Week 51

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  8 Cans of Tomato Sauce

Extra Item:  8 Rolls of Toilet Paper


Some Local Bargains:

Lin's
ShurSaving Tomato Sauce - 8 oz. @ $0.33 (4.1 cents/oz.)
Western Family Tomato Sauce - 8 oz. @ $0.39 (4.9 cents/oz.)
ShurSaving Toilet Paper - 12 Double Rolls @ $5.29
ShurSaving Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $0.93

Dollar Tree
Corina Tomato Sauce - 29 oz. @ $1.00 (3.4 cents/oz.)
Home Store Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $1.00

Smith's
Kroger Tomato Sauce - 8 oz. @ $0.37 (4.6 cents/oz.)
Kroger Value Tomato Sauce - 8 oz. @ $0.34 (4.3 cents/oz.)
Kroger Tomato Sauce - 15 oz. @ $0.65 (4.3 cents/oz.)
Home Sense Toilet Paper - 12 Double Rolls @ $4.79 ***Best Value and Favorite Find***

Family Dollar
Stokeley's Tomato Sauce - 8 oz. @ $0.50 (6.3 cents/oz.)
Generic Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $1.00
Family Dollar Toilet Paper - 12 Big Rolls @ $5.00

Big Lots
Del Monte Tomato Sauce - 15 oz. @ $0.49 (3.3 cents/oz.) ***Best Value***
Fresh Finds Tomato Sauce - 15 oz. @ $0.50 (3.3 cents/oz.)
Stokeley's Tomato Sauce - 15 oz. @ $0.50 (3.3 cents/oz.)
Big Lots Toilet Paper - 12 Double Rolls @ $5.00

Wal Mart
Great Values Tomato Sauce - 29 oz. @ $1.24 (4.3 cents/oz.)
Great Values Tomato Sauce - 15 oz. @ $0.62 (4.1 cents/oz.)
Paradiso Tomato Sauce - 8 oz. @ $0.27 (3.4 cents/oz.)

Family Preparation:  Go through your 72 Hour Kits and update as needed.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read Luke 2 about the birth of Christ.

Merry Christmas!

Jim & Patti

Week 50

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  2 Lbs. of Bouillon Cubes

Extra Item:  30 Lbs. of Beans


Get your Beans at the Cannery!  Our next scheduled time at the Cannery is Thursday, January 12th at 5:00pm.  Here are the latest prices:

Beans, Black - #10 Can (5.5 lbs.) @ $4.55
Beans, Pinto - #10 Can (5.2 lbs.) @ $4.70
Beans, White - #10 Can (5.3 lbs.) @ $4.25
Beans, Refried - #10 Can (2.4 lbs.) @ $4.30

Some Local Bargains:

Lin's
Western Family Assorted Bouillon Cubes - 4 oz. @ $1.99 (49.8 cents/oz.)
Wylers Assorted Bouillon Cubes - 5.89 oz. @ $4.69 (79.6 cents/oz.)
Better Than Bouillon (assorted) - 8 oz. @ $3.99 (49.9 cents/oz.)
Das Dutchman (no MSG) Assorted - 8 oz. @ $4.99 (62.4 cents/oz.) ***Favorite Find (because of no MSG!)***

Smith's
Wylers Assorted Bouillon Cubes - 3.25 oz. @ $2.39 (73.5 cents/oz.)
Knoor (assorted) - 3.5 oz. @ $0.99 (28.3 cents/oz.) ***Best Value***
Knoor Homestyle Concentrated Stock - 4.66 oz. @ $3.99 (85.6 cents/oz.)
Swanson Flavor Boost - 2.8 oz. @ $3.99 ($1.43/oz.)

Wal Mart
Wylers Assorted Bouillon Cubes - 3.75 oz. @ $2.52 (67.2 cents/oz.)

Family Preparation:  Review your Disaster Plan with all members of your family.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read D&C 88:119.  Pray with your spouse as well as your family.




Food For Thought:

We'd like to pass on another great source for gluten-free as well as regular long term food storage items.  Thanks to Sister Julie White for sending us this information:

http://www.augasonfarms.com/

Week 49

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  Fruit Drink (to make 30 quarts)

Extra Item:  20 Lbs. of Oats


Cannery Prices:

Fruit Drink Mix - #10 Can (6.1 Lbs.) @ $8.50
Oats, Quick - #10 Can (2.6 Lbs.) @ $2.50
Oats, Regular - #10 Can (2.7 Lbs.) @ $2.50

The Kanarraville Ward meets at the Cannery every 2nd Thursday at 5:00 pm.  Our next scheduled Cannery date is January 12th!

Family Preparation:  Be informed.  Visit http://www.ready.gov/ or obtain a copy of "Preparing Makes Sense, Get Ready Now" by calling 1-800-BE-READY (1-800-237-3239).

