March

A lot has happened in America since my last post in November. I hope that while I have been procrastinating updating this blog, you all have been busy preparing. The purpose of this blog was to give everyone in the ward resources and motivation to become self-reliant, which is what the Lord wants for all of us. I hope that even without my constant e-mails and blog posts, everyone has continued to have that desire to be prepared. If you have been following along with your "Bee Prepared" packets (let me know if you need one), this is what you should have by now:

A family emergency plan

An emergency kit for car(s)

An alternative heat source

Alternative light sources

Insurance

72 Hour Kits for each family member

Battery operated pump

Emergency radio

Cash set aside in a safe place

In Food Storage:

48 gallons of water (that was 8 gallons per month)

Pasta (based on family need for 3 months)

Rice (based on family need for 3 months)

Hard Red Wheat (again, family need)

Powdered Milk

Drink Mixes

Oats

That's a lot! However, if you've been stocking up month by month, it shouldn't have been so overwhelming. If not, don't get discouraged. There is no time like the present to get started or get going again. So your goals for March are:

Obtain an alternative cooking source

Set cash aside in a safe place

Store carrots and potato pearls (based on family need for 3 months)

Store 2 gallons of water per week (8 gallons per month)

Thanks to all who ordered 72 Hour Kits! They were a big success. But don't forget to throw away the peanut butter crackers (yes, all of them). Unfortunately, they were recalled by Kellogg. Sorry for the inconvenience. Just remember to replace them when FDA approved crackers become available. Or you can just replace them with something else (just make sure it's a source of protein).

A huge thanks to the Young Men and Young Women who helped assemble the kits! I really appreciate all of your help. I couldn't have done it on my own. You guys and gals are the best!

I shall leave you with a quote from President Brigham Young..."Ye Latter-day Saints, learn to sustain yourselves, produce everything you need to eat, drink or wear..."