Give a Gift of Preparedness.....

Give a Gift of Preparedness for any Occasion......
At any Price$......
Christmas, Birthdays, Valentines, Anniversaries, Mothers/Fathers Day, Easter, or Whenever!

Items with sayings-

~Flashlights ~100 Hour Candles ~Matches ~Oil Lamp with oil ~Candles
“You light up my day/life”
“May your Christmas be Merry and Bright”
“You are so bright”
“Let your light so shine”
“We love how you light up our lives, we've come to depend on your glow. Here's a Flashlight to store, so you'll always be sure, to create light wherever you go.”

~Matches
“No one matches you as friends/neighbors/family.”

~Seeds
“The kindness you show, makes our friendship/love grow and grow”

~Paper Towels (1, 3, 6, ect. Month supply)
“Blot your troubles; absorb the Christmas Spirit”

~Hand Egg Beater/Blender
“Have an Eggstra Special Holiday”

~Wheat Grinder
“Grind away your worries; have a special day”
“Just Grind right into a loaf of bread; happy holidays”

~Fire Extinguisher
“My love Burns for you; Happy Valentines/Anniversary”

~Solar Oven
“Here's a little help for Sunshine to brighten your day”

~Honey (Any size, with honey dipper & bow on top)
“Bee Prepared; Have a happy Holiday”
“Bee-cause you are great neighbors; Happy Holidays”

~Hand Crank Radio or Ham Radio
“Tuning into a great neighbor/friend/son, ect.; Happy Holidays”
“Tune into my heart full of love/friendship for you”

~Filled Basket of any individual Items
“Wishing you a basketful of Preparedness/Holiday blessings”

~ Sleeping Cots
“I “cot” the Preparedness bug, and now you can catch it too”

~Jars of Jam (3, 6, 9, or 12 month supply)
“Hoping you have a hoilday jam-packed with fun!”
“Have a “Berry” nice holiday season/mothers day.”

~Cocoa Mix (Purchase a case from the cannery)
“Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas/new years/birthday/Valentines day”

~Pasta (Purchase a case of Macaroni from the Cannery)
“Have a “pasta-tively” happy holiday/birthday/new year”

~Muffin Mix (3, 6, 9, or 12 year supply)
“You're getting “Muffin” for Christmas.”

~Popcorn(3, 6, 9, or 12 month supply)
“Just “popping” by with a Holiday/Birthday hi!”

~Soup (homemade jars of dry mix or a supply of canned soup)
“Wishing you a “Souper” Holiday Season/birthday, ect.”
“We wish you a Wonderful Holiday/Birthday “simmering” gently with love.”

~Washboard & Clothes Wringer or Washclothes & Dishtowels
“This Christmas/birthday/mothers day, you deserve the best, a present unlike all the rest. We considered a new car or an exotic cruise... but decided on something you could really use. Finally we found you a gift to admire, We hope you enjoy your new Washer & Dryer!!

~Jarred Bread & Recipe (3, 6, 9, or 12 month Supply)
“We're not “Loafing” around when we say you're the best mom/neighbors, ect. Happy holidays/birthday,ect.”

~Jarred Butter or Powdered Butter
“You “butter” have a very Merry Christmas/Happy Birthday, ect.”

~Chocolate Chips (3, 6, 9, or 12 year supply)
“However the “Chips” may fall, we wish you a Merry Christmas/Happy Birthday, ect. All in all!” ~Pancake Mix & Syrup (3, 6, 9, or 12 year supply)
“We are “pouring out” Christmas/birthday wishes and hoping you have a Christmas/Birthday “Flip-over”

~Rope/Bungee cords/Straps for years supply
“May your Birthday/Holidays be “tied” up with festive fun!”

~Batteries
“Twas the night before Christmas and Santa was worried, he had an emergency, boy was he flurried! The power was off, and his flashlight was dead, he didn't buy “Batteries” when Mrs. S. said. We wouldn't want you in a similar plight, so we give you batteries to lighten your night. Merry Christmas to you, may you walk in the light”

~Cannery Fruit Drink Mix
“Pouring out” Christmas/Birthday cheer to you and yours!”

~Any Preparedness Book (Canning, survival, recipe, gardening, ect.)
“May the message of this book fill your heart and home with love and safety this Christmas Season.”

