[Editor’s Note: Thanks to everyone who participated in this fantastic giveaway! All the winners have been notified. We will have another giveaway soon, so keep visitng Ready Nutrition.]

Recently, Ready Nutrition hit a milestone on Facebook: 10,000 Facebook friends! In the time I have been writing for Ready Nutrition, I never fathomed how awesome it would be to have ten thousand people like my Facebook page. I am so humbled by this wonderful community and those of you who come day after day to my website and to my Facebook page. You are the reason that the Ready Nutrition community is thriving. As a way to show my appreciation, I’ve planned the biggest event in Ready Nutrition history – a giveaway of epic proportions where there are 26 prizes up for grabs valued at over $1,000!

When I saw that I was about to receive ten thousands likes on Facebook, I knew that I had to show my appreciation and quickly began contacting some of the biggest brand names in self-reliant and outdoor living. As luck would have it, there were many who were very enthusiastic about helping me and kindly donated some of their most popular products. A few of the sponsors for the giveaway are: Mountain House, SOG, Excalibur and Wondermill, just to name a few. Check the prize list out below!

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The Prizes:

Wonder Junior Grain Mill ($220 value)

It’s a big claim to call your product “The World’s Best” but we know that after you have used the Wonder Junior Deluxe mill that you will agree. The Wonder Junior Deluxe has the versatility and high quality of the most expensive hand wheat grinder in a price range that is affordable to the homemaker. The Wonder Junior gives you more options to mill several types, nuts into nut butters, coffee, flax, and many other items not possible in more expensive grain mills.

Excalibur Food Dehydrator ($100 value)

This 4-tray food dehydrator is probably one of the most used of all of my preparedness tools. This tool is a great way to quickly amp up your food storage pantry with dried goods and prepare for the likelihood of living in an off grid environment. Dehydrated foods are the original “just-add-water” meals. My first dehydrator was a Nesco dehydrator and I quickly found how useful this prepper tool is and invested in an Excalibur food dehydrator. Mark my words, this product is built to last and is a great investment for your preparedness efforts. Here’s a review I wrote on the Excalibur Food Dehydrator.

Mountain House 48-Hour Emergency Kit ($40 value)

Mountain House is my favorite brand of freeze dried foods. Mark my words, the taste cannot be beat! My family and I have used them during black outs and during our outdoor excursions. This 48-hour kit will get you through those minor emergencies. Each kit contains enough food to provide one person 2,100 calories per day: 2 x Breakfast Skillet: Hash browns and scrambled eggs mixed with pork sausage, peppers & onions  2 x Spaghetti with Meat Sauce: A mouth-watering tomato sauce accompanied by tender pasta and beef chunks 2 x Rice & Chicken: Rice and chicken in a savory sauce accented with pimientos

The Wonderbag ($59 value)

This is a great off grid cooking source. The Wonderbag utilizes heat retention cooking methods which are a very fuel efficient method and allows you to cook without the use of electricity. It’s been known to save between 20-80% of the energy normally needed to cook food. It does so because after the food has been heated to the cooking temperature, it is placed in an insulated box where it will continue to cook until it is done. Essentially it’s like a crock pot but it’s double insulated. The makers of the Wonderbag have also kindly donated a cookbook to use along with the Wonderbag.

Ready Nutrition Vegetable Garden Kit in a Can  (3 seed kits valued at $79 each)

For years, I have dreamt of creating a seed kit filled to brim with non-GMO seeds. I’m so proud to share that this has come to fruition. The Homestead Vegetable Garden-Kit-In-A-Can is filled with 25 varieties of GMO-free heirloom seeds (Over 5,000 Seeds Total!). We have made every effort to ensure that our open pollinated seeds are 100% locally farmed in America and free from pesticides. As well, special care has been put into our seed packaging so they can be stored for the long-term and ready for use when you need them most.  Three lucky winners will receive our exceptional seeds packs. Our web site will be available soon and we’ll let you know when you can purchase these directly, but for now the only way to get your own kit is to win it in our drawing!

SOG Knives (2 knives valued at $172)

A prepper’s knife is an essential tool for bug out bags or for the rugged outdoors. My first knife was a SOG Seal Pup and it still remains my favorite. SOG is renowned for their sharp, controllable blades and quality products and kindly donated two top of the line knives for two Ready Nutrition Giveaway winners: Huntspoint Skinning Knife  – This special blade was named best new hunting knives by Field & Stream’s 2013 SHOT Show.  Featuring a flat-ground skinning knife shape crafted out of AUS-8 stainless steel, with co-molded handles, and a USA made leather sheath and lanyard hole at the butt of the handle for easy carrying. Designed specifically for hunters, the the Huntspoint belongs on your belt when you’re hunting big game. Bladelight Hunting Knife – SOG has paid extra attention to the exacting demands and needs of hunters in recent years, and this new member of the award-winning Bladelight family is destined to become a favorite among big game aficionados. The six intensely bright LED lights (three on each side of the blade) have a measured output of 30 lumens that’ll shine a whole new light on field-dressing activities. Its dual purpose will be a welcome addition in the woods, finding a blood trail or the way in and out of the stand. The fixed skinning blade – made of 8CR13MOV stainless steel – is anchored to a glass reinforced nylon handle. One AAA battery will provide more than four hours of burn time for the LED lights. A sheath is included.

