Family Home Storage

"Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we can care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they care for others. "We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings. "We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve." —The First Presidency, All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, Feb. 2007, 1 Three-Month Supply Drinking Water Financial Reserve Longer-Term Supply

Saving Money and Building Food Storage

Couponing is the new craze, but one that saves money.  You have probably seen some extreme couponing on TV or read about it somewhere.  I personally think couponing is a great way to save money and to build your food storage quickly.  I received 3 Sunday newspapers just for the coupon inserts, which we feel is very inexpensive with all the money that we save.  Plus, I went from having just a very small amount of food storage to decent amount, I still have room to improve however, I am grateful for my knowledge of the couponing world.  With that said I am hoping to pass along some sites that will help you find the tricks and tips of couponing in our to save a little green and build your food storage with every day items you actually use.  I have 3 sites I really like, I know that more exist and that you might have others that you like better.  I am just suggesting these because I feel the sites are user friendly.  Good luck in your coupons endeavors.

www.grocerysmarts.com                passport g84csg
http://www.hip2save.com/
http://www.freebies2deals.com/

72 Hour Kit Party

I just wanted to thank all of those who participated in our 72 Hour Kit Party this past Tuesday.  It was a successful event with, the sisters that came asking for us to have another party of it's kind.  We will be doing this again in the fall, and hope that those who missed out on this event that you will be able to join us in the fall. 
I want to give a HUGE shout out to the 2 brothers that helped us out, PJ Woods and Richard Kimball.  We really appreciate all your help and your muscles that made this event a success.

April 72 Hour Kits

Here is a list of somethings to put into your 72 hour kits:

Legal Documents
Insurance polices
Scriptures
Plastic sheet
Sunscreen - Ziploc
Pet Food
Old shoes
Baby Wipes
Infant Needs
Comfort toys

Your 72 hour kits should be in good shape.  However, you may need to change some things and make it fit to your needs.  Just remember we all need to be prepared. 

Growing a Garden

“Self-reliance is a product of our work and undergirds all other welfare practices. It is an essential element in our spiritual as well as our temporal well-being.”
—Thomas S. Monson, “Guiding Principles of Personal and Family Welfare,” Ensign, Sept. 1986, 3

Planting a garden, even a small one, allows for a greater degree of self-reliance. With the right information and a little practice, individuals and entire families can enjoy the many benefits of planting and tending a garden.

BYU Broadcasting has produced a new television series on gardening called HomeGrown, with episode information and air dates.

Sisters as the weather warms up, it's a good time to get out and start working the soil.  So when the time come to plant your gardens you are ready to start.  If you don't have a garden area, join a community garden, the cost is usually low and you reap the benefits of having a garden.  Good luck and happy growing.

Helpful Tips in Finding a Job

"The Lord would want you to be successful. He would. You are His sons and His daughters. He has the same kind of love and ambition for you that your earthly parents have. They want you to do well and you can do it."
—Gordon B. Hinckley, Teachings of Gordon B. Hinckley (1997), 614

Did you know . . . networking is the most effective way to find a job? Did you know . . . “Me in 30 Seconds” statements will help you introduce yourself with confidence? Did you know . . . power statements can help you make powerful impressions? Did you know . . . LDS Employment Resource Services (ERS) helps individuals:
Find Jobs People seeking employment or better employment are assisted in learning effective job search skills, finding a job coach, and identifying potential employment opportunities. Get into Education Thousands of people have been assisted in finding scholarships or other funding and in enrolling in education or training programs. Start or Improve a Small Business Those who have interest in starting or strengthening a small business will find resources and information about self-employment.
Did you know . . . ERS operates 313 employment resource centers worldwide?
There are 110 centers in the U.S. and Canada and 203 located throughout Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Europe, and Latin America. Find the Employment Center nearest you.
Did you know . . . ERS offers a Career Workshop?
Throughout the world Church members are learning the skills necessary to better compete for job opportunities by attending a Career Workshop.
Did you know . . . ERS has a new initiative called the Professional Placement Program
Each week thousands of professionals meet together in employment centers around the world to network, share leads, and develop and practice effective job search skills. The Professional Placement Program consists of a Career Workshop and networking groups just for executives, professionals, and managers.

A General Conference Reminder

Now, I promise not all of my posts are going to be regarding emergency preparedness.  However, since it is General Conference weekend, I am reminded that it is time to check our 72 hour kits.  If you have been putting them together slowly or have had one for years, you need to check everything and make sure it is still good.  Also, check the clothing and shoes that have been put in your kits.  Often times, the clothing/shoes does not fit, so make sure that you have clothing that will fit and that it is appropriate for all seasons.  Remember, we live in the Rocky Mountains and we get some crazy weather.  The natural disaster could hit on a very cold day in January or a very hot day in July.  Be prepared (remember that's the words of Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley).  Have a wonderful conference all!