One of the hardest parts of food storage prep for me has been making plans for my 1 year old. The doctor recommends tons of dairy intake and dairy is just hard for food storage. If you get the food storage milk that has fat it is put through a hydrogenation process which converts it to a trans fat and if any of you know me you know I'm a weirdo about trans fat! Stuff just freaks me out! But then if you buy the nonfat kind I feel like that isn't helping my baby get the fat that is so key for his brain at this stage. The other day an idea for me that was just ground-breaking hit me so I figured I would share...
My husband and I went crazy a couple months ago and did a "whole 30". If you aren't sure what that is you can Google it but for a foodie like me it was basically a 30 day torture. A couple good things came out of it though and this is one of them! We bought up tons of full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk for that challenge and still had a couple of cans left over. I was organizing them in our pantry and it hit me--Food storage!!! Coconut milk is so good for you and has tons of fat which is great for babies and toddlers! Here is a little snip it on the health benefits...
"Coconuts milk contains significant amounts of fat, but unlike other nuts, it provides fat that is mostly in the form of medium chain saturated fatty acids (MCFAs) in particular, one called lauric acid. Lauric acid is converted in the body into a highly beneficial compound called monolaurin, an antiviral and antibacterial that destroys a wide variety of disease causing organisms. It is therefore now thought that consumption of coconut milk may help protect the body from infections and viruses. Coconuts are highly nutritious and rich in fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6 and minerals including iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. Unlike cow's milk, coconut milk is lactose free so can be used as a milk substitute by those with lactose intolerance".
The canned form can be stored at room temperature for a long time. Yay!!!! Once it is open though, you need to consume quickly or put it in a container, refrigerate, and eat within a couple days. In the case of an emergency I would just have the family split a can and eat it all in one meal. Right now I am rotating through my supply by making oatmeal for Nixon and it has been a hit! I use my quick oats so that I can also rotate through those. I make the quick oats as the directions state but instead of using water I use whole milk (Just to get in extra fat and protein) and I use a little less liquid than the directions say so that it comes out really thick. Once it is cooked I add a little bit of sweetener (usually fruit but you could add brown sugar or maple syrup or whatever you use to sweeten around your house) and then I add a bunch of coconut milk to make it kind of seem like cereal. The coconut thickens up pretty well so don't be alarmed when the consistency seems a little "pudding-like". Nixon loves it and Kyle and I end up sneaking tons of bites- it really is delicious.
One caution with the coconut milk in the can- when you open it all the fat is at the top since it naturally separates. I throw it into a blender bottle and shake it around and use that to store it in the fridge, but you can stir it or use any other mixing techniques. I usually have enough to make 3-5 batches of oatmeal for Nixon, depending on the size, which we can easily use in a few days before it goes bad.
I know it's kind of strange but for me it was huge to be able to find something that I know could easily help increase Nixon's fat intake in an emergency and be something that I would be comfortable feeding him frequently to rotate. You can find it at any health food store or even Walmart. I always just make sure that it is unsweetened and full fat.
Thanks again Emily for getting us all thinking about this and thanks for letting me share!
-Shanell Beecher :)
Friday, November 21, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Powdered Milk Conversion for Fluid Milk
How many times have you been working in the kitchen preparing a meal for your family or something for a pot luck and found that you don't have enough milk? Some of us have powdered milk in small quantities that we use for just a few recipes and some of us have lots in storage that we never use. Below is some ways to use that powdered milk. I took this from www.everydayfoodstorage.net
and it can be found at a lot of different web sites if you want to spend the time looking. I have used this and it works very well. The sweetened condensed milk is really thick so blend quickly.
Use this conversion chart to use powdered milk in any recipe calling for milk! Simply look down the "milk" column for the amount needed in your recipe then add the dry powdered milk to the dry ingredients and the water to your wet ingredients.
and it can be found at a lot of different web sites if you want to spend the time looking. I have used this and it works very well. The sweetened condensed milk is really thick so blend quickly.