Sawyer Ultimate Outdoor Package ($57 value)

You guys are going to love this outdoors package from Sawyer. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast or planning for trekking on foot with your bug out bag in tow, this outdoor company has got you covered. Sawyer has some of the best outdoor products around and one lucky winner will get to try out some of their most popular products. MINI Water Filtration Unit  is an award winning filtration device perfect for outdoor excursions or to carry in the bug out bag. The Sawyer MINI Water Filter is rated to 0.1 micron absolute, weighs only 2 ounces, and filters up to 100,000 gallons! This is Sawyer’s most popular water filter and they are so kind to donate it for our little extravaganza. Watch a video review of this product Topical Picaridin Insect Repellent is great because once applied – nothing will be bothering you. This is great for outdoor activities and, best of all, it won’t harm your gear or equipment. As well, it also repels annoying biting flies, stable flies, black flies, gnat, chiggers, and sand flies. At 20% active ingredient Picaridin; this long lasting topical insect repellent is effective up to 14 hours (lotion) and 12 hours (spray) against mosquitoes and ticks, and up to 8 hours against biting flies, gnats, chiggers, and sand flies. Permethrin Premium Insect Repellent  uses active ingredient Permethrin, a synthetic molecule similar to pyrethrum which is taken from the Chrysanthemum flower. Permethrin is odorless after drying and will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or any of your outdoor gear. A single application lasts 6 washings or 42 days of sun exposure. Sawyer Permethrin not only repels insects, they actually kill ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites, and more than 55 other kinds of insects on contact. Stay-Put® Sunscreen use a unique “Breathable Matrix” formula that gives you the best and most comfortable protection you have ever experienced. While most sunscreens hold the lotions in the top two layers of skin, ours “bonds” with the sun ray absorbing agents deeper in the skin, getting better protection for even longer, with one application.

The Prepper’s Blueprint: The Step-By-Step Guide To Help You Through Any Disaster  (5 books valued at $16 each)

We can all agree that the subject of preparedness is a lot to digest. When I started writing the best-selling The Prepper’s Blueprint, my goal was to help readers see the value in adding preps slowly and steadily to fully insulate themselves. I will be giving away 5 autographed copies of The Prepper’s Blueprint. In the book, the chapters are broken down into layers of preparedness. Layer 1: Prepares you for those everyday disasters that have shorter-term effects Layer 2: Help you to get ready for disasters that turn out to be longer-lasting emergencies such as: economic collapse, long term power outages, and pandemics, to name a few Layer 3: Prepares you for the long-haul and a complete change of lifestyle, or as the song of your radio program says, the end of the world as we know it Each chapter provides suggested items for food and water, supplies, specific disasters to prepare for, security, retreat properties and medical emergencies. This book has been in the top ten preparedness manuals on Amazon for the last year and continues to do well.

The Prepper’s Cookbook: 300 Recipes to Turn Your Emergency Food into Nutritious, Delicious, Life-Saving Meals (5 books valued at $10 each)

For those of you wanting to get your preparedness pantries in order, this is the book for you! The Prepper’s Cookbook is the first book I wrote and was based on these 25 must-have foods we should have in our food pantry. With over 300 ways to use these items, you will have plenty to eat for weeks, months or even years. I will be giving away 5 autographed copies of this best-selling cookbook. As well, the book is packed with tips for off-grid cooking, canning charts for over 20 fruits and vegetables, and checklists for the best emergency pantry items, The Prepper’s Cookbook will have you turning shelf-stable, freeze-dried and dehydrated foods into delicious, nutritious dishes your family will love eating.

The Modern Survival Manual: Surviving the Economic Collapse  (5 books valued at $22 each)

This is a prepper must-read! Want to know what really goes on during an economic collapse? This is the book for you! The Modern Survival Manual is based on first hand experience of the 2001 Economic Collapse in Argentina. In it you will find a variety of subjects that the author considers essential if a person wants to be prepared for tougher times: How to prepare your family, yourself, your home and your vehicle How to prepare your finances so that you don’t suffer what millions in my country went through How to prepare your supplies for food shortages and power failures How to correctly fight with a chair, gun, knife, pen or choke with your bare hands if required Most important, how to reach a good awareness level so that you can avoid having to do all that These are just a few examples of what you will find in this book. It’s about Attitude, and being a more capable person and get the politically correct wimp out of your system completely.

The Organic Canner ($17 value)

My very good friend, Ms. Daisy Luther, writer for The Organic Prepper, has kindly donated one of her most recently published manuscripts: The Organic Canner. Her valuable books help us all break away from the system and learn to live a more independent life. As well, her emphasis on from-scratch cooking will help teach you how to eat in a healthier way.  From time immemorial, preserving the harvest was a vital preparation to face the barren winter months ahead. Different methods have been used throughout the ages and many of them, although modernized somewhat, are still used today. Canning is the perfect solution for those seeking natural food sources, for gardeners, for those seeking a more self-reliant life, and for those interested in preparedness. Declare your independence and free yourself from the toxic grocery store items that are masquerading as food. Learn to preserve the bounty from your garden and local farms, savory hormone-free meats, and nourishing meals created from your own carefully selected ingredients. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced home canner, you’ll love the easy-to-follow instructions, delicious recipes, and directions for safely preserving your own creations.

To Enter, Here’s What You Need To Do

I want to give you plenty of time to enter, so this giveaway is going on until August 31, 2015. It’s simple to enter – all you have to do is sign up for my weekly newsletter. That’s it! Our newsletter has over 12,000 subscribers where great information on prepping, self-reliance, natural living and homesteading are delivered to your inbox weekly. As well, you will be privy to some of the best deals on essential prepping products, so you can’t go wrong. Just click on the sign up button. Good luck, everyone! (To enter yourself into our drawing we’ll need a way to contact you. By signing up you’ll be subscribed to our weekly newsletter – you can unsubscribe at anytime. If you’re already a newsletter subscriber simply click on the Rafflecopter giveaway and let us know you are already a subscriber.) a Rafflecopter giveaway