February 2013 Focus - 72 hour kits

The February focus is 72 hour kits with a challenge to work on yours, whether that means starting one or adding to what you have go ahead and do it, you'll feel better even if all you manage is a case of water and some flashlights, something is better than nothing right?

I found  an interesting post on things you might want to have around in case of an emergency, if you are already there with your 72 hour kits you might want to take a look at this.

Preparednesspro, Items to Hoard (for now and in case of emergency)

If you'd just like some ideas on what to put in a 72 hour kit here are a few links:

How to make a 72-hour kit

72-hour kits

72-hour kits for kids

72-hour kit in 12 steps
This is nice if you don't want to do it all at once AND - (I'm really excited about this)
the wonderful sister who writes this blog will be coming to speak to our stake in April!!


And here's whats in our (it will make you feel better) . . .
flashlight / headlamp and batteries
water bottle
water purification tablets (and a filter in mine)
water
Ramen
candy
toothbrush
toothpaste
hotel shampoo, cream rinse and lotion
comb
socks & undies
tuna
macaroni
jerky - although it may be too tough to chew
granola bars
fruit snacks
garbage sacks
can opener
whistle
contacts and solution for me
deodorant (for those of us who use it - (we have lots of little ones)
change of clothes
little first aid kit
towel (those little ones that expand)
one of those funny aluminum foil like blankets
probably some more odds and ends
and Dad's is definitely heavier on the survival type stuff

plus the kids have pictures and phone numbers in their backpacks and I'm working on adding to that

I definitely need to work on our kits but I feel so good knowing that we have a least started them.

Baby Steps

Preparedness Pantry - Food Storage, Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Kits, Water Storage: Baby Steps for the Weekend – June 15th 2012: We’re back today with another handful of Baby Steps you can complete this weekend. Only have a few minutes to spare? Just do one. Got a litt...

Click on this link if you feel like you really need BABY STEPS when it comes to food storage / emergency preparedness...  It will give you a list of little things you can cross off your to do list without being overwhelmed.

From Emergency Essentials Preparedness Pantry

72-hour emergency meal kit for 2 $36 to $41 on Groupon

Groupon has an interesting food storage / preparedness deal going on for people in the greater SLC area.

Groupon is a company that negotiates huge discounts—usually 50-90% off—with popular businesses. They send the deals to thousands of subscribers in a free  daily email, and then send the businesses a ton of new customers.  It's free to join and they have many different deals. If you are interested in joining you can click on thisGROUPON LINK and it will take you to their home page.  There will be a little sign up place in the top right hand corner.  After you've signed up you can start purchasing groupons.  I've used it for things like half off dinner and games at Chuck - E- Cheese (great for my kids  . . .) and 3 for 1 redbox rentals to name a few.

72-Hour Emergency Meal Kit for Two for Pickup($36 ) or Delivery ($41) this is half of the normal price.

It's from:

Family Storehouse

• Company Website

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95 S Center St.
American Fork, Utah 84003
(801) 380-4997

 You can pick them up at their store in American Fork (Utah County) or having them delivered

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In a Nutshell

One-gallon food kit keeps hunger at bay for 3 days with 33 vegetarian servings that can last up to 25 years & require only water to prepare

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The contents include the following:

5-Servings: Creamy Potato Soup
5-Servings: Creamy Vegetable Rice
5-Servings: Oatmeal
5-Servings: Vegetable Barley Soup
5-Servings: Whey Milk
8-Servings: Instant Rice
*That’s a total of 33 Servings!
*We may have to substitute different products depending on availability. You will always receive a product of equal or better value.
 

The Fine Print (on the Groupon deal)

• Expires Jun 27, 2012 -  that means you have to purchase the product with your groupon voucher before June 27, 2012.
• May buy multiple. Not valid until 12/27/11. Valid only for option purchased. Not valid with other offers

Provident Living Class Tonight

Regal Country Ward

Relief Society Activity

Tuesday, June 14

6:30 at the Original bld.

(LDS church on 4000 S and 3900 W.)

Light Refreshments and nursery provided

Come and learn about 

• using coupons
• basic food storage
• backpack 72 hour kits