Spiritual Preparation:  Read 3 Nephi 24:8.  Prepare to attend tithing settlement with your family.



Food For Thought:

A sister in our ward recently asked me if we had a list that gave the total amounts of basic food storage items needed for one person for one full year.  In response to that request, we are including this list and another great link where you can calculate you own family's food storage needs:

http://lds.about.com/library/bl/faq/blcalculator.htm

(Click below to enlarge)

Week 48

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  8 Cans of Vegetables

Extra Item:  30 Lbs. of Rice


Some Local Bargains:

Lin's
Western Family Assorted Canned Vegetables - 15 oz. @ $0.89 (5.9 cents/oz.)
Green Giant Green Beans, Corn or Peas - 15 oz. @ $0.69 (4.6 cents/oz.)
ShurSaving Assorted Canned Vegetables - 15 oz. @ $0.79 (5.3 cents/oz.)

Dollar Tree
Libby's Assorted Canned Vegetables - 15 oz. @ $0.79 (5.3 cents/oz.)

Smith's
Kroger Tomatoes - 15 oz. @ $0.73 (4.9 cents/oz.)
Kroger Assorted Canned Vegetables - 15 oz. @ $0.60 (4.0 cents/oz.) ***Favorite Find***

Family Dollar
Stokely's Peas, Corn or Green Beans - 15 oz. @ $0.50 (3.3 cents/oz.)
Stokely's Assorted Canned Vegetables - 15 oz. @ $0.60 (4.0 cents/oz.)
Bruce's Yams - 29 oz. @ $1.50 (5.2 cents/oz)

Big Lots
California Healthy Harvest Peas - 15 oz. @ $0.60 (4.0 cents/oz.)

Wal Mart
Great Value Assorted Canned Vegetables - 15 oz. @ $0.68 (4.5 cents/oz.)
Double Luck Green Beans - 15 oz. @ $0.48 (3.2 cents/oz.) ***Best Value***

Cedar City Cannery
Rice, White - #10 Can (5.7 lbs.) @ $4.00 (70.2 cents/lb.) ***Best Value and  Favorite Find***

Our next cannery date is next Thursday, December 8th at 5:00pm.  This is your last chance this year to round our your dry pack food storage supply!  We look forward to seeing you there.  Please be there no later than 4:45 to get your orders turned in and to get suited up!

Family Preparation:  Become aware of your community warning systems and what to do if they go off.

Spiritual Preparation:  Attend the First Presidency Christmas Devotional




Food For Thought:

For those of you who have someone in your family who is gluten sensitive, we have discovered that our local health food store, Sunshine Nutrition, carries a gluten-free alternative grain called "Sorghum" which is available as flour or whole grain.  You can order 25 lb. sacks for a little over $1.00 a pound also.  If you are interested in ordering the bulk quantity, talk to Maureen before 4:30pm Monday thru Thursday.

Here are some links to additional information about Sorghum:

http://www.sorghumcheckoff.com/glutenfreemediakit
http://www.celiac.com/articles/21657/1/USDA-Researches-Use-of-Sorghum-as-a-Gluten-Free-Alternative-Grain/Page1.html
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Sorghum
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorghum

Week 47

 FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  8 Cans of Fruit

Extra Item:  8 Rolls of Toilet Paper

Some Local Bargains:

Lin's

ShurSaving Mandarin Oranges - 11 oz. @ $0.59 (5.4 cents/oz.)

Western Family Pears - 15.25 oz. @ $1.09 (7.1 cents/oz.)

Dole Pineapple - 20 oz. @ $1.19 (6.0 cents/oz.)

Western Family Cranberry Sauce - 14 oz. @ $0.89 (6.4 cents/oz.)

ShurSaving Toilet Paper - 4 Reg. Rolls @ $0.93

Dollar Tree

Canned Fruit (Variety) - 15 oz. @ $1.00 (6.7 cents/oz.)

Home Store Toilet Paper - 4 Reg. Rolls @ $1.00

Smith's

Kroger Applesauce - 48 oz. @ $1.79 (3.7 cents/oz.) ***Best Value and Favorite Find***

Kroger Canned Fruit (Variety) - 15 oz. @ $1.00 (6.7 cents/oz.)

Kroger Peaches or Pears - 29 oz. @ $1.79 (5.9 cents/oz.)

Kroger Value Toilet Paper - 12 Double Rolls @ $4.57

Kroger Value Toilet Paper - 4 Reg. Rolls @ $0.88

Family Dollar

Seneca Peaches - 29 oz. @ $1.50 (5.2 cents/oz.)

Libby's Pineapple - 20 oz. @ $1.35 (6.8 cents/oz.)

