THE GREEN POLKADOT BOX

I know you're in to healthy eating like I am...so check this out. It is also a great way to work on your food storage. Currently they are handling shelf stable items but will continue to grow and should have produce in the future...fingers crossed!

It's a new online club called The Green PolkaDot Box. They've got some new kind of rewards program that gives you extra discounts; and they pay money back when you tell others so you can wipe out your cost for the food you buy. It's NOT MLM, it's really cool: FREE Organics! FREE SHIPPING with orders over $150.00 They will ship any where in the US included Alaska & Hawaii(extra charge for Alaska & Hawaii though)

This is great news since we lost our Tucson Co-Op. I did some price comparisons and was very pleased. They are also willing to add requested products.

Keep in mind if you are surfing their site that only a portion of their products are on the website.

Make sure you register (no financial info required) to participate in the trial order from June 19th - 21st. For more information on this you can check it on their home page.

Also register for Twitter updates .... Here is the link!

http://www.twitter.com/gpdb

To preview the pre-launch site, copy and paste this URL into your address bar:


http://www.greenpolkadotbox.com/invite/eatingwithwisdom/

Would love to have your comments and questions!

Mindi

Gardening Newsletters From Erlyn Madsen

Here is a link to a really neat Gardening Site - gardening, food storage and much more. My sister Karen sent this to me.

http://ourldsfamily.com/MadsenGarden/

Hope you enjoy!

Mindi

Bucket Storage and Gamma Lids

follow this link for more great tips http://www.tammysrecipes.com/node

When you store you 5 or 6 gallon buckets remember to stagger stack (pyramid style) your buckets. Over the years, if buckets are stacked directly on top of each other the lid weakens and caves in - just ask me how I know!

Gamma Seal Lids are also a great way to use your product directly from the bucket keeping things fresh and bug free. The gamma lids have a rubber seal that spins on and off making it airtight, waterproof seal that is easy to get into.

I purchase mine at Emergency Essentials. They have a flat shipping rate, so check with your friends and combine your orders!

http://beprepared.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_MS%20L702_A_name_E_GAMMA+SEAL%99+Lid+-+Red

If you have any questions, just let me know

Shortcut - Free Coupons

I came across this website for Free Grocery Coupons. Check it out. They are linked to your grocery card, so no carrying coupons or clipping. They have a section to save your grocery lists too. It's not much, but little things help and it's so easy!

Here is the link: http://shortcuts.com/home

Wheat is not Created Equal!

Okay, so now you know, wheat is not created equal. So many factors come into play when looking for a good bakery quality wheat, i.e. baking breads, rolls anything that would use yeast or making seitan (gluten).

The crop currently available is probably from 2007. Most hard wheat is harvested in the summer months. Here is the question that you need to ask before purchasing your wheat for food storage or baking - Very Important!

What is the gluten content?

Anything less than 13% will not make bread. I won't purchase anything less than 15%. If I am going to spend my time making breads for my family I want it to turn out well without any additives or conditioners. The 2007 year crop has not been the best. My favorite Hard White Wheat - Golden 86 came in at only 10%. In years past I have gotten some at above 17%. Prairie Gold came in at 15% - which is what we purchased to replace what we have used to keep our food storage supply replenished.

Here are to links to purchase bakery quality wheats - keeping in mind that you still need to do your homework before putting in an order......I am waiting on this years harvest of Golden 86 from Walton Feed. Hopefully is will be in the 17-18% area.

http://waltonfeed.com/

http://wheatmontana.com/

Hope this information is helpful. Check back often, we will be adding more tips and information soon.