Thrive's Biggest Sale of the Year!!!

This is it! Shelf Reliance is hosting their biggest sale of the year this Thanksgiving weekend through Monday!

We're talking up to 50% off on select # 10 cans, and even Shelf Reliance Food Rotation Systems...including the 72" Harvest. 

Also, Shelf Reliance is offering up to 20% off all their Food Packages!

This is a great opportunity for those of you who are interested in simply purchasing a few cans to try out some of the fantastic Shelf Reliance products, or for those of you who want to get an amazing deal on a three, six, twelve, or essentials food package. Don't pass this one up!

All of these discounts are only for the next two days, so if you are interested in placing an order please contact me immediately. I must get all orders in by Monday at 11:59 pm for the sale price to be honored. If any of you are unable to take part in this sale, please remember that I can offer you a great savings above and beyond the regular price of all Shelf Reliance products every day as a Shelf Reliance Independent Consultant...AND if you are interested in hosting an in home cooking demonstration, or virtual demonstration you will not only receive the best pricing, but also free food!!

Please feel free to email me at texashillcountryshelfreliance@gmail.com or call me at 830.285.2722 if you have any questions!

I hope all of you had a blessed Thanksgiving and are enjoying the start of the Christmas season!

72" of Bliss

Today my husband and I took a few hours out of our Sunday to put together our 72" Harvest free standing food rotation system we received from Shelf Reliance. As stated previously in the "Story" section on my web page, I am notorious for stocking up on canned goods as they go on sale. Up until now I had been keeping all of our canned goods stowed away in our pantry where I would systematically label the top of each and every can with the expiration date, as to make sure we were eating the foods by their expiration date. 

Before I used to do this, I can't tell you how many times I would go in to our pantry, reach for a can of one thing or another, only to find out that my sad little can of green beans or cream of mushroom soup had been lost in the shuffle of the back of my pantry and were 6 months past their expiration date. What a waste! I am glad to say that because of the innovative free standing food rotation systems from Shelf Reliance, all that wastefulness is a thing of the past!

Food storage management has never been easier thanks to Shelf Reliance Food Rotation Systems. Available in sixteen sizes and two depths, Shelf Reliance food rotation systems were designed to easily store and rotate a large amount of cans. Every food rotation system features patented front-loading technology and fits easily into most storage spaces. The idea is first in, first out. Shelf Reliance Food Rotations Systems are customizable and offer a variety of convenient, versatile food organization options. These systems hold everything from super small Campbell's Condensed Soup cans, to cans of baby formula, to tuna cans, to #10 (1 gallon) cans!
Shelf Reliance also makes The Cansolidator Series designed specifically for storing cans in your own cupboard or pantry...they are even stackable and expandable!
Whether its the Free Standing Systems or The Cansolidator Series, Shelf Reliance has taken the guess work out of food rotation. Any of these systems are a must have for any household. As a Shelf Reliance Independent Consultant I can help you choose which system is the right one for your household and your families needs.  I can also offer a tremendous savings over the listed retail price. Please contact me at texashillcountryshelfreliance@gmail.com or call me at 830.285.2722

Amazing Deal from Shelf Reliance

3-Month, 2-Person Food Supply with Water Storage System and Deluxe Wheat Grinder

 Regular Price $1,326.99  Sale Price $945.19 ($992.45 with shipping)

While supplies last! Offer starts October 17th.

Shipped direct from Shelf Reliance to you via FedEx. 

This 3-Month, 2-Person Food Supply with Water Storage System comes complete with 96, #10 (gallon size) cans of grains, fruits, vegetables, protein and beans, dairy and baking essentials and also includes a 55-gallon water barrel storage system.  With over 4000 servings and many foods with a shelf life of up to 25 years.   