Kings Pantry Strawberries - 15 oz. @ $1.00 (6.7 cents/oz.)

Family Dollar Toilet Paper - 12 Big Rolls @ $5.00

Big Lots

California Healthy Harvest Canned Fruit (Variety) 15.25 oz. @ $0.80 (5.2 cents/oz.)

California Healthy Harvest Fruit Cocktail - 29 oz. @ $1.20 (4.1 cents/oz.)

Big Lots Toilet Paper - 12 Double Rolls @ $5.00

Wal Mart

Dole Pineapple - 15.25 oz. @ $0.88 (5.7 cents/oz.)

Great Value Pineapple - 20 oz. @ $1.00 (5.0 cents/oz.)

Wal Mart Generic Toilet Paper - 6 Reg. Rolls @ $0.97

Wal Mart Generic Toilet Paper - 12 Double Rolls @ $4.96

 Family Preparation:  Review the insert on finances in the September 2007 Ensign.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read and use the talks from conference found in the November Ensign in Family Home Evening.

Week 46

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  30 Lbs. of Wheat or Flour

Extra Item:  11 Lbs. of Macaroni or Spaghetti


All the above items are available from the Cannery!  The next Cannery date for our ward is Thursday, December 8th at 5pm.  Please be there at least 15 minutes early to fill our your paperwork and for the orientation.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Following are the new prices for this week's items:

Wheat, Hard Red - #10 Can (5.8 lbs.) @ $3.50
Wheat, White - #10 Can (5.8 lbs.) @ $3.50
Flour, White - #10 Can (4.8 lbs.) @ $3.40
Macaroni - #10 Can (3.4 lbs.) @ $4.30
Spaghetti - #10 Can (4.3 lbs.) @ $4.95

Family Preparation:  Complete a contact card for each family member.  Have each family member keep these cards handy in their wallet, purse, backpack, etc.  Samples can be found in the FEMA "ARE YOU READY? GUIDE", p. 25.  You can download the guide from the following site:  http://www.ready.gov/are-you-ready-guide

Spiritual Preparation:  Read "The Healing Power of Forgiveness", by president James E. Faust, Ensign, May 2007, p. 67.



Food For Thought:

Jim and I would like to give you all a Thanksgiving poem this week that we each picked out as our personal favorite.  Guess which one belongs to who?  :)

Giving Thanks

For the hay and the corn and the wheat that is reaped,
For the labor well done, and the barns that are heaped,
For the sun and the dew and the sweet honeycomb,
For the rose and the song and the harvest brought home --
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the trade and the skill and the wealth in our land,
For the cunning and strength of the workingman's hand,
For the good that our artists and poets have taught,
For the friendship that hope and affection have brought --
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the homes that with purest affection are blest,
For the season of plenty and well-deserved rest,
For our country extending from sea unto sea;
The land that is known as the "Land of the Free" --
Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

~Author Unknown


A Turkey Speaks

I have never understood
why anyone would
roast the turkey
and shuck the clams
and crisp the croutons
and shell the peas
and candy the sweets
and compote the cranberries
and bake the pies
and clear the table
and wash the dishes
and fall into bed
when they could sit back
and enjoy a hamburger.

~Author Unknown

We wish you all a bountiful and blessed Thanksgiving!

Week 45

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  Non-fat Dry Milk 8 1/2 lbs.

Extra Item:  1 lb. of Yeast, Baking Powder and Baking Soda


Remember to get your milk on the next Cannery visit!  The next scheduled time for the Kanarra Ward is Thursday, December 8 at 5:00 pm.

Non-fat Dry Milk - #10 Can (4.1 lbs.) @ $8.60 ***Favorite Find!***

Family Preparation:  Teach your family, stop-drop and roll, as well as other safety guidelines.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read Alma 37:35.  Strive to teach your children to keep the commandments of God.



Food For Thought:

We got an e-mail this week from Susan Grimm that has some interesting information that we thought we should share with you.  Here is her e-mail with the enclosed link:

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Hi Patti, I thought I'd share with you this website. I have been making my own laundry soap for about a year now and I love it and it's so cheap! It works great with HE machines because it's low sudsing. Soap is easier on your skin as well. My favorite is recipe #1 in this site but I cut it in half. The only pain of it if you will is that at least for my HE machine, I dilute it in hot water shaking it up to get it to dissolve (it's a thick gel) before I put it into my machine since it doesn't agitate to break it up. My daughter uses it in her machine that agitates with no complaints. You can get all the ingredients at Linn's, although Walmart has Borax for much less. I use the FelsNaptha soap rather than the other kinds it tells you can use. You can't believe how cheap this is to make. I only use  1-2 Tablespoons a load with my soft water. You use more with hard water. Call me if you have any questions.

