2010 Cannery Cooking Class Schdule

FOLLOWING IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE SPRING COOKING CLASSES 2010



These are held at the Wet Pack Cannery kitchen at 9:30am on Mondays


January 25 Building and Using a 3 month supply

February 1 Gardening with Barbara Layton

February 8 Bread and Yeast

February 15 Something different come and find out what we decide

February 22 Baking Powder and Baking soda

March 1 Finance with Glen Tolman

March 8 Incorporating longer term storage into 3 month supply

March 15 Breakfast

March 22 How to and substitutions

March 29 Tortillas, Refried Beans and Salsa

April 5 Main dishes-Ham leftovers and other things

April 12 Soups

April 19 Desserts and treats some for FHE

April 26 Something to Share (Everyone brings something and the recipe to share )

COOKING CLASSES SUMMER 2010 9:30-11:00


May 3rd Building and Using a Three Month Supply

May 10th Yeast and Bread Class

May 17th Finance Class

May 24th Solar Oven Cooking with Collett Miller

May 31st No Class Memorial Day

June 7th Tortillas, refried beans and tomatillo salsa

June 14th Water with Alan Martindale from the city of Mesa

June21st Baking Powder and Baking Soda

June 28th Cooking with Kids

July 5th July 4th Holliday

July 12th Incorporating Dry Pack into your three month supply

July 19th Ideas for School Lunches

July 26th Hoe to and Substitutions

August 2nd Salads

August 9th Main Dishes

August 16th Healthy Snacks and Treats

August 23rd Something to Share (Everyone brings something to share and the recipe )

White Water Barrels

I have nine -55 gallon (cleanned-) white water barrels for sale. $15.00 each save $3.00 per barrel. Contact me if you are interested. These are great for your 2nd needs water storage- like bathing, cleaning, washing clothes, etc... The water could be filtered for driniking in an emergency. Sage1211@msn.com

Essential Oil Class

Jacques Last Class For The Season!

EMOTIONAL WELLNESS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON &

ON USING SACRED ESSENTIAL OILS
POWERFUL PLANT MEDICINE FOR OUR TIME

When: Tuesday December 1, 2009
Where: 1166 E. Warner Rd. Gilbert Az 85296
Time: 7pm-8:30pm

· Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Orange,
Neroli, Bergamot, Pine &Fir Oils

Space is limited to 20 people

Please R.S.V.P by email botanicaleducation@gmail.com

Jacque Gurney, CNHP, HHP, THC

Class Fee is $10.00
Compass Scan (Bio-Scan) $20.00

Jacque Gurney is a Certified Natural Health Professional, a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, an Herbalist, Essential Oils Specialist (Advanced Aromatherapist Instructor) and Transformational Health Coach. She works as an educator in nutrition, is an organic gardener who grows and makes herbal formulas, and coaches to assist people to make choices in their lives to create a life environment of health and happiness.

Jacque offers Nutritional Bio-Scans, the latest technology in finding balance using food and plant medicine, and also offers Voice Re-Mapping sessions for Performance Enhancement, Relationship Repair, Perception Changes, Emotional and Generational Healing as teaching you how to reduce pain naturally. Jacque loves teaching holistic healthcare, emotional wellness and has taught in several states, including Alaska. Most of all, she loves people, loves helping them remember why they are here on their earthly journey, and rejoices in seeing them claim the life they desire! She is the owner of Millenial Wellness LLC and the founder of Botanical Education Foundation.

To schedule an appointment call 480-296-4699 Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Weekly classes are held on most Tuesdays at 7 pm. Certification classes are held monthly, as scheduled.

www.millenialwellness.com

“All life is based upon Spiritual, Chemical and Electrical activity. Every thought, action, experience and intake of food or drink causes spiritual, chemical or electrical change. Choose Wisely!” Jacque Gurne

Stake Canning Schedule 2010

Canning Schedule 2010

You will need to fill out an order form or e-mail me your order by the order due date. I will not be calling for individual orders. sage1211@msn.com

The cannery has made some more changes this year!
Our day has changed back to Saturday mornings.
Be at the cannery at 8:45 am. 

 If that does not work for you you can schedule for Family canning. (Fridays 8am-7 pm. Call 214-9114 to make a reservation.)

*Wet PackCanning number is  480-967-8551

The Mesa Home Storage Center will not longer be canning
Rice
Quick Oats
Pinto Beans
Red Wheat.
These products are pre-canned and sold by the case only; six cans per case. The minimun purchase is one case. You do not need to order these items on your order form. You can purchase them in bulk (bag or box) or pre canned as a walk-in at the cannery or on the Stake canning day.



Canning Dates
(FYI-Food items offered repeat every three months. Orders are due two weeks before canning date.)
Jan. 12, 2010 *Orders Due-Dec 27, 2009 
Milk
Macaroni
Carrots
Apples
Regular oats


Feb. 9, 2010 * Orders due -Jan. 17, 2010
Black Beans
Sugar
Fruit Drink Mix
White Beans
Potato Flakes

March 9, 2010 * Orders Due Feb. 14, 2010
Cocoa-Drink
Refried Beans
White Flour
Onions
White Wheat

April 113, 2010 * Orders Due March 21, 2010
Milk
Macaroni
Carrots
Apples
Regular oats

May 11, 2010 * Orders Due April 18, 2010
Black Beans
Sugar
Fruit Drink Mix
White Beans
Potato Flakes

June 8, 2010 * Orders Due May 23, 2010
Cocoa-Drink
Refried Beans
White Flour
Onions
White Wheat

July 17, 2010 * Orders Due- June 27, 2010
Milk
Macaroni
Carrots
Apples
Regular oats

Aug. 21, 2010 * Orders Due- July 25, 2010
Black Beans
Sugar
Fruit Drink Mix
White Beans
Potato Flakes

Sept. 18, 2010 * Orders Due- Aug. 29, 2010
Cocoa-Drink
Refried Beans
White Flour
Onions
White Wheat

Oct. 16, 2010 * Orders Due- Sept. 19, 2010
Milk
Macaroni
Carrots
Apples
Regular oats

Nov. 13, 2010 * Orders Due- Oct. 24, 2010
Black Beans
Sugar
Fruit Drink Mix
White Beans
Potato Flakes

Dec. 11, 2010 * Orders Due- Nov. 21, 2010

Cocoa-Drink

Refried Beans
White Flour
Onions
White Wheat



Cannery FYI's/Rules-
1. If you order products you must be at the cannery by -8:45 am on our assigned day to can your items and pay for it- personal check only- no cash!You must stay until all the food is canned and the cannery is cleaned before you can leave. This takes about 1 1/2 -3 hours.

Checks should be made out to “Mesa Home Storage Center.” Ward and Stake names should be written on the check. The amount payable should be left blank until check-out at the cannery in case items ordered are not available that day or there are price changes. The cannery does not refund money. Underpayment results in not receiving all the products ordered. Overpayment becomes a donation to the cannery. NOTE: There are six cans to a box. If your order works out so that they have a box with less than three cans in it, they are charged for the box ($.68 cents).

2. If you do not attend on the Stake canning day your order will be cancelled.

3. Prices are listed on the Provident Living Website and are subject to change with out notice!

4. For every six cans that you purchase you will get 1 box and 2 plastic lids.

5. You may not come to the cannery if you have not placed an order with the ward preparedness specialist-by the order cut off date.

6. You must bring the order form to the cannery or you will not be able to get your order. You may not take more than you ordered!

7. You are allowed 300lbs of food/per family/per month. 60 cans or 10 cases.

8. You must wear closed toed shoes.

9. Children are not allowed in the cannery-packing area on the stake day. (Schedule a family time).

10. No outside food can be brought into the Mesa Home Storage Center to can. That includes food that was bouight at the cannery and taken home.

SPECIAL NOTE: Starter Kits (2 hard red wheat, 2 white rice, 1 pinto beans, 1 quick oats, storage and budget brochures, and instructions on water storage) AND Prepackaged Cases (hard red wheat, white rice, pinto beans, and quick oats… six #10 cans of one product per case) ARE NOT PART OF THE STAKE ORDER. These items may be purchased at the cannery according to availability.


Cannery Phone Numbers & Hours

Cannery- 214-9114

Cannery Walk-In Hours Monday- CLOSED-
                                     T-TH 8 am - 3:45 pm
                                     Friday- 8am-7pm *Family canning by appointment only...
                                                                    can purchase bulk items

                                       Sat 8 am -12 pm   (Okay to bring the kids)
                                      Closed the 1st Saturday of the month!

Wet Pack Canning 967-8551

Bishop's Storehouse 894-1193

Stake Canning Specialist -Heather Price-hprice11@yahoo.com

Ward Preparedness Specialist- Cindy Sage sage1211@msn.com 480-380-9732

The Mesa Home Storage Center will not longer be canning

Rice
Quick Oats
Pinto Beans
Red Wheat.


These products are pre-canned and sold by the case only; six cans per case. The minimun purchase is one case. You do not need to order these items on your order form. You can purchase them in bulk (bag or box) or pre canned as a walk-in at the cannery or on the Stake canning day.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAKE CANNING DAY: Remember that food purchases from the cannery (whether stake orders, walk-in purchases, family canning, on-line orders, or any combination of these activities) are LIMITED to 300 pounds of food per household during any 30-day period.

WALK- IN PURCHASES: You may walk in to the dry pack area of the cannery without an appointment during normal business hours. You may purchase prepackaged items such as the starter kit, Rice, Quick Oats, Pinto Beans, and Red Wheat, cases of basic food items, any bulk items, and canning materials. Payment is made with a PERSONAL CHECK .

*If you choose to purchase bulk items, they may borrow a PORTABLE CANNER from the cannery for 3 days (you must call and schedule to use the prtable canner) OR you may borrow our stake canner to can the food at home. Make sure you purchase all of your canning supples to use a portable canner (the number of #10 cans filled from bulk packages is shown on the member order forms. This is shown to the right of each bulk product, after the number of pounds per package).

The cannery has a POUCH SEALER that can be checked out by calling 480-214-9114. They also sell the pouches for $0.35 each and boxes for pouches for $0.93 each.

FAMILY CANNING DAY: Family Canning Day for dry pack is  Friday's 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Family canning is by appointment only. Families will sign up for half-hour or one-hour time slots. Any bulk item food that the canner has may be canned during family canning. Call to make an appointment: 480-214-9114.

ORDERING ON-LINE: The starter kits and prepackaged products may be ordered on-line at http://www.ldscatalog.com/ or by calling 1-800-537-5971. Keep in mind that shipping costs will be charged.

Water Filters-For Sale

* These are Simliar to the one that I showed at my Class-Similiar Cost too, but this one includes the buckets and if we made them you would need to get your own buckets.

I am putting together a group order for gravity-fed water filters, which are $47.50 plus $15 if you get the pre-filter. All of the information is in the attachment. Please seriously consider buying one of these. They are very portable and will last a long time in providing safe water for your family.


Also, if you can, please forward this information to your ward preparedness person, and any friends and neighbors who might be interested. I am hoping that we can get as many of these into the community as possible.

The orders are due Monday, Oct. 19th.


Water Filter Group Purchase


Water is something we cannot live without. In just two days without it your judgment is gone. After

three days, your kidneys shut down and modern medicine cannot restart the kidneys once they shut

down. Also, in a disaster your metabolism goes crazy and you will be perspiring, which means you

will drink even more water than usual. In 1997 in Honduras, 9,000 people were killed by Hurricane Mitch,

but an estimated 35,000 more died over the next five weeks from drinking dirty water. Your water MUST BE CLEAN. The average person uses an average of 72 gallons a day. No matter how much you store, if there is a disaster, you will probably have to find water and you will need to be able to make that water clean and pure. Finding water, even in Arizona, will not necessarily be the problem; the problem will be how to find
CLEAN water if our local water supplies become contaminated.
So, what are the most important elements of a water filter? Well, simply stated, you need to have a way to filter contaminants from the water, and then a way to treat the water to kill all other pathogens. First, you will want a pre-filter.

A water sock ($15) will remove all visible contaminants and many microscopic ones such as parasites. You simply filter water with it into a 5 gallon bucket, then let it dry inside the house (do not leave in sunlight) and turn it over and tap out the now-dry dirt, grass, or whatever. It will last forever if you treat it well and do not leave it in the sunlight. After the pre-filter, you now need to treat for contaminants that cause many life-threatening water-borne diseases such as cholera, E.coli, dysentery, and typhoid. Chlorine can kill these contaminants, but stocking up on bleach is not necessarily the best way to go because the actual chlorine will leach out of the bottle and within six months 75% of the chlorine is gone. A better solution is to
purchase pool shock (97% pure chlorine without the conditioners and other additives) at any local store that sells pool supplies, and keep it in a glass jar with a plastic lid (the clorine gas will eat through metal). 1/8 teaspoon will treat 55 gallons, but for less you simply mix up 1/8 tsp. with water and use the appropriate proportion for whatever quantity you are treating. Let it sit 24 hours and if you can still smell chlorine, or see undissolved chlorine crystals, you have killed the contaminants. If not, repeat chlorine treatment and wait 24 hours to evaluate again. One precaution: when you open the bottle of pool shock, do not breathe the gas that
has collected at the top of the jar. It is chlorine gas and is toxic. Now you want to make your water palatable to drink, and to do this you need a higher-quality filter. You can inexpensively put something together that will do a great job for around $50. What I am selling in (at cost) is a system that uses 2 buckets with an excellent quality ceramic filter in between the two buckets. You pour the water into the top bucket (after it has been treated with chlorine), and the water is filtered through the ceramic filter to the bottom bucket, where you access it through a spigot at the bottom. The top bucket has a “gamma lid” (screws on & off), so you can easily open and close it and keep the water clean. This will remove the chlorine and anything else which would make your water so you wouldn't want to drink it. When your ceramic filter becomes dirty, you use a plastic scrubby sponge (the kind you use for dishes) or a toothbrush to clean it. It lasts for thousands and thousands of gallons, until the ceramic is actually washed away by cleaning. What does run out is the activated charcoal, which is inside the pre-filter. The charcoal absorbs “off” odors and tastes. You will want to stock up on some of this from a pet store (goes in fish aquarium filters) or from a health food store. When your water starts to taste or smell weird, fill a clean sock with activated charcoal, tie a knot in it, and put it into the top bucket. Your filter will work just like new again. You can also make your filter work faster and last longer by buying extra ceramic filters. They are only $26.

Truthfully, this system has some repetition. You don't actually need the pre-filter water sock because the ceramic filter will remove everything that the water sock did. However, by using the water sock, you will extend the life of your ceramic filter dramatically.

Also, the chlorine would kill some of the parasites that the water sock would already have removed. But in a matter as important as water for your family, it is much better to have a little repetition than to miss removing a dangerous contaminant. Technically, you could drink the water after it has gone through the water sock and has been treated with chlorine. But we all know the importance of hydration, especially in Arizona, and especially in a crisis situation where who knows what else might be going on. You are going to want to have water that you and your family will want to drink. This entire system is quite portable and practical, and very comparable to many systems that do basically the same thing, but cost four or more times as much.
Please seriously consider purchasing one of these simple water filter systems for your family, and let your
friends, neighbors, co-workers, and extended family know about this opportunity. Let's do all we can to make sure that those we care about have lifesaving water in a time of need. I am offering this system at wholesale cost so that we can get as many of these filters out to the community as possible, before any need occurs. If you would be willing to help with drilling holes, assembling components, or delivering filters, please let me

know! Thank you!
Tracy Langston (480) 804-1803 herffie@yahoo.com

Disclaimer – The above information has been compiled from many different sources. The information is accurate to the best of my knowledge and information but has not been evaluated nor approved by the US FDA, AMA, or any other US Agency. I make no health or safety guarantees
Water Filter Order Form


Due Mon., Oct. 19, 2009

Name: ________________________ Phone #:_____________

Address: ____________________________________________

E-mail address: ______________________________________

Pre-filter sock $15.00

Complete Bucket filter set Includes -5 & 6.5 gallon buckets, gamma & regular lids,ceramic filter, spigot, all holes drilled      $47.50

Quart jar with plastic lid (PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE POOL SHOCK but jar will hold 1 lb. Pool Shock in bag – that you purchase)   $1.50

5 gallon bucket $4.00

6.5 gallon bucket $6.50

Gamma (screw-on) lid $8.00

Regular lid $1.00

Doulton candle filter $26.00

Spigot $2.00

TOTAL

Other items suggested for purchase on your own:
Dry pool shock – 97% chlorine – no conditioners (Store in glass with non-metallic lid.)
Extra activated charcoal to absorb “off” odors and tastes (available at pet or health food store)
Plastic scrubby sponge (for cleaning ceramic filter)

Filters will be assembled & delivered in November.
Please order as soon as possible. I will be ordering components as I receive orders.

Please make checks payable to Tracy Langston and return to

1753 N. Dresden St., Mesa AZ 85203.

Emergency Candle-For Sale

Clear Mist 100 Hour Emergency Candle-$4.00 each

Remember safety first! This 100 hour candle burns liquid paraffin and is clean burning, odorless and smokeless, making it a great choice for indoor use whether for emergencies or decorative lighting. Light this candle and four days later it will still be burning. It comes packaged with a plastic storage cap, so you won't have to worry about messy spills. Don’t be caught in an emergency without one!

Thoughtful neighbor, friend,

or family gift Every day uses Relaxing for kids in a blackout Definite home emergency item

Taco Mix Textured Vegetable Protein- $12.00 each

We eat dehydrated foods every day. Everything from macaroni and cheese to instant cake mixes and soup mixes are dehydrated. Since your family is already accustomed to the convenience of these foods, you'll love adding these #10 cans into your food storage program. These foods offer a great way to provide meals in an emergency and they're generally inexpensive.

Most rehydrated fruits, vegetables, and textured vegetables proteins will rehydrate in about 20 minutes in warm or hot water. For this reason, we recommend you maintain adequate water storage with your food storage program. Each #10 Can makes approximately 48 1/2-cup servings.

If you would like to order any of these items please email us with your order. We will then email you back with your total and where to send payment. All orders and money must be in by October 28th. We can not place your order if it is not paid for. These item will arrive the first part of November.

Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Becki and Anna

Food Storage Specialists

www.rugettingprepared.blogspot.com

Spices, Nuts, Dried Fruits, and Granola -For Sale

Baking Spices, Nuts, Dried Fruit & Granola


We are doing an order of supplies for all the holiday parties and baking that we all will be doing. We have picked out items that are commonly used in holiday cooking and baking but if there is something that you need that is not on the list please just ask. Everything will come in one pound packages. All prices include shipping. We have 3 pick up locations, Gilbert, Mesa and Queen Creek, but if you want to pick them up at the Mesa location please add $.25 per pound to your order.


Spices:

Cinnamon- $4.19 Cloves- $8.35

Nutmeg- $11.13 Ginger- $4.95

Allspice- $7.50 Cocoa- $6.25

Cream of Tarter- $6.81 *Vanilla Powder- $14.31

Pumpkin Pie Blend- $9.25 Cinnamon Sticks- $4.63

*vanilla powder replaces liquid vanilla and you get a much richer flavor (I love it)
Dried Fruit:

Cherries-$6.51

Coconut- $6.00

Apples- $4.08

Dates- $3.69

Pineapple- $3.43

Cranberries- $4.53
Nuts:

Pecans Halves R/S- $6.19

Walnuts Halves/Pieces- $4.40

Almonds Slivered- $4.58

Cashews Whole R/S- $5.49

Peanuts R/S- $3.41

Almonds Raw Whole- $4.20

Granola:

Cherry Vanilla- $4.11

Raspberry Cream- $4.21

Fruit and Nut- $4.00

Super Nutty- $3.58

Wild Blueberry Flax- $4.11

Please email us your order and then we will email you your total and where to send the payment. Please have all orders and money in by October 28th. We can not place your order until we have your money.

Thanks,
Becki and Anna

Food Storage Specialists

http://www.rugettingprepared.blogspot.com/

Shelf-Stable Milk Order

Shelf-stable Milk Order the brand is Gossner. the nutritional contents is the same as the milk you buy in the store. it is hormone- free milk.

We are taking orders for the shelf-stable milk. If you would like to place an order please email us what you would like and then we will email you your total and where to send the check. We are hoping to have enough cases to get the order in November. Items available and prices are listed below.

Whole White Milk 12/32 oz. $12.25

2% White Milk 12/32 oz. $12.00

1% White Milk 12/32 oz. $11.90

Skim White Milk 12/32 oz. $11.75

2% Chocolate Milk 12/32 oz. $12.75

Whole Chocolate Milk 12/32 oz. $13.25

Whole White Milk 27/8 oz. $10.70

2% White Milk 27/8 oz. $10.45

Whole Chocolate Milk 27/8 oz. $11.75

2% Chocolate Milk 27/8 oz. $11.40

2% Rootbeer Milk 27/8 oz. $11.40

2% Strawberry Milk 27/8 oz. $11.40

2% Vanilla Milk 27/8 oz. $11.40

Skim Chocolate Milk 27/8 oz. $11.15

Skim Orange Cream Milk 27/8 oz. $11.15

Skim Strawberry Milk 27/8 oz. $11.15

Skim Rootbeer Milk 27/8 oz. $11.15

Whipping Cream 27/8 oz. ***$46.25

Whipping Cream 3/8 oz. ***$6.25

Mild Cheddar Cheese (shredded)- $2.05/ lb. 5 lbs. $10.25

Mild Cheddar/Monetary-Jack Cheese (shredded)- $2.03/ lb. 5 lbs. $10.15

Mild Cheddar Cheese (sliced) 16 oz. $3.10

All cheese is just regular cheese.

No breaking up cases, all prices subject to change

You have 3 days to pick up your order or you forfeit your order with no refund.

*** Whipping Cream price fluctuates, please call for current pricing.


Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Becki and Anna
Food Storage Specialists
www.rugettingprepared.blogspot.com
E-mail orders to rugettingprepared@yahoo.com

Abundance Class-Schedule- Free

Thursday's Abundance Class

**Night Class Only**
Wellness BootCamp
When:
Thursday
October 8th, 2009
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bring a Friend!
Where:
Vital Solutions MD Office
4220 E McDowell Rd, #103
Mesa , AZ 85215
rsvp @ 480-289-3690

**FOOD WILL BE SERVED**
What:
Optimal Health BootCamp
Three Mini Classes designed for YOU
Master Your Metabolism... boost your metabolism through scientifically proven exercise and eating. Q &A session with Denise Coventry Nutritionist BS Nutrition and Dietetics
STOP the aging clock... learn significant keys that stop aging - from hormones to adrenal fatigue.
Look and feel young again.

VS's NMD Physician
Optimizing Weight Management.... figure out scientifically what works...what doesn't.
Come learn cutting edge scientific break throughs for keeping it off!
by Jeff Dana Health & Nutrition Counselor

Don't miss out on complementary demonstrations for..........
Anti-aging/Skin Tightening (8 time slots only) RSVP @ 480-289-3690
Beauty Makeovers
Xymogen -restore your metabolism info here
Wisdom Natural Teas tasting (Amazing protection for the flu) 
NitroFit
Latesse 

Class Schedule for Oct/Nov

October 8th...................................Wellness Bootcamp 6-8 pm

October 15th...............................Fall Break NO CLASS

October 22.....................................Square Foot Gardening
(Taught by two Master Gardeners)

October 29th.................................Mark Maybry & Clyde Bawdin
(On creating the Reflections/Testiment of Christ)

November 5th........................................Jacqueline Olson
(How to Walk in Faith as the Hearts of Men are Failing)

10 Ready Tips

10 Ready Tips... From The Ready Store

1. Write down every possible evacuation route out of every room in your home. Now you have an escape plan. This is the easiest thing to do, but it's so important. You need to have multiple exits in your mind in the case of a fire, or burglary.

2. Get a dynamo powered radio for communication during an emergency. When a disaster strikes, you need to know what's going on around you. You also don't have time to worry about batteries giving out.

3. Get a Water Filter for emergencies. We've said this before, and we'll say it again: You can live longer without food than you can without water. Make sure you have a way to get clean water!

4. Build up an emergency reserve of money. This money is only to be used in a REAL emergency. Because of the recent state of the economy, many are realizing the need to save more and spend less. It will ALWAYS pay off.

5. Get out of debt. Debt can kill your ability to get prepared. It can also stifle your ability to get back on your feet after an emergency. Your debt load makes you vulnerable.

6. Maintain an up-to-date 72-Hr-Kit. There will be times when you need to shelter-in-place, and other times when you need to evacuate quickly. Got a Kit?

7. Keep a fully stocked First-Aid-Kit. You may use this in a major emergency, or just because of the day-to-day accidents that can and will happen. Make sure you know whats in it.

8. Talk to your neighbors and create a neighborhood emergency plan. You are only as safe as the least prepared person around you. This is because you never know how people will react during an emergency situation.

9. Get an emergency sanitation kit. Sanitation and Hygiene are essential. Don't get caught without a sanitation plan and kit.

10. Plant a Garden. You can save a ton of money on food with a garden. But what's better, you have a ready source of food if the grocery store shelves are empty. You are in control.

You can be ready. Don't wait another day!

Apples For Sale

It is finally time for apples. This year we will be offering the following in 38 lb boxes for $25.00


Gala

Golden Delicious

Jonagold

Jonathans

Red Delicious

Granny Smith

Fuji

All orders due by Monday November 2, 2009. We are looking for delivery on Friday November 6, 2009. Call or email orders to Nainya (480)497-6777 or lpickard@q.com All orders must be prepaid to: Nainya Pickard 406 N. Cobblestone St. Gilbert, Az. 85234. Thank you for your continued business. We appreciate it!

N95 Masks For Sale

Sonya Goodfellow ordered a large shipment of N95 masks a while back. She still has a few boxes left over if anyone want to buy a box or two. They are boxes of 20 masks for  $16.48. e-mail her if you are interested. msgoodfellow92@msn.com

Swine Flu Vaccine

Yes, I know it is a personal choice to get the swine flu shot. However, many people that I have talked to do not know about the possible side effects from the shot. Do your own research, become informed and then make your decision. All of this information will get you started...

