our life got turned on its head just a few weeks ago, when my dear husband had a major heart attack at only 51 years of age. I admit that I didn't do great with getting all my food from home. I just took the kids out to eat and ate out myself. It was a worry to me, I tell you, because I felt that I was making a terrible and expensive time worse. <br /><br />When I got home, I considered my preps, as Annabel always tells us. I decided that next time I would be more prepared. I was able to see many places that I had pretty big holes and was able to fill a few of them. It's only been 3 weeks, but I have already had to use some of these things. (It's been a rough few weeks here and my husband is not even now as well as I would like.)<br /><br />May God bless all the Bluebirds as they work to keep watchful and vigilent. I find it easy to grow weary in the vigilence, but O what a difference it makes! Love to all, CristyCristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885394458317264217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77875725276203588322017-12-04T19:07:57.399-08:002017-12-04T19:07:57.399-08:00Dear Annabel,
Right on target post, once again. I ...Dear Annabel,<br />Right on target post, once again. I just placed another order for our food storage this evening. We buy organically grown and Vitacost had a savings of 35% off of many items we eat. We have been most pleased with their customer service and products.<br />Garden Pat, your food storage is a feast for the eyes. You have done ALOT of hard work to prepare for your family. Very impressive. I used to can like that, but as we have aged and some health issues crept in we can no longer do that; dehydrating is our go-to these days.<br />Many blessings to all the Bluebirds,<br />GlendaGlendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-54955946601059544102017-12-04T15:45:48.410-08:002017-12-04T15:45:48.410-08:00Hi Kathy this was news for Australian residents :)...Hi Kathy this was news for Australian residents :), so I don't think it may affect you there in the United States so much. If you live in Canada which is level pegging with the currency conversion rate here in Australia and the U.S dollar raises then it will effect you as your currency will drop making most things across the board more expensive if that happens.<br /><br />However I do think it is wise to stock up anyway as all of us are able due to inflation I find that our stockpiles are earn better than bank interest for us anyway.<br /><br />Sewingcreations15Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-86012155262794109892017-12-04T15:07:14.000-08:002017-12-04T15:07:14.000-08:00This is so true. Our Father in heaven gives us wa...This is so true. Our Father in heaven gives us warnings and asks us to heed. He provides and we need to do what we can with what we have. I think it is terrible that people buy more formula than they need and then sell for a profits. Wat about the poor mom's that need this? i breast fed my babies, but My oldest could not. Scary. Love your blog.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6021069345928334002017-12-04T14:27:50.070-08:002017-12-04T14:27:50.070-08:00Dear Joy, The young ones have never experienced a...Dear Joy, The young ones have never experienced any shortage, war, nothing.... I know that Nan and Pa lived through two world wars and the Great Depression. The young ones have nothing to remember to make them even think its possible. We can tell them but they cant see it. The majority of people have no supplies after about 24 hours. And what you say about the city... this is all true. We live in a really nice area and everything but we can see that even with a lengthy blackout all hell would break loose. This is really bothering me... we would be better off in the country in many ways.... so that may be coming! <br />Thanks so much! Yes Garden Pats pantry is heavenly! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-6132915051256603862017-12-04T14:22:36.735-08:002017-12-04T14:22:36.735-08:00Dear Sue, What great gifts. I think sensible gift...Dear Sue, What great gifts. I think sensible gifts are great. My Mum always gives torches (flash lights) to everyone so we all have great supplies of solar, wind up and battery torches.<br />First aid kits is another good one. We can help people out with gifts like these maybe more than they know! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-60448178708939576962017-12-04T14:20:10.845-08:002017-12-04T14:20:10.845-08:00Dear Susie,
