Homemade: Lavender Vinegar

I received some Food Grade Lavender from LL Farms on Etsy as well as some other products to review in the 'Review Organic' section of the Hub. I also have product to giveaway on 'Music and Mommies'. I thought I would make something with the dried Lavender that I received. We are going to start off by making a Lavender Infused Vinegar that we can use in various other recipes. 

I covered the bottom of a medium sized mason jar with about half an inch of lavender. You can add more/less depending on how strong you want the end solution to be. 

I filled the rest of the jar with White Vinegar and the sealed it shut. Time to put it away in a cool dark place for a couple of week to really bring out the flavor. In two weeks this lavender vinegar will be ready to enhance other recipes, including some that may surprise you.

Disclaimer: Although this post features a product from an Etsy shop, I was in no way required to write this post nor was I compensated for it. I simply felt like being creative with a product I had on hand.

The Water Dampens the Soil, Not My Spirits

I try and check my garden immediately after any rain storm. It gives me the opportunity to check for any damage that might have been caused by the weather. I frequently find uprooted plants from porcupines and other creatures mucking about my garden; having a tasty munch. The incidents arise after storms when the air is fresh and the rain has washed away the scent of predators. While I was outside I snapped a few shots of the babies. 

Here is a bean sprout that just recently surfaced in the garden. He is planted right next to a corn plant. I will be training the bean plant to climb up the corn stalk. 

Fresh droplets of rain.

The very first year I grew a garden we had an abundance heat and it was a dry summer. It was perfect growing conditions for a flourishing row of tomatoes. Unfortunately, the next year brought sadness to all of the Tomatoes. They sprouted happily and then died... all of them. It was far too cold. This year looks quite promising for the tomatoes.

I started constructing a fence for the peas. I have the posts in the ground and I have the actual pea fence. I just haven't tacked it upon the posts. They will soon need the added support. 

Dead Man's Float

After the rain, I found this insect floating in a water droplet. Pretty sure it isn't swimming... although it is much easier to appreciate the beauty when you imagine it doing the backstroke.

#Review - Righteously Raw Chocolate

There is a company called Righteously Raw and they produce bars that are both delicious and nutritious. Made with Raw ingredients these bars are Gluten Free, Organic, Vegan and Kosher. They have no refined sugars and it are Soy free. I was very happy to learn that their products contain no gmo's.

I received the Maqui Rose Bar and the Acai Cacao Bar from Righteously Raw to review for all of you lovely people. The Acai Cacao Bar is made with 80% dark chocolate. The middle layer of the bar is crafted with Organic freeze dried acai berries, so smooth; and it perfectly compliments the chocolate. The result is a deliciously bitter and healthy treat that melts in your mouth. I find it interesting that one of the ingredients is Himalayan Pink Salt, it stands out in my mind because I don't see that on labels very often. Raw Agave Nectar was used as a sweetener and it is very low on the glycemic index. This bar has an Orac score of 44,220.

The Maqui Rose Bar is a sweet tasting blend of raspberry, beet, chocolate and rose. I really thought that this was going to be my least favorite of the two bars I was sent when I was informed which flavors I would receive in the mail. Boy, was I wrong. The inside layer was a lovely truffle made with maqui berry, a super food that is very high in antioxidants and is also a powerful anti-inflammatory. It was interesting to learn that the maqui berry is high in cancer fighting Anthocyans and Poly-Phenols. The bar was made in an allergen and nut free chocolate factory. There are approximately 3 servings per bar.

Disclaimer: I received 2 different flavors of Righteously Raw bars to try out and express my honest opinion. This review is based upon my honest experience with the product. Your experience may differ from my own.

Mountainous Sprouts and a Garden Kingdom

This is what my garden looks like currently. I started placing hay between the rows to keep the weeds down but I ran out so I will need to wait until we trim our ditches. We usually wait until the end of June to trim them because it the growth of grass slows down.

 

Here is the best looking cucumber plant I have right now. One of the leaves got nibbled on a few weeks ago but it is my fastest growing cucumber plant right now. 

It is nice to see the lettuce thriving in the big garden this year. Last year it would only grow up by the house. I think the soil in the big garden might have been a little too acidic for it to grow well last year. 

I am very happy that I have broccoli growing in my garden this year. It is one of my favorite vegetables and for some reason I neglected to plant it each year.  They just recently sprouted and I am so excited to watch it grow.