First, check out this 60 Minutes report with Mike Wallace from the 1970's on the Swine flu scare that urged all of America to get vaccinated. 46 million obediently went and got the shot and a few thousand died from the shot and it's neurological effect on them. It also shows why you shouldn't be as worried about the disease as the press is hyping. Be sure to watch the scary public commercials at the end of the piece that helped convince those millions of Americans to get the shot.
The video clip is half way down the page...

http://www.ignatius-piazza-front-sight.com/2009/08/29/ignatius-piazza-keep-your-change-and-vaccines-ill-keep-my-guns-and-liberty/

This morning I received this article through a Meridian magazine article on why we should NOT get the Swine flu vaccine and addresses the interesting link between why flu and colds appear more in the winter than summer (hint, sun exposure creates large vitamin D doses in the body and when we're indoors we don't get it). (The article also points out how ingestion of sugar negatively impacts your immune system.)

http://www.ldsmag.com/healthyoutlook/090928swine.html

One of the footnotes in that article led to this non-scientific study where one prison gave inmates 2000 IU's of vitamin D and none of the inmates got the flu while another prison had a large outbreak and they were not on the supplement.


http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/51913.php

http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/60-second-science/post.cfm?id=vitamin-d-deficiency-linked-to-more-2009-02-23

Canada has now been sufficiently impressed by this type of information and is now actually doing a full blown study on vitamin D and how it impacts the body to prevent the flu.

Fruit For Sale

APPLES & CHERRIES!!


HONEY CRISP- 38 LBS.- $28.00

FUJI- 38 LBS.- $27.00

BRAEBURNS- 38 LBS.- $27.00

GRANNY SMITH- 38 LBS.- $25.00

JONAGOLDS- 38 LBS.- $25.00

JONATHANS- 38 LBS.- $25.00

GALAS- 38 LBS.- $25.00

RED DELICIOUS- 38 LBS.- $25.00

GOLDEN DELICIOUS- 38 LBS.- $25.00

TART CHERRIES (PIE CHERRIES)- 30 LBS.- $30.00

The tart cherries are already pitted and sugared. All you need to do is put them in jars and process them. You must pick these up ASAP because they are frozen and we don't have room in our freezers.

APPLE CIDER- 1 gallon jug- $4.50

Please email us with your order and we will email you back with your total and where to send your payment.

We are only doing this one order for apples and cherries. Please have all orders and money in by Saturday, October 17th. If we don't have your money we can not place your order.

If you have any questions let us know.
Thanks,
Becki and Anna

Food Storage Specialists

http://www.rugettingprepared.blogspot.com/

Essential Oil Classes

You are invited to Emotional Wellness Naturally, a class where you can learn how to improve your health and life with behavioral strategies, nutrition, essential oils and tools that will help you and your loved ones to overcome the frustration of ADD, ADHD, the depths of depression, anxiety, OCD, bi-polar, and other imbalances that come from life and its events. Attached is a flier that you can pass on to people who would benefit from this class - or from others that are scheduled to meet individual needs. Please RSVP. Print out attachment. Have a wonderful daly! Jacque Gurney, CNHP, HHP, THC www.millenialwellness.com


Presented by
Botanical Education Foundation & Millenial Wellness LLC

DATE TIME LOCATION CLASS TITLE

Sept 29 10am FreSpa Emotional Wellness Naturally, Nutrition, Treatments, Ess.Oils
Sept 29 7pm FreSpa Emotional Wellness Naturally, Nutrition, Treatments, Ess.Oils

Oct 6 10am FreSpa Creating Digestive Wellness – Health Begins in the Gut!
Oct 6 7pm FreSpa Essential Oils 101 – Top 10 Essential Oils for Beginners

Oct 17 9am-4pm Ess Oil Certification Blending for the Immune System-Australian /New Zealand

Oct 20 10am FreSpa Beauty Naturally, Hair, Skin, Nails, Cellulite, Weight Loss
Oct 20 7pm FreSpa Beauty Naturally, Nair, Skin, Nails, Cellulite, Weight Loss

Oct 27 10am FreSpa Women’s Wellness, Hormones, PMS. Menopause, Libido, Sleep
Oct 27 7pm FreSpa Women’s Wellness, Hormones, PMS, Menopause, Libido, Sleep

Nov 3 10am FreSpa Pregnancy, Delivery, Baby Care, Essential oils for Children
Nov 3 7pm FreSpa Pregnancy, Delivery, Baby Care, Essential oils for Children

Nov 14 9am-4pm Ess Oil Certification Blending from India, Solids, Notes, Chords, Customizing

Nov 17 10am FreSpa Home Pharmacy/First Aid/Preparedness Naturally
Nov 17 7pm FreSpa Home Pharmacy/First Aid/ Preparedness Naturally

Nov 24 7pm FreSpa Weight Management Naturally – Health During the Holidays

Dec 5 9am-4pm Ess Oil Certification California Spa Blending for Health Therapies

Tuesday classes are $10 (RSVP - classes will be held when registrations are sufficient to justify them)

The 7-hour Essential Oils Certification classes are $99 each (prepaid).
Bring 2 new paying guests and your registration is free!
Please RSVP for each class to: www.botanicaleducation@gmail.com or call 480-296-4699

Jacque Gurney (instructor) is a Certified Natural Health Professional, a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, an Herbalist, an Advanced Aromatherapist (a Master using Essential Oils) and a Transformational Health Coach. She works as an educator in nutrition, is an organic gardener who grows and makes herbal formulas, and coaches to assist people to make choices in their lives to create a life environment of health and happiness. She offers Nutritional Bio-Scans at a discounted rate to people who attend her classes and also offers Emotional Correction sessions for Performance Enhancement, Relationship Repair, Perception Changes and Generational Emotional Wellness at discounts for those who have taken classes. Jacque has taught in several states, including Alaska, and teaches certification classes in essential oils, herbs and holistic health. Most of all, she loves people, loves helping them remember why they are here on their earthly journey, and rejoices in seeing them claim the life they desire! Her website is: www.millenialwellness.com

Classes held in the FreSpa Building Conference Room
1206 E Warner Rd (between Lindsay and Val Vista), Gilbert, AZ 85296
PARK BETWEEN THE 2 FRONT BUILDINGS FOLLOW THE YELLOW DIRECTION SIGNS

Free Essential Oil Classes

Poppy’s Natural Health Class


Location: 7143 E. Southern Ave #101, Mesa, AZ 85208

These are FREE CLASSES!!!

THEY BEGIN AT 12:30 AND END AT 1:30 PM

*BIO SCANS AVAILABLE FROM 1:30 – 2:30 ($35.00 per scan)

*Presented by Amy Lindquist AAP,

an Advanced Aromatherapy Practitioner, and owner of

Scentsational Health & Wellness LLC.
________________________________________________________________________________
October Schedule___________________
THE SCIENCE AND CHEMISTRY OF ESSENTIAL OILS

WEDNESDAY 9/30 – NO CLASS

WEDNESDAY 10/7 - WHAT IS CELLULAR FREQUENCY

WEDNESDAY 10/14 - NO CLASS FALL BREAK

WEDNESDAY 10/21 - SCIENCE BREAK DOWN OF AROMATIC MEDICINE

WEDNESDAY 10/28 - CHEMISTRY OF ESSENTIAL OILS
___________________________________________________________________________

NOVEMBER SCHEDULE

ESSENTIAL BASICS YOU NEED TO KNOW

WEDNESDAY 11/4 ESSENTIAL OILS SAFETY

WEDNESDAY 11/11 ESSENTIAL OILS BOTANICAL NAMES

WEDNESDAY 11/18 NATURES PHARMACY

WEDNESDAY 11/25 - NO CLASS

_____________________________________________________________________________

DECEMBER SCHEDULE

HOW TO MAKE ESSENTIAL OIL GIFTS

WEDNESDAY 12/2 MISTER SPRAYS

WEDNESDAY 12/9 HOLIDAY BLENDS

WEDNESDAY 12/16 ESSENTIAL OILS AND HOLIDAY FOODS


Amy Lindquist AAP

Scentsational Health & Wellness

www.yourshw.com

www.arizonaessentialoils.com

480-381-2638

Chocolate Order Due Oct 14

Hello Everyone-

t is that time of year again … chocolate!!! I have attached the flier in word format. If you can’t open it I will post it on the web later this week so you can get it there www.grainsplus.com. Order are due October 14th.

There are a few changes with chocolate this year; we can no longer get butterscotch chips, white vanilla chips, white kreemy dipping or the milk chocolate stars. We can still get the white cocoa butter chips and white cocoa butter dipping.

If you haven’t ordered from me before … the chocolate comes from Blommer’s Chocolate Company in Northern California. It is so much better than anything you will find in the grocery store. All of their products are made from the highest quality ingredients. I have been using them for 7 years and have never been disappointed.

I have also included on the order form the ASAP Silver Biotics Solution. I think this is a must have for the cold and flu season. Visit www.silverbiotics.com for more information. The products are still on sale this month! I won’t be able to order them again at this price until next year, so order now before you need them.

Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks, Leslie
Leslie Krauser
Grains Plus
480-218-4877
14126 East Buffalo St., Gilbert, AZ 85295
http://www.grainsplus.com/

Abundance Class-Free

Two Amazing Finacial Guru's Here Thursday

Free Class

CHRIS WISE
and
GARRETT GUNDERSON

Chris @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
and
Garrett @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

What Would Additional Cash Do For You?
Many people are facing the struggles of declining personal credit scores from the economic downturn. In this information packed and enlightening meeting learn from Chris Wise, The Credit Line Millionaire on how to transform your personal credit situation no matter what it is. In addition you will learn the secrets of how to create new revenue streams. Don’t get caught up in the economic downturn use it to create wealth. There has never been a better time to start your own business and creating passive income.