Medications are more difficult than fo...Dear Susie,<br />Medications are more difficult than food to be ahead with that is for sure. Just do your best to be as far ahead as you can. This is all we can do here. I use inhalers myself so I have the same issue. <br />With the general stocking of your pantry and supplies just squirrel away as you can. It all helps! Many things are small but would be terribly valuable in a situation that lasted any length of time i.e. bars of soap. And at the end of the day skills are a big thing as supplies always run out in the end but the ability to do things, make things etc goes on! <br />Thank you so much! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-85626615360697256752017-12-04T14:14:02.572-08:002017-12-04T14:14:02.572-08:00This is the recipe that Vickys Mother, Aunts and U...This is the recipe that Vickys Mother, Aunts and Uncles were raised on...Baby's First Formula<br /><br />6 oz. Evaporated Milk<br />10 oz. Water, Boiled<br />1 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar OR Corn Syrup<br /><br /><br />Baby's Second Formula<br /><br />10 oz. Evaporated Milk<br />15 oz. Water, Boiled<br />2 1/2 Tbsp. Sugar OR Corn Syrup<br /><br /><br />Baby's Third Formula<br /><br />13 oz. Evaporated Milk<br />19 oz. Water, Boiled<br />3 Tbsp. Sugar OR Corn Syrup<br /><br /><br />Gradually shift from the first formula to the third formula over the first 4 months, increasing <br />the amount as your baby grows. After this, if the baby is gaining weight and eating solids,<br />you would give undiluted whole milk or evaporated milk diluted with equal parts of water, <br />and omit the sugar. If you use this you will want to add some vitamins like liquid baby vitamins. <br />They all did well too. So this must have been a pretty common thing. When you think about it back before formula they had to do something! Annabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-84081072781693934582017-12-04T13:08:46.136-08:002017-12-04T13:08:46.136-08:00Great post Annabel, also a belated congrats to Chl...Great post Annabel, also a belated congrats to Chloe and Luke, what a lovely looking young couple. Heard this bible quote on a Dave Ramsay podcast and thought it fitting. "In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil - Proverbs 21:20".<br />Love LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-70882247963398498392017-12-04T13:00:10.436-08:002017-12-04T13:00:10.436-08:00Hi ladies,
I really appreciate these posts and c...Hi ladies, <br /><br />I really appreciate these posts and comments! I have a friend here in the states who needed to supplement nursing so instead of formula they have successfully used goats milk for her babies. It is easier for infants to digest than cows milk. I hope this might help someone.Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-44424907172812227952017-12-04T12:33:10.121-08:002017-12-04T12:33:10.121-08:00Great post Annabel, and as you mentioned, it's...Great post Annabel, and as you mentioned, it's easy to slack off a bit on our preps. So, with that thought in mind, I'm heading to the store to get a few more basics while there is 'still time'. We never know when a disaster can affect our lives. With that thought in mind, a concern I have is when my husband or I gently suggest to our grown children the need to have emergency supplies on hand, they brush it off. I've asked my own daughter if she had extra food and water in case of an emergency, she quickly said "Yes", but I know it was just her way of brushing me off as she has done this before. She lives in a large U.S. city and I shudder to think how on earth she is going to handle a food or water shortage for more than 3 days. Ditto my husband's son in law. He brought up the need to be prepared, and the son in law essentially said he didn't feel the need to be concerned. He and the family (including young children) also live in a large U.S. city, and even if these folks had a full tank of gas in their cars, they couldn't leave the city due to everyone else on the congested highways. The writing is on the wall, we mustn't have our heads in the sand as to what could potentially happen in this world. Thanks for all the wise and common sense ladies here who contribute their wisdom and expertise. I especially admired Garden Pat's pantry! Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-25122869806349508992017-12-04T12:17:23.234-08:002017-12-04T12:17:23.234-08:00I love the idea of giving practical gifts for Chri...I love the idea of giving practical gifts for Christmas--wish everyone was on board with that idea! Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-77986360801461933512017-12-04T08:40:33.080-08:002017-12-04T08:40:33.080-08:00When my daughter was born (1978) we did not know a...When my daughter was born (1978) we did not know about milk allergies, neither did the doctors. She spent 10 days in hospital trying to figure it out. When I was born (1953), the formula to use was carnation tinned milk. We were poor, and I was always sick on the carnation milk, but my parents had goats. They took me off the formula, put me on goats milk and I thrived. I had a suspicion that G was allergic to milk, however I could not find anyone with milking goats. She ended up being on soy milk which she was also allergic to. My youngest son was the same way. Fast forward to 2006 when my granddaughter was born. I recognized the symptoms and told them to try goats milk. She thrived on it. When the two younger siblings were born, they too went to goats milk. Goats process the milk differently, but make a great formula for babies. If you run short on formula, maybe there is someone with goats willing to sell or swap the milk. Life In The Seniors Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18186161053521494126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-5915083097478101432017-12-04T08:34:14.924-08:002017-12-04T08:34:14.924-08:00When I was a baby, my mom couldn't breast feed...When I was a baby, my mom couldn't breast feed me either and I couldn't handle formula. An old doctor told my mom to use whole cow's milk with a little honey. I was able to drink that and I became a health, happy baby. Of course back then, whole milk was whole milk not milk from cows that have been pumped full of vitamins and antibiotics. Paula in KansasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-21934098051579330032017-12-04T07:43:05.261-08:002017-12-04T07:43:05.261-08:00Like you my daughter could not take baby formula m...Like you my daughter could not take baby formula milk, we are in the UK. We used Condensed Carnation milk 50/50 with boiled water and she thrive, I feed my second daughter on it as well. Now over here we are told it is dangerous to use Carnation but both the girls are in their 40s and thriving.Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-27056295435482094442017-12-04T06:22:39.500-08:002017-12-04T06:22:39.500-08:00Thank you for posting this helpful information. I ...Thank you for posting this helpful information. I hadn't seen this report and am grateful for the opportunity to be even better prepared! Putting rice, oats, and flour on my list for Sam's Club.Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-88821807698058897512017-12-04T05:49:09.514-08:002017-12-04T05:49:09.514-08:00Wonderful and timely advise. Regardless of the th...Wonderful and timely advise. Regardless of the threats, I will continue to keep my pantry full. That 'little fat boy' is bound to act one day - bullies will always be bullies.<br />Responsibility for ones self and family should be our priority always.<br />Great read and words everyone should listen to. ThanksCheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-78317556007284775652017-12-04T05:43:33.084-08:002017-12-04T05:43:33.084-08:00I'm a baby of the 60's and I was raised on...I'm a baby of the 60's and I was raised on Carnation milk and vitamin drops. :)))) That was the thing in those days and we all seem to be doing pretty well. Sorry about the formula shortage there... it is very unsettling, for sure!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-91222730167444534222017-12-04T05:02:29.796-08:002017-12-04T05:02:29.796-08:00This is why every time we need to eat from our pan...This is why every time we need to eat from our pantry because are low, first thing I do is scrape together enough money to buy a big bag of rice and anotger ofanotgereans or lentils. That ensures that we never run out of food! <br /><br />Loved the reference to a little fat man everyone is tired of and no one is taking seriously. This is exactly how I feel about the situation. We just can not become complacent about anything, or we will regret it. Allegrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06045081064157533380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-61577543824501884452017-12-04T03:38:25.793-08:002017-12-04T03:38:25.793-08:00As I opened your blog this morning, I looked at th...As I opened your blog this morning, I looked at the first photo and thought- "those are the same kind of shelves that we built!" Then I saw that they were ours! We are humbled to be ncluded in this timely post! Our shelves were built years ago with wood that was scrounged as much as possible but reinforced at ever juncture to provide adequate strength to hold full canning jars! They have stood the test of time over the past 24 years! <br /><br />Dave (my hubby for 46 years) used to wonder why I kept our pantry at the 13 member household level after 10 of our 11 children had moved out and started families themselves. He learned quickly that they (like your Lucy) can be helped as needed by our "supplemental" storage! Just last week, over Thanksgiving holiday, 2 of my out of town/state daughters stayed with us for 4 days, adding 11 hungry adult size appetites to our 3! I was able to feed them without running to the store or take-out, by using some things I had pre made in the