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Foods preserved in 2024, 2025, and 2026 for comparison

“Thou shalt be diligent in preserving…”

The Lord’s message to Brigham Young at Winter Quarters in January 1847 included this: “Thou shalt be diligent in preserving what thou hast, that thou mayest be a wise steward; for it is the free gift of the Lord thy…

American Beautyberry or French Mulberry bush with ripening berries

Insect Repellants

If you are uncomfortable with using insect repellents laden with man-made chemicals, there are natural options available to purchase and to make. Herbal repellents are usually kinder to your skin but make sure your skin isn’t sensitive to them before…

Four kitchen towel aprons

Aprons from Kitchen Towels

I find that most purchased aprons are:1) Too big for me even with adjustable straps, and2) Not absorbent or soft enough to wipe my hands on So, years ago, I started making my own aprons out of kitchen towels. They…

Collage of butane stove, Pantry Cooking cookbook, storage bins, cyclist's emergency kit

Self-Reliance Gift Ideas

Gift the gift of self-reliance and preparedness this Christmas. Here are some of many ideas for gifts: –Camp stove or butane stove –Solar oven –Rocket stove —Wonder oven –Water bath canner –Pressure canner —Ball Blue Book —So Easy to Preserve…

Home canned butternut squash, frozen chopped green chiles, dehydrated sliced tomatoes, Kosher dill pickle halves

Preserve What Thou Hast

Doctrine and Covenants section 136 is a revelation given to Brigham Young as he was preparing the saints to emigrate from Winter Quarters, Nebraska to the Salt Lake Valley in Utah. It is full of instructions to him and to…