Family Survival Essentials to Help Get Off the Grid

How reliant are you on the products and services of others? We rely so heavily on the system that if the system went away many would be lost and desperate. We all use electricity and buy our food from the supermarket but if there was a major power outage and the supermarkets closed would you be prepared with a cache of survival items? Have you been watching the economy and our government lately? Look at what is going on in other countries; we are not that far away from similar events.

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Supply lines for food distribution in this country are about three days, meaning a dependence on "just in time" distribution systems, which will leave store shelves empty in the event of even the smallest crisis. If you don't have the ability to grow your own food long term, your life could be in danger. Start by planting a garden to grow your own food it can be fun and rewarding as well. Learn about home canning to increase your survival food storage bank. For a small investment you will end up saving over time as the jars are reusable and this will get you started in getting off of the food grid. Find seeds that are authentic strains which are NOT genetically modified in any way. When the going gets really tough you will only want this special type of seed which will produce not only outstanding nutritional plants but will allow you to plant the seeds from the plants you grow unlike sterile hybrids that will not reproduce. Start your survival seed bank now!

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Electricity is a little harder problem to overcome the avenue that I have chosen to overcome this problem is solar panels. They are expensive so I add one at a time to the roof when I can afford a new one and hope to eventually get enough to stop my meter or run it backwards. If you Google solar panels you will find a wealth of information about how they work. I chose this method over generators as I will eventually run out of fuel, they are noisy and you have to run them outside alerting your neighbors or other prying ears you do not want. Wind energy is not an option for me in my suburban setting however you may want to look into that as well. The first unit I recommend is a portable unit that does not hook into your home. It has its own battery pack in a self contained unit with one or two panels outside that you can position. This way I can power the basement refrigerator getting it of the grid and keep the unit charged while it pays for itself.

By using these tips you gain some independence from these systems, and start saving money on electric and grocery bills. In this economy it will only benefit you and if there is a disaster or heaven forbid the economy collapses you will be better prepared with these family survival essentials. You can find more information about these survival products by going to my web page (link in author resource box).

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Cyber Monday Back to Basics 286 5-Piece Home Canning Kit 2011 Deals

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Cyber Monday Back to Basics 286 5-Piece Home Canning Kit Feature

• Home-canning kit provides 5 essential tools with stay-cool handles
• Jar lifter and magnetic lid lifter for removing jars and lids from boiling water
• Canning funnel directs ingredients into the jar quickly and cleanly
• Kitchen tongs; jar wrench effortlessly removes sticky lids
• Measures 8 by 6 by 12 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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The Superfruit - How Cranberry Juice Aids Bladder Problems

Chilled drinks bought from vending machines, shops and cafeterias are increasing in sales due to an increasing social awareness of wanting to stay healthy.  This not only means a more competitive market for suppliers, but it also leads to a more diverse range of cold drinks and an increase in accessibility.  Cranberry juice is just one example of an uncommon fruit juice that has found significant popularity in recent years.

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Up until the 1930s, cranberries were sold fresh in the US and were associated particularly with Thanksgiving and Christmas (In the US and UK cranberry sauce is still a staple side for turkey).  As demand grew and canning processes allowed better storage and transportation, other methods for promoting the selling of cranberries all the year round were explored and the cranberry juice industry was born.

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Cranberry production grew into the 1980s and onward until supply began to overtake demand resulting in a peak price of a barrel in 1996 and dropping to just at the turn of the century.  Despite this, Cranberry juice remains a beacon of natural healthy juice and is becoming more promoted as such.

One of the reasons for its popularity comes from its proven positive health impacts.  Cranberry contains chemical compounds that can protect against plaque, tooth decay and kidney stones.  Additionally, in 2006, scientists found that the E. Coli bacteria that can go on to cause urinary tract infections is affected when subjected to cranberry juice and is thus passed before it can develop.  Interestingly, Cranberries didn't seem to plainly hinder E. Coli, they were found to completely change the structure and membrane of each bacterium, as well as stopping its ability to inter-communicate with other cells in order to launch an infection.

