Thursday, June 30, 2011

4th of July Sale: Let Freedom Thrive {GIVEAWAY}

Welcome to one of the BIGGEST sales of the year!! The 'Let Freedom Thrive' Shelf Reliance 4th of July Sale! Hurry this sale will only continue until July 5th!!



There are 2 ways to save! You can order online and get great saving like these, OR you can contact me directly and get PARTY PRICING!! (If you are a QClub Member, you will automatically get Party Pricing)


So, go online and order, or contact me today and I will send you the Party Pricing only deals!


Hurry Sale Ends July 5th!


But wait! Want more? WIN A FREE PANTRY CAN OF TACO TVP!! Just Share this sale with your friends and you will be entered to win!


Comment Below For Each Entry:


1. Tweet about this Sale


2. Post on Facebook about this sale


3. 'Like' Tawny's Thriving Home on Facebook


4. Blog about this Sale


5. One entry for every $10 in Shelf Reliance Products Ordered between now and July 5th


6. Double Entry for signing up with the Q! 2 Entries per $10 Q amount.


7. Book a party


AND MORE:


I will send a Free Pantry Can of Taco TVP for anyone who purchases a consultant kit during this sale!


Happy 4th of July!!




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Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Our Daily Starch?

Bread. For many generations, bread has been an essential to life for man kind. It was *the* staple of every culture. Bread was healthy. Bread was life sustaining. But now, it seems, bread just makes you fat.




Most likely you can peek at the label of one of your favorite treats and you will see 'enriched wheat flour' as a main ingredient. But what IS enriched wheat flour?



Enriched wheat flour is flour that has been bleached and striped of all nutrients until it forms a nutrition-less starch. Enriching is necessary because the processing used to make white flour destroys most of the nutrients that originally were present in the whole grain.

Interestingly, One of the key nutrients added back to white flour is iron, however it is not iron in a usable form, but yet a metallic form our bodies cant process.

White flour is essentially nothing more than a starch, and the body processes it does other starches and sugars. White flour is really nothing more than a refined carbohydrate. It is a great contrast to its Whole Wheat counterpart which is processed by the body in a completely different way.

Whole Wheat flour is absorbed by the body as a grain. It is used for energy and processed slowly by your body.

Enriched Flour is basically a healthy grain striped down to a starch and 'enriched' with some of the vitamins and minerals removed in the processing.


 This enriching and bleaching process is esentially why bread is now 'bad'. This bleaching process took a nutrutuous food which sustained life of all kinds and turned it into a literal killer. This 'Daily Starch' sends out bodies through a roller coaster of sugar highs and lows and leads to diabeties, obesidy, heart disease and a whole host of other health problems.

Our daily bread had been turned into our daily starch!!

But, the good news is, flour is NOT bad! Whole Wheat and sprouted flours are an important part of a healthy diet. With Shelf Reliance your can store whole kernels of wheat and grind it to make your own healthy flour!!


Chose Whole Wheat when ever possible... And think of white flour not as a grain, but as the starch/sugar it is once processed by your body.

Reclaim your daily bread!



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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Recipe: 1 Minute Brownie

Sometimes at the end of a long day, you just need some quiet & some chocolate! And chocolate doesn't come in many better forms that brownies!


But, an entire pan of brownies is just too tempting!


So, my new best friend, is a Brownies in a Mug,AKA: The 1 Minute Brownie!



Recipe:

4 Tbsp Thrive  Fudge Brownie Mix

2 Tbsp Water

Optional: 1 Tbsp Mix-In (chopped nuts, candies, chocolate chips, ect)

Combine Ingredients. Microwave on high for 1 Minute in heavy mug or cup.

This delicious treat can also be used as a perfect gift!


You can easily package Thrive Brownie Mix in a cone-shaped bag or ziplock baggie. Place baggie in a mug. Decorate with cello bag or curly ribbons. Attach tag with recipe instructions.



Enjoy!



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Saturday, June 25, 2011

Downloads

Welcome!!


You may have noticed a new section here at Tawny's Thriving Home, Downloads! Here I will be sharing free goodies for  you to print and use! Go check it out! And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss anything!


What's New:


Is your Magic Mix hiding in your fridge in a bare #10 can? Are you constantly having to dig out your recipe? With this Cute label, your recipe is always accessible & no more bare cans!! Also includes my 'Helper Mix'!


Go check it out!


I love feedback! Let me know what you think!


