Store Fresh Eggs for 2 years

From a RS Enrichment evening pamphlet:

"Until recent history, ships sailed the high seas for many months at a time without the advantages of electricity or refrigeration.  Sailors learned how to preserve and carry on board a large variety of foodstuffs to sustain themselves on these long journeys.  The easiest way to provide high-quality protein without bringing live animals on board was to store eggs.  How did the sailors keep the eggs fresh fro months on hot ships, you ask?  An egg will stay fresh as long as air does not penetrate the somewhat porous shell.  When an egg is laid, it has a coating on it that protects the contents from going bad, even in a hot nest, while being sat upon by a contented mother bird.  when eggs are processed for commercial sale, they are cleaned, thereby removing some of the natural coating that was protecting the egg from spoilage.  By purchasing fresh eggs and recreating the barrier between the outside air and egg within the shell, you can significantly increase the egg's shelf life, even when stored at room temperatures for great lengths of time."

"Here's how: First get a large container of Vaseline aka petroleum jelly and a bunch of eggs, preferably in Styrofoam containers.  If you can only find eggs in card board containers, don't fret.  Just use plastic wrap inside of them to protect the cardboard from the Vaseline."

-Next-
This gets messy.  "Take eggs out of container.  Get a small amount of Vaseline on your hands.  Pick up an egg and rub the Vaseline all over the egg until it is covered completely.  The Vaseline doesn't have to be thick, just don't miss ANY spots.  When it's covered, set it back into the egg carton, with the wide end of egg at the top. (That's where the little air space is located inside the shell.)  Repeat until all eggs are covered.  Close cartons, date, and put into your food storage room/space."

-To use an Egg-
Wash them with dish soap by rubbing the eggs and running them under warm water.  Wipe clean. "Only wash as many eggs as you intend to use right away."

Sinks GOOD, floats BAD

-If you want to be sure that your egg is still fresh before eating it-
..."simply drop it into a bowl of water.  If it sinks, its fresh.  If it floats, its bad.  This means some air has gotten inside the shell."   So toss that disgusting sucker out!

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72 hr Kit

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Checklist: 72 Hour Kit (pdf)

Food and Water
(A three day supply of food and water, per person, when no refrigeration or cooking is available)
•Protein/Granola Bars
•Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
•Crackers/Cereals (for munching)
•Canned Tuna, Beans, Turkey, Beef, Vienna Sausages, etc ("pop-top" cans that open without a can-opener might not be a good idea, read this warning from one site visitor.)
•Canned Juice
•Candy/Gum (warning: Jolly Ranchers can melt and using mint gum might make everything taste like mint. See the comments from the blog post, 72 Hour Kit Warning, comment #11)
•Water (1 Gallon/4 Liters Per Person)
Bedding and Clothing
•Change of Clothing (short and long sleeved shirts, pants, jackets, socks, etc.)
•Undergarments
•Rain Coat/Poncho
•Blankets and Emergency Heat Blanks (that keep in warmth)
•Cloth Sheet
•Plastic Sheet
Fuel and Light
•Battery Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps, etc.) Don't forget batteries!
•Extra Batteries
•Flares
•Candles
•Lighter
•Water-Proof Matches
Equipment
•Can Opener
•Dishes/Utensils
•Shovel
•Radio (with batteries!)
•Pen and Paper
•Axe
•Pocket Knife
•Rope
•Duct Tape
Personal Supplies and Medication
•First Aid Kit and Supplies
•Toiletries (roll of toilet paper- remove the center tube to easily flatten into a zip-lock bag, feminine hygiene, folding brush, etc.)
•Cleaning Supplies (mini hand sanitizer, soap, shampoo, dish soap, etc. Warning: Scented soap might "flavor" food items.)
•Immunizations Up-to Date
•Medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children's medication etc.)
•Prescription Medication (for 3 days)
Personal Documents and Money
(Place these items in a water-proof container!)
•Scriptures
•Genealogy Records
•Patriarchal Blessing
•Legal Documents (Birth/Marriage Certificates, Wills, Passports, Contracts, etc)
•Vaccination Papers
•Insurance Policies
•Cash
•Credit Card
•Pre-Paid Phone Cards
Miscellaneous
•Bag(s) to put 72 Hour Kit items in (such as duffel bags or back packs, which work great) Make sure you can lift/carry it!
•Infant Needs (if applicable)
Notes:
1.Update your 72 Hour Kit every six months (put a note in your calendar/planner) to make sure that: all food, water, and medication is fresh and has not expired; clothing fits; personal documents and credit cards are up to date; and batteries are charged.
2.Small toys/games are important too as they will provide some comfort and entertainment during a stressful time.
3.Older children can be responsible for their own pack of items/clothes too.
4.You can include any other items in your 72 Hour Kit that you feel are necessary for your family's survival.
5.Some items and/or flavors might leak, melt, "flavor" other items, or break open. Dividing groups of items into individual Ziploc bags might help prevent this.

Getting a year supply

for year book here
https://www.shelfreliance.com/checkout/confirm

and also here
https://www.amazon.com/gp/checkout/address/create.html/ref=ox_shipaddress_add_new_addr

Another venue

...for food storage.







Click here:
http://www.shelfreliance.com/shop/listing/2

I think i would fork out the dough for that can dispenser , bc honestly, Im not very organized. This would force me to be organized.