Cranberries are also famed for their high levels of antioxidants.  This means that Cranberries have an impressive Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ranking number 8 according to the United States Department of Agriculture), and so can have a positive impact for the body's fight against calories and the aging process.  There is also ongoing research into how properties in cranberries may potentially be able to stop types of cancer and help the cardio-vascular system.

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• 11-1/2-quart capacity stockpot-style canner, can hold up to 7 pint jars
• Black ceramic-on-steel with stain- and odor-resistant surface
• High efficiency, quick boiling performance
• Rust-proof aluminum rack included
• Easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe

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Six generations of Americans have been using Granite Ware canners to preserve fruits and vegetables. This mini canner is perfect for preserving jams, jellies and salsa. Holds seven pint jars. Comes with rack for easy lifting jars from canner. Granite Ware's high efficiency, quick boiling performance combined with its modest cost make it ideal for canning. The dark porcelain surface and steel core absorbs energy and evenly distributes heat to the contents. Porcelain enamel is the result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a durable vitreous coating on a carbon steel core. It creates a smooth, hard finish that won’t burn and resists staining. It’s also non -porous so it won’t trap odors or food particles and provides a low coefficient of friction – meaning that it cleans up easily and, it is corrosion and chemically resistant so it will last a long time. When fired, the vessel is placed on pins so the bottom and sides are hardened during the firing process into one smooth laminated glass surface. You may notice slight pin indentations where the glass has flowed around the pin that supports the base during firing. The pin marks do not compromise the finish or performance of the vessel in any way but you should take additional care in handling if using on glass top stove. 11 1/2qt capacity.

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• The Ball Utensil Set helps you safely and easily handle hot jars and lids, fill jars and measure headspace and remove air bubbles
• Jar Funnel: Place in mouth of jar to fill without spilling
• Jar Lifter: Safely lift jars out of hot water with the blue gripping end
• Lid Lifter: Lift lids out of hot water with the magnetic end
• Bubble Remover and Headspace Tool: Slide into the side of filled jar to release air bubbles and measure headspace

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Candle Making Jars - Supplies to Complete Imaginative Candles

Clever containers can make the difference from imaginative and so-so candles. Chandlers are always on the lookout for ways to present their finished candles in a exciting and unusual manner. Many different kinds of containers can be used for a candle jar. Unique holders in the past have included vases, bottles, glasses and bowls of all shapes and sizes. Purchasing candle making jars from the internet offers even more opportunity for variety. You can use an unusual shape to set off creative impulses in your imagination. Sometime the candle creation is routine but the container is special.

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Craft stores are popular places to find candle jars and containers. Craft stores have supplies devoted to candles and their containers. They also have flower arranging supplies such as vases. Either of these offer ideas for unusual candle containers. Browsing in the craft store may give you other candle jar ideas.

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A few stores dedicated to supplies for making candles exist in the real world. You are more likely to find such supplies on the Internet. Not only jars, but all the other helpful candle making supplies can be found online. Candle making e-boutiques are sure to give you some ideas for new candle creations in your home.

Another design that works for creating candles at home is by using a Mason jar or similar containers. This type of jar glass is good for candles because it is strong enough to handle boiling water used in canning. Temperature extreme are a certain when canning. They are also common when candles heat up and the flames feed on the wick. If you are not impressed with the appearance of the regular canning jar, look at decorative canning jars intended for jelly.

You can't use jars that are too narrow through the neck, because the proximity of the flame to the glass can cause the glass to break. The temperature extreme can be too much for a jar with a narrow neck. Very wide and flat bowls used as candle jars can also create some design issues. You may have to use more than one wick to balance the proportions of the flame and the wax.

Unusual shapes give a variety of candle-making ideas. Candles selected from a craft store might come in round, cylindrical, square and irregular shapes. Use the multitude of shapes and sizes to spark your creativity.

The right color, shape, scent and wick construction is what makes the candle design work. You can use all the right products, but they must also be put together with imagination and creative. Using good quality products gives you the best results. The successful final product will be a combination of color, jar shape and good burn patterns in the candle.

