Tawny's Thriving Home

Blog Moving and a Note to My Readers

Tawny Nicole — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:06:45 +0000

You may have noticed a lack of post recently, I apologize.

A request was sent out weeks ago to my facebook fans asking for prayers after my mom’s husband was carefligthed from their home. Your prayers and thoughts are greatly appreciated, I know they brought my mother great comfort in this difficult time.

Sadly, Monday morning after a lengthy hospital stay, my step-father, Jack, lost his battle with cancer.

He is greatly missed.

We all now try to return to things as ‘normal’ and try to support other members of the family, especially my incredibly strong mother, as much as possible.

As things begin to settle down a bit, I find myself looking forward to returning to blogging!

Thank You all for your patience!

ALSO….

I am moving the blog. I have decided to host with blogpress. Many of the other bloggers I am working with use blogpress. I also like the new look I was able to give the blog.

If you access Tawny’s Thriving Home via our url www.TawnysThrivingHomeBlog.com , You are in luck! The URL is already pointed to the new and improved site!! How do you like it?

But if you are using a feed reader or subscribed via email, you may be missing out on post. You will need to access the new blog by clicking on the link above and update or re-subscribe to the new blog feed! I hope you will continue read Tawny’s Thriving Home!!

You will notice new and upcoming features like a community hosted by blogfrog!

More goodies to come!!

Bigger is Better

Tawny Nicole — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:25:44 +0000

Shelf Reliance is proud to offer a variety of THRIVE foods that come in all shapes and sizes. Our mylar bags are just what you need for a small afternoon snack or the midnight munchies. With THRIVE pantry cans you can share the goodness of THRIVE with more of your friends and family. The #10 cans contain plenty of servings of healthy THRIVE food that you can use daily to whip up a variety of tasty homemade meals. Now, if that wasn’t enough, Shelf Reliance is taking it one step further—bigger, that is!

Your Health: BPA

Tawny Nicole — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:41:23 +0000

You have likely seen ‘BPA Free’ stickers popping up on hard plastic bottles all over the place! Just what is this BPA? Why is it so dangerous?

What Is BPA?

Bisphenol A, commonly abbreviated as BPA, is an organic compound with two phenol functional groups. It is used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins, along with other applications.

Known to be estrogenic since the mid 1930s, concerns about the use of bisphenol A in consumer products were regularly reported in the news media in 2008 after several governments issued reports questioning its safety, prompting some retailers to remove products containing it from their shelves. A 2010 report from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised further concerns regarding exposure of fetuses, infants and young children. In September 2010, Canada became the first country to declare BPA as a toxic substance.In the European Union and Canada, BPA use is banned in baby bottles.^(Wikipedia)

Is BPA Toxic?

This is a subject of much debate. Since the FDA completed its original analysis in August, additional data on the potential health effects of BPA have emerged, linking high levels of BPA exposure to increased risk of heart disease and diabetes and even a decreased sensitivity to chemotherapy in cancer patients. The compound is also linked to developmental and brain effects in infants; BPA is known to mimic the hormone estrogen in the body, which can cause changes in developing fetuses and infants. “There is enough evidence today for the FDA to take the precaution and to certainly get BPA out of infant products,” says Urvashi Rangan, senior scientist and policy analyst at Consumers Union. “Even more, consumers should not be ingesting this substance while the science is being figured out.”(Time Magazine)

A 2008 draft report by the U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded that “there is some concern for neural and behavioral effects in fetuses, infants, and children at current human exposures,” and that there is “some concern for bisphenol A exposure in these populations based on effects in the prostate gland, mammary gland, and an earlier age for puberty in females.”

Dr Oz suggest the BPA may be making us fat.

BPA has been linked to many health problems.

BPA is also known to have a negative effect on the environment.

In general, studies have shown that BPA can affect growth, reproduction and development in aquatic organisms. Among freshwater organisms, fish appear to be the most sensitive species. Evidence of endocrine-related effects in fish, aquatic invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles has been reported at environmentally relevant exposure levels lower than those required for acute toxicity. There is a widespread variation in reported values for endocrine-related effects, but many fall in the range of 1μg/L to 1 mg/L.^(Wikipedia)

^{In Conclusion, The jury may still be officially ‘out’ on BPA, but it is something we should all be mindful of.}

Where do we find BPA?

BPA is hiding everywhere. It is in water bottles, milk jugs, ling of cans of baby formula, lining of many cans and many other places. Heat causes BPA to leach at up to 50% more quickly. This means, do NOT heat or reheat your foods in plastic containers. Do NOT leave water bottles in the sun. When in doubt do not reuse plastics or cans.

One easy way to identify BPA is by the recycle code on the bottom of most plastics.

In general, plastics that are marked with recycle codes 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 are very unlikely to contain BPA. Some, but not all, plastics that are marked with recycle codes 3 or 7 may be made with BPA.

Thrive & BPA

You can feel safe feeding your family foods from Thrive and Shelf Reliance. All Thrive cans and pouches are BPA FREE!! Our specially lined cans are durable, safe, and add to Thrive foods long shelf life. Best of all, with Thrive foods, you don’t have to worry about dangerous, toxic substances such as BPA leaching into your families food.

