"According to Agriculture Science Experts at Penn State University the (seed) shelf life of some popular vegetables are as follows:

Five Years: Cucumber, endive and muskmelon.
Four Years: Cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, pumpkin, radish and squash.
Three Years: Beans, celery, carrot, lettuce, pea, spinach and tomato
Two Years: Beets, and pepper seeds.
One Year: Sweet corn, onion, parsley and parsnips."

These times are based on optimal storage conditions which include keeping seeds cool and dry."

Home Treatments

SicknessIt is in the nature of all influenza pandemics to cause widespread illness and death. As during seasonal flu, the vast majority of those sick with pandemic flu will be treated at Home by their family members and friends.

Ask the question In an Emergency! Do you know where your children are?

Do your kids know what to do in an emergency if it happened during the school day?

Do you know your schools emergency plans? Each school has a plan and you should know what it is.

What happens in the event of an emergency, at what point will your kids be released to you?

Do you have a plan for picking up your children, what will you do with your little ones in the chaos of a mass pick-up. You might want to make plans with a friend or neighbor to watch your little ones while you pick up your and your friends children. In this case, make sure that the school knows ahead of time that you are authorized to pick them up.

Do your children know where to meet you when they are released?

Do they have an emergency kit in their desk, backpack or locker?
A kit would contain things like: 

Compact emergency blanket
Small Flashlight
Food/Water
small first-aid kit/essential medication
Identification card
Contact information, emergency plan/ Family photo
A small game or book
A note of encouragement, to them from you, would be nice for some reassurance that you’ll reunite with them as soon as possible.

Talk to your children about this situation before it happens so they have input about what items they'd like in their kit. If they are prepared for disasters, wherever they are, they'll be much better able to cope with whatever comes their way, and also, they'll be able to help others who aren't so ready

Remember you are not alone

God's Answer to Life's Frustrations. For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.
You say, "It's impossible."
God says: "All things are possible." (Luke 18:27)

You say, "I'm too tired."
God says: "I will give you rest." (Matt 11:28-20) 

You say, "Nobody really loves me."
God says: "I love you". (John 3:16 - John 13:34) 

You say, "I can't go on." 
God says: "My grace is sufficient." (II Cor. 12:9 - Psalm 91:15) 

You say, "I can't figure things out." 
God says: "I will direct your steps." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say, "I can't do it." 
God says: "You can do all things in Me." (Phil 4:13) 

You say, "It's not worth it." 
God says: "It will be worth it." (Romans 8:2)

You say, "I can't forgive myself." 
God says: "I forgive you." (I John 1:9 - Romans 8:1) 

You say, "I can't manage."
God says: "I will supply all your needs." (Phil 4:19)

You say, "I'm afraid." 
God says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear." (II Tim. 1:7) 

You say, "I'm always worried and frustrated."
God says: "Cast all your cares on ME." (I Peter 5:7) 

You say, "I don't have enough faith." 
God says: "I've given everyone a measure of faith." (Romans 12:3) 

You say, "I'm not smart enough." 
God says: "I give you wisdom." (I Cor. 1:30) 

You say, "I feel all alone." 
God says: "I will never leave you or forsake you." (Heb. 13:5)

Card Board Box Oven

Did you know that you can make a cardboard box into an oven that works just as well as your oven at home? You can! And with this type of oven, you never have to worry about what to eat when the electricity goes out.Cardboard box oven