http://tipnut.com/10-homemade-laundry-soap-detergent-recipes/
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From my own experience, I had read in Dr. Hulda Clark's books some years ago about using 20 Mule Team Borax Powder as a less-toxic alternative for many cleaning items around the house including dish washing detergent, laundry soap and shampoo.  I personally tried it all by itself in my dishwasher (1 Tbsp or less) and for my laundry (1/2 cup for a full load) and found that it worked just great!  Here are a couple more links with more information:

http://www.frugal-rv-travel.com/Borax.html
http://livingnetwork.co.za/drclarknetwork/recipes/borax-soap/

Week 44

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  8 Cans of Soup

Extra Item:  2 Months of Laundry Soap


Some Local Bargains:

Lin's
Western Family Chicken or Beef Broth - 14.5 oz. @ $0.89 (6.1 cents/oz.)
Western Family Basics Laundry Detergent - 20 lbs. @ $5.89 (29.5 cents/lb.)

Dollar Tree
Campbell's Assorted Soups - 14.5 oz. @ $1.00 (6.9 cents/oz.)
Kendale Farms Chicken Broth - 32 oz. @ $1.00 (3.1 cents/oz.)
LA's Totally Awesome Laundry Detergent - 64 oz. @ $1.00 (1.6 cents/oz.)

Smith's
Kroger Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup - 10.5 oz. @ $0.60 (5.7 cents/oz.)
Campbell's Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup - 10.5 oz. @ $0.76 (7.2 cents/oz.)
Progresso Assorted Soups - 19 oz. @ $1.25 (6.6 cents/oz.) ***Favorite Find***
Sun Laundry Detergent - 22 lbs. @ $9.97 (45.3 cents/lb.)
Sun Laundry Detergent - 4.81 lbs. @ $2.50 (52.1 cents/lb.)

Family Dollar
Family Gourmet Assorted Soups - 10.5 oz. @ $0.50 (4.8 cents/oz.) ***Best Value***
Sun Laundry Detergent - 250 oz. @ $8.00 (3.2 cents/oz.)
Sun Laundry Detergent - 117 oz. @ $2.75 (2.4 cents/oz.)

Big Lots
Campbell's Assorted Soups - 10.5 oz. @ $1.00 (9.5 cents/oz.)
Great American Assorted Soups - 18.6 oz. @ $0.95 (5.1 cents/oz.)
Xtra ScentSations Laundry Detergent - 250 oz. @ $8.00 (3.2 cents/oz.)

Wal Mart
Great Value Chicken Noodle Soup - 10.5 oz. @ $0.64 (6.1 cents/oz.)
Great Value Tomato Soup - 10.5 oz. @ $0.62 (5.9 cents/oz.)
Campbell's Cream of Mushroom or Chicken - 10.5 oz. @ $0.60 (5.7 cents/oz.)
Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato - 10.5 oz. @ $0.60 (5.7 cents/oz.)
Sun Laundry Detergent - 22.7 lbs. @ $9.97 (43.9 cents/lb.)

Family Preparation:  Have your chimneys cleaned to prevent fires.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read "Life's Lessons Learned", by Elder Joseph B Wirthlin, Ensign, May 2007, p. 45.



Food For Thought:

With our main storage item this week being soup, and it being the season to enjoy some particularly wonderful squashes, we thought it would be fun to include some great squash soup recipes.  My daughter once surprised me with a delicious helping of butternut squash soup that had carrots, onions and allspice in it and I loved it.  She didn't use a recipe - she just threw it all in a pot and cooked it all together and it was really good (remember your food storage carrots and onions from the cannery?).  Butternut is used frequently, but any of the golden-fleshed winter squashes will work, including pumpkin.  Recently I had the pleasure of being in Melody Drew's kitchen and savoring the delicious aroma of a huge batch of pumpkin soup.  She said it also had onions, celery, potatoes, cream and allspice (yum!).  So here are some links to a few for you to check out and/or come up with your own to warm your family's fall meals with:

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/butternut_squash_apple_soup/
http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/emeril-acorn-squach-soup.html
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Winter-Squash-Soup-with-Gruyere-Croutons-2997
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/13/dr-andrew-weils-stress-free-squash-soup/
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spicy_pumpkin_soup/
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/pumpkin-soup-with-chili-cran-apple-relish-recipe/index.html

Week 43

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  8 Cans of Meat

Extra Item:  8 Rolls of Toilet Paper


Some Local Bargains:

Lin's
Starkist Tuna - 5 oz. @ $0.89 (17.9 cents/oz.)
Geisha Tuna - 5 oz. @ $0.79 (15.8 cents/oz.)
Natural Directions All Natural Skinless Boneless Pink Salmon - 5 oz. @ $1.89 (37.8 cents/oz.)
Libby's Vienna Sausage - 5 oz. @ $0.79 (15.8 cents/oz.)
Western Family Chicken Breast - 10 oz. @ $2.50 (25.0 cents/oz.)
ShurSaving Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $0.93
ShurSaving Toilet Paper - 12 Double Rolls @ $5.29

Dollar Tree
Armour Vienna Sausage - 5 oz. @ $0.50 (10.0 cents/oz.)
Van Camps Sardines - 3.75 oz. @ $0.79 (21.1 cents/oz.)
Sofitelle Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $1.00

Smith's
Kroger Tuna - 5 oz. @ $0.69 (13.8 cents/oz.)
Kroger Vienna Sausage - 5 oz. @ $0.44 (8.8 cents/oz.)
Kroger 100% Natural Chicken Breast - 12.5 oz. @ $2.99 (23.9 cents/oz.) ***Favorite Find***
Kroger Value Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $0.88

Wal Mart
Polar Sardines - 5.5 oz. @ $0.58 (10.5 cents/oz.)
Bumblebee Tuna - 5 oz. @ $0.64 (12.8 cents/oz.)
Starkist Tuna - 5 oz. @ $0.64 (12.8 cents/oz.)
Great Value Vienna Sausage - 5 oz. @ $0.43 (8.6 cents/oz.) ***Best Value***

Family Preparation:  Insulate chimneys and place spark arrestors on the top.  The chimney should be at least 3 feet higher than the roof.  Remove branches hanging above and around the chimney.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read Mosiah 4:6-12.  Trust in the Lord and turn to Him for help.

Week 42

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  30 Lbs. of Wheat or Flour

Extra Item:  10-20 Boxes of Macaroni and Cheese


Here are the new Cannery prices for the above items:

Wheat, Hard Red - #10 Can (5.8 lbs.) @ $3.50
Wheat, White - #10 Can (5.8 lbs.) @ $3.50
Macaroni - #10 Can (3.4 lbs.) @ $4.30

Family Preparation:  To prevent fires, clean out storage areas.  Do not let trash, such as newspaper and magazines accumulate.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read "Come to the Temple" by President Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, October 2007.  Plan to regularly attend the temple.



Food For Thought:

When we were in Saint George this week, we discovered another Health Food store that some of you may already know about but we were unaware of.  It is called "The Vitamin Cottage" and it is at 624 W. Telegraph in Washington, just north of Saint George (across the main street from Wal Mart).  The phone number is (435) 980-1100.  It's been there for about 2 1/2 years and if you haven't ever shopped there we suggest you drop in when you're in the area.

It is somewhat similar to our own little Sunshine Nutrition here in Cedar City, but quite a bit larger and with a great selection.  They also have a very nice fresh organic fruit and vegetable section, holistic makeup and skin care products.  They have an entire refrigerated section just for a wonderful array of nuts to keep the oils in them fresh (a lot of commercial nuts are rancid from sitting out on shelves at room temperature).

If you do visit, I challenge you to walk out without buying at least a bag of their wonderful dehydrated mangoes or bananas (I bought both!).  With this food for thought in mind, I would like to give you a recipe for one of my favorite treats, but if you're going to make it you need a good blender or you can use a juicer without the screen or possibly a food processor (although I haven't tried that):

Banana Ice Cream

Ingredients:

Frozen Organic Bananas (peel bananas, chop into chunks, put into sandwich bags, throw into the freezer and freeze until firm - at least overnight - I prefer organic, they just taste better)

Unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses

Brazil Nuts (fresh, good quality, chopped into small chunks)
An alternate could be shredded coconut (also fresh and good quality) or if you can't eat or don't like either, raisins are also good.

So all you do is blend up your bananas into a frozen cream with just enough water to process it without it being too watery and putting in an ice cube or two helps it to be really cold like ice cream.  Then scoop out, put in a bowl with a tablespoon or two of molasses and sprinkle with the nuts or your favorite topping and enjoy!

This is a good substitute for folks who are lactose intolerant and can't eat regular ice cream.

Week 41

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  20 Lbs. of Sugar

Extra Item:  3 Months of Dish Soap


Get your sugar from the Cannery!  Our Ward meets at the Cannery every 2nd Thursday at 5pm - we had a great turnout this week and canned rice, pinto beans, oats and spaghetti!  Also, here is a new price list which replaces the one we gave you earlier this year (click to enlarge):

Some Local Bargains:

Lin's

Sun Lemon Dish Soap - 25 oz. @ $0.88 (3.5 cents/oz.)