Supervising Mechanic: Fuzzy Phoenix

Mat had spent a fair part of the week working on our 'new-to-us' Acura after the radiator burst in front of the driveway. Keeping with his theme "Get a Big Job Done" he replaced the radiator, added a separate cooler for the transmission. He also had to flush out the transmission fluid about 5 times or so to remove the water from it as a result of this rupture; and siphon off the traces of transmission fluid that was mixed in with the antifreeze.

When the project was near completion, the big fuzzy phoenix (so lovingly nicknamed by the meestor) closely investigated the job to assure that it was indeed a top notch, big job done.

The Garden Times - All the While We Grow

Potatoes grow with very little work. Most of the work really goes into preparing the soil with the essential nutrients and making sure that the soil is fluffy enough for the potatoes to grow spaciously. They are usually the first plants in the garden to grow. Unfortunately they bloom early and the leaves die off when everything else in the garden is just beginning to flourish. So, they haven't quite mastered perfect timing in this symphony of growth and beauty; at least they keep well in the ground. 

Proud and Strong

I love eating fresh radishes from the garden. I could nibble on them all day, they make me a little gassy though. It is probably better that I don't actually nibble on them all day, it might cause me a little unnecessary pain. They are so tasty and I really enjoy the spicy after taste. As a child, I used to eat the spicy skin first and then cool my mouth off with the refreshing white globe. Sometimes it is fun to do things as you would when you were a child. There is something very reward to the spirit to bask in the simple pleasures. I wish I could plant them continuously all season long, unfortunately when the days grow shorter I won't be able to grow them any more. I tried once... even though I knew I wouldn't yield any results. The greens grow fine, so you would have some bitter salad greens but no radish root.

Red, delicious, gleaming globes of splendor.

I haven't had a lot of luck growing spinach successfully in the past. This year, I only had a single plant that grew. This is the most successful I have ever been. I attribute my lack of success to a bad pack of seeds and possible inadequate soil conditions in the past. I recently bought another pack of seeds from a more reputable company and hopefully they will sprout. In the meantime, the spinach plant in the tiny garden is growing wonderfully. It has also been less prone to attacks since I have been luring the slugs away with bits of fresh veggie compost.

When I grow up, I want to be a Greek Salad.

#Review - Raw Honey Sticks @littleguyhoney

Williams Honey Farm is based in Franklin, Tennessee. They raise their bees without the use of harsh chemicals or antibiotics. They sent me this package of pure Raw Honey Sticks. It has been said that eating a teaspoon of raw honey a day will help boost the immune system and potentially even provide relief to those with allergies. Many people swear by homemade concoctions including honey, ginger/cayenne, onions and lemon juice.  

These packages of Raw Honey Sticks contain 15 straws, each are filled with 1 tsp of Raw Honey. So if you were looking to get a teaspoon of quality honey filled with delicious enzymes these raw honey sticks would be an adequate 2 week supply. The taste of the honey is bolder than store bought honey and I love the natural sweetness. In the moment, I wished that the straw was never ending so I could eternally taste the sweet nectar. I am reminded of the sugar straws I would get at the store as a child, although these are actually good for you. 

The package design sure looks spiffy. These Raw Honey Sticks would make wonderful gifts for a lover of homemade things. Someone who has been taking strides towards a healthier lifestyle would also appreciate a gift like this. They can ship up to 4 packs of Honey Sticks for the price of one. This is certainly something to consider when making a purchase. It makes sense to purchase a 2 month supply at once.

Disclaimer: I received a package of Raw Honey Sticks from Williams Honey Farm for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own and I based upon my own personal product experience. I received no additional compensation for this post.

The Hub Times - June 22th, 2012

Last week was a little quieter across the hub than last week. No worries, this week will be much louder and livelier. I have many planned posts to entertain you lovelies and giveaways on the horizon. Here are the posts that we're published this week, for your reading pleasure. 


Posts This Week:

1. 

• #Review - Shikakai Hair Wash and Morrocan Lava Clay @RawGaia
• #Review - Golden Earth Body Wash and Massage Lotion
• Blossoms Sugar Scrub is Hubby Approved
  

2.

• Dancing Spider, Dancing Lady
• Breakfast and Campfires
• Tiny Listeners
• Guest Post: Urban Gardening @DearAmbellina
  

3.

