Stocking up on Food

Our family believes in stocking on on great deals not only to save money but to stock up for rough times ahead. For us that might mean having enough food so that we can pay for a repair on our vehicle, or for a time between when a job ends and another starts, or worse when money has stopped or come near a stand still and you might need the help of Social Services. 

Some people like Survivalists and Doomsday preppers stock up more with foods that are shelf stable for many years. With Valley Food Storage their products last up to 25 years on the shelf. Some might even be more more but I am basing my evaluation on the Enchilada Beans & Rice which we were able to try. 

All you need to do is bring 5 and 1/2 cups of water to a boil and cook for 10-15 minutes, to provide enough food for 5 servings. Talk about awesome. Great for back packers, campers, or just to have on hand in case of an emergency.

I feel better having a little extra in our home so that I can insure we can get through most rough patches that might come along the way. I am even more excited to see products like this that are made in the USA and are here to help us make it through those rough times be in a few hours, days, weeks, months, or years. 

You can purchase Valley Food Storage: Enchilada Beans & Rice on Amazon.


What Valley Food Storage has to say about their product.

Delicious individual food storage packet, includes 5 servings of Enchilada Beans & Rice! 
Just add water!
Foods do NOT contain: Hydrogenated Oils, GMO, MSG or Trans Fats
High quality 5mm Mylar bags are durable, resealable, and reusable! Easy storage, 25 year shelf life
Made in the USA, quality, and convenient ingredients have deliciously bold flavors

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MeasuPro BPM-20A Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

Since my husband is unsure of taking a blood pressure without something doing it for him, he was relieved when I got this in the mail. Now he doesn't have to worry and the color coded screens let him know if the blood pressure is OK or not. 

I also like the ease of using this one especially if you have to do this a lot during the day. Luckily we don't have to worry about this yet, but with my husband having edema I like to have one in the home just in case it becomes necessary to do daily.

The best part is that this comes with batteries so you can use it right away and not have to worry about searching for the right batteries. The batteries are also easy to buy, you won't have to make a special order and wait for a delivery because most places sell AAA batteries for a competitive price. 

Now to find out if they cold make this with different cuffs. One for children and one for those who are overweight. Then this would be the perfect First Aid Health Kit add on.

You can purchase MeasuPro BPM-20A Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor on Amazon.


MeasuPro helps keep you focused on your health by providing you with the tools you need. Using advanced technology, the MeasuPro Digital Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor provides accurate measurements of your blood pressure and pulse rate. Measurements are taken through an automatic, fast and easy process using Measure and Inflate technology. The pressurized arm cuff auto-inflates with the touch of a button and automatically releases the pressure when the measurement is complete. This MeasuPro Digital Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor features a bright LCD display with separate touch buttons for each individual user. It features a unique desktop design so you can easily store this device in your home or office. The BPM80A records up to 120 blood pressure readings, 60 readings per user, with date and time memory recall. Graphical readings are classified in five different levels and color coded to represent the reading's level of hypertension. It also calculates and averages your blood pressure based on the last 3 readings and detects irregular heartbeats and any arrhythmias. Arm cuff fits upper arm circumference of 23-32 cm. The MeasuPro blood pressure monitor ships with 4 AAA batteries (included), medium to large sized arm cuff, carrying bag, and user manual. 2 year manufacturer's warranty included.

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SM-150 Finger Pulse Oximeter

Pulse Oximeter's are a neat little thing to have on hand. SM-150 Finger Pulse Oximeter is home user friendly, comes with a strap that you can hang around your neck so you don't loose your Pulse Oximeter, It is super easy to use, you can even change how the numbers are read side to side or up and down. This is fast and can be changed between users pretty quickly. This also has a nice pouch to store it in when not in use. 

This really is a great item to have on hand if you have family member with health problems. We have been slowly putting a medical kit together for our home to include in our emergency first aid kit. You never know when you will need something and we would like to be prepared as much as possible.

You can purchase the SM-150 Finger Pulse Oximeter on Amazon.

What Gurin has to say about their product. 

SM-150 Finger Pulse Oximeter :
1.    FDA Approved. Measures quickly and accurately pulse rate and SpO2 blood oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin levels.
2.    Bright LED display shows real time Pulse Rate, Pulse Rate Bar and SpO2 level.
3.    Long battery life of thousands of readings plus automatic power off.
4.    Light and compact. Accommodates wide range of finger sizes. Not a medical device.
5.    You Get: Fingertip Pulse Oximeter, Neck/Wrist Cord, Case, User Manual, 2-AAA Batteries, plus our no-hassle 1 year warranty and friendly customer service.

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SM-165 Finger Pulse Oximeter

Pulse Oximeter's are a neat little thing to have on hand. SM-165 Finger Pulse Oximeter is home user friendly, comes with a strap that you can hang around your neck so you don't loose your Pulse Oximeter, It is super easy to use, you can even change how the numbers are read side to side or up and down. This is fast and can be changed between users pretty quickly. This also has a nice pouch to store it in when not in use. 

This really is a great item to have on hand if you have family member with health problems. We have been slowly putting a medical kit together for our home to include in our emergency first aid kit. You never know when you will need something and we would like to be prepared as much as possible. I already have one and will be passing this onto a family member who should be keeping tract of their levels more often.

You can purchase the SM-165 Finger Pulse Oximeter on Amazon.

