Tag everyday preparedness

Temporary plumbing repair using automotive hose and clamps

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” #2

“Sturdy Shoes and a Waterproof Tent” is one of my favorite preparedness articles from the Ensign magazine. It offers many preparedness lessons we can learn from Church history (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). It’s perfect for this…

Home canned sweet cherries in pint jars

Canning Cherries

There are a number of recipes we like that require canned cherries, either tart or sweet. Canned cherries are quite expensive at the grocery store, if you can even find them. Fresh cherries can be expensive if you don’t live…

Cheese Grits Bowl with tomatoes, ham, spinach, and onions

A Three-Month Supply Southern Style

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints introduced the idea of a Three-Month Supply in 2007 in the pamphlet All is Safely Gathered in: Family Home Storage. The pamphlet encouraged members to: “Build a small supply of food that…

Cans of vegetables in medium size multi-purpose bins

Multi-Purpose Bins for Pantry Storage

Here’s a good way to store canned and packaged foods while maximizing space. These multi-purpose bins are on sale right now at The Container Store so your organizing can be 25% less expensive! They are BOGO 50% off until April…

Bookshelves full of books

Education and Learning

Doctrine and Covenants section 55 is a revelation given to William W. Phelps. In it the Lord tells him: “And again, you shall be ordained to assist my servant Oliver Cowdery to do the work of printing, and of selecting…