Earth Friendly Lavender Dish Soap - 25 oz. @ $4.35 (17.4 cents/oz.) ***Favorite Find*** (yes, it's more expensive but we like it because it doesn't contain any harsh chemicals or anything harmful to the environment!)

Dollar Tree

Sun Dish Soap - 25 oz. @ $1.00 (4.0 cents/oz.)

Deluxe Dish Soap - 28 oz. @ $1.00 (3.6 cents/oz.)

Smith's

Kroger Value Dish Soap - 25 oz. @ $0.99 (4.0 cents/oz.)

Family Dollar

Family Dollar Lime Dish Soap - 38 oz. @ $1.50 (3.9 cents/oz.)

SunSations Dish Soap - 25 oz. @ $1.00 (4.0 cents/oz.)

Big Lots

Awesome Ultra Concentrated Dish Soap - 50 oz. @ $1.00 (2.0 cents/oz.) ***Best Value***

Sun Dish Soap - 25 oz. @ $1.00 (4.0 cents/oz.)

Wal Mart

Palmolive Eco Dish Soap - 120 oz. @ $4.98 (4.2 cents/oz.)

 

Your 72 Hour Kits and Family Gear Box should now be complete.  Go back and review the items and suggestions from earlier postings to make sure you have everything you need.  Don't forget to rotate your food, batteries and other perishable items to keep them fresh!

Family Preparation:  Review your family safety plan.  Plan a fire drill (preferably in the middle of the night) to be sure everyone hears the alarms and knows what to do.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read D&C 38:24-27.  Strive to become united with those in your Ward and community.



Food For Thought:

We would like to thank Sherie Prisbrey this week for making us aware of some great Honeyville Brand items available in boxes, pouches and #10 cans at IFA.  Here is the complete list of what they have for your information:

Honeyville (#10 Cans):

6 Grain Mix - $5.99
9 Grain Cereal - $6.49
Milk Alternative - $11.99
Chocolate Milk Alternative - $11.99
Powdered Whole Eggs - $18.99
Banana Pudding - $10.99
Chocolate Pudding - $11.99
Vanilla Pudding - $10.99
Orange Gelatin - $15.99
Raspberry Gelatin - $15.99
Lime Gelatin - $15.99
Strawberry Gelatin - $15.99
Banana Chips - $7.99
Freeze Dried Strawberries - $16.99
Freeze Dried Apples - $19.99 (compare with cannery dehydrated @ $5.70)
Freeze Dried Peaches - $28.99
Freeze Dried Pineapple - $24.99
Freeze Dried Raspberries - $24.99
Freeze Dried Green Beans - $14.99
Dehydrated Celery - $14.99
Dehydrated Onions - $9.99 (compare with Cannery @ $6.90)
Dehydrated Carrots - $16.99 (compare with Cannery @ $8.30)
Freeze Dried Corn - $15.99
Freeze Dried Peas - $14.99
Potato Shreds - $6.99 (compare with Cannery Potato Flakes @ $3.25)
Garden Seeds in a Can - $49.99

Other Honeyville Products:

Potato Pearls (28 oz. Pouch) - $3.99
Fudge Brownie Mix (4 lb. Sack) - $7.99
Fudge Brownie Mix (19.8 oz. Box) - 2.99
Scone Mix (32 oz. Box) - $3.99
Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix (32 oz. Box) - $2.99
Cinnamon Muffin Mix (17 oz. Box) - $2.99
Almond Poppyseed Muffin Mix (17 oz. Box) - $2.99

Week 40

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  8 Cans of Vegetables

Extra Item:  Multi Vitamins (for 2 people to last 6 months)


Some Local Bargains:

Lin's
Western Family Wax Beans - 14.5 oz. @ $0.89 (6.1 cents/oz.)
ShurSaving Green Beans - 14.5 oz. @ $0.69 (4.8 cents/oz.)
Western Family Green Beans - 14.5 oz. @ $0.79 (5.4 cents/oz.)
Libby's Sauerkraut - 32 oz. @ $1.99 (6.2 cents/oz.)

Dollar Tree
Libby's Vegetables (variety) - 15 oz. @ $0.79 (5.3 cents/oz.)
Corina Diced Tomatoes - 28 oz. @ $1.00 (3.6 cents/oz.)

Smiths
Kroger Vegetables (variety) - 15 oz. @ $0.75 to $0.83 (5.0 to 5.5 cents/oz.)
Kroger Asparagus - 14.5 oz. @ $1.39 (9.6 cents/oz.)
Kroger Green Beans - 50 oz. @ $1.89 (3.8 cents/oz.) ***Favorite Find***
Kroger Value Tomatoes - 28 oz. @ $1.24 (4.4 cents/oz.)
Kroger Tomatoes - 14.5 oz. @ $0.73 (5.0 cents/oz.)

