Monday FAQ:

Why do so many of your posts focus on THRIVE and Shelf Reliance specials?
I focus on THRIVE food because I truly believe it to be the best food storage product available.  I have always believed in "food insurance," but struggled to make it work for me until I found THRIVE.  It truly is delicious, nutritious, and easy to use.

I used to be a rather "extreme couponer" (you can view my old site here:  Frugalicious), and I spent months comparing the price of THRIVE to other options.  I found that they are neck and neck with other companies: usually within a few percentages (above or below) of almost any other company (when you properly compare serving sizes).  But when you add the opportunity to earn free product, and commission, it becomes the most affordable food storage available!  You can read more about how THRIVE compares to other brands here: THRIVE foods vs Other food storage brands.

Yes, I also make a commission when you purchase THRIVE from my site, but remember that I didn't decide to sell it until I had thoroughly (10+ months) researched it and decided it was the best, most affordable product available.  I would not recommend it to you if I wasn't also purchasing it for my own family.

And for the "specials" posts, Yes, you are completely right! A lot of my posts have focused on "specials" lately.  TOO MANY!  Please know that I do not want that to be the focus of this blog.

However, this month Black Friday was followed immediately by the December specials and the free shipping special.  So they have all sort of piled on top of each other.  While I don't want this blog to become something you avoid b/c you feel pressured to buy, I do want to be sure that you know about the great deals that are available to you.  Many of my readers are also customers and appreciate knowing the least expensive way to buy these products.  Typically, I only do 1 "specials" post a month: usually one day during the first week of the month.  This month has been a bit atypical because of Black Friday.

Do you really like (fill in the blank) THRIVE product?  I'm not sure how much of what you write is "hype" b/c you just want to sell stuff.

I am SO glad you asked this question b/c it is SO important to me that you know (and believe) the answer!

I will only endorse products or services that I believe from my own experience are worthy of such endorsement.  I will not promote or recommend a product I don’t believe in 100%.  Every product I link to, mention, or recommend is one I am impressed with.  If I wouldn't use it, or wouldn't let my kids use it, I will not recommend it to you and your family.  In fact, there are some THRIVE products that you will never see me write a post about b/c I just don't love them.  Again, if I'm not using it / loving it, I will not recommend it to you.

It is important that you know I do earn income from this website. But I base my decisions of what to post on what I believe is most helpful for you: my readers & customers.  I started this blog as a means for my customers to learn how to better use the products they were purchasing from me.  I hope to continue to be supportive in that way.  I am very open to suggestions and feedback as to what you'd like to see here at Your Own Home Store.

My integrity is far more important to me than any amount of money.  I firmly believe that my business will do far better if I am completely honest with you.  I simply feel lucky to have found a product I can recommend so wholeheartedly!  And, if you'd even like to try a sample yourself before investing your own money, you can always request a free sample.  You do not just have to take my word for it!

I am very grateful for the compensation I receive from this blog (from YOU!) as it helps to provide for my family.  It helps us be more self reliant!  If you'd like more information about the compensation I receive from this blog you can read my disclosure policy.

Do I have to have a $200 budget Q to qualify for this month's free shipping?

Yes and no.  Yes - you must have a Q, but no - it doesn't need to be a $200 Q.  As long as you have a platinum Q membership, any order you place that is $200+ will qualify for free shipping. 

Do I have to order $200 through my Q (even if my regular budget is less) to qualify for this month's free shipping?

You can order it through your Q, or you could place an order separate from your Q.  You could order food rotation systems, emergency supplies, the December specials, or these deeply discounted packages.  You could even place a host benefit order.  As long as the order is over $200 and you are on the Q, you will qualify for free shipping!

I am an independent consultant for Shelf Reliance; a company with a mission to empower others to become self reliant, prosperous and charitable.  You can learn more about Shelf Reliance, becoming a Shelf Reliance consultant ,buying their products, or earning free products, on my Shelf Reliance Consultant website.