May 2013 Q Specials

So far all of you out there enjoying the 75 or 80 degree weather, I just wanted to say Happy May Day!

It just started in the early hours of the morning and just keeps coming down.  I had to pick up my son from preschool and had completely forgotten that I needed to save some time to wipe off all of this snow so I could actually see where I am driving.  There were several inches.  I'd estimate 4 maybe.  You would think that this wouldn't be a surprise to me at this point, but after living in Las Cruces, NM for most of my life and having snow happen MAYBE once a year and even then it typically falls from the sky but melts once it reaches the ground, this weather coming in May is still a SHOCKER.

Now its all clear why Meilea did the grow your own potato bucket article and not me, huh?  I am dying to start having a window garden too.  They say the rule of thumb in Denver is not to plant before Mother's Day weekend so maybe this will be the last snow... or maybe once more since there are still almost 2 weeks left til that time.  Anywho, I am pretty sure this sporadic craziness is almost over. :)

So the wait is over for those of you wondering what deals you get to score for April.  It would appear that Chef Todd was getting ready for Cinco de Mayo as there are a few ingredients for South of the Border recipes.  Remember that you can still take advantage of April Sales and winter price lists until 5 pm today, but after that, we will be switching to these new sales and price lists.  That means you have a couple more hours to stock up on pineapples before you can stock up on blueberries.

Here you go!

Don't forget to edit your Q so you can shop the sales and earn points on all of your purchases!  Mine is shipping out in a couple of days so I am getting mine done today.  If you haven't heard of the Q, you can check out the monthly sales and delivery service here or see my blog post on the difference between the old Q and the new Q here.

Since the Nonfat Powdered Milk is on sale, you can look forward to a post on the uses of powdered milk next week, as well as a huge variety of recipes coming throughout the month.  I will be writing another post later this week with my goals for the month.  I would love some suggestions.  Thanks for stopping by!

April 2013 THRIVE Q Sales

Welcome Back!

New name means big changes!
It has been so hard getting used to the new name.  I know for most of you, it probably seems like... "what's the big deal.  Your food was already called THRIVE so 'THRIVE Life' isn't a huge switch."  And you're right, it shouldn't be so surprising for us, but, for many of us that have been with the company from the beginning its kind of a shocker.  As you have probably already guessed we will be needing to change our blog name as the name Shelf Reliance is no longer.

We are hoping to launch our new site as well as many of our new ideas in May or June so look forward to this amazing change.  I am starting to get excited about all that we will be able to do with this new opportunity.  We have a professional web designer from Eedee Designs working hard to make it the most user friendly, easily navigable and fresh looking site.  I hope that you will enjoy the switch!

April Showers bring lots of great sales!
Now for the Q Sales for April.  I am seriously so excited about all of the products that I had to add them all to my Q today before it ships out tomorrow.  I can't wait to start cooking up some Q recipes for next Wednesday's Post.  Then of course we'll have Chef Todd's Thrive it Up next Tuesday so you're head will be spinning with all of the potatoey goodness.  I'm sure that these spuds will be showing up soon in our weekly series that is debuting next week - Thirty Days of Thrive.  (more details below)

April Q-Pon
If you belong to the Q Club, you'll be especially glad to hear about the April Q-Pon!   It is our #1 Best Seller, Freeze Dried Pineapple.  Look out for the awesome Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe in your email box.

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Thirty Days of THRIVE
I have so many people ask me how to use THRIVE on a regular basis.  I will tell you that the more you use it, the less of a switch it feels.  You will begin to wonder how you ever cooked without it because it is so convenient.

In order to help you get on your way, we have been doing multiple things...

Brianna has signed on to show you how she is just getting started with the products. Most of her recipes are things that only require a few ingredient switches. This is wonderful for those beginners who think, I don't have a full pantry of THRIVE, where do I start?

Meilea has signed on to show you just how easy it is to incorporate THRIVE into your daily life especially during pregnancy, nursing and babyhood.

But, our final step is for those of you who are ready to pull out "the big guns" so to speak.  If you are a Q member and have been developing a stock pile aka loaded pantry and want to know either how to use it now or how to have a bunch of recipes to use once time gets tough, we will be doing a series where every Tuesday you can count on a family tested recipe that incorporates 100% THRIVE products except for maybe a few spices or little things you are bound to have on hand.  We hope to release an e-book with these and many more recipes by the end of the year just in time for you to give as gifts for your loved ones who may be struggling with starting with Freeze Dried products.

Please join us along the way and feel free to make suggestions of regular dishes that you would love to see turned into THRIVING meals.  If its possible, we'll do it.  We LOVE to cook!  You can email me at Tiffany@HelpingFamiliesThrive.com.  I love hearing from you :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Spelt Cookies: Q Recipe of the Month

Now that Shelf Reliance offers so many whole grain options, I am frequently asked by people how in the world they are supposed to use some of these things.  Most people are anxious to try new grains that they know are health beneficial, but scared that it will taste foreign or strange.  Well, one way to solve that is put them in a dessert, right?!

