Update on "What I've done to prep this week"

This is my entry on another blog when the blog author asked the question of what everyone has done this week to prepare:

1) Ordered additional seed for our seed bank, and our garden from Baker Creek Seed
2) Worked on gun safety, loading and target practice with family
3) Ordered 2 DVDs (one Stargate Season 7 – okay it’s a stress relief, and a DVD “Homestead Blessings: The Art of Soapmaking”
4) Prepared garden
5) Purchased one item from each category on Master List
6) Made bucket toilet, been having everyone use it, then showing kids how to deal with human waste.

That's about it....what have you done lately to prepare?

Seed Order and More...

Now that the garden is ready, I have been looking through my Baker Creek Seed catalog and making a list.  Actually, I went beyond the list and placed the order tonight.  I should receive the seeds next week, because Baker Creek is usually FAST.

I went ahead and ordered hubbard squash, butternut squash, and Amish Pie Pumpkin for the Fall while I had money for seeds.

I made an extensive list of items to start collecting, or to check off that I already have on hand.  It's long, but here's the list. 

Things needed:

GARDENING - check yard sales and flea market
hoe (one more)
rake (one more)
shovel (one more)
mulch (use chipper)
compost (start compost)
Seeds:  hubbard squash, other squash seeds, jerusalem artichokes - DONE (Order Large southern package when income tax comes in)

shade cloth (2 more packages or use lattice)
pots/cups to start herbs - DONE
culinary herb seed
medicinal herb seed (one more set)

MISC. NEEDS

canning jars/lids - need more lids
pectin
pickling spices
vacuum sealer
fuel (gas and kerosene)
fuel tanks
firewood - DONE
car oil
tire patches/FIX A flat
hydraulic oil
fly paper
toilet paper (200 rolls or make flannel wipes)
needles
thread
fabric (denim, line, cotton, pillow ticking)
yarn
crochet hooks - done
scissors
paper
pens/pencils
pencil sharpener
berkey filter
pitcher filter (2)
duct tape
plastic sheeting
kerosene filter
tarps
nails
screws
wire
fencing
lumber
look for bicycles
solar lights from Harbor Freight
solar panels
candles - purchased from "O" family; buy DVD to learn how to make
matches - at least 1,000
batteries
lighters
kerosene/oil lamps
dish soap
Borax
Washing Soda
Zote soap
gill net
fishing poles
fishing lines/monofillament
magnesium fires starters
lures/bait
fish hooks
weights
twine
compass (good quality)
camp shower (have one need new hose)
work gloves (several pairs)
out door thermometer
mosquito nets (6)
fire extinguishers (4)
Can openers (2) heavy duty
razors
soap
shampoo or baking soda/vinegar rinse
foil
plastic wrap
stainless steel hunting knife
butchering tools (replacement blades)

MEDICAL

Nitrile Gloves (my size and one up) -DONE
Surgical Masks/Face Shields
4X4 gauze sponges
Gauze rolls
Vaseline Dressings
Co-flex (cohesive bandages stick to themselves) - need more
elastic bandages
band aids
butterfly
surgical tape
peroxide
EMT shears
Neosporin/Bag Balm
Petroleum Jelly - have some
Potassium Iodide tablets - DONE
Antibiotics (Thomas Labs)
Immodium
Tylenol
Ibuprofen (Adult and Kid)
Asprin
Bendadryl
Robitussin DM
Chloroquine
Primatene Mist
Cough Drops
Stool Softeners
Enemas
Eye drops
Betadine
Epsom Salts
Alcohol
Advil
Children's Motrin
Multivitams
prenatal vitamins w/folic acid
Potassium chloride
Emergen-C
Chlorine Bleach
Pool Shock
Bulb syringes
RescueVac
Hot water bottles (have 3, buy 3 more)
sports bottles
drinking straws
notebooks
teakettle - DONE
thermometers
blood pressure cuff
humidifier
plastic garbage bags
zip loc bags
syringe without needles and w/ needles
medicine dispenser
pill cutter
medicinal teas (variety)
herbs (tinctures,capsules, ointments and seeds)
Whiskey (for medicine and trading)
Child birth kit (2)
Midwife kit (2)

ANTIBIOTIC LIST

Amoxicillin
Ampillicin
Penicllin
Ciprofloxacin
Azithromycin
Cotrimoxazole
Erythromycin (for those allergic to Penicillin)
Metronidazole
Tetracycline

FOOD SUPPLIES

can veggies/fruit
tomato sauce
flour
wheat berries
yeast
baking soda
baking powder (short shelf life)
cream of tartar (store lots)
corn starch
cinnamon
spices (assorted)
sugar
cornmeal
tea (Luzianne, earl grey, mint, lemon, nettle, and other herbal teas)
cocoa
brown sugar
powdered sugar
pasta
syrup
dried onions
vanilla
white rice
brown rice
beans (all kinds)
salt
pepper
boullion
soup stock (canned)
salad dressings (ranch, italian)
bacon bits
powdered milk (whole and non fat)
olive oil
veg oil
honey
oats
pasta
canned meats? or can myself?
onion powder/salt
garlic powder/salt
oregano
basil
season salt
chili powder
red pepper flakes
Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Lemon Juice
Bottle Juices (assorted)
peanut butter
butter or powdered butter
shortening (short shelf life)
Corn syrup

ANIMAL NEEDS

chicken scratch
sweet feed
hay
water troughs
hardware cloth

CLOTHING

jeans
tshirts
sweaters
light jackets
heavy jacket
gloves/mittens
socks
underwear
sports bras
shoes (flip flops, tennis shoes)
boots
ball caps
stocking caps
cowboy hat or hat with round brim for shade
cloth diapers - 2 more dozen
pens
rubber pants
baby clothes (assorted sizes and gender)

I'll be selecting one item from each section to purchase for storage, and try to knock things off as I can starting tomorrow.

Have a good weekend, and don't forget to prep!