What Gurin has to say about their product.
SM-165 Finger Pulse Oximeter :
1.    FDA Approved. Measures quickly and accurately pulse rate and SpO2 blood oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin levels.
2.    Bright Color OLED display shows real time Pulse Rate Plesthymograph wave of strength of pulse, Pulse Rate and bar graph, SpO2 level and Battery level.
3.    Rotatable multidirectional display, allows you to view your results in any direction plus Plesthymograph wave options.
4.    Light and compact, accommodates wide range of finger sizes, long battery life, automatic power off after 8 seconds. Not a medical device.
5.    You Get: Fingertip Pulse Oximeter, Neck/Wrist Cord, Case, User Manual, 2-AAA Batteries, plus our no-hassle 1 year warranty and friendly customer service.

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Cool Gel N Cap Warm/Cold Compress

Where was this when my older children were growing up. So much more useful then the booboo bunny which is also very cute but just does not cover as big an area as the Cool Gel N Cap. I wanted to see what size heads this would fit and I am glad to report it fits although a bit big from my youngest grand daughter who is one all the way up to my twelve year old although she would not let me take a picture of her with it on. 

Below you can see a picture of my 7 year old with it on and there was still lots of room left. I like that this is soft, can be used with the cold packs either on the head or held in a different area of the body. I like the strap that keeps the cap on and that you can change where you want the cool packs so that it will be able to rest on the sore spot. 

If you have young children with head or ear aches this is what you need. The paks are freezer and microwave safe so you can always keep one in the freezer and one at room temperature ready to heat up in a moments notice, to help you ease your children's pain. 

Being a mom of 6 children and running a child care for years this would have been a great item to have when we stated out being parents over 24 years ago. No one wants to see their child in pain. We all want to make them better right away. This is a great way to make them feel better while having your arms free for hugs and snuggling while the Cool Gel N Cap does all of the pain relieving. 

You can purchase the Cool Gel N Cap here or on Amazon.

What Cool Gel N Caps has to say about their product.
The Only First Aid Cap For Kids√  Naturally soothe your kids age 1+ bumps, bruises, fever symptoms, migraines, headaches, ear infection symptoms, and more in a fun, easy, and effective way with the Cool Gel N Cap.
√  Why buy just ice packs, cold packs, or warm packs when you can have a Cool Gel N Cap?
√  The gel packs that come with your Cool Gel N Cap can be used ANYWHERE it hurts, inside or out of the cap, anywhere on the body.  AND… the non-toxic, latex free gel packs can be used cold AND warm, unlike conventional ice packs or cold packs.  This gives you the benefit of both a cold compress & warm compress for anywhere it hurts AND a cozy cap!
√  The Cool Gel N Cap is more comfortable on the head for your child than a traditional ice pack, cold pack, or especially a bag of frozen vegetables as the fabric is not only designed to be cozy, but also remove the sting of ice packs on the skin while letting the cool and warm therapy still get through.  The first aid cap is also designed to eliminate condensation associated with cold packs and ice packs.
√  Reduces swelling and relieves pain from head to toe.
√  Works perfectly as a cold compress or warm compress.  Freezer & Microwave safe.
√  The gel packs are non toxic, water soluble, & latex free.  Also reusable!
√  Machine washable:  The cozy first aid cap can be washed over and over.
√  The cold compress of the Cool Gel N Cap is great for little ones suffering from Hemophilia, as its cooling gel packs slow the flow of blood to the affected area.
√  The Cool Gel N Cap is also a cozy solution for kids suffering from Dravet Syndrome as it is a comfortable way to keep cool during a fever.

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3-in-1 Cree LED Flashlight with Magnetized Base Review

The 3-in-1 Cree LED Flashlight with Magnetized Base is a great item to have in your home and car. Great when you need light, say in a storm, or when you are out on the road. Having children ourselves there are times when the lights go out and the little ones need a little more reassurance everything is OK. Building a Fort and letting them play with flashlights is a great way to get through the storm. 

As a parent breaking down along side the road, with a vehicle that won't start is a sure sign you will need some light until rescue comes along. With the 3-in-1 Cree LED Flashlight with Magnetized Base I feel that much safer being a female driver that I will never be left without a light to shine.

You can purchase the 3-in-1 Cree LED Flashlight with Magnetized Base on Amazon. 

What Accessorize your life has to say about their product. 

AYL LED CREE XP-E Car Flashlight; When Safety, Versatility and Security Matter!
Does the idea of carrying a bulky flashlight turn you off?
Or are you concerned about the cost of replacing flashlight batteries on a regular basis?

The truth is that, working with flashlights that produce unsatisfactory light can be frustrating to many people. Others find the usual flashlights quiet rigid hence can't be used in varied situations.
That is not the situation with the revolutionary CREE XP-E LED Car Flashlight!

The CREE XP-E LED Flashlight stands out as a 3-in-1 convenient lighting source; with a design that allows versatility for use in different scenarios.

Why choose the AYL LED Car Flashlight?

- It features a rugged and high quality military-grade design for durability and versatility. It can be used in a variety of applications which include cars, bikes, home, etc.
- The flashlight comes with an anodized aluminium body which is resistant to various elements of weather
- It is powered by 3 AAA batteries (not included)
- It is quite versatile and comes with a total of 29 LEDS (18 white LEDs and 11 red LED)
- It comes in a user-friendly design. It features a magnetic base that can be stuck on any metallic surface
- It comes with 3 light options; Cree, White, and flashing Red LED for improved visibility
- The bulbs can last for more than 100,000 hours
- Easy operation: 1st click turns the CREE LED, 2nd click lights-up the 18 white LED, while 3rd click turns on RED LED

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