When:
September 24th, 2009


Chris Wise...... 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Garrett Gunderson.......7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Where:
Vital Solutions MD Office
4220 E McDowell Rd, #103
Mesa , AZ 85215

What:
(to bring)
Luncheon Following Morning Class Bring a PotLuck dish to share

Why:
Get AHEAD of the Economic Downturn

Have more options for your Business and Family

Chris Wise is a highly sought-after self-made millionaire with a natural knack for creating passive income investments. He has served as a professional consultant to over one hundred corporations and individuals looking for proven solutions to increasing net worth.

A featured author in The Power of Mentorship - Finding Your Passion and having a leading role in the new hit movie "The Art of Business" he shares his inspiration for creating a passionate life, along with motivational leaders such as Bob Proctor, Zig Ziglar and Brian Tracy. Chris has appeared on The Wright Place TV Show, which is syndicated to over 3 million homes weekly and features successful entrepreneurs and inspirational speakers from around the world. Chris is also a featured speaker and mentor on the Las Vegas Convention Speakers Bureau showcasing premium world-class speakers.

Enthusiastic about life, Chris is passionate to show you how to build financial wealth that will allow you to regain your passions for life and have the financial resources to pursue it.

Garret Gunderson
Garrett is the author of the revolutionary financial book Killing Sacred Cows, a New York Times bestseller. He is also the creator of the popular New Rules to Get Rich program distributed via Nightengale Conant. Garrett loves inspiring others to turn their potential into production. He has dedicated his life to living and teaching a unique concept known as Soul Purpose that reveals how anyone can live a more prosperous and rewarding life. His many popular media appearances include prime-time television, magazines, newspaper articles, and radio interviews.

A Brief Working History of Garrett B. Gunderson
Garrett B. Gunderson is a passionate, natural-born entrepreneur. He began his first business at the age of 15 and soon began winning business competitions throughout the state of Utah, including the SBA Young Entrepreneur of the Year award at age 18.

Garrett began a career in the financial services industry at the age of 19 while attending college at Southern Utah University. He became a financial mentor to several of his college professors, and became the youngest member to ever be placed on the Alumni Board of the University. He earned a six-figure income his first year out of college, and became a millionaire by the age of 26. Garrett practices the same wealth creation strategies he teaches his clients.

Garrett has since founded several prosperous companies, including an Inc 500 financial firm that was named by The Utah Fast 50 program as one of the top companies in the state for entrepreneurial spirit, innovative business tactics and skyrocketing revenue growth.


“I am a being of passion- connecting human beings with their Soul Purpose through awareness, creation, and action. I am a stand for love and light that unites us all." ~ Garrett B. Gunders

GAIN Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods

Mesa Police Department G.A.I.N.


Saturday - October 24. 2009

Getting Arizona Involved In Neighborhoods

Registration forms will be posted in August.

G.A.I.N. (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods) is a statewide annual event. It is designed to encourage Neighborhood Watch programs and bring together communities throughout Mesa for a common goal: to let criminals know that citizens of Mesa are seriously united in the fight against crime and drugs. This is a time to turn on your porch lights, go out into your neighborhood, and get to know your neighbors.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Most of the parties held are by established Neighborhood Watch groups, but ANYONE AND EVERYONE should be participating, through your own neighborhood or through a community-wide event. Apartments, mobile home communities, businesses, and residential areas should all take an interest in knowing and protecting their neighborhood. One night a year to get together is not asking much, but the benefits are invaluable.

WHO PLANS GAIN ACTIVITIES?

Block Watch captains, apartment managers, activities directors, community activities, youth, anyone! All you need is the desire to contact your neighbors and get together!
WHERE DO WE START?
The first step in planning a GAIN event is to start early. Plan an exciting event with your neighbors. Form a small committee for planning. Solicit assistance from others and exchange ideas. Planning is half the fun!

WHO DO WE INVITE?
Please invite everyone on your block, in your community, etc. Keep it a manageable number, but don’t exclude anyone. Neighborhood Block Watch groups have already established their boundaries, and for others who are unsure where they should start and end, please call the Mesa Police Department Crime Prevention office and your crime prevention officer can assist you in making that determination.
WHAT SIZE CAN THE PARTY BE?
The party can be any size, but keep it under control! Some neighborhoods just like getting together among themselves, while others plan a much larger function, including festivals and carnivals. It all depends on what you and your neighbors want to make of it. You can make it as small or as large as you want it.

WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF GAIN?

Your GAIN party should be held on Saturday, October 24. Visits by city departments will be done between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Your party should be at least 2 hours and fall within the visitation time. Just make sure your party is up and running by the start time you put on your registration form.

WHERE DO I GET A REGISTRATION FORM?

Block Watch captains, co-captains and assistant captains will automatically have one mailed to them no later than the beginning of September. The registration form will also be available online.

WHAT ELSE SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT GAIN?

Only parties registered by the close of business on October 9 will be placed on the visitation schedule. We apologize, but no exceptions will be granted.
On the afternoon of GAIN, please do not call the police department to ask questions relating to GAIN. If you have any questions, please call 480-644-2620 prior to October 24. The day of GAIN we will be out in the community ensuring a smooth event and not in the office.

Kids Yard Sale

Kids Yard Sale

Saturday, September 26
Jefferson or Webster Recreation Centers

Kids can sell items including clothes, toys, games, artwork and more. Siblings can share a booth if
desired. No adults are allowed to sell items.

Tables are NOT provided. A 10 x 10 area with 2 chairs will be designated for kids to sell their goods.

Set-up begins at 9am. Children are responsible to bring and manage their own change funds.(parents can help younger kids make change)

Open to public: 10am- 12 noon

Cost: $2 per booth
(no refunds given for cancellations)

Call 480-644-4578 at Jefferson Recreation Center
Call 480-644-4926 at Webster Recreation Center

Parasite Clarification

I have learned that when I mentioned about the upcoming community class about Parasites, in Relief Society, several sisters (I do not know names), it seems, were offended. I am sorry if you did not understand or were confused by the mention of this type of class. Being prepared is more than just food, water and supplies. We need to be prepared to face what ever our journey may be. If you are not interested in a particular class then just ignore it, but another sister might be interested. I will never be able to please everyone and you might become interested in learning more if you or your family come down with an illness. -The Scouts are always swiming in questionable water sources    : )

Let me know what you want to learn about : ) I like to learn all I can, in all areas...well maybe not math...

Just an FYI about parasites- Most people believe that you must travel out of the country to be affected by parasites. According to Dr. Frank Nova, Chief of Laboratory of Parasitic Diseases of the National
Institute of Health, states, “In terms of numbers, there are more parasitic infections acquired in the U.S. than in Africa.”

Dr. Ross (U.S.Parasite infection expert) stated; " I believe the single most undiagnosed health challenge in the history of human race is parasites. I realize that this is a pretty brave statement, but it is based on my 20 years of experience with more than 20,000 patients."

Parasites are found in the highest concentrations in commerical pork products (bacon, ham, hotdogs, cold cuts, pork chops etc.) Beef, lamb, and even fish. All fruits and vegetables can contain parasites as well. Parasites can not be seen by the naked eye.

*Milwaukee, 2001: 400,000 people fell ill due to water born parasite in the cities water supply.

Parasites can cause *Constipation,* Diarrhea,*Irritable bowel syndrome,*Joint and muscle aches,* anemia,

* Skin conditions,*Allergies,*Granulomas,* Nervousness *Fatigue and more.

If you want to learn more follow this link...
http://sigh-chocindy.blogspot.com/2009/09/parasite-cleanse-using-essential-oils.html

Ward Preparedness Group- Water Storage

Join us October 8, 2009
For our Preparedness Group- Water Storage

Alan Matindale from City of Mesa Water Department
wil be teaching us about water storage. Brother Martindale
presents the best water storage presentation that I have ever gone to.
It just makes sense! He also dispells many water storage myths.

7-8:30 pm at the Crismon Building
LDS Church- (Crismon/North of University)

This is an adult meeting-no childcare will be provided.

Questions? E-mail Cindy Sage sage1211@msn.com

RSVP- if you wan tto be sure to have a handout...still come but you may have to have your handout
e-mailed.

Ward Preparedness Group- Preparing for the Flu Season

Come to the Ward Preparedness Group meeting
Preparing For the Flu Season
Taught by Cindy Sage
The focus will be on preventative, natural ideas, incudling, herbs, vitamins, minerals, and Essential oils.
We will also be covering what to have to be prepared for possible pandemic issues and being prepared with food, water and basic necessities.

Tuesday September 29, 2009
7-8:30  pm at the Crismon Building
LDS Church- (Crismon/North of University)

Everyone is invited- including family, friends, and the community.
This is an adult meeting- No childcare provided
Questions? E-mail Cindy Sage sage1211@msn.com
E-mail me if you are coming...so I have enough handouts. You can still come, but the handout may have to be e-mailed.