Candle making jars come in clear and opaque jars for better expression of your creative ideas. The best looking candles also have a nice scent to affect your mood in a positive way. When you get the right mood with your home crafted candle, your whole day will go better.

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Black Friday Ball Home Canning Discovery Kit 2011 Deals

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• Introductory home canning kit eases a novice canner into it with a trail set that makes use of existing kitchenware
• Includes an illustrated, simplified instruction book with recipes
• Also includes polypropylene rack with separate, fitted lifter that works in standard stockpots and 3 Pint jars
• Bounce-back coupons for additional jars are a bonus inclusion
• Efficient, low-cost way to learn canning, which could save money and broaden supplies in the long run

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• 7-piece canning set provides the essentials needed for canning at home
• Steel canning rack holds 7 pint- or quart-size jars; sterilizing rack holds 12 lids
• Also includes 2 stainless-steel funnels, magnetic lid wand, jar lifter, and cheese cloth
• Dishwasher-safe funnels and canning rack; hand-wash all other pieces
• Measures approximately 10 by 8 by 24 inches

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Capture summer fruits and vegetables at their prime for enjoyment throughout the year by canning at home. This seven-piece canning kit provides all the essential tools needed for getting started. A jar lifter, a magnetic lid lifter, two canning funnels, sterilizing rack, canning rack, and natural cheese cloth. To safely remove hot jars and lids after they've been sterilized in boiling water, use the jar lifter to pick up the jars and the magnetic lid lifter to easily remove the lids, with no risk of burned fingers. Choose from two canning funnels. The wide mouth canning funnel directs ingredients into the jar quickly and cleanly and offers a wide design that accommodates both regular and wide-mouth jars. The narrow 6 inch funnel is excellent for straining into narrow jars and comes with a detachable strainer. Also available is our sterilizing rack that holds 12 canning lids, and our canning rack which is designed to hold jars as you lower and raise them from your cooking pot. (Holds up to 7 quart or 7 pint jars; 12-inch diameter fits most pots- keeps jars from touching each other or the canner). Made of steel and features elongated handles on either side for ease of use.

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Beautiful candles make unique gifts for any kind of occasion. These days we see so many kinds of candles that don't even look like candles at all! Candles can even be made at home with just a few basic ingredients and a lot of imagination. Candle making can be very exciting and fun. It can also be taken up as a profession. Candles can be of different patterns: pillar candles, decorative candles, jar candles, votive candles, tea light candles, taper candles, container candles, luminescent candles, travel candles, floating candles, and novelty candles in interesting shapes like animals, people, food, flowers and plants, celestial bodies and so on. Exclusivity is the main feature and this can be achieved by being as creative as possible.

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Candle making is a relatively easy art though it requires practice. Under proper guidance, even a child can make beautiful decorative candles. All it needs is to melt the wax, add color dyes or fragrance oils or any other additives. The melted wax should be poured into containers or moulds that contain a wick. It generally takes a night for the wax to cool down. Most of the supplies can be obtained very easily from the stores.

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Candle making needs certain raw materials, the main ones being waxes, wicks, dyes and pigments, additives, fragrances, molds, wax melters, taper equipment, containers etc. These are each of many different kinds, for instance, waxes include soy wax, palm wax or bees wax. Similarly, containers can be apothecary jars, beehive jars, crock jars, mason/canning/jelly jars, tea light cups, barrel jars, cracker jars, patio jars, tins etc. The dyes are also of many kinds: dye flakes, color chips, glow color chips, pigment chips, color blocks, pigment dyes, liquid candle dyes, powdered candle dyes, and others. The gels can be CLP low density, CMP Medium density or CHP High density. Molds may be made of metal or plastic. They are generally in the form of embed trays. There are also several kinds of wicks: citronella wicks, ECO wicks, flat braid, coreless wicks, tabbed and pre-tabbed wicks, square braid, spooled wicks, zinc core and tea light wicks. Decorative accessories include glass embeds, wax embeds, natural embeds, colored sand, glitter, and so on.

