Did you know that bottled water has an expiration date? Common sense would tell you that water doesn't spoil. So why is there an implied shelf life on bottled drinking water? Here's why: The plastic bottles that drinking water is packaged in is porous enough to let surrounding smells and tastes penetrate through to the water inside. Some jurisdictions require that all food or drink products be labeled with an expiration date of no longer than 2 years. But that's not all. Here … [Read more...]
How To Create Your Family’s Emergency Food Supply For Up To A Year Of Survival
Whether you believe the world is coming to an end soon or not, recent natural disasters have illustrated that when Mother Nature strikes, the only person who's going to help you survive is the one you see in the mirror. You're going to get plenty hungry if you wait for the government to show up with a supply of food and water. So you better start thinking about survival now before that unexpected emergency arrives! Take the time now to prepare your family's emergency food supply that … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Own Bottle Of Water Through Security And On An Airplane

Do you travel on airplanes a lot? Jim has been flying a lot more lately, and one thing he saw in the airport recently is definitely something I'm looking forward to trying. Psst... I was just flipping through an old issue of Budget Travel, and they actually had a little blurb about doing this exact same thing. So it's not just me who thinks this is a great idea! … [Read more...]
WARNING: Do NOT Boil Water In The Microwave!
This came by way of a many-times-forwarded e-mail. (I hate 'em... hate 'em... hate 'em.... so don't send me any!) ... But this one is GOOD. (And how many times have you heard THAT before?!) You be the judge. The warning is: Don't boil water in the microwave! The story goes something like this... (and I quote) … [Read more...]
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