I know I haven't posted a lot of desserts, so here is one for the books.  I'll try to start posting more sweet tooth recipes.  This one caught my eye because it already won Recipe of the Month so SOMEONE had to think they were delicious, and they use the March 2013 Q Club Special of the month: Organic Spelt.  This recipe is especially great for all of you viewers who are allergic to wheat... cookies are back on the menu? Yum :)


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March 2013 Q Specials

Alrighty...it's that time again!  Here are the sales that you receive for being a Q customer or attending a virtual party or food demo. Click here to shop these great sales and see all of the dinner party recipes Chef Todd has up his sleeve for this month.  Make sure to edit or set up your Q today!

Thanks for stopping by!


Question of the Day:
What products are you going to add to your Q this month? I'm excited to experiment with the spelt!

May Q Club and Products up to 20% Off

Don't you just love the 1st of the month?  Me too!

To get these sales click here.

Other sales going on now through May 28th.

And for you Q Club members....the May Q pon is for a fantastic basic "super food".

Wondering what this Q thing is and why they get a special sale? The Qpon is just one of the perks of being a Platinum Member. Anyone who signs up with a monthly Q shipment  of over $100/ month with me gets Platinum Membership absolutely free (a $79.99 value). Contact me for more details at TiffsTreasures@gmail.com or call 575.323.1132. To view the Family Planner and see what the Q can do for you, please go here.

Thanks for stopping by!

As always, I love to hear from you.  Don't hesitate to write or call if you have any questions.

Tiffany Daumueller
Director and Independent Consultant at Shelf Reliance and THRIVE Foods
Email: TiffsTreasures@gmail.com
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Want to view the whole flyer?

Newly Released Products...more details to follow soon!

I will be sure to have a more formal post with pictures and links to the website as they become available, but I wanted to write a brief post of what's in store for you with Shelf Reliance in only a brief couple of weeks.

Chef Todd Leonard has created 12 - yes 12 new just-add-water dishes that are absolutely fantatic.  We got to sample each one of them today.  I will post about my favorites in 2 days.  Trust me, you won't want to miss these meals, most of which cook in under 15 minutes!

We also released a brand new pancake mix (now don't you worry, the 6 grain pancake mix will still be on the menu :) as well as eggs that are ready to scramble.  Woohoo!  Are you a health nut who doesn't eat regular eggs?  Guess what.....egg whites are on the way to the rescue.  Isn't that fantastic?

Plus, if you thought our Instant milk was fabulous already, it just got better.  Shelf Reliance revamped the milk and had a blind taste test and our Instant Milk actually tested HIGHER (ie Better Tasting in rank) than regular milk from the store!  It is also fortified with Vitamins A and D so you know you are getting just what you need for your family.

Plus, great news on a package with further details to come.  It is the new THRIVE Smart Start Pack.  This is a new program to help you jump start the Q with a recipe book, monthly meal plans and food (including each of the new entrees) to get you started on your families preparedness journey.

For more details on how to get on this Smart Start system, you can email me at TiffsTreasures@gmail.com or call me 575-621-0274.  With this system, it is easier to get your family started on the road towards preparedness and healthy eating habits TODAY.  Bye bye McDonalds, hello instant gourmet!

April Specials....A little sneak peek!

As many people know, Shelf Reliance has fantastic sales they put out each month.  They are available to anyone who is on the customer discount list.  If you haven't been receiving these and would like to opt in,  email me at TiffsTreasures (at) gmail (dot) com and I would be more than happy to add you to the list so you can start getting them today.

For those of you who are already receiving these fliers, you already know that as a discount customer, you save 15% on these selected products each month.  If you are a Q Member or would like to learn more about becoming one, you can click on this link to add it to your Q and you save an additional 5%...woohoo for 20% off!

Click here to shop April Specials

And then, for you Platinum Members, if you didn't receive the email for this month for some reason, it is Pearled Barley!  You can get a #10 can for only $6.49 or a case for 36.89!!! A whopping 25% off.  Yay!

For any of you who are saying...wait, its still March, you're in luck :). If you love the yogurt as much as I do and realize that it doesn't go on sale very often, make sure to grab some before the 31st.  Here is a link with the March Specials.  Enjoy!

If you are still learning about the Q and would like to learn more about how it works or how to edit your Q, you can visit this blog post with helpful videos, just for you ;)

This post comes from fellow blogger Tawny at http://tawnysthrivinghomeblog.com

The Freshman 15! My theory is it comes from all the junk food poor college kids are living on: Ramen noodles, Mac & Cheese, Frozen Pizza! Yuck!!

Eating healthy can seem expensive. Fresh Produce goes bad very quickly. processed food is cheap because its full of ‘junk’.

Do you know a college student you care about? Would you like an easy, affordable way to provide this ‘starving’ college student real, healthy, easy to use, convenient, shelf stable food?

The perfect gift: The Q!