A Different Way to Think about Parentiing

Passing It On —Best of Meridian

by Stefinee Esplin Pinnegar
The story we are living is the story our children will tell.
I met Neighbor Rosicky for the first time when I was twenty-one. I still see myself lying on my bed in my college dorm room reading my American Lit assignment and being transformed by his story. It was about a family who lived on the prairie during a drought so severe and temperatures so hot that their entire corn harvest was lost.

Rosicky, the father, had more reason to despair than I could comprehend at that time in my short and relatively prosperous life. Instead, he walked out of his parched fields, killed some chickens, and gathered his children to celebrate the Fourth of July. "No crop this year," Rosicky said when his wife asked him about the corn. "That’s why we’re having a picnic. We might as well enjoy what we got." The mother-narrator of the story then commented, "An’ that’s how your father behaved, when all the neighbours was so discouraged they couldn’t look you in the face. An’ we enjoyed ourselves that year, poor as we was, an’ our neighbours wasn’t a bit better off for bein’ miserable." I admired Rosicky and wanted to be like him.

Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our lives reveal a story that will later be told by the people who know us, live with us, work with us. In particular, who we are with our families day-to-day becomes a narrative that reaches into future generations as surely as fairy tales have been passed from mother to daughter and father to son for centuries. I’ve learned that there is power in pondering how this narrative is shaping up as it happens, particularly as a parent, because someday my children are going to tell their children what growing up was like for them. If I want my children to tell happy or spiritual or profound stories about our family life, then our family must live those stories first so that there is something to tell.

Shaping Events That Will One Day Be Told
As with Neighbour Rosicky, living a lasting, positive narrative is often a matter of taking what comes and making the best of it. Recently, I heard about a young woman whose parents did not approve of her fiancé. They kicked her out of their home and refused to participate in her wedding. At some point, these parents—one day to be grandparents—will want to reclaim their child. They can apologize. They can repent. But they can never be present at their daughter’s wedding. In the telling of the story of her marriage, no matter how softened, the parents will always be absent.

In contrast, when my aunt eloped with my uncle, they called home to tell her parents. Grandfather was a gardener at the St. George temple and the phone rang there as well as at home. He picked up the receiver at the temple as my grandmother simultaneously picked it up at home. When Grandma heard the news, she began to make a critical response. My grandfather interrupted with, "Now Flo." Then to his children he said, "Come on home and we’ll talk about it."

Some stories of life are told more than others. We ask each other about weddings, baptisms, and other benchmarks that happen only once. We tell each other about firsts—first dates, first kisses, first pregnancies. A friend of mine dashed from a temple ceremony that ran late to her wedding reception to find that her roommate misunderstood where to bring the bridesmaid dresses. The bride and her mother simply handed each girl a bouquet and placed them in the greeting line as if the jeans they were wearing were part of the plan. Within half an hour, the dresses arrived. What might have become a story of embarrassment and accusation, even the story of "the ruined wedding reception," became a humorous footnote within a cherished memory. Many times we have a choice in these matters. I don’t want my daughter’s story of her first date to include a long, loud, bitter dispute with me, no matter how unhappy I might be with the clothing she chooses to wear or the person she is going out with.

The Power of Traditions
Some stories, family traditions for instance, are retold in actions rather than in words. I know where each family grave is at the cemeteries in St. George and Orderville, Utah. I know that we must always put flowers on Aunt Tillie Windsor’s grave because she had no children and Aunt Anna promised her we always would. I know the stories that accompany each grave, and I feel the commitment to care for them, because I have lived the family tradition of "taking flowers to the cemetery for Memorial Day"with my mother and her sisters since I was a small child.

Once in Relief Society, the teacher asked for family traditions built around watching General Conference on television. One young woman described with enthusiasm how her family woke up and got dressed in church clothes while her mother played hymns on the piano. During Conference, they sat quietly on chairs and watched the speakers while her father commented on what was said. Between sessions, they ate a nice dinner her mother had prepared the evening before and talked about what they had heard. She said, "I want to create memories just like mine for my children. I love General Conference."

Then I had a chance to comment. I described how we all slept in until a few minutes before the first session started, then came into the living room in our pajamas and laid on the floor in front of the television. We ate cold cereal for breakfast and munched on treats like M&M’s while we watched. Our cousins usually came, so we laughed a lot while my parents and aunts and uncles told family stories about experiences with general authorities. We helped Mom fix a big lunch because we could listen while we cooked. Between sessions, we played board games with our cousins, but they left before the second session started, so it was a lot calmer. We often dozed off while Mom and Dad talked seriously about things they heard. "I love Conference," I said, "and I want my children to love it, too." Though very different from one another, both celebrations successfully transmitted a love for General Conference to the next generation.

Living Small Celebrations That Become Big Memories
Some traditions, like roast beef on Sunday or daily family prayer, occur so often that one memory collapses into another until only a pattern remains as a warm place in a child’s heart. When I was growing up in St. George, our family got up early on Saturday mornings so we could get our work done and still have lots of time to visit and play. At about 10:00am, we dropped whatever we were doing and went to Aunt Anna’s or Aunt Maggie’s, or they would come to our house. We fixed drinks in glasses with lemon and ice and propped up our feet while my mother and her sisters visited. No more than thirty minutes later, we scampered home again to finish our work. On long, lonesome Saturday mornings, after I left home and was living far away in Indiana, I often called my mother or one of the aunts at exactly 10:00am. Even when I didn’t, I was comforted knowing that my mother and her sisters were gathered and that they would mention me.

Such minor, ongoing "celebrations" become critical links between generations. These are the times we think to share family stories and personal stories. When we remember these "typical" times, we remember the people who shared them with us, and we are reminded of who we are, what we stand for, and what it means to share love with others. Something as small as a glass of water and a good chat on the back porch with my daughter every Tuesday night while my husband and son are at Karate classes becomes an oasis of comfort when life is filled with trials or stress. If we’re careful not to turn them into occasions for preaching, a weekly "rite" during a trip to piano lessons or the grocery store can greatly enrich the narrative we are living with our children. Routines that might otherwise be part of the drudgery and stress become loving rituals that infuse much joy into our lives.

Once our family was accompanying an older faculty member to a special event at the university where my husband and I work. I noticed Fred’s respect and tenderness in caring for this gentleman—waiting patiently for him to get into our truck, reaching across him to hook the seatbelt, making sure his coat wouldn’t get caught in the door before closing it. I thought, "I hope people treat me like this when I am old." I suddenly realized the privilege of serving someone in this way with my children along. They would know how to treat me because they were observing how their father treated our friend.

Thus, "living the narrative" may mean sacrificing to attend family gatherings, not just because "it is good to get together with family," but for the pattern of living that becomes visible to our children. If I want my grown children to come home and visit, to be pleasant during those visits, and to judge my crotchety behavior kindly, then that is how I must live our family story with them. This may be particularly true in families which do not already have that kind of heritage.

We may not be able to control completely the events that our families experience. But like Neighbour Rosicky, we can control our response to those events. We can shape them differently. By carefully attending to the moments our children share with us now, we can influence the lasting narrative of their childhood. In fact, whether we think of our actions as part of a story or not, family relationships become stronger and more pleasant when we pay attention to the details of living with others. In other words, the story of life is richer when we live it right the first time.

National Emergency Preparedness Event

Free National Preparedness Event 2009
Saturday September 26
9am-2pm

Are you prepared for a disaster?
What about your family? Your Pets? Your employees?

Bass Pro Shop at Mesa Riverview
1133 North Dobson (Loop 202 and Dobson)
Displays from Mesa Police and Mesa Fire & More!
Free Seminars on family Disaster preparedness!
Family entertainment with FREE prizes!

Time TBD Seminar: CPR and First Aid


Time TBD Seminar: Flu Pandemic

Time TBD Seminar: Making Sure Your Pets are Ready for a Disaster

12:00 noon Flag raising ceremony inside of Bass Pro Shops.

Mesa Fire and Police Bag Pipers and Honor Guard will lead the ceremony. Mesa Mayor Scott Smith will talk about the importance of family disaster planning. Mesa Councilmember Dennis Kavanaugh will introduce members of the Citizens Corps and discuss the importance of citizen volunteer groups during a disaster. Interim Mesa Police Chief Vicki Myers will talk about the Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program.

Time TBD Seminar: Utilities and Safety

Time TBD Seminar: Family Preparedness

There will be raffle at each seminar. Prizes include a four-person emergency 72-hour evacuation kit, a 2-person 72-hour backpack, a disaster response backpack and a voucher for CPR certification ($25 value). There will be coloring table for kids and a chance for them to also enter a drawing to win prizes.

National Emergency Preparedness 2009 will also serve as the official kickoff for GAIN (Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods), which is being held Saturday, October 24 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Mesa. Several Block Watch captains will be participating at National Emergency Preparedness 2009 to provide information about GAIN.

There will be plenty of children’s activities, family entertainment and free prizes. There will also be appearances by several very popular mascots, including McGruff the Crime Dog and the Chick-Fil-A Cow.

