2016 Discounted Group Food Storage Order

It's that time of year again!  Take advantage of some of the best food storage deals of the year by participating in our discounted group food storage order.

How does it work?

Companies will often times have large food storage packages available at amazing prices.  The incentive is for people to purchase everything at once, and save a bundle of money.  The down side is that most people don't have the means necessary to purchase everything they want all at once.  That's where the group deal comes in.

I organize a group of interested people, and we all take advantage of these deals by purchasing together.  This way,everyone gets the sale prices without having to buy more or spend more than what they need.

  (For example, if you were to buy 1 can of freeze dried turkey dices, they run for about $75!  However, If you are willing to purchase this item in a package, each can is available for $36.  That's over 50% off!)

Why I Became a Thrive Life Consultant

I remember when food storage wasn't popular.  Things were cheaper back then.  Much cheaper.  But as the years go on its almost become a fad.  The Walking Dead certainly pushed it higher up on the popularity chain.  And along with all of the preppers and crop failures and droughts and cattle problems, food prices have started to go through the roof.
I recently posted about why I have food storage.  For me, it's personal.  More so, food storage isn't just pounds of "stuff" stored in the basement.  It is literally a life style.  It's an everyday grocery store in my house, and I use EVERYTHING in my grocery store.
But I'm cheap.  Like, really cheap.  So, how does someone like me get good food storage at the cheapest price?  Like everything else, you put forth a little effort, and be smart about it.

I buy my food storage from lots of places.  But this post is going to be specifically about Thrive Life, and how to get the best deal.  And because I've been an individual consultant for them for the past 4 years, I know exactly how to do it.

First, let me start by stating that I signed up to be a consultant with them for 2 reasons:
1) my research proved that Thrive Life had the biggest selection of food with the highest quality and longest shelf life.
2) it was the cheapest way to get my own food storage.

Why?  Because as a consultant, I make commission on my own personal purchases.
For example, let's say I were to buy a can of whole powdered eggs for $22.09.  Well, there are 18 dozen eggs in each can, so I just bought them for $1.23 per dozen.  That's pretty good these days.
BUT, as a consultant, they pay you 10-32% commission on sales, plus 10% in free product, and credit for half off product.
So, worst case scenario, I just earned $2.21 in commission, PLUS $2.21 in free product, PLUS benefits to get things for half off.  So realistically, NOT INCLUDING my half off stuff, I just paid $0.98 per dozen.  Thats better than grocery store prices these days.
Simple enough, right?

The key is to buy things that are on sale, making them the same price as the grocery store.  Monthly sales make this easy to do.  All the while earning free and half off products, which allow you to purchase the more expensive items at a much more reasonable (free) price (or half off).

What's more, is you can easily share these sales with your friends/family/coworkers/neighbors if you want to (or not).  And each time you do, your commission and free products go up.

There are 2 requirements to becoming a consultant for Thrive Life:
1: purchase a starter kit (food storage)
2: enroll in the monthly Q program (buy food storage)
(The Q is just like Netflix; you fill it with items you wish to purchase, and it ships them to you each month for the budget amount of your choosing.  All consultants need to have a Q of $50 to earn commission).
You earn commission on anything you buy or sell outside of your monthly Q.

So basically, if your monthly budget is under $50, becoming a consultant isn't necessarily worth it.
However, if your budget is $50 or more, or you are serious about building your supply, it most definitely is.

If this sounds like something you are interested in, signing up is really easy.  And you can do it all from the comfort of your computer.  Here's how:
1) pick a starter kit
2) Get Started Here 
3) Log in or create an account
4) Follow the remaining steps.  You'll need the some information from me:
Name: Michelle Denna
Consultant ID# 7158
Email: myfamilyprepared@gmail.com
3) get started on the Q

And remember, if this is something you decide to do, you'll also have plenty of help along the way!  Thrive Life is great at providing training tools and incentives.  In addition to that, you have me.