Wednesday, June 22, 2011

30 Days Of Faves: Whole Egg Powder

Welcome back! Each day in June I am going to be sharing with you my favorite Shelf Reliance products as part of the 30 Days of Faves blog party.


Thrive Whole Egg Powder


Egg Powder is actually how I learned about Food Storage. I was researching WWII recipes and kept seeing powdered eggs in recipes. I had no idea powdered eggs even existed! But it does and it is awesome!!


I love Thrive Whole Egg Powder! It saves me time and money! I use to constantly run out of eggs when I need them the most. With the long shelf life of Thrive Whole Egg Powder, I never have to run out of eggs again!


Thrive eggs taste great! When I am making a big breakfast of scrambled eggs, I mix half eggs made from Thrive Whole Egg Powder and half fresh eggs. When baking with Thrive Whole Eggs Powder baked goods come out fluffy and delicious!!


Made up of both egg whites and yolks, Thrive Whole Egg Powder is both incredible and edible. Adding eggs to your diet is an easy way to feel the benefits of choline, an important nutrient that most of us don't get enough of. Eggs are also a great source of protein and several B vitamins.


Since you can use 236 servings in everything from quick and easy breakfasts to elaborate appetizers or traditional dinners, you're sure to get your money's worth. Use them in pancakes and waffles for fluffiest results! Store a can for 5 years or use it up within 6 months; either way, you'll love the wholesome taste of Thrive Whole Egg Powder.


Would You Like to try Thrive Whole Egg Powder? Contact me today!


 


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Monday, June 20, 2011

30 Days Of Faves: Peach Drink & Recipes

Welcome Back! Each Day in June I will be sharing with you one of my favorite Shelf Reliance Products as part of the 30 days of Faves Blog Party.


We all need to drink more water...but, water can get boring from time to time! It can be especially hard to get children to drink the recommended amount of fluids daily, that is why I love Thrive Peach Drink!


Thrive Peach drink is so yummy! I love to add a couple teaspoons of Peach Drink to tea for a sweet fruity treat! Kids love it! And It is so much healthier for them than other sugary drinks that are essentially sugar water. Thrive Peach Drink provides Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Calcium, & Iron. Thrive Peach Drink is far from just another 'sugary drink'.


Try These Great Recipes:


Summer Sparkling Peach Fizzer

*1 c Thrive Peach Drink

*1 Bottle Ginger-ale

*1 c Cold Water

*Thrive Freeze Dried Peaches

Mix Thrive Peach drink with water. Add ginger-ale and stir well. Garnish with Thrive Freeze Dried Peaches.

 

Sparkling Peach Ice Tea

* 2 tea bags

* 2 c boiling water

*4 c Ice cubes

*12 oz giner-ale

*1/3 c Thrive Peach Drink

*Thrive Freeze Dried Peaches

Bring the water to a boil and remove from heat.Place the tea bags in a large tea pot and pour the hot water over them. Cover and steep for 3 minutes. Uncover the pot and remove the tea bags.Add Thrive Peach Drink. Stir. Add the ice cubes to the tea and let cool (uncovered). When the tea has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a pitcher, cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

When ready to serve, fill 4 tall glasses with ice. Fill the glasses 3/4 full with tea and top them off with ginger ale. Garnish each glass with a peach slice.

Do You have a yummy peach drink recipe you would like to share? Interested in ordering some Thrive Peach Drink and getting you and your children off that 'sugar water'? Would you like to sample some yummy Thrive Products? Contact me today!


 


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Recipe: Homemade 'Helper' Recipe

We love easy around here. And we have all been brain washed into believing those boxed 'helper' recipes are as easy as it gets.


With a whopping 110 Calories in the mix alone and a lengthy list of unhealthy ingredients and preservative, there must be a better way!


Making homemade hamburger helper could not be easier!! You make up a basic 'mix' and add noodles and meat as you see fit. You could easily layer noodles, mix and spice into mason jars to give as gifts or as a quick meal. With options such as freeze dried meats or TVP, quick 'helper' style meals have never been easier!!



Homemade 'Helper' Mix

  • 1 1/4 tsp. black pepper

  • 1 Tbs. garlic powder

  • 2 Tbs. dried parsley

  • 1/3 cup Thrive Freeze Dried Onion

  • 1 Tbs. salt

  • 1 2/3 cup Thrive Powdered milk

  • 3 1/2 Tbs. Thrive beef bouillon


Mix this all up and store in a glass jar or other sealed container.