• Wordless Wednesday - Spider Babies

Ongoing Giveaways:

• Win a Blossoms Sugar Scrub from Bella Luma
• Win 2 Boxes of Yogi Tea

Upon closer inspection, I posted much more than I had originally thought; but I will be louder still. Have a great week all you lovely and beautiful people. 

Guest post: Urban Gardening @DearAmbellina

Crystal's note for the lovelies: I thought it would be interesting to have people dear to me offer the occasional guest post on some relative topics. This week I am honored have my seestor (not by blood, by choice!) yarn with all of you about urban gardening. She has been living in the city for nearly a year now and it is a little more challenging of a feat to garden in the urban jungle. If this goes well perhaps I can twist her writing arm again in the future, I present to you all... Jessi Nikole


'Urban gardening; fighting the darkness and felines

This is the first time I’ve done a guest blog for The Wave of Love; my name is Jessi, I’m a band mate
and “seestor” to Crystal and I’m an aspiring committed blogger. ;) Last year I decided to leave my
beautiful sea-side home in the country, just down the road from Cryss, and I moved to the city to finish
my degree. Like any change this move brought with it some very interesting adjustments. One thing
I’m still getting used to is the difference between rural VS urban gardening. I can’t tell you how I miss
my rows of dirt; weeds, slugs and all. But I have finally started bringing some plants into my bachelor
apartment and I feel better already! I have a few extra challenges: my apartment is the basement level
of a home so my natural light is quite limited, and I also own two cats (Loki and Bellatrix) who believe
they are fully entitled to anything that enters this apartment, as this picture of my poor aloe plant
demonstrates. I will say, ol’ Alfred is one determined succulent.

I was also given a beautiful African Violet plant and 4 strawberry plants within the last few weeks. The
African Violet is doing beautifully, despite the fact that Bellatrix can’t seem to stop cuddling up to it (If
you look closely, you can see her fur attached to some of the petals and leaves).

The strawberry plants were a bit iffy and I am really hoping to salvage them; one in particular seems to
be the strongest. Not only does it have a few berries coming along but the other morning I noticed they
are turning from white to red! This pleases me, and I hope I can love and mend the other three so they
also give up their delicious fruit prizes of love and thankfulness.

Last but not least, Crystal had given me one of her blue potatoes (see her post Wide Rows and Blue
Potatoes) on my last visit home. I’ve put him in a cloth sac with some really great soil and his roots are
just-a takin’ off; won’t be long ‘til I can move him to a more permanent pot.

I’m finding more urban gardening tips every day and feeling very encouraged. This is a good start to a
collection I can see quickly expanding, especially once I build myself some vertical pallet gardens…

I am a recovering SAAAB-oholic. Oh, you’re unfamiliar with the term? A “start and abandon a blog-
oholic” is one who, like me, has the best of intentions. '

Note: In the future when Jessi writes a blog post she will be publishing it directly from her google account.

Blossoms Sugar Scrub is Hubby Approved!

Last week, I reviewed a Sugar Scrub from Bella Lume Home and Spa. It has pretty much become a bath time essential for me and it is great to keep my sun dried skin hydrated and fresh in the warm months. Last night, the meestor tried it for the first time during his shower.

I should add that he has spent the last few days fixing the radiator and flushing out the transmission fluid in our vehicle. We own an Acura MDX, we bought it second hand quite recently. It has 7 passenger seating so it is great for touring and our family lifestyle. Unfortunately, the radiator burst at the foot of our driveway last week. Mat - jack of all trades extraordinaire - has spent the last few days wearing his mechanic hat and getting the big job done! Needless to say his hands have been filthy. 

During his shower he used some of the Blossoms Sugar Scrub to clean all the grime off of his hands. Not only were they free from grease but they smelled so good! He came running downstairs after to let me know I had to write an update and tell everyone that he approved of this product. It was a "Stop the Press" moment.

Tiny Listeners

When our children misbehave we usually give them a time out. If the behavior persists we have them write lines. Our youngest is currently writing lines on the importance of listening. This is the current phase he is going through and the behavior has been noted among his peers. Naturally, he expects that his friends will listen to every word he says though. Today, after serving him with a plateful of lines and having a conversation with him about the importance of listening, I opened up a bag of Yogi tea to find this message.  

I even had the little one read it.