Use this conversion chart to use powdered milk in any recipe calling for milk! Simply look down the "milk" column for the amount needed in your recipe then add the dry powdered milk to the dry ingredients and the water to your wet ingredients.
| Milk | Water | Dry Powdered Milk |
| 1 Cup | 1 Cup | 3 Tablespoons |
| 3/4 Cup | 3/4 Cup | 2-1/4 Tablespoons |
| 2/3 Cup | 2/3 Cup | 2 Tablespoons |
| 1/2 Cup | 1/2 Cup | 1-1/2 Tablespoons |
| 1/3 Cup | 1/3 Cup | 1 Tablespoon |
| 1/4 Cup | 1/4 Cup | 3/4 Tablespoon |
Using more of your Powdered Milk in everyday ways . . .
| Sweetened Condensed Milk |
| (14 oz. can) |
| 1/2 C. Hot Water |
| 1 C. Dry Powdered Milk |
| 1 C. Sugar |
| 1 T. Butter |
| Blend Very Well in blender. |
| Evaporated Milk |
| (12 oz. can) |
| 1-1/2 C. Water |
| 1/2 C. + 1 T. Dry Powdered Milk |
| Blend Very Well in blender. |
| Buttermilk |
| Add a Tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes. |
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Adventures with Non-Fat Dry Milk
One of the first things I always run out of, and pretty much the driving force that gets me to the store each week, is milk. What if I didn't have to rely on the store? What if I had some backup milk that could be stored at room temperature for many, many years?
This is a 28 oz. pouch. My children were very excited because there are cookies on the label. (They are easily swayed by advertising.)
Each pouch makes 29 cups of milk, or 1.81 gallons. The pouch costs $5.40, so this is going to be about $3 per gallon. It lasts for 20 years.
So last night I decided to make some and put it in a rinsed-out milk jug to see if I could fool anyone. I pulled out a pitcher and measured two quarts of cold water. Then I whisked in 1 1/2 cups of powdered milk. My husband walked in while I was doing this. I was hoping he wouldn't see, as I wanted a fair and honest test.
He groaned. He said his mom used to do the same thing and they all hated it. The smell was very powdered milk-like. I didn't want to be "that mom" making my children drink something they will later complain about when they are adults.
It took a bit of whisking to get it to the perfect consistency. I didn't want a single lump to give away the plot. I poured it in the milk jug.
The ladies at the cannery promised me it was good milk, but one of them cautioned me to be sure it was refrigerated overnight for an optimal experience. I asked Brian if he wanted to try some right then. He said he'd rather wait for the optimal experience. I poured some in a cup. I hesitated before the milk touched my lips. (I am really weird about milk.) I took a tiny taste.... and even at less-than-optimal temperature.... it tasted just like milk.
Brian was encouraged by my example, and also took a sip. He too, was surprised by this milk's delicate flavor. I placed the milk jug in the fridge to reach optimal temperature before the true test.
I was going to take a picture of the milk in its jug while the children enjoyed their breakfast, completely oblivious to my sneaky ways, but.... it's all gone. Nobody said a word.
I don't know if I'll ever have the ability to store 60 pounds of dry milk per person as recommended... but I do know that this is the milk I'll be storing. It is $3 per pound in the pouch, or $2.39 per pound in bulk (25 pound bags), but then must be packaged correctly to last the full 20 years. If you package it yourself it costs $12.10 per 4.1 lb can, which works out to $2.95 per pound. I will probably just buy the pouches rather than canning it myself at the cannery because the price is so close and the pouches are very space efficient. And also, because my kids think they are cookies.
If you are feeling especially lazy and do not want to drive to the cannery, you can also order straight from the church and pay only $3.50 in shipping. I love our church. Website here.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
I Went to the Cannery and It Wasn't Scary!
I wanted to do a photo journal of my experience but it wasn't really that kind of thing. I'll have to use my writing skills to paint a picture in your mind of how fun this was!
First, to get the cannery. I'll give you my "women's" directions. Get off the freeway at 1600 N. in Orem. Turn right. Turn right again at the Harley Davidson place onto Geneva road. You'll go under the freeway and then through a light. Turn right at Center Street which has no light. There is a big building on the corner with a word that starts with C..... Codex? The cannery is the next building on your left, a sprawling off-white building with tinted windows and doors.
If you go to the back of the building I think that's the bishop's storehouse. The cannery is on the side of the building you can see from Center Street. It is only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-7. The doors say "Home Storage Center" on them.