Family Dollar
Stokeley's Green Beans - 14.5 oz. @ $0.50 (3.4 cents/oz.)
Bruce's Yams - 29 oz. @ $1.50 (5.2 cents/oz.)
Margaret Holmes Spinach - 27 oz. @ $1.60 (5.9 cents/oz.)

Big Lots
Del Monte Diced Tomatoes - 28 oz. @ $1.00 (3.6 cents/oz.)
Contadina Tomatoes - 28 oz. @ $1.00 (3.6 cents/oz.)
Hunts Tomatoes - 28 oz. @ $1.00 (3.6 cents/oz.)
Del Monte Organic Green Beans - 14.5 oz. @ $0.80 (5.5 cents/oz.)
Bruce's Yams - 15 oz. @ $0.80 (5.3 cents/oz.)

Wal Mart
Great Value Corn - 15.25 oz. @ $0.68 (4.5 cents/oz.)
Great Value Corn - 29 oz. @ $1.16 (4.0 cents/oz.)
Great Value Mustard Greens - 14 oz. @ $0.25 (1.8 cents/oz.) ***Best Value***
Princella Yams - 40 oz. @ $1.84 (4.6 cents/oz.)
Great Value Green Beans or Turnip Greens - 14.5 oz. @ $0.58 (4.0 cents/oz.)

Family Gear Box:  Hard candy, gum and any other special treat your family would like in an emergency.

Family Preparation:  Change the batteries in your smoke detectors and test them.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read Alma 32:28-43.  In your daily lives, strive to have faith in all things that you may reap the rewards of your faith.



Food For Thought:

With pumpkins of every shape and size spilling out of the fronts of the grocery stores this month, wouldn't it nice to have something to do with them besides carve faces on them and stick them on your porch?  Years ago when our kids were little, a friend gave us a fun seasonal recipe called "Dinner in a Pumpkin".  We will give you this recipe and a link to an alternate version and you choose which one you like best (I'm thinking the modern version is sounding really good so be sure to check it out).  It might even become a Halloween tradition in your family!

Dinner in a Pumpkin (contributed by Kathy Webster)

2 lbs. Hamburger
3 Eggs
1 Tbl Oil
1-1/2 Tbl Chopped Onion
1-1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Pepper
2 Cloves Garlic
2 tsp Oregano
1 tsp Vinegar
3/4 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup Chopped Green Olives
1 Green Pepper Chopped
1-15 oz. Can Tomato Sauce

Brown hamburger, onion, green pepper and garlic in oil with the spices.  Add raisins, green olives, vinegar and tomato sauce.  In bowl, beat 3 eggs then add the hamburger mixture to the eggs.  Put the mixture into a small to medium sized pumpkin.  Bake 1 hour at 350 or until the flesh of the pumpkin is soft.  If you want to carve a face into the pumpkin, do it before you fill it, but don't cut all the way through to the inside.  Serve meat over macaroni or rice.

Dinner in a Pumpkin (popular internet version)

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/lifestyles/fooddrink/s_534177.html

While we have the holidays on our minds, here is a fun Punch recipe that would be great at any of this season's parties:

As we mentioned on week 38, Sister Julie White has a year or more supply of wheat that she is looking to trade with someone for an equivalent amount of canned 30-year-shelf-life rice (either from the Cannery or someone like Provident Pantry).  However, we had an incorrect phone number.  So if you are interested and trying to contact her, the correct phone number is (435) 865-1520.

Week 39

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

 

Food Storage:  8 Cans of Fruit

Extra Item:  8 Rolls of Toilet Paper

Some Local Bargains:

Lin's

Western Family Assorted Canned Fruit - 15.25 oz. @ $1.29 (8.5 cents/oz.)

Western Family Applesauce - 48 oz. @ $2.99 (6.2 cents/oz.)

Western Family Applesauce - 15.5 oz. @ $1.09 (7.0 cents/oz.)

ShurSaving Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $0.95

Dollar Tree

Assorted Canned Fruit (different brands) - 15 oz. @ $1.00 (6.7 cents/oz.)

Anne Elise Pineapple Slices - 20 oz. @ $1.00 (5.0 cents/oz.)

Sofitelle Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $1.00

Smith's

Kroger Pineapple - 20 oz. @ $1.04 (5.2 cents/oz.)

Kroger Assorted Fruit - 15 oz. @ $1.05 (7.0 cents/oz.)

Kroger Applesauce - 48 oz. @ $1.85 (3.9 cents/oz.)

Angelsoft Toilet Paper - 4 Regular Rolls @ $1.42

Homesense Toilet Paper - 6 Double Rolls @ $2.59

Family Dollar

Family Pantry Peaches - 29 oz. @ $1.50 (5.2 cents/oz.)