Wordless Wednesday - Spider Babies

Breakfast and Campfires

This is what my meestor had for breakfast on Father's Day. It got him off to a great start in the morning.  Lots of veggies and bacon and turkey. The meestor enjoys meat a lot more than I do, although bacon is a hard one to resist at times. To be honest it was very late in the afternoon when he arose. He had a very terrible headache when he awoke and tried to sleep it off. 

It was bigger than it looks.

Since it was a school night and I knew the children wouldn't be able to stay up until after dark we had a day time campfire. Somehow this resulted in the meestor and the children all laying on blankets having catnaps outside. Shortly thereafter, the weather started to turn and we all came inside and got the kids ready for bed.

Our first fire this season.

#Review: Golden Earth Body Wash and Massage Lotion

I received a sample of each of scent of aromatherapy body wash from Golden Earth: Tranquility, Fresh and Love

Fresh: Organic Aromatherapy Body Wash in Neroli - I've always appreciated the uplifting scent of Neroli. I think the fact that it is so uplifting also makes fresh a state of mind and not just a physical feeling or smell. The only thing that bothers me about the scent is that it kind of reminds me of cleaners with orange oil in it a little bit.

Tranquility: Organic Aromatherapy Body Wash in Sandalwood and Cedarwood - The combination of these two scents is like a sultry sedative. It transports you to this peaceful state of bliss. As I inhale the scent deep, the kids became further away and I found myself submersed in the aroma.

Love: Organic Aromatherapy Body Wash in  Rose, Jasmine and Lavender - This is a very romantic and appropriately named scent. It reminds of me of lovingly frolicking in a feild of flowers when they smell at their absolute sweetest. The hints of rose remind me of being at the beach and catching a whiff of the the wild roses mixed in with the salty ocean air and sand.

With my least favorite being the uplifting and fresh Neroli, I had a very difficult time picking a favorite between the Tranquility scent and the Love scent. Both of the blends are pretty incredible and toy with my senses in just the right way. Oh and these gentle, mild body washes also do a great job at cleaning the body.

Illumination: Aroma-free Organic Massage Cream - When it comes to massages, I prefer aroma free creams or oils. This way the client can pick a scent that gives them what they need aromatically. It is very light and non-greasy. It absorbs a little quicker than I would like but it still allows for a nice glide without dragging the skin.

Disclaimer: I received samples of these products for the purpose of my honest review. All opinions are my own and your experience with these products may differ from my own.

#Review - Shikakai Hair Wash and Morrocan Lava Clay @RawGaia

What goes on your skin gets absorbed by your whole body. That statement is the foundation of Raw Gaia. They sell products that are 100% pure and alive with nutrients; food for your skin. You will not find any toxins, fillers or chemicals in any of their products.

I received 2 products from Raw Gaia to review for you lovelies. Shikakai (aka 'fruit for the hair') is made a small shrub-like tree called 'Acacia Concinna'. It is wild crafted in Central India where it is warm and dry. When harvested, the fruit pods, leaves and bark of the plant are sun-dried and powdered. The Shikakai Hair Wash is a natural shampoo powder that works especially well for dark hair as it darkens the hair slightly. It would be excellent for me in the winter months but not in the summer, the red and blond are fierce in my hair in the summer months. The powder doesn't strip away the natural moisture of the hair. Because of this there is an adjustment period needed if you are transitioning from chemically laden hair products. I found that near my I had oil from the my scalp that was slowly working its way down the roots. This was great at the tips because it was drying out horribly. It was actually quite soft and beautiful near the bottom where it was a little more balanced. I would to set aside a week or more where I didn't need to go anywhere to allow my hair the time to balance out its natural oils. It was very strange for my hair to feel both clean and oily at the same time. Otherwise the product was amazing at taking taking care of the odd flaky or dry patch and did a remarkable job at detangling my hair.

Moroccan Lava Clay (aka Rhassoul Clay) has been used for over hundreds of years to exfoliate, cleanse and detoxify the skin. It is high in minerals and has the ability to draw out excess oils from the skin. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti microbial and antiseptic properties. On a normal day, I have combination skin. My cheeks, nose and chin are normally oily and my face gets a little dry around my eye brows. I added water with water As soon as the water hit the powder it was like cotton in my palm, although that changed as soon as it was mixed properly. I applied it to my face and I took care to keep the mask damp. After leaving it on for the allotted period of time, I rinsed it all off and found my skin felt tremendously soft and smooth. This mask is incredibly versatile and can be used as a face/body mask or face/body cleanser by adding additional water until it is the same consistency as liquid soap. It can also be used as a shampoo/conditioner and I have yet to try it this way although I am extremely intrigued. I have long hair so it recommended that I utilize between 50 - 100g and that the consistency should be similar to a standard shampoo. I can optionally add 1tsp of rosehip or olive oil for added conditioning. Raw Gaia offers many great products; but the one important thing to remember is that your skin/hair will need to detoxify and balance if you are transitioning from the chemical world.

