December Preparedness Goals

November has flown by and it is into December. There is still time to make preparedness goals and to achieve them this month. In November we did great with family scripture study in the morning. We still need to bring our flour and sugar levels up. We did not use white beans, but I did delve into our food storage and use items that we had in new ways. As you consider giving your family presents this year, consider the gift of food storage. If you have grown children or are just starting out yourself, there is a starter kit … Continue reading

November Preparedness Goals

In continuing with the Preparedness Challenge, I am going to report on how my family did with our October preparedness goals and share our new goals for November. I would love to hear your progress as well as any tips that you may have had. As a family we went on a two and a half mile hike. This was enjoyable, but took longer than I thought. Two year olds do not have very long legs. However, I was reassured that through passing the children between us to carry at times, that we could hike longer if necessary. I also … Continue reading

October Preparedness Goals

When it comes to preparedness there are so many aspects to cover. Each month I am going to write a blog with a goal in each area of preparedness. The areas I feel are important are emergency preparedness, food storage, physical preparedness, and spiritual preparedness. You can join in my family’s preparedness efforts or offer suggestions of your own. Emergency preparedness is essential. In reality more people actually use the supplies they have stored for emergencies then anything else. This month my goal is to store two week’s worth of water for my family. That equals a gallon per person … Continue reading

LDS Week in Review: October 22-28

Tristi offers more insight to the basics of the gospel in Gospel Questions: What If I Want to Leave the Church? She also continues her study of the scriptures in 1 Nephi 11:1-11, 1 Nephi 11:12-23, and 1 Nephi 11:24-36. Miriam offers five suggestions to help bring your family closer together in Protecting Families. She also gives suggestions to cover around the dinner table in Dinner Discussions 2007 Week 39. Miriam reports on her preparedness and issues a new set of challenges in November Preparedness Goals. Family Home Evening: Five Ideas to Help You Spend Time Together focuses on family … Continue reading