freezer as well as on the pantry shelves and making the rest of the meals from scratch with pantry basics! What could have been a financial nightmare became a nice family time! As the 2 families were leaving, my oldest daughter (a school teacher, whose husband has Parkinson's and has 3 teenagers) quietly took me aside and asked if she could "shop" in my pantry. I was happy to agree! They have their own food storage, but are limited by funds as well as space(they are in a modest apartment)! <br />My other daughter, who just moved from CA to Missouri (about 8 hours driving time away from our house) also asked if she could shop since she is just starting to rebuild the food storage that they left behind in their move. Now, they have a house with a big basement and much more room than they did in CA.<br />Both daughters went home with big canisters of chocolate chips, rolled oats, home canned sweet and sauce sauce, pineapples I had canned, wheat,cheese, fresh salad greens, and yes- home canned tomatoes!! What a blessing to be able to share!! They are both working hard to build their storage up and I am happy to encourage them! <br />I have been remarkably blessed but I know that a big part of it has been as a result of prayer to find "opportunities" to add to our pantry and sometimes that means looking at things more creatively to see the possibilities!! 🙂 <br />Today- it's on to the $5 bushel of apples that I got along with my 25 pounds of (now canned) tomatoes! Some will be given to our local kids for their families to eat and enjoy. We will add fresh apples into many of our meals- snacks, muffins, salads, cookies- and then I'm thinking about adding spiced apple rings to our pantry shelves since I have the jars and all the ingredients! <br />So many ways to add to the pantry helps us feel more prepared come what may! We will have enough and to share!<br />Thanks for all you, Annabel, and your fellow bluebirds share that helps me see new opportunities to learn and grow! It means the world to me!gardenpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00401840113446791143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-47226213828046357952017-12-04T02:01:04.290-08:002017-12-04T02:01:04.290-08:00Dear Annabel and Blue Bird Friends - just a quick ...Dear Annabel and Blue Bird Friends - just a quick comment on the formula problem. Do not forget about rain checks - this week I noticed formula on special at both Woolworths and Coles - starts Wednesday.<br /><br />I would also be visiting pharmacies - some of them may price match and they may also have a special that you are not aware of. Look at on line pharmacy stores as well. <br /><br />I am spring cleaning this week - keeping busy as my mother in law gets closer to passing. <br /><br />Our water tanks are full from the rain we had today.There is supposed to be more tomorrow. <br /><br />Lynette<br />XXXXXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-57273891824957435082017-12-04T01:29:25.449-08:002017-12-04T01:29:25.449-08:00Dear Mimi, I fed Chloe past One then used a bottle...Dear Mimi, I fed Chloe past One then used a bottle. I couldnt work out what was wrong with her! Again... allergies weren't known. She would cough until she was sick. Finally I realised it was cows milk. I think Vicky has the recipe for what you are talking about. She says it was used in her family and kept babies alive that otherwise had nothing!<br />It must have been used quite widely. Lets face it formula didn't always exist! <br />I found ONE can of formula today. Got the last one in Coles. But we have some in the cellar and Mum has some. We will all be watching for them! Yes thank goodness for family! With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5879795385972045418.post-52144412479885245902017-12-04T01:25:53.757-08:002017-12-04T01:25:53.757-08:00Dear Lana, Common sense is lacking these days! I ...Dear Lana, Common sense is lacking these days! I have seen some things that make me roll my eyes! haha! Everyone wants convenience. No one will be put out by anything. This is why I love the ladies who say ok! I have a case of tomatoes so I better get to work! Sensible! <br />We are just looking out for our families especially the little ones. <br />I headed off and found ONE can of formula this afternoon. I have several in my cellar though! We will work to stay ahead, the wider family is all on the hunt. Mum also has several cans safely at her house. I wonder how many families are worried or have run out! <br />The medications are one that could easily happen. Even just with shipping or supply. Doctors usually have samples which could be a help possibly. It is something that is hard to get very far ahead with though. With love Annabel.xxxAnnabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027539528156492413noreply@blogger.com