All of these candle making supplies can be bought through online stores. They can be viewed, compared and ordered online through the several websites of candle making suppliers. There are also wholesale providers of candle making supplies. These stores offer candle supplies at discount prices if bought in bulk quantities. They also offer lower shipping charges. However, there is a certain minimum limit for buying candle making supplies in wholesale quantities.

The ordering can be by online order forms, e-mail, fax or phone. Payment can be made through credit/debit cards, checks, money order, wire transfer or PayPal.

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Black Friday Norpro 600 Jar Lifter 2011 Deals

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• Non-slip handle is easy to grip for extra control
• Measures 8-3/4-inch /22cm
• Hand washing recommended

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Designed to allow removal of any size canning jar from boiling water. Cushion coated to improve gripping power and reduce breakage.

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Top Three Issues Concerning Commercially Canned Food

Many centuries ago, canned food was normally kept in glass jars. However, through the industrial revolution, the metal cans became the most popular container for canned food because it is lightweight, cheaper to manufacture, and takes less space without sacrificing the volume of material that it can hold.

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But then, even with the most recent advances in technology, the risk of toxic metal contamination is always present in canned food. Dangerous metals like lead can be released from the packaging material, contaminate the canned food, and cause serious health hazards among humans. The rising popularity of canning using paper derivatives may have partially solved the issue, but the resulting product is oftentimes more expensive because paper is more costly to produce and process than its metallic counterparts.

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Furthermore, most commercially canned food contains preservatives that are made of various compounds of sodium. This is a very big issue as this greatly amplifies the salt content of many canned foods. Salt, when taken in excess, is known to be a major cause of hypertension, among other deadly diseases.

Many companies boast of salt-free or less-salt products, but the resulting product either turns out tasteless, or are laden with more exotic preservatives whose long-term effects are still unknown. This can be cause for alarm, as there may be a possibility that these manufacturing are trying to solve one problem using an even bigger problem.

So far, we have pointed out metal leaks and sodium content. Now, we will talk about bacterial growth. Food that is canned with inferior processes are at risk of being the breeding grounds of several deadly microorganism like clostridium botulinum and salmonella.

A lot of people trust large companies because they believe that these companies have designed their manufacturing processes well simply because they have the funds to do so. However, this is not necessarily the case. Just a few years ago, a famous peanut brand recalled its stocks all over the world after it was found out that one whole batch of its products was infected by salmonella, the most common cause of food poisoning.

Hence, the age of home-based canning has begun.

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How to Make Homemade Relish For Canning

When I first started making relish, I thought it would be a hard and tedious task. Once I made my first batch, I realized that it was a lot easier than what I thought it would be.

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Relishes make a great accompaniment for hot dogs, hamburgers, poultry and fish. You can also use it on crackers or your favorite party bread.

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To get started, you will need a few supplies:

water bath canner

canning jars, rings and seals (I used pint-sized jars)

ladle (for spooning the hot mixture into the jars)

funnel

jar lifter (to lift the jars out of the hot water)

2 oven mitts (I like using mitts to prevent any accidental burns to my hands)

clean cotton drying cloth or kitchen towel

You will want to follow the instructions that came with your water bath canner for sterilizing and processing your jars. Always inspect your jars for defects before using them.

Honey Raisin-berry Relish

5 cups raisins

5 cups water

1 1/3 cup honey

1/2 cup lemon juice

6 cups fresh or frozen cranberries

2 tablespoon grated lemon peel

1 cup walnuts, chopped

In a large saucepan, combine raisins, water, honey and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until honey melts and ingredients are blended. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cranberries and lemon peel, return to a boil and then lower heat to simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until liquid barely covers raisins and cranberries. Remove from heat. Stir in chopped walnuts. Ladle into hot jars leaving 1/2" head space, wipe rims clean, seal and process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes. Makes 8 cups.

