Week 48 (November 25, 2012)

“Many more people could ride out the storm-tossed waves in their economic lives if they had their year’s supply of food… and were debt-free. Today we find that many have followed this counsel in the reverse: They have at least a year’s supply of debt and are food free.”  Thomas S. Monson, May 12, 2001

Purchase: Candles and matches for emergency lighting. Also, consider the 100 Hour Plus Liquid Candle. Great gifts for Christmas!

Week 47 (November 18, 2012)

How grateful we are for the gospel in our lives and for living prophets to guide us in these latter-days. “Individual and family preparedness rests on the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ, obedience to His commandments, and a provident lifestyle. Be prudent; you should not panic or go to extremes in your efforts to build a store of food and financial reserves, but you should begin. By doing so you will be blessed with greater wisdom, security, peace of mind, and personal well-being.” www.providentliving.org

Purchase: Purchase that wheat grinder you have been saving up for!

Week  45 (November 4, 2012)

With last month’s push on grain, you should have a nice storage of this in your home. Remember, 300 lbs of grain (wheat, oats, rice, corn, barley, etc.) per person per year. (Adult) Wheat is not only used for baking bread! Hopefully by now you have found many uses for wheat flour in your everyday cooking. Remember to keep experimenting in your recipes. Most things are great with 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 white flour and a lot of times they are just fine with 100% whole wheat. If you don't have a wheat grinder don't fret. Wheat kernels can be grown into wheat grass, wheat sprouts, cracked wheat, and you can even cook them into wheat berries for a yummy breakfast food.

For November, we will concentrate on a “little of this and a little of that” as we wind down our year. We are coming down the home stretch, so stay focused.

Purchase: Paper plates and cups to save on water consumption. Water will be a luxury… don’t waste it for washing dishes. Stock up!

Week  46  (November 11, 2012)

Update your 3 Month Supply (pantry foods) inventory sheet to keep track of what you have used/replenished. As the months get colder, it’s easier to think in terms of pantry foods to warm the tummy! Plan a meal this week using only pantry foods as a reminder of what you need for completeness.

Purchase: Canned fruits and vegetables. A case of each for you and extra cans for the homeless shelter for Thanksgiving!

Also, watch closely and learn from those trying to recover from Hurricane Sandy. As we keep them in our prayers, purchase for your own home those vital life-saving items.