4,251 total servings 

Over 2000 calories per person/day  for up to 3 months 

Simple re-hydration instructions and recipes included on each can  

Why Texas Hill Country Shelf Reliance versus a retailer? You will have personal customer service AND receive $94.00 back in FREE Shelf Reliance products. (Free products price based on full retail prices - that's the rules for everyone when it comes to free products) 

This package includes: 

Grains/Starch 

- 6 Hard White Winter Wheat 

- 4 Potato Chunks 

- 6 Elbow Macaroni 

- 6 Six Grain Pancake Mix 

- 3 Cornmeal 

- 3 Quick Oats 

- 6 Instant White Rice 

Fruits and Vegetables 

- 3 Raspberries (Freeze Dried)

- 2 Strawberries (Freeze Dried) 

- 6 Apple Chips 

- 3 Carrot Dices 

- 3 Mixed Bell Pepper

- 3 Potato Beads

Dairy/Cheese 

- 6 Non-Fat Powdered Milk

- 4 Chocolate Drink Mix

- 2 Cheddar Blend

Meat/Beans 

- 2 Bacon TVP

- 2 Beef TVP

- 2 Chicken TVP

- 2 Taco TVP

- 2 Pinto Beans

- 2 Black Beans

- Kidney Beans

- Whole Eggs

Thrive Orange Drink

Deluxe Wheat Grinder

Water Storage and Tools

• 55 Gallon water container 
• Water pump (45" long, 3"wide)  
• Water Hose (47" long, 1"wide) 
• Sturdy Bung Wrench 
• Water Treatment Solution 

**Please Note** You cannot order this package through the Shelf Reliance website - only through an Independent Consultant such as Texas Hill Country Shelf Reliance. 

You can email me at texashillcountryshelfreliance@gmail.com with any questions, or call 830.285.2722

Homemade Cornbread

As promised, here is the recipe for delicious homemade cornbread using THRIVE foods from Shelf Reliance. This recipe will make about 12 servings, and will take you only about 15 minutes to prepare, and about 30 minutes to cook depending on your oven. (I have an electric oven, so my cornbread took about 45 minutes to bake.)
The ingredients you will need are as follows:

• 1/2 cup butter, melted 
• 1 cup THRIVE white sugar 
• 2 THRIVE whole eggs, rehydrated (2 tbsp powder + 4 tbsp water) OR 2 fresh eggs 
• 1 cup buttermilk OR 3 tbsp THRIVE powdered milk + 1 cup water + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice 
• 1/2 tsp THRIVE baking soda 
• 1 cup THRIVE cornmeal 
• 1 cup THRIVE white flour 
• 1/2 tsp THRIVE iodized salt  

Mixing and baking instructions are as follows:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees 
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar.  Add prepared eggs/fresh eggs and prepared buttermilk/fresh buttermilk and continue to whisk.  

       3. Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl, mixing thoroughly; add to the wet ingredients. Stir until       combined, but do not over-mix. 

        4. Pour batter into a greased muffin pan or 8 x 8 inch baking dish.  Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. 

Fall finally showed up...

Without a doubt, my most favorite season is Fall. The weather, the holidays, the turning of the leaves...I could go on and on.  If you're anything like me, not only do you enjoy breaking out your boots and jacket as the weather begins to change, but you also enjoy breaking out your crock pot and firing up your oven with some delicious baked goodies. Tomorrow, I'll be making one of my favorites...Two Bean Turkey Chili, and what goes better with chili than cornbread!? As I looked over my pantry this afternoon, deciding if a run to the grocery store was in order, do you know what I was pleasantly surprised to find? I didn't need to go ANYWHERE! Because of Shelf Reliance and my Q, I have all the necessary odds and ends I need to whip up a delicious chili dinner, AND the cornbread to go along with it. 

THRIVE foods from Shelf Reliance makes a fantastic Cornmeal that is Gluten Free and right now for the month of October, it's on SALE!
Tomorrow I will post a recipe for making the most delicious cornbread, by using nearly all Shelf Reliance THRIVE food products, along with pictures
Visit my store, Texas Hill Country Shelf Reliance to check out the delicious foods available, and the monthly specials!  

October Specials are in!!

Shelf Reliance Home Party Indroduction

So why should you store food?

Check out this article directly from the Shelf Reliance website. It covers several of the reasons why its a good idea to start your own home food storage such as natural disasters, and economic hardships to only name a few.

Here in Texas we are experiencing the worst drought since the 1950's. According to this story from Time.com, ranchers are selling off cattle in record numbers due to the current conditions in Texas, making beef harder to come by, and raising prices dramatically. Since Texas leads the nation in number of cattle and cattle ranches, this will undoubtedly effect everyone who enjoys the occasional steak or hamburger. 