Green Tomato Relish

2 quarts green tomatoes

3 red sweet peppers

3 green sweet peppers

3 large onions

3 tablespoons salt

3 cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups vinegar

1 cup water

2 tablespoons celery seed

2 tablespoons turmeric seed

Finely chop the tomatoes, peppers and onions and add to a large bowl with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes, then drain and rinse. In a large stockpot combine vegetable mixture with the remaining ingredients. Boil mixture for 5-7 minutes. Ladle into hot jars leaving 1/2" head space, wipe rims clean, seal and process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes.

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Black Friday Granite Ware 11-1/2 Quart Covered Preserving Canner with Rack 2011 Deals

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• 11-1/2-quart capacity stockpot-style canner, can hold up to 7 pint jars
• Black ceramic-on-steel with stain- and odor-resistant surface
• High efficiency, quick boiling performance
• Rust-proof aluminum rack included
• Easy-to-clean, dishwasher-safe

Black Friday Granite Ware 11-1/2 Quart Covered Preserving Canner with Rack Overview

Six generations of Americans have been using Granite Ware canners to preserve fruits and vegetables. This mini canner is perfect for preserving jams, jellies and salsa. Holds seven pint jars. Comes with rack for easy lifting jars from canner. Granite Ware's high efficiency, quick boiling performance combined with its modest cost make it ideal for canning. The dark porcelain surface and steel core absorbs energy and evenly distributes heat to the contents. Porcelain enamel is the result of fusing powdered glass to a substrate by firing, usually between 750 and 850 degrees Celsius. The powder melts and flows and hardens to a durable vitreous coating on a carbon steel core. It creates a smooth, hard finish that won’t burn and resists staining. It’s also non -porous so it won’t trap odors or food particles and provides a low coefficient of friction – meaning that it cleans up easily and, it is corrosion and chemically resistant so it will last a long time. When fired, the vessel is placed on pins so the bottom and sides are hardened during the firing process into one smooth laminated glass surface. You may notice slight pin indentations where the glass has flowed around the pin that supports the base during firing. The pin marks do not compromise the finish or performance of the vessel in any way but you should take additional care in handling if using on glass top stove. 11 1/2qt capacity.

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Comparison of Sunless Tanning Methods

There're two types of methods for tanning - sun tanning and sunless tanning. Both of methods go to work on the outside layers of your skin. However, the layer of epidermis affected by sun tanning differs from the layer affected by sunless tanning products. While sun tanning products (lotions, sprays, gels or foams) affect the deepest layer or stratum basale, sunless tanning methods go to work on the outermost layer or stratum corneum.

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The major reasons behind the popularity of sunless tanning are convenience, cost and safety. The widely used sunless tanning methods include 1) sunless tanning lotion, 2) sunless tanning spray, 3) tanning beds, and 4) tanning pills. Each method works in a different mechanism and the results achieved are different as well. The tanning result, cost, safety and convenience are the few things to consider when choosing a sunless tanning method that works best for you.

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Result - Sunless tanning methods generate quicker results than natural sun tanning. Tanning beds result the best tanning effects and last longer. The change in color of your skin from tanning lotions or tanning spray lasts for about five to seven days from the initial application. But getting an even tan requires skills and a lot of attention. Some of tanning pills contain caretenoid pigments. They saturate the fat layers right below the skin to result in the change in skin color when consumed internally.

Cost - The cost of sunless tanning methods differs drastically from a few bucks to a few hundred bucks. Both sunless tanning lotions (including tanning spray) and tanning pills are less expensive comparing with tanning beds or tanning booths.

Safety - Sunless tanning gained its popularity for the main reason of safety. Among sunless tanning methods, the safety concerns for tanning beds remains. Tanning beds, or sunbeds, work the way similar to natural sun tanning. They use UV (Ultraviolet) rays from fluorescent tubes to tan the applicants' skin. Continuous exposure to UV rays has the potential to cause skin cancer and skin aging, which are the drawbacks of sun tanning.

Convenience - Needless to say, tanning pills are the most convenient method to change the skin of your color. Sunless tanning notions and spray are easy to apply too. Most tanning lovers don't have the luxury of owning their tanning beds, so they will have to go to a tanning salon for a visit.