There are three ways to buy food at the cannery. 1. You can buy prepackaged items. 2. You can buy items that you package there yourself in any quantity you choose. 3. You can buy items in bulk, which will need to be repackaged at home. Example: Giant bag of oats.
For numbers 1 and 3, you can totally have kids with you. The nice senior missionaries load your order on a cart for you and it's all really quick. You can pay with a credit card or cash or a check.
If you want to package items yourself, you can't have anyone younger than 8 years old with you. The only reason you would want to package items yourself is if they don't sell them already packaged. It doesn't save you money. I decided to do dehydrated carrots and onions because they are only sold in bulk. I didn't want a giant bag of them, I just wanted 6 #10 cans of each. (I did everything in 6s because that's what fits in a box.)
I turned in my order form and then I had to watch a video about washing my hands really well and wearing a hair and beard net. (They didn't make me wear the beard net. Thank heavens.)
I put on my hairnet and apron, then sterile gloves. There were two senior sister missionaries with me the entire time so I never got confused on what to do. They put the labels on the cans for me. Then we poured the contents into the cans. Nothing complicated. The bulk package of carrots actually fills 8 cans, and even though I only wanted to buy 6, I had to fill all 8. Before I was finished, two people already claimed those cans. There is a shelf of already canned stuff anybody can buy that is just extras from people's orders.
After each can was filled, settled, and filled a little more (to within 1/4 inch of the top) I got to add an oxygen pack to each one and put a lid on top. The machine to seal the cans was only scary the first three times. You just set the can on a platform, pull a lever, wait for it to do its thing and then remove the can.
The onions were a little more complicated. The bulk ratio chart said one bag would fill 12 cans. It ended up filling 17 cans, which made it a way better deal.* I ended up buying the whole bag, and they also sent the last bit home with me because it wasn't enough to fill a can. When you buy the whole bag like that, you have to pay for the cans and lids. Cans are 80 cents and lids are 10 cents. Oh and the oxygen pack is another 10 cents. So it adds only slightly to the cost. And now I never have to go can onions again for a very long time. But I would. It was fun!
There were people there canning things that you can buy pre-canned. It is the exact same cost. I don't know why they would do that. The sisters told me some people do it for family home evening because they want their kids to be involved. I would love to bring my kids there when they are older. They also offer tours of the cannery and bishop's storehouse which would be really fun to see.
That is my experience at the cannery. You will never find any nicer or more helpful people in the world except, of course, at the temple. My only regret is not keeping my hairnet.
*You may have noticed I now had a box with only 5 cans of onions in it, but I also bought a small bag of dry milk and hot chocolate to sample so it filled that extra space. ALL IS WELL!
This is the phone number of the cannery: 801-785-0997
This is the phone number if you have questions about their products. 801-537-5947
Order form information HERE.
People with allergies: They have an order you have to follow if you are canning anything with milk or wheat. Those things always come last so there will be no cross-contamination. That place is so sparkling clean it reminded me of a hospital. Sterile and orderly!
First, to get the cannery. I'll give you my "women's" directions. Get off the freeway at 1600 N. in Orem. Turn right. Turn right again at the Harley Davidson place onto Geneva road. You'll go under the freeway and then through a light. Turn right at Center Street which has no light. There is a big building on the corner with a word that starts with C..... Codex? The cannery is the next building on your left, a sprawling off-white building with tinted windows and doors.
If you go to the back of the building I think that's the bishop's storehouse. The cannery is on the side of the building you can see from Center Street. It is only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-7. The doors say "Home Storage Center" on them.
There are three ways to buy food at the cannery. 1. You can buy prepackaged items. 2. You can buy items that you package there yourself in any quantity you choose. 3. You can buy items in bulk, which will need to be repackaged at home. Example: Giant bag of oats.
For numbers 1 and 3, you can totally have kids with you. The nice senior missionaries load your order on a cart for you and it's all really quick. You can pay with a credit card or cash or a check.
If you want to package items yourself, you can't have anyone younger than 8 years old with you. The only reason you would want to package items yourself is if they don't sell them already packaged. It doesn't save you money. I decided to do dehydrated carrots and onions because they are only sold in bulk. I didn't want a giant bag of them, I just wanted 6 #10 cans of each. (I did everything in 6s because that's what fits in a box.)