Libby's Pineapple - 20 oz. @ $1.35 (6.8 cents/oz.)

Dole Pineapple - 20 oz. @ $1.40 (7.0 cents/oz.)

Lady Liberty Mandarin Oranges - 11 oz. @ $0.65 (5.9 cents/oz.)

Family Dollar Toilet Paper - 24 Big Rolls @ $7.50

Big Lots

Assorted Canned Fruit (different brands) - 15 oz. @ $0.80 (5.3 cents/oz.)

Limited Harvest Thompson Grapes - 15 oz. @ $1.35 (9.0 cents/oz.) ***Favorite Find***

Applesnax Applesauce - 25 oz. @ $1.25 (5.0 cents/oz.)

Big Lots - 12 Double Rolls @ $5.00

Wal Mart

Great Values Assorted Canned Fruit - 15 oz. @ $1.00 (6.7 cents/oz.)

Great Values Peaches or Pears - 29 oz. @ $1.68 (5.8 cents/oz.)

Great Values Applesauce - 48 oz. @ $1.68 (3.5 cents/oz.) ***Best Value***

Generic Toilet Paper - 6 Regular Rolls @ $0.97

Family Gear Box:  Pet supplies, such as food, leash, extra set of ID tags, and one gallon water for each pet.

Family Preparation:  Fill out emergency information and resource sheets and place next to all telephones.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read D&C 1:38.  Prepare yourself and your family for General Conference.  The October 2007 Ensign has many ideas to help with this.



Food For Thought:

This week we'd like to highlight a great deal that we discovered at Lin's Supermarket.  On the end of an aisle right behind the checkstands you can find two different brands of Bottled Emergency Kits.  These are 32 oz. water bottles packed with such things as:

Whistle
Caribiner
Emergency Blanket & Poncho
LED Flashlight w/batteries
Hand/Body Warmer
Strike Anywhere Matches
Etc.

The regular price is $14.89 but they are on sale right now for $6.99 (over half off!)

Right around the corner next to those you can find complete personal boxed 72 hour kits for $44.99.  They also have Winter Emergency Roadside Kits for $27.99 and Hundred-Hour Candles for 2/$7.00 (reg. $4.79 ea.)

With the holidays coming around the corner, any of these items would make great gifts!

Week 38

FOOD STORAGE TIP OF THE WEEK

Food Storage:  30 Lbs. of Wheat

Extra Item:  11 Lbs. of Macaroni or Spaghetti


Here are the Cannery prices for this week's items:

Wheat, Hard Red - #10 Can (5.8 lbs.) @ $2.80 (48.3 cents/lb.)
Wheat, White - #10 Can (5.8 lbs.) @ $2.80 (48.3 cents/lb.)
Macaroni - #10 Can (3.4 lbs.) @ $3.85 ($1.13/lb.)
Spaghetti - #10 Can (4.3 lbs.) @ $4.50 ($1.05/lb.)

Family Gear Box:  Mirror, magnesium fire starter, books to read.  Be sure to include the scriptures.

Family Preparation:  Purchase and install emergency ladders for upper floor window.

Spiritual Preparation:  Read "Wherefore, Settle This in Your Hearts", by Elder Larry W. Gibbons, Ensign, November 2006, p. 102.  We cannot keep one foot in the Church and one foot in the world.  Stay on the straight and narrow path.  No, stay in the middle of the straight and narrow path.  Don't drift, don't wander, don't dabble, be careful.

Food For Thought:

During this evening's General Women's Conference, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf gave us five "forget-me-nots" to remember in our life's journey.  So this week, we'd like to give you our own five "forget-me-nots" as you go through this year's Food Storage Program:

1.  Store according to your family's particular needs and preferences (so that you have a year's worth of food your family likes and will enjoy even in difficult circumstances).  Remember that if everyone was stressed they would want food they were familiar with.

2.  If you're buying what your family likes and eats regularly, you should be able to rotate it through your daily pantry and keep everything relatively current.

3.  Store a variety so that if you had to live on your food storage you would have more to serve your family than just wheat and milk.

4.  Don't forget to include the extras that add so much flavor and nutrition to meals such as spices, condiments, honey and molasses (did you know that one tablespoon of unsulphured Blackstrap Molasses contains 20% RDA of both calcium and iron?) ingredients for side dishes, vitamin tablets, and extra things that can be used for trading like sugar, salt, etc.

5.  Keep in mind that temperature extremes can drastically affect the shelf life of your food storage items.

Sister Julie White has a year or more supply of wheat that she is looking to trade with someone for an equivalent amount of canned 30-year-shelf-life rice (either from the Cannery or someone like Provident Pantry).  If you are interested, please contact her at (435) 267-1002.