Individual Item Ideas Big & Small-(Wrap them up, put a bow on top, stuff them in stockings)

~Sewing Kit

~Blankets

~Cots

~Sleeping Bags

~Hand Crank Radio

~Pressure Canner

~Metal Dinnerware

~Hand Crank/Shaker Flashlights

~Food Storage Buckets with Lids

~Any Item from the Cannery- Single Can or Case of 6 with a
~Hand Can Opener
(Add a recipe corresponding with the food to the top with a bow)

~Tarps with no tear grips & straps

~Tents

~Water Bath

~Cast Iron Cookware or Dutch Oven

~Canning Jars & Lids

~100 hour Candles

~Books- Recipe/Survival/Canning/ Gardening

~Non-Hybrid Seeds

~Rope/Bungee cords/straps

Gift Baskets or Packs-(Add to or Take Away Items, to make it cost affective)

Sewing Box/Basket
Safety Pins(all sizes) needles, thread(heavy/lightweight), buttons, zippers, iron-on patches, shoelaces, sewing patterns, material, stove top iron -vintage

Emergency Car Kit/Bag
Food, water, first-aid kit, blanket, flashlight, gas siphon, wipes, Kleenex/T.P, map/compass, cash, pad/pencil, cards/activities, flares, matches, jumper cables, calling card, extinguisher, a reminder to add spare keys and walking shoes/socks.

Potty Bucket “Hope you don't have a crappy day”
Toilet(bucket & seat), T.P., hand sanitizer, baby wipes, garbage bags(for lining bucket), gift card to purchase feminine products.

First Aid Kit
list is endless, purchase already made, or create your own.

Emergency Family Activity Basket/Rubbermade Container/Box
Board games, cards, dominoes, coloring books/crayons, game/activity books, pencils/sharpeners, puzzles.

Water Pak
30 0r 55 gallon Barrels, hand pump, barrel wrench, Filter, water purification tablets/liquid, white hose.

Keeping your Mouth Happy Basket (3, 6, 9, or 12 month supply)
Toothbrushes (1 per month, per person) Toothpaste (1 lrg. per month per person) Dental Floss (1 a month per person) Mouthwash (1 bottle per 2 months per person) Toothrepair kit(fillings, picks, ect can be bought at store)

72 Hour Kit/bag/backpack
There are a lot of different ideas and lists. Remember to add a reminder to pack clothes and shoes.

Lighting the Way Basket
Add any and all kinds of ways to light. Candles, flashlights, matches, oil lamps, lightsticks, lighters, ect.

A Gift that keeps Giving Basket
Non-Hybrid Seeds, small garden tools, sprouter, gloves, seed starter, watering can.

Basket of Preparedness Books
Canning, recipe, survival, herb/plant, gardening, ect.

Laundry Gift Tub (packed in large tub)
Clothes line, bag of clothes pins, hand crank clothes wringer, laundry soap or gift card, wash board, scrub brush

Keeping You Connected, Communications Gift Basket
Hand crank radio, signal mirror, signal whistle, road flares, calling card, quarters/cash, map, pre-stamped postcards, document to be filled out entitled friends and family phone numbers/addresses with your name already on the list to start.

Dutch Oven, any size
Add dutch oven liners, hot pads, lifter, cook/use book

Cooking Gift Basket (3, 6, 9, or 12 month supply)
Plastic wrap, heavy duty foil, zip lock bags (all sizes), wooden/metal spoons, tongs, spatulas, colander/stainer, cheesecloth, dish towels

Gifts in a Jar (Add to a Food Storage; Make up 6-12 to give a weeks worth of dinners or More! There is a 3 month shelf life, make sure to note that and add the date jarred. Decorate the jar with a fabric lid and a bow tied around the neck. Also attach recipe and directions.)

Potato Soup Mix
Ingredients:
1 ¾ Cups Instant mashed potatoes
1 ½ Cups Dry Milk
2 Tablespoons Instant chicken Bullion
1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon tumeric
1 ½ teaspoon seasoning salt
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix.
Place in 1 Quart canning jars to store.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Potato Soup
To Serve Potato Soup: Place ½ Cup of mix in soup bowl and add 1 Cup of boiling water. Stir until Smooth.
Makes 6 Servings.

