Prepared LDS Family

New Giveaway: Katadyn MyBottle Microfilter from Emergency Essentials

2012-01-27T00:30:00.000-07:00

One of the items we are focusing on this month is water. No one wants to be without clean water, but you could find yourself without it after a disaster. So to help you become better prepared, Emergency Essentials is partnering with me to offer one lucky winner a Katadyn MyBottle Microfilter. A $35.95 value! This bottle removes particles and dirt from water.

How to Store Emergency Drinking Water

2012-01-25T00:30:00.000-07:00

Storing emergency water is extremely important. As I've done more research, I decided to put together a new handout to keep in our emergency binder. I'm not an expert, but you may find this information useful. I've written so many times about water on my site, that some of you may be tired of hearing about it. But, you can't live without it. And neither can I. Hopefully you will find something

Menu Planning Using a List of Master Menus

2012-01-23T11:59:00.000-07:00

Creating My Menu Plan weekly helps me save money and use my food storage regularly. It's easier to create My Menu Plan if I also have a list of family favorite Master Menus to choose from. It takes time to think of those favorites, but once you've made that list, you may never live without it again. I try to use a shelf-stable food storage item in every meal. Somehow. It's not that difficult

Mormon Messages: "Dayton's Legs"

2012-01-22T00:30:00.000-07:00

This video is about a 13-year old boy in Arizona and how he helped a friend with cerebral palsy experience a triathlon. His example reminds each of us how we can become like Jesus Christ by serving our brothers and sisters no matter what.

Grocery Cents Thrive Foods Drink Mix Giveaway Winner!

2012-01-21T16:45:00.002-07:00

Congratulations to Liesel Steele from Price, Utah for winning the GroceryCents blog Thrive Foods Drink Mix giveaway. Winner has been notified by email! http://grocerycents.blogspot.com/

In the Prep News

2012-01-20T00:30:00.000-07:00

Emergency Fair Saturday, January 21, 2012 10 a.m. LDS SunStone Building - 11543 Keystone Drive, South Jordan, Utah Classes and Booths include: First Aid CPR - New Techniques Emergency Planning 72 Hour Kits Questar Gas South Jordan City Financial Planning Water Storage Water Reclamation and Rehydration Sanitation Grab and Run Ideas Fire Safety For questions - contact Rich at

Use a 52-Week Inventory Schedule to Count Food Storage Weekly

2012-01-19T01:00:00.000-07:00

Counting all of my food storage used to be so time consuming until I came up with a 52-Week Food Storage Inventory schedule. After studying various restaurants and how they take their inventories, it became apparent to me that they don't count food once a year like I was doing. Food has to be managed regularly, and managed carefully in order to keep it safe for human consumption and prevent

My Fridge List

2012-01-17T13:30:00.000-07:00

After several prototypes, I finally finished My Fridge List. This is the new grocery list I hang on my refrigerator so my family and I can check off those items we need from the store. I am very happy with it! This morning I finished it while watching the news and trying to get caught up after my trip to California to see my beautiful granddaughter. Isn't she lovely? Okay. I miss

How Deseret Industries Thrift Store Changes Lives

2012-01-15T00:01:00.003-07:00

I love the Deseret Industries Thrift Store! It is so much more than just a thrift store. Besides a place I can shop, donate, and volunteer, it is a place that offers training opportunities for LDS individuals trying to get back in the work force. Those who may have struggled getting a job elsewhere, may succeed if they put their mind to it. Watch this heartwarming success story.

Make Food Storage Part of Your Household Routines

2012-01-14T01:00:00.000-07:00

Many of us get excited about doing food storage in January and then by the time March rolls around we slack off. Conclusion: we haven't included food storage into our household routines. Or most likely we don't have a routine to follow. If I didn't have a household routine, I'd be collecting pictures on Pinterest all day long. :) We shop for food weekly. It's part of our routine. We make

How Much Food Storage Do You Want to Store?

2012-01-13T01:00:00.000-07:00

I'm writing to you from sunny San Jose, California, where I am visiting my new grand baby. But the wheels are always turning, so I decided to give you something to work on. If are using my Monthly Food Storage Shopping lists and need a blank Food Storage Inventory Worksheet to figure out the total amount of each item you want to store for your family, below are my blank inventory worksheets.

Food Storage Giveaway by Grocery Cents

2012-01-12T00:01:00.016-07:00

To help you stock up on food storage beverages this month, the Grocery Cents blog, is giving away 3 pantry-sized cans of Thrive Foods from Shelf Reliance consultant, Diana Boley Non-Fat Powder Milk, 1.01 lbs. Chocolate Drink Mix, 1.46 lbs. Melon Berry Burst Drink Mix, 1.72 lbs. If you would like a copy of the current price list, email dianaboley6@gmail.com Giveaway Details: •

My Daughter Gave Birth to a Beautiful Baby Girl

2012-01-09T07:40:00.000-07:00

Well, the day finally came. My daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby girl last Friday. Even though she was 5 weeks early, she is healthy and strong, and now home with mom. So, Grandma flew away to visit this sweet little one. What a blessing it is to hold your children's children!