Disclaimer: I received these products for the purpose of my honest review. All opinions are my own and based upon my own experience. Your experience will vary.

Dancing Spider, Dancing Lady

Spiders are amazing to watch. Until you find them crawling on your leg. Then the fun stops for you. Instead the other person watching you shake the spider off your leg like you just invented a new dance has all the fun. 

This lovely spider landed on my leg and no one was around to laugh at me.

The Hub Times - June 15th, 2012

Once again, it is time for another installment of 'The Hub Times'. A way for you to stay connected with the every frequently activities in Music and Mommies land. 

Music for Mules - Mule Tube

• [Facebook Band Page] Labyrinthian on Facebook
• [Music Video] The Astral District - Emerald Fire (unplugged)
• [Show Alert] Kuato, The Wides Vkns and Labyrinthian

The Wave of Love

• Herbal Highlights - Chives
• Tiny Packet of Slug Doom
• Oh, How things Grow!
• Wide Rows and Blue Potatoes
• Bird Picnic

Crab Apple Ink

• #Book - The True Nature of Tarot - #Review

Review Organic

• #Review - Bella Lume Spa - #Etsy
• #Review - Yogi Teas for Well Being
• #Review - @AvenaBotanicals - Mother's Blessing Tea and Heal - All Salve

Music and Mommies - The Hub

• [Offsite Giveaway] Bobs Red Mill SFTS2 - Oatmeal Recipe #Contest
• [Wordless Wednesday] - Backyard Rainbows
• EFoodsDirect - Providing Food Security

Ongoing Giveaways

• [US/CAN] - #Win a Blossoms Sugar Scrub from Bella Lume on #Etsy
• [Canada Only] - #Win 2 boxes of tea from Yogi

Seeing all of it here blows my mind a little bit. That is a lot of writing in one week. Not to mention everything else that goes on around these parts. Happy Reading!!

Feel free to comment away! I LOVE reading them.

#BookReview: The True Nature of Tarot

When I was younger I had a deck of cards that I inherited from my mother. The deck just kept showing up in my room and eventually she gifted them to me. It was a classic 'White Rider' (My nickname for my Rider Waite deck) deck and over the years I have found it to go missing for extended periods of time. Sometimes they would vanish when I was interested in exploring them. They would turn up later at the bottom of my closet under a mountain of clothes completely scattered - that was the most extreme and to this day I feel strongly that I should have read them. Unfortunately, I didn't think of it at the time.

I have never really resonated with traditional explanations in regards to tarot. I often have felt that many Tarot books try to force the symbolism. I have felt that because of this things would get left out of the reading  on account of symbolic reliance. The interpretation of that symbolism varied from person to person on account of personal experiences. So, when I would attempt to read a spread, I would often solely attempt to interpret the energy of the person as it interacted with the symbolic imagery.

In the first section of 'The True Nature of Tarot', Diane Wing, M.A. attempts to break down the Hollywood Occultism surrounding what it means to be physic, or 'In Tune with the more sensitive aspects of your environment' as I like to say. Simple put, it is to have an acute or heightened awareness. Diane spends a great deal of the first section of the book talking about the Universal Energy, how we receive and transmit information between us. She also talks about proper grounding techniques because working with energy (and certain people) can be very draining. In fact, I discovered that I do all of these techniques quite frequently and naturally when needed. This naturally satisfied my ego.

One thing that really resonated with me was when Diane wrote of spending too much time focusing on the validity of what she was expressing to the client, rather than just say what comes to mind regardless of whether it makes sense or not. She has stated that if the reading is accurate the client will understand it whether it makes sense to the person giving the reading. I can't help but link this to my previous thought about card symbolism.

Diane has written helped me realize something. The symbolism is best served when it is perceived in much of the same way as dream symbolism is to the dreamer. While the language is universal, all of us have had a different realm of experiences, successes and traumas. On account of this, our relationship with each of these symbolic images is different. This is what makes the interpretation so vast and personal. To Diane Wing, thank you for that insight. It allowed me to open up and appreciate your explanations of the major and minor arcana. I appreciated the section on ethics as well as the helpful advice on how to choose a practitioner.

