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Food Storage, Mylar Bags

How Many Mylar Bags Do I Need for Emergencies?

April 19, 2023 No Comments
Storing food in bags and plastic totes

Mylar bags have a variety of uses, but they are most commonly used for long-term food storage and emergency preparedness. That being the case, one of the most frequent questions around Mylar bags is, “How many bags do I need?”

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Food Storage, Mylar Bags

How to use oxygen absorbers the right way.

April 19, 2023 No Comments
Inserting Oxygen Absorber into Mylar Bag

Oxygen absorbers have to be used correctly to get the benefit, and they are not the most user-friendly if you don’t have these tips at the ready. So here are eight tips to get the most from your oxygen absorbers.

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Budget, Food Storage, Mylar Bags

Spending Challenges Leave You Unprepared and Poor

February 27, 2023 2 Comments
Avoiding Spending Challenges

Spending Challenges, Budget Challenges or No-spend Challenges. You see them all over the internet and on finance, budget, or frugal living content. I’m not into them. I 1000% beleive in having a busget and sticking to it, but the restrictive challenges are a no-go for me. I can see them having a place if you […]

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Food Storage, Mylar Bags

Easy Foods to Store in Habitual Heart Mylar Bags

January 30, 2023 No Comments
What food items fit perfectly in Habitual Heart Mylar Bags

When I was designing the Habitual Heart 100 Mylar Bag Kit, it was really important to me that some standard sizes of items fit into the bags.

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Food Storage, Mylar Bags

How to Heat-Seal Mylar Bags for Long-Term Storage

December 14, 2022 No Comments
How to heat seal Mylar bags with an iron, hair straightener or impulse sealer

The three most commonly used heat-sealing options are clothing irons, impulse sealers, and hair straighteners/irons.

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Food Storage, Mylar Bags

FAQ: Are Mylar Bags Toxic?

December 14, 2022 No Comments
Are mylar bags toxic?

Mylar bags are becoming increasingly popular for food storage due to their long-term shelf life and durability, you may wonder if these bags are safe and non-toxic. Let’s explore the safety and effectiveness of Mylar bags when it comes to food storage. 

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Budget, Food Storage, Mylar Bags, Uncategorized

How to Shop in Bulk and Actually Save Money

November 10, 2022 No Comments

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the cost of food (at home) is up 10.8% as of April 2022, and with overall prices up over 8%, it’s no wonder many of us are looking for ways to pinch those pennies. Done correctly, buying in bulk can save the average consumer about 25% and can […]

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Mylar Bags

Simple Steps to Using Habitual Heart Mylar Bags

November 4, 2022 2 Comments

If I had to guess, I bet almost everyone could just look at the Mylar Bag Kit and intuitively know how it works. (The instructions are on the back!) But here is a quick guide and my extra tips to ensure you have a great experience whatever you are storing. Instructions from the Kit Instructions:  […]

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Food, Food Storage, Mylar Bags, Mylar Bags, Sustainability

How to Store Food Long-Term with Mylar Bags

July 18, 2022 No Comments
Mylar Bags for Long Term Food Storage

What would you say if I told you that you could eat food up to 30 years old? Honestly, it would probably be a resounding “YUCK!” I was right there with you until recently.  We bought a home in 2021 and are finally able to have the garden we have always wanted, and we are […]

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