You choose the amount. Each month Real healthy food is sent to your ‘starving’ college student! You can even choose what foods to send! Does you student love milk but is short on space? Send him a #10 can of instant milk each month! Is she a cheese lover? Send her yummy real freeze dried cheeses each month? You can choose entrees, desserts, fruits, veggies, dairy, basics, meats & beans, anything you would like!

What college student wouldn’t love a monthly gift of food! How comforting would milk & brownies be each month? You will feel great knowing you are providing real food free of preservatives, with no added sugars or salts! What a great way to ensure he gets his fruits and veggies even when away from home!

College kids are short on space! Pantry cans are perfect! They can be stored just about anywhere! You can also provide your student with cansolidator or FRS shelving to help store his monthly gifts of goodies! Thrive foods require no refrigeration and have a long shelf life!

Many college kids don’t have access to a full kitchen, many shelf reliance foods can be eaten right out of the can, reconstituted, or warmed in the microwave!

When you give the Q as a gift, you get the satisfaction of providing a great gift, earn Q club reward points, and are always guaranteed the lowest price on Shelf Reliance Products!

The Q really is the gift that keeps on giving!

The Q makes the perfect gift for graduates, college students, newly weds, or anyone who eats!

Contact me today to set up a gift Q for your loved one!

What Is The Q? Learn More here.

To learn about earning a food organizer for free, you can go to Win a free organizer

Win a Free Harvest 72" Self Rotating Shelf or organization system of your choice

Easy ways to earn tickets into this raffle:

1. Follow me on the blog by clicking on the Follow buton. (25 tickets)

2. Like me on Facebook by clicking here. (25 tickets)

3. Join the Q and get 1 ticket for every dollar you commit to the Q

each month by clicking here.

4. Make a purchase online by clicking here (100 tickets)

5. Host an online party and get tickets for each of your friends on the Q.

For each friend that you email contest details to, you will receive another entry.  If you invite FB friends to "like" my page, leave a comment with the number of people whom you invited so I know how many more tickets to give you....honor system.  Example letter below.

Details below.... Contest Ends June 30th

Have you been drooling over an organization system of your choice, but can't afford to make it your own?  Collecting cans to build your Home Store and have nowhere to put them or rotate them?  I would love to help you out!  Now through June 30th, if you establish a Q under me by clicking here you will gain a chance to make that dream come true!  I will be holding a drawing  to include each person who sets up their Q with me for the next month.  For every dollar you commit to the Q, I will put an equal number of tickets in the drawing for you.  For example, if you are doing  a $200 Q, I will submit 200 tickets with your name on them.  You can do whatever amount fits your family's budget.  For all of your tried and true friends of mine who have been around since the beginning.... don't despair.  If you boost your Q to a larger amount, I will give you a ticket for each dollar for which you increase your Q.  Or, if you introduce someone else to the Q, let me know and I will give both you and the friend entries into the drawing.


I know some of you are saying, "But I don't have room for a Harvest 72" shelf.  That's okay. Feel free to dream about any of the other freestanding shelves or some of the cansolidators and I'd be happy to oblige you with ones that would work with your home!


Being on the Q is a win, win, win..... 1. You win by knowing that you are preparing your family for the future. 2. You win the chance to get an organization system of your dreams. 3. You are able to double dip 3 months worth of the Q to a future party or cooking demonstration. View this video to learn how the Q works.


So say you are thinking, I don't know many people who'd like to buy food....well if you just find 2 other people who want to order, lets do a rundown of how this would work.  Say you sign up for a $150 Q, that would already give you $450 in party sales before any product was bought.  If each of your friends were to place an order of $100 that would bring it to $650.  But wait,  if one of them signs up on the Q for $100, 3 x 100 adds another $300 bringing your sales to $950!  You just earned yourself $95 in free retail priced product and $150 in half off!!!  For each one of your friends who would like to do an online party, you'd earn another $100 in half off product. To learn more about how to do this, please visit Host Benefits.  


Let's not forget all of the entries into this drawing you'd get in this example... your $150 Q and their $100 Q would have given you 250 tickets into the drawing for a shelf of your choice!


Not sure you want to be on the Q yet?  Just make a purchase by visiting my site for the first time by clicking here and I will be more than happy to add 100 tickets into the drawing.  Want to just buy the shelf on your own?  You can look at the standard Harvest 72 or any of the food rotating systems that Shelf Reliance has to offer.  I might be able to get you an even cheaper deal if you email me as well.


Are you thinking that you might like to do what I'm doing?  To learn more about becoming a consultant, please visit Join My Team. Want to win a free cookbook? Visit here for more details.


Example Letter
Dear Friends and Family,
I am entering a contest to win a free can rotation system and thought you might be interested in winning one.  It is really easy to earn tickets.  For details, just go to
http://shelfreliancemom.blogsp
ot.com/2011/06/harvest-72-organization-at-your.html
For each person you forward this to, you also get
another free entry as long as you add TiffsTreasures@gmail.com to the recipients.  Good luck everyone!