Disclaimer: I received this book for the purpose of review in conjunction with Music and Mommies: The Hub. All opinions are my own and based upon my personal experience. Your experience may differ.

#Review - @AvenaBotanicals - Mother's Blessing Tea and Heal-All Salve

I love sitting outside with a cup of tea... I love tea period. I used to be a big coffee drinker back in the day... extreme, especially when I went back to school. It helped me edit videos round the clock sometimes. Over the years, I switched over to tea and now only drink coffee socially from time to time with the ladies. I drink lots of black tea but I have a strong love for the herbal variety, especially teas of the mint variety.

I received a bag of Mother's Blessing Tea from Avena Botanicals. Avena has a wide assortment of natural  products for both mother and baby. This tea is mineral rich and does provide support for healthy milk production for nursing mothers. I can certainly tell you that it is delicious and has a very garden fresh and earthy taste. As soon as I opened the bag, I closed my eyes and breathed in the loose tea deeply and imagined myself walking through a flourishing herb garden or pasture filled with useful herbs. This tea actually inspired me to learn more about nettles. I think I may write a 'Herbal Highlights' post on the Wave of Love about them. This tea is made from Red Raspberry leaves, Peppermint, Blessed Thistle, Nettles and Fennel. You can taste the mint immediately but it doesn't linger. It is replaced with the taste of the Raspberry leaves with a touch of fennel. This tea should be avoided by pregnant women. 

I also received a couple of salves, the 'Heal-All Salve' and the 'Baby Bum Herbal Salve'. Since, I don't have a baby I am saving that balm for a giveaway on the main Music and Mommies page later in the week. The Heal-All Salve is made with Organic Olive Oil that has been infused with Organic Comfrey root and leaf, Organic Calendula flowers, fresh Organic St. John's wart flowers, Organic Alfalfa, Organic Basil and Organic Borage leaf,  Organic Red Clover leaf and flower, fresh Organic Plantain leaf. It also contains Beeswax, Balm of Gilead extract, Self -Heal flower essence. The Salve smells wonderful. It also has a very herbal and earthy pasture smell to it. I put it on a couple bites and notice an immediate cooling/soothing feeling. It offers a nice protective coating to a mild scrape or bite.

As per usual, these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and these products aren't intended to replace medical advise or treatment.

Disclaimer: I received some products from Avena Botanicals to review. All opinions are honest and based upon my personal product experience. Your experience may differ. This review is in conjunction with Music and Mommies.

Bird Picnic

These aren't the greatest of pictures but I hadn't seen so many birds gathered yet this season. It seemed as though all the birds and their families were having a family picnic/first fliers celebration today. Times like this I really wish I had a nice 200mm lens. 

EFoodsDirect - Providing Food Security

I was recently approached by a company that provides a food service designed to empower families with food security that will provide aide in time of an emergency, illness, storms or even job loss. The company is called EFOODSDIRECT. They offer a variety of meals and pantry packs to US residents that you can STORE FOR UP TO 25 YEARS. Since they are dehydrated and require water to make, I also recommend stocking up on drinking or cooking water, just in case. You just never know, if we had an emergency during a dry summer... we might have no water in the well. We can fetch from the lake for cleaning but I wouldn't drink it.

The foods from EFOODSDIRECT are also perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who might spend some time camping or fishing and because you only need to boil water and simmer.

I am proud to say that EFOODSDIRECT are consideration healthy lifestyles choices. The meals are cholesterol free, high in fiber, no-gmo's, lactose free, soy free and gluten free. Did I mention there are also vegetarian options?

Why is it important to have an emergency food supply? History has proven time and time again that food is the beginning solution to almost every major problem. In Remembrance of the Tsunami in Japan last year, EFOODSDIRECT has bundled together a couple special family preparedness offers to help provide food security at a low cost.

• Purchase a 7 day pantry pack that consists of 28 servings of food for $24.95 (a $50 value) by entering the code: Food50.

• Purchase a 5 day Soup and Entree pack that consists of 16 servings for $14.95 (a $25 value) by entering the code: Food40

Disclaimer: I received no compensation for this post. The company asked me to inform you (the reader) of this service/product they provide. There may be a review in the future.