Canning Water –to have on hand in case of an emergency

I found this simple recipe on how to can water from Self Sufficiency Magazine 

Some time ago I saw where people were canning water to have on hand in case of an emergency. This made lots of sense to me (why buy water).

However this summer I was doing A LOT of canning and I needed every jar to can actual food, so I did not worry with water. Now as I am emptying jars while feeding my family I am filling them back up with water, since filled jars take up the same amount of space as empty jars. Also if you don’t have your canner full when doing a batch of something else throw in a jar of water to fill it up etc.

I am using my Tattler reusable lids as well as some used lids… DO NOT USE USED MEDAL LIDS on actual food, they are not really made to be used more than once, but if they don’t seal I am not out of work, time or money when there is only water in the jar. I have not had any of my used lids not seal on my jars of water.

The process is simple, put hot (I use filtered) water in hot jars, and process in water bath for 10 minutes. If you are just filling your canner up with an extra jar you can process as long as the rest of the batch needs to go. Then Next year when I need my jars I will just empty the water and start over.

This is an easy almost free way to help provide for your families, since we never know when we may be with out power or water for an extended period of time.

February Sales and Promotions

Lets take a look at what promotions and deals we can look for in the month of February to stock up on and to add to our prepping supplies.

February is National canned food month,American Heart Month, Chinese New Years, Valentines Day, and the Westminster Dog Show, National Children's Dental Health Month. With all of these events we are bound to find some good deals.

National Canned Food Month offers good sales on

Canned Fruits 

Canned Vegetables 

Canned Beans 

Canned Tuna 

Cherry Pie Filling

National Heart Month you will find sales on Supplements, Aspirin and low cholesterol cooking oils to add to your prepping supplies. Also look for sales on Kellogg s,General Mills,Post,and Quaker products.

Chinese New Years offers us sales on Canned Water Chest Nuts,
Bamboo Shoots, Raman Noodles, Teriyaki Sauces and Soy Sauce. 

Valentines Day is all about finding good deals on sweet treats that can be vacuumed sealed and stored.

With the Westminster Dog Show you will be sure to find good sales on pet supplies from Purina, Pedigree, Iams and Eukanuba this would be a good month to start prepping for the pets in your life.

National Children's Dental Health Month I would look for good sales on all dental product that you could stock up on and store.

I also though I would list what produce is in season. It could be worth your while to take advantage of the sales and do a little canning.

Artichoke
Asparagus
Broccoli
Carrots
Celery
Kiwi
Leeks
Lemon
Raspberries
Red Potatoes
Russet Potatoes
Spinach
Strawberries