Use 1/2 cup for each pound of ground meat.

The Nutrition Info for this basic mix comes to about the following: 41 Calories, less than 1g of fat
Basic Preparation:

  • 1 pound meat (Thrive Freeze Dried Beef, Thrive Beef TVP, or seasoned browned ground beef)

  • 1/2 cup of  'helper' mix (above)

  • 1 to 2 cups noodles (elbow macaroni for example)

  • 1 1/2 to 3 cups water


Stir in meat, dry mix, then add 2 cups hot water and 2 cups noodles. You can add more or less water and noodles, proportionately, depending on much you need to stretch that pound of beef. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer, cover, and cook until noodles are tender, about 20 minutes.

This Recipe is easily adaptable to what you have on hand and what you are hungry for. Looking for a cheese burger? Add Thrive Cheese Blend or Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Throw in some Bacon TVP for a bacon Cheese burger! With Thrive Freeze Dried vegetables, its easy to add corn, green beans, or other yummy veggies to your helper meal. Just dd them when you add the noodles. Looking for a comfort food: Instead of macaroni, add 2-3 cups very thinly sliced potatoes. Simmer 20-30 minutes until potatoes are tender. Uncover and simmer until liquid has evaporated.


This recipe is easily adapted to your families dietary needs. Use whole grain pasta. Or gluten Free Pasta. Season and adjust the recipe to your needs and taste.


When you do the math this recipe is an incredible money saver!! You could easily take the $2 or so it takes to buy one preboxed 'helper' meal and buy enough pasta to make this recipe 2-3 times! The 'Helper' Mix cost about $2 to make & makes about 6 servings, so this mix is going to cost you about $.30 per serving!


With this mix you are going to save time. You can easily customize it to what you have. You are going to save shelf space, all those 'helper' boxes take quite a bit of room. You are going to save money, preboxed foods are expensive, and you are going to save your family's health.


Ready to start making your mix? Go to my online store to get the very best in freeze dried and shelf stable foods. Contact me about making the most of your 'home store', or book a 'make a mix' party and share this and other great mixes with your friends while earning free products!


 


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30 Days of Faves: Freeze Dried Blueberries

Hi! Each day in June I am going to be telling you about some of my favorite Shelf Reliance Products as part of the 30 days of faves blog party!


My pick for today: Thrive Freeze Dried Blueberries


Blueberries are such a yummy treat! But did you know blueberries have lots of health boosting qualities?


Blueberries have been shown to help boos memory. They are a great source of vitamin K, Vitamin C, and fiber. Blueberries are great for heart health and may prevent UTIs.


Blueberries also have the highest capacity of antioxidants of all fresh fruit.


Blueberries may even fight cancer!


Want to learn more? Read the Top Ten Health Benefits of Blueberries here.


Thrive Freeze Dried Blueberries are delicious! We eat them by the hand full right from the can! At just 40 calories per serving they are the perfect snack! These yummy little blueberries almost taste like candy! They are great with yogurt or granola. We also love them in out cereal.


I am working on a recipe for Blueberries Cheesecake Ice Cream using Thrive blueberries and other Thrive ingredients. Be sure to subscribe to the blog so you don't miss the recipe!


Blueberries are a yummy healthy treat, and with Thrive Freeze Dried blueberries, you can have fresh blueberries on hand anytime of the year for up to 25 years!


Here is Kelsey Nixon for Shelf Reliance telling us a bit about Thrive Freeze Dried Blueberries.


Ready to order your blueberries? Hop on over to my online store TawnysThrivingHome.com.


Would you like to learn more about Shelf Reliance? Maybe host a party? Sample some goodies? Or join my team?


Contact me today! I would love to hear from you!




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Saturday, June 18, 2011

30 Days of Faves: Cansolidator

Welcome back! Each day in June I am going to be sharing with you one of my favorite Shelf Reliance Products as part of the 30 days of faves blog party!


Today I am excited to share with you one line of Shelf Reliance Food Rotation Systems: The Consolidator.


 Do you have a disorganized pantry? Maybe a messy pantry?



Do you have expired fruits and veggies sitting on your cabinets? Do you rotate your canned goods? Is you pantry so disorganized that cereal falls on you while you search for Peanut Butter?



We have all been there! Keeping your food rotated and organized can be lots of work!


Not Any More!


Introducing The Consolidator Series!


