How To Of The Day: How To Make 5 Emergency Candles

Dave Hax shows us five easy ways to make candles from things you might already have around the house. Dave makes candles from cheese wax and newspaper, butter and string, a can of tuna (in oil) and string, a wax crayon, and the peel from half an orange and olive oil.

Enjoy!


How To Make 5 Emergency Candles

How to make 5 emergency candles out of household items (cheese wax, butter candle, tuna can oil burner, wax crayon, orange and olive oil burner). Simple life hacks.

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Costco’s Shopping List for Armageddon

Either our nation’s obesity problem is just as bad as they say, or Costco knows something we don’t, because the big box store is now offering enough food to last you a year for a about $800

Costco's Shopping List for Armageddon

The monstrous, 5,000 serving package, courtesy of food outfitter Shelf Reliance claims their end days buffet contains “only top-of-the-line products,” “developed with everyday menu planning in mind.”


Shelf Reliance is your premier source for food storage and emergency preparedness planning. Because nothing is more important than the health and safety of your family, they provide only top-of-the-line products. Shelf Reliances line of THRIVE Foods are held to the highest standards. All THRIVE Foods have been developed with everyday menu planning in mind, though they are also the perfect addition to your long-term food storage supply. With their great taste and simple preparation, THRIVE is a trusted source of healthy, delicious meals anytime.

The THRIVE 1 Year Food Supply comes complete with 84 #10 (gallon size) cans of grains, fruits, veggies, protein & beans, dairy, and baking essentials. With over 5,000 servings and many foods with a shelf life of up to 25 years, this package will give you variety, nutrition, and peace of mind.
  • 12 month food supply for 1 Person
  • 6 month food supply for 2 People
  • 3 month food supply for 4 People
  • Shipment arrives in 14 separate boxes
  • Grains and rice have a shelf life of up to 30 years
  • Freeze-dried foods have a shelf life of up to 25 years
  • Dehydrated foods have a shelf life of up to 15 years
  • Simple rehydration instructions, recipes, and helpful tips are included on each can
  • 5,011 total servings
  • 84 gallon-sized cans
This THRIVE 1 Year 1 Person Food Storage package contains 84 #10 (gallon size) cans. See below for specific package contents.
Grains
  • 8 Cans of Instant White Rice (48 servings per can)
  • 12 Cans of Hard White Winter Wheat (44 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of 6 Grain Pancake Mix (50 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Elbow Macaroni (45 servings per can)
Vegetables
  • 6 Cans of Dehydrated Potato Chunks (42 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Sweet Corn (46 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Green Peas (41 servings per can)
  • 1 Cans of Dehydrated Chopped Onions (45 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Mushroom Pieces (48 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Broccoli (47 servings per can)
Fruits
  • 2 Cans of Organic Apple Slices (48 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Freeze-Dried Strawberries (45 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Blueberries (50 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Freeze-Dried Blackberries (49 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Freeze-Dried Raspberries (48 servings per can)
Dairy
  • 6 Cans of Powdered Milk (43 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of Chocolate Drink Mix (48 servings per can)
Proteins/Beans
The taste and texture of TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) is consistent with real meat, making it a great addition to vegetarian diets
  • 3 Cans of Bacon TVP (47 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of Beef TVP (44 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of Chicken TVP (45 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Taco TVP (42 servings per can)
  • 6 Cans of Pinto Beans (49 servings per can)
  • 1 Can of Black Beans (49 servings per can)
  • 2 Cans of Lima Beans (49 servings per can)
  • 3 Cans of Lentils (52 servings per can)
  • 6 Cans of Whole Eggs (236 servings per can)
Cooking Basics
  • 2 Cans of White Sugar (46 servings per can)