Food Storage Tuesday

Every Tuesday, we post specific items you should gather in order to supplement your 72-hour kit, your 3-month supply, and your longer-term storage. If you are new to our blog, don't worry! You won't be left behind. Just start up where we are and follow along. You will eventually have everything completed! Once the 72-hour kit is complete, we'll be putting together emergency car kits again (week by week). Once those are done, we'll gather the 72-hour kits again. So don't worry, just jump on in and join us where we are today!


This week for your 72-hour kits, add some blankets.  The best option is probably something like emergency mylar blankets.  I personally have never bought these in the past but plan to soon.  Does anyone have any experience with these?  From what I hear they are a great option for warmth without taking up a lot of space in your kits.  They are not expensive, either, so don't hesitate too much on these!  They would be a great asset to your kits, especially if you live in cooler climates.


How's your three month supply coming along?  Don't forget cleaning supplies, toiletries, etc.


We're still gathering beans this month for our longer-term storage.  Yum!  


Can you believe that November is halfway over already??  Christmas will be here before we know it!  Buy some food storage for someone! :)

Inspirational Thought

The responsibility for our social, emotional, spiritual, physical, and economic well-being rests first on ourselves, second on our family, and third on the Church. Under the inspiration of the Lord and through our own labors, we should supply ourselves and our family with the spiritual and temporal necessities of life.

We are better able to take care of ourselves and our family when we are self-reliant. We are prepared to endure times of adversity without becoming dependent on others.

We can become self-reliant by (1) taking advantage of educational opportunities; (2) practicing sound principles of nutrition and hygiene; (3) preparing for and obtaining suitable employment; (4) storing a supply of food and clothing to the extent the law allows; (5) managing our resources wisely, including paying tithes and offerings and avoiding debt; and (6) developing spiritual, emotional, and social strength.

In order to become self-reliant, we must be willing to work. The Lord has commanded us to work (see Genesis 3:19;D&C 42:42). Honorable work is a basic source of happiness, self-worth, and prosperity.

"Welfare" LDS Gospel Library, emphasis added

Food Storage Friday: Pizza Sauce

Here is Tiffany with a Pizza Sauce Recipe
Hi y'all. We love pizza and I love pizza sauce. So here is our favorite pizza sauce recipe! All you need is tomato paste, water and spices. Well of course you need a pizza dough for the crust and to see Aleasha's pizza crust click here.
Mix the water and tomato paste together.
Then add the spices
And then you have a great sauce for your pizza! I like my sauce thick. But if you prefer yours thinner just add a little more water.

Pizza Sauce
4 6 oz cans tomato paste
12 oz water
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
Mix all together and enjoy on your pizza!