These awesome devices store, organize, and rotate your canned goods for you!


The consolidator is adjustable and stackable!



The Consolidator series comes in 3 different sizes! The cupboard (20 cans), Pantry (40 cans), and Pantry Plus (60 cans).


With The Consolidator your pantry will be neat and organized.



You will save time and money by easily being able to find your canned goods.



Not Sure which Consolidator or Food Rotation System is right for you? Use our Shelving Planner, or contact me!


Watch Shelf Reliance Food Rotation Systems in Action:








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Welcome to Shelf Reliance






This is a great video telling a bit about Shelf Reliance and Thrive foods featuring Kelsey Nixon. Enjoy!





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Giveaway!

Happy Saturday!


Smockity Frocks has been kind enough to let me do a giveaway on her blog! 3 Chances to win! Hop on over & check it out! She has some great articles about frugal living & yummy recipes, so subscribe to her blog while you are there!




That is why I love the idea of “Shelf Reliance”. Having foods in your pantry that will be “shelf stable” for years can help prepare for whatever may happen






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Friday, June 17, 2011

Canada welcomes Shelf Reliance

Would you like to be one of the very first Shelf Reliance Consultants in your country?!?!? What an amazing ground floor opportunity! 


Shelf Reliance is coming to Canada! Things should be up and operational anytime now!


I can get you signed up as a Shelf Reliance Consultant Today!


With Shelf Reliance, as you share your passion for cooking, learning and preparedness in comfortable home settings, you’ll experience the fulfillment of teaching others how to be self-reliant. While there is no shortage of direct sales companies, never has there been an opportunity to sell such a practical product as essential to life as Thrive foods.


You can work your Shelf Reliance business part-time or full-time. You truly are your own boss. It is an amazing opportunity to earn money and free and reduced price foods and preparedness products for you and your family.


With Shelf Reliance, there is no required meetings, no stock to keep, & no minimum orders. You simply share Shelf Reliance and Thrive with your friends and enjoy the foods!


This is NOT a saturated market!


You can learn more about joining my team here.


Please, contact me for more details!


Training is so easy! With conference calls, consultant forums, & much more, I will be helping you every step of the way!


Would you or someone you know enjoy making some extra money? Would you like free food? Would you love to say you were one of the first Shelf Reliance Consultants in your country?


Contact me today!





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Thursday, June 16, 2011

No More Starving College Kids!

The Freshman 15! My theory is it comes from all the junk food poor college kids are living on: Ramen noodles, Mac & Cheese, Frozen Pizza! Yuck!!


Eating healthy can seem expensive. Fresh Produce goes bad very quickly. processed food  is cheap because its full of 'junk'.



Do you know a college student you care about? Would you like an easy, affordable way to provide this 'starving' college student real, healthy, easy to use, convenient, shelf stable food?


The perfect gift: The Q!



You choose the amount. Each month Real healthy food is sent to your 'starving' college student! You can even choose what foods to send! Does you student love milk but is short on space? Send him a #10 can of instant milk each month! Is she a cheese lover? Send her yummy real freeze dried cheeses each month? You can choose entrees, desserts, fruits, veggies, dairy, basics, meats & beans, anything you would like!


What college student wouldn't love a monthly gift of food! How comforting would milk & brownies be each month? You will feel great knowing you are providing real food free of preservatives, with no added sugars or salts! What a great way to ensure he gets his fruits and veggies even when away from home!


College kids are short on space! Pantry cans are perfect! They can be stored just about anywhere! You can also provide your student with a consolidator or FRS shelving to help store his monthly gifts of goodies! Thrive foods require no refrigeration and have a long shelf life!


Many college kids don't have access to a full kitchen, many shelf reliance foods can be eaten right out of the can, reconstituted, or warmed in the microwave!


When you give the Q as a gift, you get the satisfaction of providing a great gift, earn Q club reward points, and are always guaranteed the lowest price on Shelf Reliance Products!


The Q really is the gift that keeps on giving!


The Q makes the perfect gift for graduates, college students, newly weds, or anyone who eats!


Contact me today to set up a gift Q for your loved one!


What Is The Q? Learn More here.




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30 Days of Faves: Spinach

Welcome Back! Each day in June I will be sharing one of my favorite Shelf Reliance goodies! Be sure to click the link and check out other Diva's Favorites from their line!


Today's Yummy Item:....Drum Roll Please....