The American Red Cross will have a Community Blood Drive at Bass Pro Shops during the event. To schedule an appointment, visit www.givelife.org. The sponsor code is BeReady.

Hosted by your community Parners- We are Poroud to be Ready!
Mesa police
Mesa Fire
Mesa Riverview
Emprire
Banner Desert
Mesa Public Schools
SRP
Bass Pro Shop
Universal Fog Misting Systems
Tolby Kieth Bar & Grill

For more tips and current information on Emergencies in Arizona, visit
http://www.azin.gov/
http://www.ready.gov/

Free Adult Institute Class

Come add to your oil...Free Institute Class
My friend Debbie Forrest told me about this great institute class that she has been attending. Marianne Jennings is the teacher (she also teaches at ASU). The institute class is on Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 at the stake center on 32nd street next to Stapley Jr. high. It is free and a FABULOUS class.
Stapley Jr. High Addresss- 3250 E. Hermosa Vista · Mesa, Arizona 85213

Mesa Public Schools Check Fair-FREE

Mesa Public Schools is hold in a CHECK Fair- Free
Saturday Sept. 26, 2009
10am-2 pm
Mesa High School
130 E. Southern
Vendors from the community and Mesa Public School  District will be avaible to answer questions about health services.

Car Seat Inspections
Health Screenings
MPS Disrtict Information
Preschool Guidance
Kid's Story Time
DES/AHCCS
Special ED Vendors

Questions call Jan Umhay 480-472-7278 or e-mail jmumhay@mpsaz.org

Water Barrels Are Still Availiable for Purchase

If you are interested in these water tanks, please contact Sara Fisk directly at sarafisk@gmail.com


The tanks are being ordered from Plastic Mart and coming from Texas. Here is a picture of what the 525 gal looks like- the others are similar. http://www.plastic-mart.com/class.php?item=3379

Here are the options:

270 gallon tank (31" dia. x 85"H): tank $170, shipping $68, spigot hole $20 TOTAL: $258

300 gallon tank (42" dia. x 57"H): tank $170, shipping $68, spigot hole $20 TOTAL: $258 (same price!)

525 gallon tank (45" dia. x 80"H) : tank $230 shipping $68 spigot hole $20 TOTAL: $318

550 gallon tank (64" dia. x 48"H) tank $230 shipping $68 spigot hole $20 TOTAL: $318 (same price!)

Please check the dimensions carefully to make sure the tank will fit where you want it to.

We are having each tank fitted with an additional pre-threaded bulkhead opening about 3/4 down on the tank into which we can screw a 3/4 standard spigot. Those can be purchased at Lowe's or Home Depot and each person will be responsible to do this on their own. This will make it very easy to put a bucket under the spigot to get the water out. The opening at the bottom can be used to drain the tank with or without the spigot, but it is an option to put one there as well. The bottom hole is 2" and will require two additional pipe fittings to reduce the size to 3/4 inch. This is not difficult to do and very inexpensive. This will be something that each person who buys a tank will be responsible for on their own; but there is a huge savings in doing so. We are getting a $20 saving per tank off their online sale price and a 1/2 price break in the shipping.

Once you decide that you want to order a tank I will collect money immediately. The tanks have to be ordered in groups of at least 25 to get the break in shipping, so I will wait until I have that minimum before placing the order. Tanks will all be delivered to one location and each person will be responsible to pick up their tank. There is no home-delivery option.

Please let me know if you have any questions; if you are ready to order please send me the details in an email. The next order will go in when we have the required number (25) of tanks to get the discounted shipping. Thanks

Book Reading Group

Hello Everyone!

I am starting a new venture this fall which I am really excited about. I am hosting a monthly gathering in my home for parents and adults interested in helping build a family and community culture of continual learning. We will read specifically chosen books, and meet monthly for discussion.

The attached document lists the books we will be reading and discussing, with information on the "Gathering Project" starting soon.
We are getting a nice group going here, and there is still room for anyone you think may enjoy this.
Thanks,
Linda Goldthwaite - 984-5255

Where to Store Food Storage- Ideas

Great ideas from Deals to meals-

http://www.myfoodstoragedeals.blogspot.com/

http://www.dealstomeals.blogspot.com/

Where do I store all this food?

Finding a place to store a year’s worth of food is

quite a challenge for most of us. Obviously the ideal situation

would be dedicated room(s) in the basement. However,

we also have to live day to day with our families and often

space is at a premium.

Keep in mind that if you store something in lessthan-

ideal conditions, it is better than no storage at all—you

will just have to rotate the food out in a shorter period of time

to maintain quality and nutrients. If food is spread throughout

your home, keep a master list of where everything is located.

The following are some ideas for creative ways to

‘find & use’ storage space in your home.

*Put an additional shelf at the top of your pantry and all closets.

Often builders leave a giant space at the top of closets

that could accommodate another shelf.

*Use the old college student trick—put beds up on cinder

blocks to create more space under beds (or you can buy bed

lifters at Home Depot). Cut cardboard boxes low enough to

slide under the beds and fill them with canned goods. Label

the front of the boxes so you can easily pull out the box and

know what is in it.

*Look at what is stored under your stairs or in your basement

storage rooms. Can it be stored safely in the garage? If so,

build shelves in the garage and use the cleared out space for

food storage.

*Does a coffee table or dresser have extra shelves or drawers

you could use?

*Build a shelf over the door, just inside the bathroom. No

kidding! Who sees it but you. Use that space to store items

like toilet paper, soap, paper towels, cleaning products, etc.

*Clean out your closets and give what you don’t need/want

to the DI. Use the space for food storage.

*Some food storage items can be stored in the garage on

shelves. Water, vinegar, soaps & cleansers, paper goods,

canned goods—whatever you store there makes room inside

for more perishable items.

*Store cases underneath hanging clothes in the bottom of

closets and put your shoes on top (makes them easier to get

them anyway)

*Move books forward on bookshelves and place food storage

behind the books.

*Place less-used water storage in hard to reach corner cupboards.

*Fill empty fruit jars with water or other storage items

(wheat, rice, oats, flour, etc.)—it takes up the same space full

or empty.

*Rather than use a traditional coffee table, use chests and

trunks and store food inside.

*Add shelves to back side of doors. You can buy over-thedoor

shelves that can store cans top to bottom.

*Build narrow shelves floor to ceiling all along a wall in a

bedroom, office, family room, or basement. Put doors on the

shelves to hide the contents but provide easy access. You’ll

be surprised how little room this takes but creates LOTS of

storage space.

*Keep things neat. The neater and more organized your

home, the more space will be available for your food storage.

Saving Web-sites

Groupon.com is a website that offers a different group coupon for local events, dining and merchandise every day. You can sign up on their website for daily notices and there are groupon deals all over the country.


Here is today's Groupon http://www.groupon.com/deals/desert-voyagers-guided-raft-tours?utm_campaign=desert-voyagers-guided-raft-tours&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter

Here are some other similar sites that sell all kinds of things:
dailysteals.com

steepandcheap.com

woot.com

Stay Safe

My Aunt sent me this information...Good thing to teach in F.H.E.-

In daylight hours, refresh yourself f these things to do in an emergency situation.This is for you, and for you to share with your spouse, your children, everyone you know.

After therapy a couple weeks ago a man upproached me and asked me for 50 cents to use the phone. I put Anna in the car and turned away from him to dig through my purse...luckily nothing happened. Jim told me that he could have harmed me and to never do that again. In hind sight that was pretty dumb. Stay safe!

This e-mail has been circulation around and alothough some of it can be true...read this article from snopes...to learn how to better help yourself!

http://www.snopes.com/crime/prevent/ninetips.asp
10 Safey tips:

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!

2. Learned this from a tourist guide. If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you.Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!

3. If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy.The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4. Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their chequebook, or making a list, etc. DON'T DO THIS!) The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR  LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.
If someone is in the car with a gun to your head DO NOT DRIVE OFF,
Repeat:
DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat they will get the worst of it . As soon as the car crashes bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a parking lot, or parking garage:

A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the passenger side floor , and in the back seat

B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle, and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot. This is especially true at NIGHT!)

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Preferably in a zig -zag pattern!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic:  STOP IT
It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point:
Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her 'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door..' The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over.The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that  they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.

10. Water scam!
If you wake up in the middle
of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you think is a
busted pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! These people turn on all your
outside taps full blast so that you will go out to investigate and then attack.

This e-mail should probably be taken seriously because
the Crying Baby Theory was mentioned on America 's Most Wanted when they profiled the serial killer in Louisiana

N95 Face Masks

About Facemasks and N95 Respirators
Respirator Masks – Have at least a good N95 mask, not just a simple dust mask. A mask will prevent germs carried in the air to enter your body. Keep in mind a mask is only as good as the seal it creates around your nose and mouth. I recommend that you change your N95 mask daily. N95 is a rating provided by NIOSH (National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) which is a division of the CDC, and it means that 95% of all particulates that are .2 microns or larger will not penetrate the mask. An N100 rating means the respirator will prevent 100% off all particulates that are .2 microns or larger from passing through the respirator. One major issue to consider with any mask or respirator is that over a period of a few days you will have build on the outside of the mask that can slough off onto your clothes. So change your masks regularly.

