Overcoming Busy

Your Own Home Store Giveaway

June 13, 2011 by Marci

I’m so excited to introduce you to Overcoming Busy’s latest sponsor – YourOwnHomeStore.com!!

Growing up, our family had a huge garden. I loved eating all the fresh veggies all summer long. However, our garden wasn’t just for the summertime. We grew enough to can and freeze so we would have garden veggies until the next summer. Now, that was a stocked pantry! Our family also raised cattle, so we always has a freezer full of meat. We didn’t make a lot of trips to the store or worry when a winter storm was about it hit. We were prepared.

A few months ago, I was introduced to Misty at YourOwnHomeStore.com. Misty states “Your Own Home Store is a sensible blog committed to helping you develop “your own home grocery store,” complete with delicious, nutritious foods that can be prepared in minutes, giving you more opportunity to focus on your family during mealtime.” Misty is an independent consultant for Shelf Reliance and Thrive foods. She bases her recipes and menus on these foods and recommends keeping your pantry well stocked. As I read her blog it made me think of growing up with our stock pile of preserved veggies and how I don’t have time to keep a huge garden and preserve veggies these days. Misty gives alternatives that work in our busy society that go way beyond veggies.

THRIVE Foods
The THRIVE food line consists of the same foods you buy at the market – fruits, veggies, meats, beans, grains, dairy, and the basics—only with THRIVE you can store these products in your own kitchen or pantry for a long time without worrying about spoilage.  Keeping THRIVE in your kitchen is just like having your own home grocery store, completely stocked with all the food your family loves.  Having THRIVE in your home makes you less reliant on the grocery store and more self reliant.

Ultimate Convenience: More time to spend doing the activities you enjoy.
With THRIVE you don’t have to dash to the store every time you run out of essential ingredients such as eggs or milk.  You can skip preparation steps like chopping veggies and browning meat.  Eat THRIVE right out of the can as a quick and easy snack or add it to your kids lunch box as a healthy treat. THRIVE fruits and vegetables can also be rehydrated and blended to create fabulous smoothies and baby foods that are all-natural, healthy, and bursting with flavor.  With THRIVE, much of the work has already been done for you. Meals will be ready to eat in no time at all, so you can take a minute to relax and enjoy the company of your friends and family.

Healthy foods that taste deliciously fresh
THRIVE products are all-natural, so naturally they are good for you. Each product is organized into one of six recognized and trusted categories to make it easy for you to maintain a well-balanced diet.  They have the same nutritional value as the fresh product and do not contain harmful additives or preservatives, so you can feel confident that when you eat THRIVE, you are guiding your family to a healthy life.

Save Money
Incorporating THRIVE into your daily diet is not just a bright idea because of its convenience, great taste, and high nutritional value, but it can also save you hundreds of dollars each year. According to recent studies, findings suggest that nearly 25% of food purchased is wasted .With the extended shelf life of THRIVE foods, you can maximize your budget without wasting your food or hard-earned money.  No more bags full of produce in the trash!

Peace of Mind
We don’t have to look very far to see that our world is in commotion. Food prices are on the rise and the financial markets are unsettled. We have heard of situations where a natural disaster or public hostility has cut off access to food supplies. We have witnessed the turmoil caused by terrorist attacks. We have watched how a national emergency can leave people in a state of distress and lawlessness. Perhaps the most common disasters we experience are the ones that occur in everyday life—job loss, accident, or economic hardship.  Investing in long-lasting, healthy foods can bring peace of mind to you and your family, no matter the situation. Having a sufficient supply of THRIVE will give you a sense of security during good times and help you go from surviving to thriving, even during the toughest of life’s circumstances.

Emergency Supplies
Preparing yourself and your family with at least a 72 hour kit and an emergency plan will reduce anxiety and panic should you find yourself in a disaster situation. Many emergencies don’t allow time for people to assemble even the most basic items, which is why preparedness planning is so important. In addition to first aid and emergency kits, our site offers emergency essentials and supplies for virtually any disaster.

As a way to introduce you to Your Own Home Store, Misty is giving one Overcoming Busy reader $50 in free Shelf Reliance product!!! Just check out her online store and let me know what you would like to buy with your $50, tell me in the comments and you are registered to win! I know I would choose eggs and milk. In our house, they typically go bad before I can use them! I need shelf stable!

Not sure what you would choose? Check out Misty’s recipes.

If you are ready to make a purchase, check out her specials.

Winner will be chosen at 9pm EST Thursday June 16th.

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