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Candy Jars - What Shapes and Sizes Will Work Best For Your Needs?

As a store or business owner who sells candy, you need display fixtures to display that candy; however, if you approach shopping for these display fixtures with the mentality that you "need candy jars," you're probably going to have a difficult search ahead of you.

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Think of the words "candy jars" as a sort of umbrella label for a variety of jars store owners can use to organize, display, and store candy products. In addition to finding varieties of glass and plastic candy containers, you can also find them in numerous sizes and shapes as well as with additional accessories that make them even more useful.

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Before you start shopping for candy jars, ask yourself the following three questions.

1. Do You Need Small, Medium, or Large Candy Jars?

Plastic and glass candy jars are available in numerous sizes, and the sizes you choose depends mainly on two factors: The candy you want to display and the amount of display space you have to work with.

Your Candy: When you think about the sizes of the candy containers you need in terms of your candy, think about both the kind of candy you want to display (for example, do you plan to display large gumballs or small wrapped candies?) and the amount of candy you want to display. Your Display Space: In addition to the candy you want to display, you have to consider the space available to create the display. If you have a small space, you might want to use only one or two large or medium candy containers; if you have more space to work with, you have more options. For example, you could use several medium and large candy jars, or you could use even more small candy jars.
2. What Shapes Should Your Candy Jars Be?

Plastic and glass candy containers come in a variety of shapes. Store owners can find traditional shapes like round, square, hexagon, rectangle, and sphere or "fish bowl" shapes, each of which works well for nearly any kind of store environment or merchandise item.

However, other fun shapes - such as holiday-inspired shapes like Christmas trees and Santa Claus boots - work wonders when it comes to adding a bit of flair to a candy display. If you think you might want to add extra visual appeal to your store's candy displays during holidays or other festive times, consider browsing candy jars in shapes that go beyond the normal traditional shapes.

3. Does Your Merchandise Call for Candy Jars With Accessories?

While you can easily find candy jars in traditional shapes like round, square, hexagon, and fish bowl - and even candy containers in fun shapes like those of holiday-inspired designs - there are candy containers out there that come with accessories that will:

Help keep your candy fresh and safe from debris. Candy containers with lids that snap or screw on, or are attached with hinges, help keep your candy fresh and safe from dust, dirt, and pests. Help customers more easily access the candy. Candy containers with handles or handgrips help customers pour candy without having to touch the candy, while accessories like aluminum and plastic tongs and scoops help customers collect the amount of candy they want without touching the rest of it.

As long as it fits, you can put any kind of candy you'd like in these jars; however, these candy containers are especially beneficial for displaying unwrapped candies that don't already have protective wrappers.

Candy Jars - What Shapes and Sizes Will Work Best For Your Needs?

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Survival Food Supplies

Have you been glued to the tv watching reality-based shows like The Colony where they must accumulate survival food supplies or perish? Even in those survival shows such as Man vs Wild and Survivor Man and such, do you see some of that. Here are some ideas to ensure that you still have some nourishment in situations like this is by preparing in advance.

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Develop your own garden. You can raise vegetables and other edible plants in your backyard. You can raise your plants in a pot or just plainly on the ground.

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Learn they types of foods that you can either preserve, dry or freeze. More so the first two than the latter as you may not be able to freeze your food in most circumstances.

So plant foods such as nuts and fruit trees in your backyard. Your fruit trees can grow larger, and in time, you can make use of the tree's branches as a shade in the meantime!

Learn how to preserve the food that you grow. There are many ways in preserving your food. You can do methods like food-canning and food-drying or dehydrating.

You can buy your own generator and stock up your storage room with enough fuel. Also, you can buy a propane generator to keep your food frozen. You can do any method as long as your food stays frozen. You will be able to have food for a few days at least even though you do not have enough electricity. Keep a supply of water, wood, charcoal and gas so if electricity turns off, you won't be able to cook your food if you did not prepare gas and wood or charcoal.

