“Home storage is not an event, it is a process.”

“Home storage is not an event, it is a process.”

 

“We are living in a very dangerous time.  There has never been a time when it has been more important to listen to the counsel of the Leaders of the Church.  It is all about Staying Out of Debt and Getting your Year Supply!  I encourage your serious attention to this subject!” Elder Dallin H. Oaks, Quorum of 12 Apostles, Richardson Texas Stake Conference, March 9, 2008

 

This next statement is from Safely Gathered In, an informative blog created to help you gather, organize, and rotate your food storage so you can have confidence knowing that you are prepared for whatever comes your way. http://safelygatheredin.blogspot.com/

"We have been told for years to 'be prepared'.  I hope that if you are safe in your home tonight, you are thinking about how you can become better prepared.  Where are you lacking?  Do you need water? More food?  Flashlights, candles, medicines, first aid kits?  All of the above?  It's overwhelming to think about, even for me.  Even though I have a food storage blog and share ideas with you each week, I'm certainly lacking in certain areas.  It's hard!  But I think that recent events have lit a fire in me and renewed my motivation a bit.  I hope it's done the same for you, too.  I'm not going to lie - it's difficult to do it all.  It's also expensive, which is probably what's keeping most people back.  And that's why we started this blog in the first place - to motivate people, to get them on track, to help them out step by step, a little at a time.  It's certainly benefited us, and we know it has helped many of you, too."

 

JUNE PURCHASES:  “If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear” (D&C 38:30)

1.  Cannery items of the month (buy extra grains, beans, & rice to add to your long-term supply).

2.  1 case (at least) of bottled drinking water.

3.  $5.00 cash every payday (at least) set aside in your HOUSE (NOT the bank).

4.  Don’t let your vehicle gas tank go below ½ full, and fill up a 5-gallon gas can to store (add a product to prolong shelf life).

5.  Don’t forget to buy extra groceries at each shopping trip to continue building up your EXTREMELY IMPORTANT 3-month supply of every day items.

6.  Big item of the month: Alternate method of cooking (Dutch oven, propane camping stove w/ extra fuel, wonder box, solar oven, apple box oven, alcohol stove, etc.)

7.  72 Hr. Kit:  Clothing!  (underwear, socks, diapers, jeans, sweatshirts, long sleeved & short sleeved shirts, etc.)  in each family member’s kit.

8.  Plus whatever else you feel inspired to do for your family’s needs.

9.  Have you been to the Temple this month?  Do you have prayer and study the scriptures daily?

P. S.  Do you have extra prescription medication?