Shelf Reliance Youtube Channel/Solar Hand Crank Lantern

Shelf Reliance has been working on making videos showcasing their emergency products.  These videos are wonderful!  Each video talks about one product.  They show you the product, tell you how it works, and then show you how to use it.  Through watching these videos I have found so many more products that I want.  The most recent video I watched is the Solar Crank Lantern.  Before watching this video I thought oh ok this would be helpful.  After watching the video I WANT this!  It is really cool and totally safe for the little ones.

A few of the things I really like about this lantern are:

• 3 charging options
• solar
• hand cramk
• 12 volt (cigarette charger)

• no fuel to store
• NO fire hazard
• Lantern does NOT get hot!
• SAFE FOR KIDS!

Those are just a few of the perks of this lantern vs a regular lantern.

The video will tell you this as well but to use the solar charging options.  It needs to charge for 10 hrs to receive a full charge.  Simply put the lantern outside in the sun in the morning, in the evening you have a full charge (6 hrs of light)

To use the hand crank simply turn the crank for 1 minute.  You will get 30 minutes of light.  Crank for a few minutes and you will have a few hours of light.  Pass the lantern around and let everyone crank!

For the 12 volt option just plug it into your cigarette charge and let it charge for 3 hours and you will get a full charge (6 hours of light)

You have the option to choose how bright you want the lantern.  There is a low switch which turns on 6 LED lights.  The hi switch turns on 12 LED lights.

I think overall my fave things about this lantern is that it does not heat up.  It stays cool so I wouldnt have to worry about my kids getting burned.  They can carry this around and be safe!

Through me this is only $28!  What a steal.  I know I have said this for a few other items but this would make a great Christmas present.  Not just as a emergency item either.  I would put this into my sons scout back pack and he can use it while he is camping with his scout troop.  Lots of uses for this!

Yogurt Bite MEGA Sale!!!

 Right now Shelf Reliance has a MEGA sale on our yogurt bite package!  I LOVE our yogurt bites!  They make a fun treat, kids love them....and adults too. 

These are so versatile as well.  You can eat them straight from the can, you can add milk to them and make yogurt, you can even add them to cereal.  Really your imagination is the limit with these!  We have 6 different flavors:

• Strawberry
• Vanilla
• Orange
• Passionfruit
• Pomegranate
• Blueberry

I have tried all 6 of these and they are so good.  My fave is the pomegranate!  It`s Heavenly!  If you were to buy these individually in a #10 cans it would cost you $244.94 (retail price) or $230.64 (party price through me).  BUT Shelf Reliance has a MEGA sale on these right now.  ONLY through me you can get this package for $162.20 plus shipping!!!  That makes these $27.03 EACH!  By purchasing these through me right now you will be saving $82.74 from the retail price.  I`m not sure how long this sale will last so if you are interested in this package let me know.

Christmas is coming, these would also make a great present!

Volcano Stove

As I mentioned in my previous post, Shelf Reliance has just released over 30 new emergency items.  I think my fave emergency item is the volcano stove!  I have been looking at these for quite some time now but to be honest I wasnt wanting to spend the money.

Shelf Reliance has now posted a video on youtube but for some reason I can not load it on here.  Click HERE to watch the video!

Now that Winter is fast approaching I really need to work on my powerless cooking options.  Right now I have.....nothing....well I shouldnt say nothing.  I do have some camp stoves and a bottle or two of propane.  Oh I do have a bag of charcoal.  Thats a start but it wont get me very far!  The solution to my problem is.....THE VOLCANO STOVE!!!!

I cant even tell you how cool the Volcano Stove is.  After watching this video can you see why I think it is so cool?!?!  I think the thing I like the most about it is there there are 3 different options for fuel....propane, charcoal and wood.  I live in the north west so even if I run out of propane or charcoal we have an endless supply of wood around us.