Seal the secret within your home. Never let your neighbors know that you have a food supply that can last for six months. When everyone in the neighborhood knows that you have an enormous amount of food supply, well, the next thing that you will know is that all of your food is gone.

A cupboard is not good enough for your survival food supply so get something especially for this purpose. You must need a place wherein people won't easily know that there is food inside. Also, the room must be safe from getting damped or getting flooded.

Have a supply of private hygiene items. These items include toilet tissue paper, soap, towels, toothbrush, toothpaste, and alcohol. These things make you feel better and thus works on your psychology and you will be able to think clearer.

Also save some sweets like candies and cookies in a resealable container or bags to protect them from other critters who also want to eat.

Do you know how to cook rice without a rice cooker? Watching these survival shows, I'm actually happy that my mom taught me how to cook rice from a pot. Learn how to cook from without the microwave or automatic cookers. You can also make your own composting toilet.

Learn what types of food are edible in your neck of the woods and especially, what are not and learn skills of the hunters and gatherers of the past. You must know how to catch a fish. You must also prepare supplies for hunting since hunting will make your food supply continue.

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Tips for Starting a Cleaning Service

I have come to realize that people rarely make their fortunes while working for someone else. If I want to strike it big, I realize that I need to work for myself. The problem is, I'm not what you would call entrepreneur material. I really don't have the next brilliant idea on how to make big and my tolerance for risk isn't all that great. I don't have much capital to begin with, but at the same time I don't want to put my house, car, and the future security of my family on the line in order to get my company off the ground. So after doing some homework I came to the realization that starting a cleaning service would be my best bet.

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Starting a cleaning service is one of those things that practically anyone can do as long as you are healthy and have reliable transportation. You don't need a lot of business savvy right off the bat, you don't need to have a lot of high-powered contacts in your network, and you don't need a lot of seed money. In fact, all you really need for starting a cleaning service is motivation, a couple hundred bucks for basic supplies, and some form of transportation. When I was looking into starting my own business I came across this story woman who had only the bare essentials and took the bus to her various jobs. She never let the fact that she didn't have a great deal of seed money stop her from starting a cleaning service, and now she has a very successful business -- with a fleet of vans and several employees working for her.

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I don't mean to imply that starting a cleaning service is easy and should be rushed into without giving it the proper planning. I did my homework by speaking to people that are in the business and who understand it. I hope to learn from their mistakes so as to not repeat them as well as from their stories of success. I actually heard stories of people that didn't even look into the costs of the various cleaning supplies before beginning their own business. Nor did they bother to check out what other services were charging for specific jobs so that they could be competitive and have a good idea of kind of money they could generate.

How dumb is that? I can promise you that I did not let that happen to me. Furthermore, I will take things slowly and try to schedule my first few clients for the weekends so that I don't have to quit my regular job right away. That will keep the pressure off while I establish my business. When I build my cleaning service of two a respectable level where I can actually generate a full-time income then I will be able to quit my current job.

If you want to go into business for yourself and aren't afraid of getting your hands dirty, starting a cleaning service may be just the thing for you. There are many books, manuals, and guides available on the Internet that will provide you with excellent tools, including checklists, necessary resources, ideas for attracting clients, information about securing lucrative office-cleaning contracts, and much more. I would suggest thoroughly researching and learning everything you can about the business before starting a cleaning service for your self. Really know from head to toe what you are getting yourself into an and if it sounds like something that appeals to you then do it. Soon you'll be working for the best boss in the world... you.

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Growing Berries

Growing small berries in a home garden is an excellent way to have beautiful plants, fresh fruits, and attract plenty of birds, bees, or other wild life too. Berries are best planted in very sunny areas too, so they come in handy when you can't find much else that will grow in the sunniest spots of your yard and garden.

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Here are several fruits which can make wonderful sweet summer snacks, or be used for canning, jelly making, and other kitchen endevours.