Friendship Soup Mix
Ingredients:
1/3 Cup beef or chicken bouillon granules
¼ Cup dehydrated onion flakes
½ Cup Split Peas
½ Cup Alphabet pasta or any small pasta
½ Cup Barley
½ Cup lentils
1/3 Cup non-instant Whit rice
Tri-Color Spiral pasta
Directions:
Using a canning funnel or any funnel that has about a 2-inch neck. Be sure to use wide mouth, 1 quart jars.
Layer ingredients in the order given above and add enough Tri-color spiral pasta to fill the jar.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Friendship Soup
In a large pot or kettle, brown 1 pound ground beef (stew beef or chicken) in a little olive or vegetable oil. Can omit, but makes the soup hardier.
Remove Tri-color pasta from top of jar and set aside.
Add the rest of jar contents to the pot with 12 Cups of water.
Bring Soup to boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add the Tri-color pasta and simmer for 15 minutes more.
Serve with you favorite bread or rolls, and salad.
Makes 8 Servings

Tortilla Soup Mix
Ingredients:
1 cup White rice 2 to 2 ½ cups slightly crushed tortilla chips1 (5 ounce) can chicken (Can add with gift jar)1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies(Can add with gift jar)
Seasonings:
Mix the following and place in a zip-type sandwich bag.
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules 2 teaspoons lemon-flavored sugar 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup dried minced onion
Directions:
Place ingredients in jar in this order: Add rice to the jar first. Add the seasoning packet into jar. Fill jar with tortilla chips. Add the lid to the jar.
Include both extra cans and the soup mix in a little bag or basket.
Attach the following instructions to the jar, bag or basket:
Instructions to add to jar:
Tortilla Soup:
Remove tortilla chips and seasoning packet from the jar into a dish and set aside.
In a 1-gallon soup pot, add the rice and 10 cups of water. Add a 10 oz. can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, a 5 oz. can of chicken, and the seasoning packet from the jar. Bring to a boil; lower the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add tortilla chips, replace the cover and simmer 5 more minutes. Makes 3 quarts of soup.

Layered Dried Bean Soup
Ingredients:
Dried Bean Mix:1/2 cup kidney beans1/2 cup split yellow peas1/2 cup black beans1/2 cup red lentils1/2 cup small red beans1/2 cup split green peas
Layer each type of bean in a 24 ounce clear gift jar.
Seasoning Mix:1 tablespoon dried sweet pepper flakes2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules2 teaspoons dried minced onion1 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon celery seed4 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions:
After layering beans in jar.
Combine ingredients. Store in a resealable plastic bag. Attach to jar and give with recipe for Seasoned Bean Soup. Yields about 3 cups dried bean mix and 1/4 cup seasoning mix.
Instructions to add to jar:
Seasoned Bean Soup:
Dried Bean Mix2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes (can add with gift jar)Seasoning Mix
Rinse beans and place in large Dutch oven or stock pot. Pour 4 cups boiling water over beans; cover and let soak overnight.
Drain beans and return to stock pot. Add 6 cups water, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 1 to 1/2 hours or until beans are almost tender.
Add tomatoes and seasoning mix. Stirring occasionally, cover and simmer 30 minutes. Uncover beans and continue to simmer about 1 hour longer or until beans are tender and soup thickens. Serve warm.
Yields about 10 cups soup.

Chocolate Chip Cookies Mix
Ingredients:
1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions:
Mix the salt and baking soda in with the flour, then layer the ingredients into the jar.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Chocolate Chip Cookies:
Sift dry ingredients through a colander to separate the chocolate chips from other ingredients.
Beat 1 cup of unsalted butter or margarine in a medium bowl (can use powdered butter). Beat sifted ingredients into butter until blended.
In a small bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.(Can omit vanilla and use powdered egg). Mix beaten egg mixture into butter mixture until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop teaspoonful of batter, spaced well apart, onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Country Oatmeal Cookies Mix
3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Directions:
Using a 1-quart or 1-liter jar, layer in the ingredients in the order given. Pack down the jar after each addition.
Instructions to attach to jar:
Country Oatmeal Cookies:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F .
In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of softened butter, with 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix by hand until combined. Drop dough by heaping spoonfuls onto an unprepared cookie sheet. (Can use powdered butter and eggs, and omit the vanilla.)
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Can also go to www.recipegoldmine.com/foodgift/foodgift.html for other ideas.