Utah Case Lot Sale Price Comparison January 2012

2012-01-05T14:22:00.003-07:00

Just when I thought I was getting caught up on life (because kids are back in school), Harmon's and Smith's grocery stores decide to have case lot sales! And of course, I had to update my Utah Case Lot Sale Price Comparison list for January 2012. I didn't have time to get Costco current prices, but they are similar to Sam's Club. And Walmart, well, I'll walk that store in the spring. If you live

January 2012 Food Storage Shopping List

2012-01-05T08:31:00.004-07:00

This month, focus on gathering water and beverages in your food storage. Start out the year knowing you are well-stocked up on something you can't live without it; water. I stock up on water bottles in 24 ct. cases for drinking, and refill barrels or other containers for cooking and hygiene water. The convenience of a case of water cannot be overlooked. You can share it and you can carry it.

How to Use My Monthly Food Storage Shopping Lists

2012-01-03T21:50:00.003-07:00

Shopping for food storage year-round along with my regular grocery shopping has helped me rotate, use, and buy more food storage. Years ago I bought long-term dry foods [wheat, rice, beans, etc.], and stored them in our California basement. But I found that I only used some of my food and not other items. After throwing away expired food that cost me a pretty penny, I decided that shopping year

Decide on a Food Storage Budget

2012-01-02T22:29:00.000-07:00

Many people want to jump into the food storage "pool" without taking the time to learn to swim. Perhaps this is because they feel a desire or urgency to get started, but are impatient to plan very well. One of the first items I suggest every family decide on is a food storage budget. Because my blog focuses on shopping for your food storage along with your weekly grocery shopping I suggest

A New Year And A New You With Food Storage

2011-12-30T00:24:00.019-07:00

I hope you each enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Day! I've loved the down time with my family. I actually played board games like "Ticket-to-Ride" and "Sleeping Queens." For a work-a-holic like me, that's a good thing. My married daughter, has NOT had her baby girl yet. She is on bed rest at home and is 34 weeks along. Thank you for your prayers in her behalf. We Skyped with our missionary

Best After Christmas Shopping Tips

2011-12-25T22:37:00.002-07:00

December 26 is the third biggest shopping day of the year. As I prepare my shopping list, and check it twice for after-Christmas shopping, I thought I'd share some tips I'm considering before I head out the door. And include the shopping results. 1. Get Organized Make a list of the stores you will shop at, times they open, and the order you will shop at each. For example, here is how I will be

Mormon Messages: A Gift to the World

2011-12-25T04:00:00.005-07:00

May you enjoy this beautiful video about the birth of our Savior. Have a wonderful Christmas! "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Augason Farms Winter Pack Giveaway Winner!

2011-12-20T09:05:00.003-07:00

And the winner is . . . CONGRATULATIONSto LISA HANSEN of Idahofor winning the Augason Farms Winter Pack Giveaway! (Winner has been notified by email)

Mormon Messages: What Shall We Give?

2011-12-18T04:00:00.005-07:00

In a season known for giving and getting, President Thomas S. Monson and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir remind us of the true gifts and meaning of Christmas.

Food Storage Review: Milk Mixing Pitcher

2011-12-13T05:00:00.008-07:00

You never know when there will be a problem with our milk supply, so I've been using non-instant dry milk more and more these days in my cooking and baking. And so far my kids haven't even noticed! And, if you use it for baking and not drinking, you rotate it slowly. I use the non-instant dry milk from the LDS Home Storage Centers. Don't get confused with instant milk. Hopefully yours isn't

Banana Snack Cake

2011-12-12T08:00:00.001-07:00

With two very ripe bananas sitting on my counter, I decided to look in our neighborhood cookbook for a recipe. This Banana Snack Cake was submitted by Karen Petersen, and is very easy. Because my family at home is small, we nibbled on it for several days. Printable recipe Banana Snack Cake By Karen Petersen Serves 12 1 c. margarine, softened (or butter) 1 c. sugar 2 eggs (or powdered) 1/2 c

Mormon Messages - Christmas Spirit

2011-12-11T04:00:00.005-07:00

A young girl with true Christmas spirit quietly teaches her preoccupied family the true meaning of Christmas. President Thomas S. Monson, Prophet of the Lord Jesus Christ, shares his testimony of how to put Christ back into Christmas.