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Grapes - Grapes can take some time to become established and start producing berries. Depending on the variety you buy and the planting conditions, it can take two to four years before you'll get any fruit from them. Many nurseries sell mature plants though, and though you'll pay more for them, it's an excellent way to start getting fruits from your berries more quickly.

Grapes grow really well in poor, dry, sandy, rocky soil. This makes them an excellent choice for slopes and hills, or in rocky areas of the yard. The soil needs to be well drained though, and you'll need to plant the vines about eight to ten feet apart.

Grapes grow very high, so it's best to train them to grow a strong trellis, arbor, or other support. In the beginning you'll need to work with them often to get them trained though, because they always seem to want to point the wrong way. As they become older and you continue working with them however, they'll climb your chosen support willingly.

Blueberries - Blueberries grow best in moderate temperature climates, and it can take four to five years before they'll start producing fruits. The plants can reach a breadth of five to six feet wide too, so you'll need plenty of room to grow these berries.

Blueberries produce flowers from about April through May, and the berries can start being harvested as early as July, and as late as the middle of September depending on which kind you're growing.

You can increase the healthiness and production of blueberry plants by putting two different kinds close together. A word of caution though: Blueberries seem to be the favorite for birds, so you may find yourself fighting to harvest any for yourself when you start growing them!

Blackberries - Blackberries grow as a stand alone plant, bush or bramble, and they can be made to climb a trellis or other strong support too. Blackberries usually need to be tied securely to strong supports if you want them to climb, and most of them tend to grow best in full sunlight. There are some varieties which will still produce berries for you in the shade though, and some which will also tolerate poor soil materials as well.

For the best results though, plant blackberries in a location which gets at least five to six hours of sun each day, has plenty of water, and rich soil material. Composting the planting area for blackberries will help tremendously.

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Norpro's Stainless Steel Wide Mouth Funnel belongs with all your essential cooking tools. You can probably think of a hundred ways to use a stainless steel funnel, so choose a high quality funnel that can handle them all. Norpro's Wide Mouth Funnel easily fills bottles and jars without a mess. But wait, there's more! Place any mesh strainer on top when you need to strain out larger solids. Now you can reuse cooking oil, infuse vinegar with herbs, even brew your own beer! Excellent for canning too. Safe to use in the dishwasher, but hand washing is recommended.

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Delectable and Cost-Effective Canning and Preserving Recipes

Food canning and preservation from home is a cost effective alternative for buying grocery ready foods - canned and preserved. The prices of ready-to-eat canned goods in grocery stores are increasing and what better way to save money on those items than by canning fresh produce right there in your own kitchen. There are canning and preserving recipes which are best for canning while you are home.

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You can refer to the internet to look for canning and preserving food sites which offer free canning recipes. Finding such will give you the opportunity to really create preserves with different and appealing tastes. The best thing about it is that you gain ecological advantages in recipes for canning and preserving.

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By canning and preserving your food, you are sure how the canning process went and you know the exact ingredients that you use. Some canning sites state that the foods harvested in the right season and are canned frequently result to healthier consumption. Thus, with home-made canning and preserving recipes, you have fewer trips to your doctor's clinic, medical expenses and costly grocery bills.

Instead of having imported fruits and other foods which are available in your preferred supermarket, you may also harvest fruits and veggies from your home garden or a close by farmers market. Simple recipes for canning and preserving will help you attain that. With the different flavorings added into most of the foods today, you certainly would want to open your cupboard and get your healthy preserves to munch on.

You can go for canning and preserving recipes which you may prepare together with other family members and friends as it could also be one good bonding activity which all of you can engage on. Pick healthy vegetables and fruits for a real fun to spend in your kitchen. Invest in reliable canning jars and supplies and if possible, choose the healthiest produce which you can process such as fruits and vegetables.

But wait as there's more! Canned foods make fantastic gifts during special occasions and seasons like birthday and Christmas. You can even pass the canning and preserving recipes to others and share with them the fun and experience of making your own preserved or canned foods at home. Definitely, preserving and canning fruits and vegetables are not limited to food companies and manufacturers. You can do it at the comfort of your own home and benefit from it.

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