Thrive Chopped Freeze Dried Spinach! 


Spinach isn't just for Popeye these days. We know the benefits of spinach are VAST! SPinach is a supper food full of nutrients. It’s low in calories yet very high in vitamins, minerals and other phytonutrients.


This leafy green is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6. It’s a very good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc, dietary fiber, and copper. Plus, it’s a good source of selenium, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids.


Spinach is a heart healthy food & has anti-inflammatory properties. Spinach keeps your brain young & is great for eye health, great for your skin & so much more!


The best way to get all of the health benefits from spinach is to eat it raw. Thanks to Thrive, you can now keep raw spinach in your pantry ready for you to use! No more rotting leaves in the crisper drawer! This fresh spinach waits on you!


We have all purchased canned spinach that just taste bland & is full of salt! Yuck! Or you may have experienced the dreaded freezer burned spinach! Double Yuck! With Thrive Freeze Dried Spinach this will never be a problem again!


Thrive Freeze dried spinach can be used in so many ways and with so many recipes! You can use Thrive Freeze Dried Spinach  in sandwiches, salads, pasta, or even dips.


One of my favorite ways to eat Thrive Freeze Dried Spinach is in my Classic Greek Spinach Recipe. Yummy! Even the wee ones eat this dish!


How about a nice green smoothie! Thrive Freeze Dried Spinach makes a great Spinach powder for your healthy smoothies! Green spinach smoothies have numerous health benefits including weight loss, increased energy, & better focus! There are some really yummy green smoothie recipes out there! You are sure to find one you love!


Are you getting the recommended servings of fruits and veggies? Are you throwing money away each month in wasted food? Are you looking for a quick and healthy way to feed your family? Would you like to try Thrive Freeze Dried Spinach? Contact Me Today or Comment Below.




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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

30 Days of Faves: More Great Gifts for Him

Welcome! Each day in June, I will be featuring some of my all time favorite Shelf Reliance products! Yesterday, we looked at a few great  gifts for Dad! After all, it's almost Father's Day! Today we are going to look at just a few of the great gifts Shelf Reliance offers.


Red Cross Solar Link FR600


 

This handy little radio does it all! It has you basic AM/FM radio, Weather alerts& Weather radio, digital display, & digital clock with alarm. It can be powdered 4 different ways: crank, 3 AA batteries, AC, or Solar! It also has an emergency siren and Flashing Beacon, USB cell phone charger, & so much more!





Crank LED Flashlight with Cell Charger


 

This would make a really neat gift! No more dead cell phone! This easy-to-use crank flashlight provides sixty minutes of light for every one minutes of cranking. It contains three LED lights and contains a cell phone charging adapter.





Leatherman Style Tool & Lockback Knife


 

Men love multi-tools! And this is the king of them all! This thirteen function tool includes screwdrivers, can opener, seam ripper, wire cutters, and knife.





Survival Kit in a Can


This is a really neat & unique gift! And it is very useful and compact! This kit contains 48 items including matches, a compass, fishing wire, & so much more!


Want to see more great gifts for dad, grads, and everyone else on your list? Check out my online store: TawnysThrivingHome.com




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Monday, June 13, 2011

30 Days Of Faves: Gifts for Dad

It's Almost Father's Day!


So as Part of my 30 Days of Faves, I am going to share with you some great goodies for dad! I'm going to cover some more great goodies for dad tomorrow, so be sure and check back!


Dad's love the outdoors! Get him something to stay hydrated on those outing!


How About a Water Filtration Bottle



This provides clean drinking water on the go. It filters up to 50 gallons of drinking water. Designed for travel, camping, and active lifestyles this bottle comes with its own handy tote for attaching to other bags or luggage.


Or, The SteriPen Journey



SteriPEN utilizes UV (Ultraviolet light), the newest and fastest growing portable water purifier category.


Dad's Love to Cook Outdoors! So get him something he can use again and again!


Sun Oven


This handy Oven  cooks, boils, steams, roasts, and bakes various foods all outdoors using the power of the sun! This oven is light weight and durable and will last more than 20 years!


Outdoor Camp Oven and Stove



Containing twin burners and a spacious oven you'll have plenty of power to get your cooking and baking done right. This stove's folding lid is designed with portability in mind.  It is perfect for your cabin, camping trip, or RV.


Shelf Reliance has all the greatest gifts for dad! Go to TawnysThrivingHome.com today and order dad something he will love!! 



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