Shelf Reliance has 2 different packages you can pick from.  The first one is called Volcano Collapsible Propane Cooking Kit and it includes:

• Propane attatchment
• Propane valve adapter 
• Volcano collapsible (the stove)
• Volcano lid
• Volcano cookbook
• Flexible skewer

You get all this for only $246.75

The other package we have is called Volcano collapsible cooking kit and it includes:

• Volcano collapsible (the stove)
• Volcano lid
• Volcano cookbook
• Flexible skewer

You get all this for only $162.99

The difference between the 2 packages is that one comes with the propane attachment and valve adapter.  Thats the only difference!

If you would like to purchase one of these click the names above and it will take you where you can purchase one or you can read more about what is included in each package.

Remember Christmas is coming soon.  This would make a wonder present!  (hint hint Honey!!!)  :)

Have you ever used a volcano stove?  If so please post a comment with your likes/dislikes, successes/failures and any tips or questions you may have.

I`m Back!

So as you have probably noticed I have not been posting for a while.  I have unintentionally taken a break from my blog but I`m back! 

Shelf Reliance has been super busy!  They have just released 5 new THRIVE products and over 30 new emergency products!  There are several that I am SUPER excited about!  I will try to post about those as I learn more about them! 

Steripen Sidewinder Water Purifier

Shelf Reliance just came out with this new water purifier called the Steripen Sidewinder.  This looks so awesome.  I cant wait to buy it!  I could tell you about this awesome water purifier and why I think it is so cool but this video can do a much better job than me.  The cost through me is $99.49. 

If you are interested in earning this for FREE and earning some extra cash let me know and I can tell you more about becoming a consultant with Shelf Reliance.  Click here to read more about becoming a consultant.  As a consultant I am ALWAYS getting things for FREE or 1/2 price.  In fact this evening I am turning in an order for my self where I am getting $120 worth of product for FREE and $150 worth of product for only $75.  Cant beat that!

Pumpkin Spice Latte/Hot Chocolate

Yesterday I stumbled across a recipe for Pumpkin Spice Lattes.  It said that these taste as good as Starbucks if not better.  Now we dont drink coffee so the alternative to using coffee is hot chocolate.  Normally I am not a big fan of pumpkin ANYTHING.  So this was a stretch for me.  Turns out these are REALLY good!  Even my kids loved them. 


As promised on Facebook here is the recipe

Pumpkin Spice Latte

1 c. THRIVE chocolate drink (hot chocolate) or coffee

Pumpkin milk
1 c. milk, any %
1/4 heaping c. pumpkin puree
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbs. honey, brown sugar or any sweetener you like

Combine all ingredients except for the hot chocolate or coffee.  Whisk well or put in a blender and blend.  In a pot add 1/2 of the pumpkin milk and the hot chocolate.  Mix.  Top with cool whip or marshmallows.  Enjoy!

I made more of the pumpkin milk and am storing it in the fridge so later when my kids want some it will be ready. 

Words can not express how good this is.  And that is coming from a NON pumpkin lover! 

Pardon my picture....and the Christmas mug.  :)  Our cool whip was frozen.  I didnt realize my husband put it in the freezer.  So it was really clumpy....but it tasted just fine and that is what matters!  :)

Peanut Butter Balls Food Storage Style

So I forgot to take a pic before 

 

I received an email today with this recipe in it.  It sounded good but the best part....it took 5 minutes to make.  That is right up my alley...quick and simple!  My daughter had a church activity to go to this evening and each kids was to bringing a treat.  I told her to make cookies to take but you know how teenagers are....they NEVER listen.  So 20 minutes before we have to leave I find this out and I thought why not try this out.  Little will the kids know this is a total food storage recipe!  Well I guess the kids who know me well will have some idea. :)  So here it is......

Peanut Butter Balls

 
3/4 c. non-instant powdered milk
1 c. quick oats
1/2 c. honey
3/4 c. peanut butter
1/3 c. raisins.

Mix all together and form balls.  Store in an airtight container in the fridge!

Thats it!

You can really change this recipe up.  You can use creamy or chunky peanut butter.  Instead of raisins I added mini chocolate chips.  You can add dried fruits.  The sky is the limit on what you can add.

I have some of the pickiest kids I know and they ALL liked these.  Its a healthier snack, if satisfies your sweet and savory cravings.  It has some crunch to it if you are wanting something crunchy.  The best part of these....THEY TAKE 5 MINUTES!!!