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The Tip is 'Watch What You Eat' While in the grocery store recently I noticed that the apples were from South America. Next to South American apples were a bin of apples labeled Made in USA. I decided to go with the Made in America apples since they were US grown. Always remember the Big Secret- buying more American made products helps put Americans back to work. It will guide you to food you will want to eat that is grown with US labor. If you just take a moment to look and think before you buy, it is likely you will find what you are looking for. Also, be careful because sometimes labels are not what they seem. Some companies use the letters USA to fool you into thinking they are American products. Trust only those products that literally claim their country of origin. Look for labeling like: Product of USA, Made in USA, Grown in USA, or other definitive markings. And last, when you begin the journey of purposely identifying American products keep in mind that it may take a little time but the more you look the easier it becomes. You will start to remember which brands are made in the USA and which aren't. This knowledge makes it easy and will accumulate over time. Some food items are not grown in the USA and you will learn that too. The Big Secret tells us we don't need to purchase everything from USA manufacturers just a little more than we are accustom to. If you can average $200 a month more on domestic purchases than you otherwise would it adds up fast. $2,400 a year is equivalent to 7 MILLION new American jobs. We believe that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Wise Company Emergency personal do their best to keep people comfortable, but the best course of action is to be entirely self-sufficient. If you find you have to evacuate to a shelter, you ll be a lot more comfortable if you have everything you need for a few days. And, if you have to evacuate you probably won t have a lot of time to gather supplies, which is why it s a good idea to keep an old duffle or suitcase packed and ready with these 13 critical supplies in it or next to it: Bedding pillows, sleeping bags or a blanket. Reclining lawn loungers you may or may not get a cot. Reclining lawn loungers mean you re off the (Cold? Hard? Wet? Nasty?) floor. Rubber flip-flops so you don t have to walk barefoot, anywhere, ever. Towels and washcloths and don t underestimate the utility of a new or very clean car-washing chamois for use as a towel! Toilet paper Take the cardboard tubes out and you can crush an entire package of toilet paper rolls into a single gallon Ziploc bag. Comfort medicines such as sleep aids and aspirin Earplugs and an eye mask Emergency shelters rarely shut off all the lights. Entertainment a deck of cards can keep you busy for days. And, a big, dull paperback like War and Peace or Moby Dick gets a lot more interesting when there s nothing else to do. Solar cell phone charger and earphones if you can keep your smartphone charged you ll have access to music and games, not to mention being findable by concerned loved ones! Bicycle lock Keep your duffle and your chair together in one place. Emergency hand crank radio don t count on emergency personnel to keep everyone constantly updated. Pets and pet supplies Never leave your pets behind. Check back in the next post when we share a list of emergency items for pets. Dehydrated meals Yes, shelters likely provide food. But there s no guarantee how much or what kind. If you forget to bring some pet food, keep in mind that Wise Company dehydrated meals come in small Mylar envelopes and don t require anything but water to rehydrate and enjoy. And, they make excellent bartering tools! (We ve heard our dehydrated fruit with caramel sauce will get you nearly anything you need when supplies are tight.) |
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