Lessons in Self-Reliance
In the April General Conference of 1981, Elder Mark E. Petersen told this story: “On the street in front of my house is a row of chestnut trees. In the spring they are beautiful, all covered with gorgeous blossoms. “As…
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Key Home Storage Principles
“Key home storage principles include the storage of food, the storage of water, and the storage of other necessities based on individual and family needs, all because “the best storehouse” is the home, which becomes the “most accessible reserve in…
Making Reusable Sterile Dressings
We have found that when there is a need for gauze pads, sterile dressings, and bandaging materials, we don’t usually have enough. Even when we think we have plenty stored, we end up not having enough. What if you found…
Kid Medicines
Children need child-size doses of over-the-counter medicines. In preparation for stocking a vacation home I asked some of my children what medicines they like to have on hand for their littler kids. Here is a list of things they include:…
Review Your Defenses
After the Welsh revolt of 1294-1295, the English reviewed the defenses of their castles in Wales, made changes and even built another castle (Beaumaris Castle). At Harlech Castle, new defense walls were built on the north and west sides of…
Regular Maintenance
Where I live in the South, it’s time for the annual maintenance check on our air conditioning units. Yearly checks have allowed our condensers to last long beyond their expected life. The last one replaced was 48 years old. We…
Passover
Passover 2026 is April 1 – 9. In Exodus 12, we read the Lord’s instructions to the children of Israel regarding the Passover. Those who obeyed with exactness were spared the deadly effects of the destroyer which the Lord sent…
The Symbolic Nature of Noah’s Ark #1/3
I have arks in many forms and designs all over my home. I even have an ornament tree full of ark ornaments. To me, they are a symbol of hope, a symbol of promises made by God, and a symbol…
With Careful Planning
In the pamphlet All is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints tells us “With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial…