Did you know that you can store cheese on your shelf for at least 5 years and it is still edible?
Did you know that you can substitute unflavored gelatin and water for eggs in your recipes?
Can you whip out a dozen homemade flour tortillas at a moments notice? (not Frisbees, tortillas
We have been asked over and over again by our prophets to be prepared. We should store some food, put away some money and be self sufficient in as many ways as possible. Are you prepared? Can you sustain yourself and your family? We can teach each other how! Here are some ideas of things we will be learning (hands on) to become more prepared.
• What to store and how
• I can’t do food storage. I have no place to put it. (Oh yes you do!)
• Gardening
• Bottling butter
• Storing cheese
• Bread making, from grinding the wheat to eating the bread
• Making flour tortillas, wheat and white
• How to store water
• Canning, vegetables to meats and everything in between
• Dehydrating food
• Are our finances in order and what can we do to help?
• Do we know where our important documents are and are they safe? Organize, organize, organize!
• What are your ideas?
This is our assignment for the month.
1. Set a goal for food storage that fits your needs and your budget.
Our church is a very goal oriented church. We are taught from the time we are tiny children that our ultimate goal is to return to live with our Heavenly Father. Along our life path, we set many goals and home food storage is just one of those. If you have not already set a goal to do food storage, the time is now. When setting your goal, be very prayerful. Our Heavenly Father knows you and the needs of your family. He knows what the current economic situation is and that times are tough and money is scarce. But above all, he knows the desires of your heart and if your sincere desire is to obey the commandment of having food storage for your family, he will provide a way for you to be able to accomplish that goal.
2. Organize and begin!
If you don’t have one, buy a notebook. You’re going to start writing things down and start making lists and making plans. This is called organizing and this notebook is going to become your best friend. It will be your brain and your guide and will keep you focused and moving in the direction of your goal. Many of us have lots of food stored, such as wheat, beans, rice and other things. But if you don’t have a plan, you may still be in trouble when it comes to taking care of your family. So you’re going to make a food storage plan.
3. Decide your meals.
Pick 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners. Pick food that your family normally eats, but keep in mind that you are going to be storing it. So if one of your favorite dishes is green salad, know that you cannot bottle, freeze or dehydrate lettuce so you may want to choose something that is a little more storage friendly. Write down your choices for 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners in your notebook and you are on your way. *** If you would like to do 14 dinners for varieties sake, feel free. Also, if you plan on having toast with a breakfast or muffins, etc make sure you account for those in your menu. Here is what I have.....
7 breakfasts
14 dinners
5 breads
5 desserts!
Also, for those of you who have done your meals (remember to write down the recipe for ingredients purposes) and are wanting to DO something now to feel like you are moving along, here is information on the 72 hour kits I touched on. Again, don't feel like you have to do this all at once! This is a constant work in progress (you saw my garage)! Remember to search your home for things for the 72 hour kit. You'd be surprised at what you already have!
Bag A & B : Big ziplock bags
Pack: Backpack
For hygiene items we have travel sized stuff.
72-Hour Kits
Adult
Bag A:
Advil
Tylenol
Wet ones
Lotion
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Matches
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Rain Poncho
Emergency Blanket
First Aid kit
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizer
Carefree pad/tampons (female only)
Sunscreen
Chap stick
Bag B:
Water purifier drops
Utensils
Trail mix
Jerky
Granola Bars
Ramen soup
Plastic bags
Cocoa mix
Peanuts
In Pack:
Water
Flashlight
Fire starter sticks
Light sticks
Metal cup
Pork & Beans
Beef sticks
Dinner (Dinte Moore stew works well)
Battery powered radio
Batteries
1 change clothes
Kids
Bag A:
Children’s pain reliever
Wet ones
Lotion
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Matches
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Rain Poncho
Emergency Blanket
First Aid kit
Kleenex
Hand Sanitizer
Diapers
Sunscreen
Chap stick
Bag B:
Water purifier drops
Utensils
*Trail mix
*Jerky
*Granola Bars
Ramen soup
Plastic bags
*Cocoa mix
*Peanuts
In Pack:
Water
Flashlight
Fire starter sticks
Light sticks
Metal cup
Pork & Beans (or baby food)
Beef sticks (or baby snacks)
*Dinner (Dinte Moore stew works well)
Sippy cup (formula and bottle if needed)
1 change of clothes
*Depending on age of child
Remember these are only suggestions! Google 72 hour kits online and get information on what you think is best! All of this is completely personal and up to you what
to have and store! Please plan to attend in April when Sister Elizabeth Wright will be doing much more on emergency preparedness. We will also be continuing with our food storage plan in April. Bring your menu and lets work out the math! We will be figuring out what you will need for a 1 month, 3 month or a year supply!still edible?
