Be ready...

Wow! Storms, earthquakes, floods and wild fires are in today's news across our country - all the more reason to make sure you and your family are prepared for an emergency.  Today, we will put together an Emergency Bug Out Notebook.  It would be a good idea that a notebook be made to put in each car's Bug Out Bag.

Supplies Needed:
1 1/2" 3-ring binder
3 dividers - Financial Documents, Personal Documents, Medical Documents
box of page protectors (you need at least 28)
needed copies

The following lists are suggestions.  You will need to make it appropriate for your family.  For instance, my honey and I will not need any military documents as neither of us have been in the military or immunization records because our children are all grown.

Financial Documents (put a copy of this list after the divider)
1.  copies of the fronts and back of debit/credit cards
2.  copies of house and car titles
3.  copy of your will or living trust
4.  names, addresses and phone numbers of all banks
5.  other important documents related to employment and/or a family business
6.  copies of your insurance policies (life, health, auto, homeowners, etc.)

Personal Documents (put a copy of this list after the divider)
1.  names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of relatives and close friends
2.  copies of:
               marriage license
               birth certificates
               drivers licenses
               CCW permits
               pet vaccine records
               passports
               Social Security cards
3.  a list of firearm serial numbers
4.  legal documents pertaining to child custody or adoption
5.  recent photos of each family member and each pet
6.  color photos of your house and each room in the house
7.  photos of anything of particular value
8.  military documents
9.  diplomas and transcripts
10.  appraisals

Medical Documents (put a copy of this list after the divider)
1.  copy of health insurance cards
2.  a list of blood types for each family member
3.  names, addresses and phone numbers of all doctors
4.  medical histories of each family member
5.  immunization records
6.  a list of current prescriptions, dosage, and pharmacy contact information

This is a great notebook to have.  You never know when you will need any of this information.  It is very convenient to have it all this information in one notebook so it will be very easy to find.  It is also suggested that you make a copy and put it in a safety deposit box.  

Decor

My aunt recently gave me this paint-by-number painting that I had painted at her house when I was elementary school age.  It goes with the kitten artwork on the opposite wall in my craft room.  The painting is a cute reminder that my skills have indeed improved with age and practice!

Today's Recipe - Rice and Beans with a Bam!
Lisa - The Survival Mom

1 T olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup water
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried coriander
1/2 tsp ground red pepper
1 - 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
3-4 cups cooked, hot long-grain rice
1 oz or more cheddar cheese

Heat oil in non-stick skillet over medium heat.  Add onion and bell pepper, and cook five minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.  Add garlic and cook one minute more.  Add water and remaining ingredients, except for the rice and cheese.  Bring to a boil.  Cover, reduce heat, and simmer ten minutes or until thoroughly heated.  Put rice on plates and top with bean mixture and cheese.