Facemasks and N95 respirators are devices that may help prevent the spread of germs (viruses and bacteria) from one person to another. They are one part of an infection-control strategy that should also include frequent hand washing and social distancing.

Facemasks and N95 respirators should not be shared. Facemasks and respirators may become contaminated with germs (viruses and bacteria) that can be spread between people.


The following provides basic information about facemasks and N95 respirators.
Facemasks

A facemask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Facemasks may be labeled as surgical, laser, isolation, dental or medical procedure masks. They may come with or without a face shield.

Facemasks are made in different thicknesses and with different ability to protect you from contact with liquids. These properties may also affect how easily you can breathe through the facemask and how well the facemask protects you.

If worn properly, a facemask is meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays or splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria) from reaching your mouth and nose. Facemasks may also help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory secretions to others.

While a facemask may be effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, a facemask, by design, does not filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes or certain medical procedures. Facemasks also do not provide complete protection from germs and other contaminants because of the loose fit between the surface of the facemask and your face.

Facemasks are not intended to be used more than once. If your mask is damaged or soiled, or if breathing through the mask becomes difficult, you should remove the facemask, discard it safely, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your mask, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used mask.

N95 Respirators for Use by the Public

An N95 respirator is a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. In addition to blocking splashes, sprays and large droplets, the respirator is also designed to prevent the wearer from breathing in very small particles that may be in the air.

To work as expected, an N95 respirator requires a proper fit to your face. Generally, to check for proper fit, you should put on your respirator and adjust the straps so that the respirator fits tight but comfortably to your face. For information on proper fit, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The ‘N95’ designation means that when subjected to careful testing, the respirator blocks at least 95% of very small test particles. If properly fitted, the filtration capabilities of N95 respirators exceed those of face masks. However, even a properly fitted N95 respirator does not completely eliminate the risk of illness or death.

N95 respirators are not designed for children or people with facial hair. Because a proper fit cannot be achieved on children and people with facial hair, the N95 respirator may not provide full protection.

People with chronic respiratory, cardiac, or other medical conditions that make it harder to breathe should check with their healthcare provider before using an N95 respirator because the N95 respirator can require more effort to breathe. Some models have exhalation valves that can make breathing out easier and help reduce heat build-up.

ALL FDA-cleared N95 respirators are labeled as "single use", disposable devices. If your respirator is damaged or soiled, or if breathing becomes difficult, you should remove the respirator, discard it properly, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your N95 respirator, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used respirator.

FDA has cleared the following N95 respirators for use by the general public in public health medical emergencies:

3M™ Particulate Respirator 8670F

3M™ Particulate Respirator 8612F

Pasture Tm F550G Respirator

Pasture Tm A520G Respirator

These devices are labeled "NOT for occupational use.”


N95 Respirators in Industrial and Healthcare Settings

Most N95 respirators are manufactured for use in construction and other industrial type jobs that expose workers to dust and small particles. These respirators are evaluated for effectiveness by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which is part of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). These are labeled "For occupational use.”

N95 respirators cleared by FDA for use in the healthcare setting are called surgical N95 respirators. These devices meet some of the same performance standards as surgical face masks and are also NIOSH certified to meet the N95 respirator performance requirements.

Additional Information

For more information on the proper use and removal of masks and respirators, or to learn more about these and other issues relating to pandemic influenza, visit http://www.pandemicflu.gov./

http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/masks.htm

To increase the protection of your N95 masks. Mix up a protective spray using essential oil ans distilled water. Spray your face and then put on your mask and then spray the out side of your mask. Use caution to avoid spraying your eyes.

Ideas For Building a 3-Month Supply

IDEAS FOR BUILDING A 3-MONTH SUPPLY


Leann Cordon, Gilbert AZ Stake Canning Specialist

A 3-month supply of food that is part of your normal daily diet is THE FIRST STEP in getting food storage for you and your family (refer to pamphlet, “All is Safely Gathered In, Family Home Storage”). Emergency drinking water (14 gallons per person) should also be stored. In addition, financial reserves should be built over time. Food storage is a step-by-step process and is not meant to be a one-time purchase. Build your storage weekly. SOME IDEAS ARE:

1) Purchase a few extra items each week to build a one-week supply of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply until it is sufficient for three months.

2) Use a BLANK CALENDAR to plan meals and turn those menus into a shopping list. (A great source for a calendar and forms to plan meals and create a shopping list which computes all food amounts needed on Excel spreadsheets is Lynne Tolman’s Yahoo.com Group, “3monthsupply” -- see paragraph #6 below). Have a family meeting and decide what foods are your favorites. Store what your family will eat. What are your favorite meals? Here are examples of ways to fill your calendar:

a) Write down a month of meals and times it by three.

b) Write down two weeks of meals and times it by six.

c) Assign types of foods to each day of the week: for example, Mexican, Italian, soups and sandwiches, Chinese, salads, chicken, beef, etc. List four or five meals you can make in each category. Spread these throughout the month and times by three.

d) Think of meals that can be made up around carbohydrates such as potatoes, rice, pasta, bread and tortillas. Examples: beef stroganoff, spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, chicken and potatoes, casseroles, stir fry, soups, stews, baked potatoes with fixings, ham and scalloped potatoes, enchiladas, tacos, sandwiches, haystacks.

3) SHOPPING: Once you have your meals listed on the calendar, you can make a shopping list for the EXTRA foods you will need for one week of menus. During your usual shopping trips, use that list to add these extra foods to your cart. Continue building a week or two at a time until you have your 3-month supply. You may choose to purchase foods in bulk. NOTE: Remember that you will need to purchase some items in cans or as dried foods which you usually buy fresh, such as meats, cheese, vegetables and fruits. Some items can be frozen, but if power is lost, they would be spoiled. USE these foods regularly and ROTATE ALL FOODS, replenishing from the back.

4) TO SAVE MONEY: Clip coupons for the foods you need, and/or go to the website, www.sistersavings.net. This website is updated weekly and lists discounts and bargains on groceries in many of the major stores in our area. Coupons add to savings.

5) USE YOUR OTHER STORAGE ITEMS IN YOUR 3-MONTH SUPPLY and rotate those products as well. Wet pack items such as meats, stews, soups, vegetables, fruits, jam, salsa and spaghetti sauce can be used. Dry pack items can also be used: Pasta, dry onions, potato flakes, potato pearls, and pancake mix are easy to incorporate into your daily menus. Oatmeal can be eaten as cereal or in pancakes, waffles, or cookies. Dried carrots can be used in soups and casseroles, in salads, or in baking carrot cakes, cookies and muffins. Beans are great in soups and salads, casseroles, in chili, or as a side dish. Rice, wheat, sugar, and flour can be used in many meals and in baking as well. Apple slices can be eaten out of the can as a snack or they can be soaked, cooked and baked in pies or in other desserts. Powdered milk works well in baking and cooking or as a drink. Hot cocoa mix and fruit drink mix also make great drinks.

6) TAKE THE COOKING CLASSES AT THE MESA CANNERY from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on most Mondays. Lynne Tolman is a great teacher and has wonderful ideas and useful handouts. She demonstrates recipes which you can taste during class. You will learn lots of new ideas for meals and ways to use your food storage creatively and regularly. Lynne also has a website on Yahoo groups called “3month supply.” On her site she has the cannery class schedule, handouts from classes, recipes (including a copy of the big yellow home storage cookbook the cannery used to sell), Wendy Dewitt’s book, the Utah State University Extension web site, Excel forms for planning menus, shopping lists, and inventory, and other cooking, canning, and storage ideas. You can also communicate with other members by posting/answering questions or adding information to the group. You must be a member of Yahoo.com to have access to their groups. This just involves going to Yahoo.com and joining their membership, which is free. They ask for your name, some personal information, and your e-mail address. Once you have chosen an ID name and password, you can use Yahoo groups. On the group page, look in the column with group categories and click on the “food and drink” category to find “3monthsupply” (or do a search). In Lynne’s “3monthsupply” group you will see a box to the left with headings in it. Much of the information you will want is under “files” or “links” but you will want to explore the entire site. (Try “files”; then “building a three month supply” to find the Excel forms mentioned in paragraph #2).

7) OTHER WEBSITES OF INTEREST:

Look at http://annban10.blogspot.com/2008/03/food-storage-organized.html to see some great pantry and storage ideas. Other good sites are Safelygatheredin.blogspot.com, Everydayfoodstorage.blogspot.com, and www.StoreMeals.com. Explore the internet to find even more.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER IS NOT TO STRESS ABOUT YOUR

3-MONTH SUPPLY. START OUT DOING A LITTLE AT A TIME, STEP BY STEP. You don’t have to do everything at once. You will accomplish your goals by working at your own pace in the areas where you are most comfortable and which are within your budget. Take the time to gradually build up your 3-month supply, using foods you already eat and some of your storage items from the cannery. ENJOY!