Not only is cattle being affected by the current drought in Texas, but so are other agricultural items such as winter wheat and Texas' biggest cash crop cotton. Texas is king of cotton and leads the nation in production. No rain equals no cotton equals higher prices for clothing. 

These are things that effect each and every American. As the member of a family on a budget, I am already faced with making the hard choices of what the most important, vital things are to spend our money on. If the choice were presented to me about which was more important; purchasing a new blouse or keeping my family fed, I would without hesitation choose my family every time. What if choices like these became more and more prevalent in our culture? What if this trend were to continue and fresh food supply became less and less? I do want to remain hopeful for the future of our country, but I also need to look realistically at the facts.

Earthquakes on the rise, drought, tropical storms on the rise, hurricane's, tornado's...all of this is really happening in our world all around us. I hope that day never comes that a loved one or I faces serious devastation, but should that day come...don't you want to be prepared? I know I do. Shelf Reliance can help.

My "Why" for becoming a Shelf Reliance Independent Consultant

I have a confession to make, I LOVE a good bargain. Ask my husband. Over the years I have become the, "That's a good deal!" lady. It wasn't uncommon for me to scour the weekly grocery ads and aisles looking for the best bang for my buck...that is, until I discovered Shelf Reliance. 
  Imagine having all the nutritious, fresh foods you would normally budget for your family, in one pretty package, delivered to you door, at a fraction of the price! As if that weren't good enough, how about never having to chop a carrot or peel another orange for years, or even a lifetime! How about never having to look at the broccoli in your vegetable bin, or the meat in your freezer wondering if its safe to serve to your family because you forgot about it, or you failed to cook it before its expiration date? How about having the peace of mind knowing your family will never go hungry in a time of crises? Sound too good to be true? 
  This is what Shelf Reliance is all about. Shelf Reliance is the leading food storage provider that not only encourages you to prepare for life's emergencies and natural disasters by providing top quality freeze dried foods with a shelf life of 25 years or more, they offer you a way to implement their delicious foods into your every day life by creating you own home grocery store. 
  Lets face it, our world has undergone some serious changes and challenges in recent decades and years - increase in natural disasters, economic hardship, unemployment, and inflation only to name a few.  With Shelf Reliance and the Shelf Reliance Q, you can combat the anxiety of not having one of life's essentials; food!  
  With the Shelf Reliance Q, you can gradually build up your food storage, and supplement a small portion of your current monthly grocery budget for foods that you would buy any way that last longer, are of the highest quality, are easy to work with and prepare, and taste delicious. All the while making yourself more self sufficient, and adding convenience to your life. Shelf Reliance provides you peace of mind and convenience all in one. Best of all its so easy to get started...not at all overwhelming like some of the other food storage providers out  there!  Put simply, Shelf Reliance takes the guess work out of planning meals, and planning your emergency food supply. No more hours wasted combing the grocery store ads for who has the best deal on fruits, veggies, and meats, no more having to rush to the store because you've ran out of milk, eggs, or cheese, no more chopping onions or vegetables, no more uncertainty that should disaster strike you will be unprepared and unable to take care of your family.
  I am so passionate about the products Shelf Reliance offers, and helping my family become better prepared and more self reliant. That is why I chose to become a Shelf Reliance Independent Consultant. As a Shelf Reliance Independent Consultant, I can provide you all the products Shelf Reliance offers, at an even greater savings! And its not all just about food, they offer other great products like their storage shelves, and water storage containers, etc. Contact me with any questions or to schedule your own home or online party where you can experience Shelf Reliance foods first hand through tasting, and cooking demonstrations. Or feel free to contact me if you have interest in becoming a Shelf Reliance Independent Consultant yourself!
  Please take the time to check out my online store, Texas Hill Country Shelf Reliance and discover all the amazing products and services Shelf Reliance has to offer. Have a question? Email me at texashillcountryshelfreliance@gmail.com, and also feel free to add me as a friend on Facebook. Simply enter in the search terms, "Texas Hill Country Shelf Reliance." 
Many thanks, and I look forward to serving you and helping you and your family become more self reliant with Shelf Reliance.