For those who aren't too keen on the idea of consulting, or just aren't ready for that kind of commitment, that's okay!  Because there is still a way that you can save!  You may not be interested in earning commission, but as a consultant, I can still offer you free and half off product for all of your purchases!  All this requires is you letting me know that you are interested so I can set things up on my end.  No gimmicks, just an email.  Send one to myfamilyprepared@gmail.com with the subject: Free Thrive Life Products, and I'll set it up so that every time you buy online or sign up for the Q, you'll earn free and half off product for all of your purchases.  (And as a side note, your email will never be sold or used for any other purpose).

And for those who just want to keep things on the down low, or think you'd like to try some products without getting all "personal", there's always the option to purchase online or sign up for the Q without any other commitments.

Wherever you stand, I hope this answered some questions.  If you have more, feel free to comment below or send an email.  And if there is someone you think might be interested, share the love and forward this post!

Thanks for reading!

All About Thrive Life

Last week I posted about how to determine Which Food Storage Company is Right for You.

Today and over the next several weeks I will be reviewing various food storage and emergency preparedness companies, and giving you the insider information you need to make the best decision possible.

Today I will be writing about

Thrive Life is a local Utah company based out of American Fork.  Within the past few years they have completely revamped their marketing strategy, company name (formerly Shelf Reliance), and logo.  They started about 10 years ago by selling custom food storage shelving units, and have gradually shifted their focus primarily to their private food line,

Save up to 50% on all Thrive Foods and Shelving Units!

Save up to 50% during The Big Deal! Your Consultant Michelle Denna Contact | Website

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You'll get huge discounts on ALL THRIVE foods through April 20th, plus select FRS items! This sale is while supplies last, so shop now to get deals on your favorite THRIVE foods!

Shortening Powder

If you haven't jumped on the bandwagon of shortening powder yet you are seriously missing out.
This is one of the newer additions to my food storage and I Love Love Love it!

I should probably start by saying that I am not a huge baker.  I consider myself to be a decent cook, but rarely do I bake.  Shortening makes its appearance in my kitchen most often in biscuits.  We love biscuits.  But then the hubs decided it was better to make them with olive oil and the shortening container was left, unopened, for who knows how long.

Until one day when I needed some for a chicken pot pie crust recipe.  Any of you ever experienced the look or smell of rancid shortening?  Ew... to say the least.

Anyway, I was super annoyed; both at the thought of throwing food away (even if its bad - because I'm a freak like that), and because I had already made the filling for the pot pie.

Enter Thrive Shortening Powder:

THRIVE Macaroon Cookies, Product Review

It has been a while since I've done a food storage product review, but I have a bunch of them lined up!  I wanted to quickly post about these Macaroon Cookies however, since they are on sale this month!

Every time I am working I ask the question, "what is something you would wish you had in an emergency?"  Almost always, the first answer is "dessert".  Or chocolate.  And so it seems appropriate that I do a dessert food storage review.

Thrive Macaroon Cookies

THRIVE Online Food Storage Calculator

If you have read this blog before, you probably know of my extreme 'distaste' towards online food storage calculators.  If you dont know what I am talking about, you can read this post.

Today however, I am singing a different tune.  I stumbled upon a food storage calculator that I actually like.  One that I actually use.  It is customizable.  It is detailed.  It is free.

You can tell it how many mouths you feed.  You can tell it how much those mouths eat.  You can choose how many months you want to feed those mouths for.

But my most favorite part?  It includes everything!  Fruits.  Vegetables.  Grains.  Dairy.  Basics.  Meats.  Beans, desserts, instant meals, drink mixes.  None of this 'army rations of cracked wheat with powdered milk on top' business like most plans offer.  No.  We are talking real food here.  And it is really good food, too.  Not to mention the 25-30 year shelf life.

I should mention that the intent of the company that offers this plan is to get you to purchase their food.  Once you have calculated your plan it will give you the option to buy items.

But what if you don't want to buy their food?  What if you just want the calculator to tell you how much you need?  It's great for that too!  

This plan can be used for free, with no obligation to buy, ever.  Whatever your intentions are, just keep that in mind.

So... since I have been pleased thus far with my experience, I'm going to walk you through the process to see if this is something that could be of use to you.

Lets get started!