mmm... candy.

today is national jelly bean day. although jelly beans (or candy in general) will not really sustain life during times of crisis, it certainly never hurts to add a little sweetness to your stash. you know the mantra, store what you eat and eat what you store -- and if you're using your food storage as your primary source of food for some period of time (likely because of illness or loss of income for a little while - probably a time of stress), it's always good to have a little comfort food in there. plus, it's super annoying to make a midnight run to cvs because your kid needs a treat for school/church/a party/whatever by the morning.


if you're on a tight budget, certainly don't forfeit rice or pasta or some other staple to stock up on candy, but if you've got a little wiggle room, it's nice to toss it into your stash. and after any "candy holiday" (valentine's day, easter, halloween, christmas) stores are generally clearing out the seasonal stuff, so it's a great time to get a good deal!



and as a side note, it's earth day. so do something green today.