Many baby food containers contain BPA. With Thrive foods you can quickly make healthy baby food in minutes! Just rehydrate your chosen foods and puree! No need to boil or steam! You can then freeze your homemade baby food eliminating your baby’s exposure to BPA.

How many toxic and dangerous chemicals is your family being exposed to on a daily basis? Are you or your family suffering from any health problems as a result of these toxic chemicals and compounds? What can you do today or change tomorrow to limit your family’s exposure to toxins such as BPA?

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History Of Food Storage: The Root Cellar

Tawny Nicole — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 02:18:35 +0000

Welcome! I love history! Through history, we are better able to understand ourselves, where we have been, and where we are going.

Each week, I am going to share a bit with you about the history of food storage!

Lucky for us, food storage is the easiest and healthiest it has ever been! Start your home store today and you will always have fresh yummy food on hand for you and your family!

The Root Cellar

Root Cellars are an ancient form of long-term food storage of foods and veggies and fermented beverages.

Early records show Root Cellars in use 40,000 years ago.

Native Australians were among the first to take advantage of the insulated properties of burying food.

Walk in food storage cellars were invented in the 17th century in England. This was the first appearance of the root cellar as we know it.

According to Hobby Farm, “the most notable practitioners of root-cellar arts were the early colonists that arrived in North America from the United Kingdom. The eastern halves of America and Canada contain thousands of old root cellars, and the small Newfoundland town of Elliston actually claims the title of “Root Cellar Capital of the World,” and boasts of over 135 root cellars, some dating back 200 years.”

How Does it Work:

Root Cellars were essentially the first refrigerators. The under ground storage provided a dark cool environment to store produce and slow or prevent spoilage. A good root cellar can often be 40F cooler than the outside temperature.

You can store just about anything in your root cellar! Some preparations and precautions are needed for some items and to prevent some produce from causing a bitter taste to others. One cellar may be used for items needing a high humidity, and a lower humidity cellar for other goods requiring a lower humidity such as canned foods, and grains.

According \ Wikipedia, “Vegetables stored in the root cellar primarily consist of potatoes, turnips, and carrots. Other food supplies placed in the root cellar over the winter months include beets, onions, preserves/jams, salt meat, salt turbot, salt herring, Winter squash, and cabbage.Separate cellars are occasionally used for storing fruits, such as apples. Water, bread, butter, milk, and cream are sometimes stored in the root cellar also. In addition, items such as salad greens, fresh meat, and jam pies are kept in the root cellar early in the day to keep cool until they are needed for supper.”

Want to learn more or build your own root cellar?

Check out this great article or this one at Hobby Farm Magazine.

Start your own Chapter in Food Storage History today!

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Made in The USA

Tawny Nicole — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:31:19 +0000

In today’s age of ‘out sourcing’, almost every product we buy has ‘made in china’ or a similar country attached. When we pick up our phone to make a customer service call, our calls are often transferred over seas. In this day and age ‘made in America’ has become something rather rare.

According to the ABC News, if every American bought $3.33 worth of American made goods every week we could create 10,000 jobs.

In many areas of the country, we know just how bad those jobs are needed. It’s basic economics. Spend money on goods made in your area, this creates jobs in your area, and stimulates the economy and helps it grow in your area.

We love our country! We have the best country in the world! So, lets show out support for our country! If spending just $3.33 on American Goods creates 10,000 jobs imagine what $9.99 would do!

We have strong work ethic standards in this country. When we buy American made goods, we know the workers received fair wages and fair conditions. When we buy American goods we know the goods meet health and other standards and regulations we have in this country to ensure quality.

So, take some time. Turn over the products on the shelf. Look for Made in The USA.

Many companies are opening, building, or reestablishing factories here in the USA. So, you will be seeing more made in the USA!

Love Chocolate? Mars Chocolate announced it’s building its first new chocolate factory in the U.S. in 35 years!

Another great way to ensure you are getting American Made goods, Shop With Shelf Reliance & Thrive.

Shelf Reliance is an American Based Business. Your personal consultant in someone you know and trust. By shopping with Shelf Reliance, you are stimulating your local economy, buying US goods, and buying delicious high quality foods.

So hop on over to My Online Store and spend your $3.33 toward the cause!

Made In America. Buy with pride in your country & your community.

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Independence Day Special for You!

Tawny Nicole — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 19:12:39 +0000

The Bargain Hunting Mom is offering an Independence Day Special you don’t want to miss!

“Just in time for your July 4th celebration the Price Match Report is free this week! Take advantage of this! It’s a great time to stock up on barbecue sauce, sugar, tea bags and more! Down load the report today and give it a try!”

Click Here to hop on over to her blog and download your copy of this weeks Price Match Report today!

Happy 4th of July!!

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Happy Independence Day Weekend

Tawny Nicole — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:27:44 +0000

Wishing Everyone a Happy and Safe Independence Day Weekend.

A Special Thank You to all the men and women who keep this country free. And a Thank You to the patriots all those years ago who fought for a country they believed in!

What a Great Weekend to study a bit of our History!

~Tawny~

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

Tawny Nicole — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:30:47 +0000

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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Our Daily Starch?

Tawny Nicole — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:39:34 +0000

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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Recipe: 1 Minute Brownie

Tawny Nicole — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:31:43 +0000

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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