I turned in my order form and then I had to watch a video about washing my hands really well and wearing a hair and beard net. (They didn't make me wear the beard net. Thank heavens.)
I put on my hairnet and apron, then sterile gloves. There were two senior sister missionaries with me the entire time so I never got confused on what to do. They put the labels on the cans for me. Then we poured the contents into the cans. Nothing complicated. The bulk package of carrots actually fills 8 cans, and even though I only wanted to buy 6, I had to fill all 8. Before I was finished, two people already claimed those cans. There is a shelf of already canned stuff anybody can buy that is just extras from people's orders.
After each can was filled, settled, and filled a little more (to within 1/4 inch of the top) I got to add an oxygen pack to each one and put a lid on top. The machine to seal the cans was only scary the first three times. You just set the can on a platform, pull a lever, wait for it to do its thing and then remove the can.
The onions were a little more complicated. The bulk ratio chart said one bag would fill 12 cans. It ended up filling 17 cans, which made it a way better deal.* I ended up buying the whole bag, and they also sent the last bit home with me because it wasn't enough to fill a can. When you buy the whole bag like that, you have to pay for the cans and lids. Cans are 80 cents and lids are 10 cents. Oh and the oxygen pack is another 10 cents. So it adds only slightly to the cost. And now I never have to go can onions again for a very long time. But I would. It was fun!
There were people there canning things that you can buy pre-canned. It is the exact same cost. I don't know why they would do that. The sisters told me some people do it for family home evening because they want their kids to be involved. I would love to bring my kids there when they are older. They also offer tours of the cannery and bishop's storehouse which would be really fun to see.
That is my experience at the cannery. You will never find any nicer or more helpful people in the world except, of course, at the temple. My only regret is not keeping my hairnet.
*You may have noticed I now had a box with only 5 cans of onions in it, but I also bought a small bag of dry milk and hot chocolate to sample so it filled that extra space. ALL IS WELL!
This is the phone number of the cannery: 801-785-0997
This is the phone number if you have questions about their products. 801-537-5947
Order form information HERE.
People with allergies: They have an order you have to follow if you are canning anything with milk or wheat. Those things always come last so there will be no cross-contamination. That place is so sparkling clean it reminded me of a hospital. Sterile and orderly!
Child Safe Kits
This is probably not the sort of preparedness talk everyone is expecting, but I thought I would share anyway. A few weeks ago, my husband and I met with a Life Insurance agent who gave us a free Child Safe Kit.
If you don't know what that is, it is basically a trifold pamphlet that you fill out with a description of your child. You include a recent photo (they suggest you update these kits every 6 months, I believe) and it has an ink strip for your child's fingerprints. You can request as many as you need from this link, for FREE. http://www.childsafekit.com/request.aspx
I highly recommend everyone get these.
If you don't know what that is, it is basically a trifold pamphlet that you fill out with a description of your child. You include a recent photo (they suggest you update these kits every 6 months, I believe) and it has an ink strip for your child's fingerprints. You can request as many as you need from this link, for FREE. http://www.childsafekit.com/request.aspx
I highly recommend everyone get these.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Cheap cans at Smiths!
There is a fantastic sale going on at Smith's right now for canned goods (and others), and if you use a coupon it's even better and comes with a free adrenaline rush.
Follow this link and sign up with Campbell's for their $1 off 5 coupon for condensed soup (used for like every casserole or even enchiladas). This comes off of the sale price of .49 (when you buy 10 of the qualifying items) making each can .29! Green giant canned veggies, canned diced tomatoes, refrained beans, and other items are are also .49 (after buying 10). Also, their Land of Lakes butter (1 lbs.) are currently $1.99 (dropped from $5something) (after buying groups of 10....again...). Though not ideal for long term storage- butter can be frozen up to 9 months before it starts degrading in quality. Not too shabby!
And while you're out, pick up a case of water. It's cheap, and picking one up every week or so gradually helps set up your storage.
Follow this link and sign up with Campbell's for their $1 off 5 coupon for condensed soup (used for like every casserole or even enchiladas). This comes off of the sale price of .49 (when you buy 10 of the qualifying items) making each can .29! Green giant canned veggies, canned diced tomatoes, refrained beans, and other items are are also .49 (after buying 10). Also, their Land of Lakes butter (1 lbs.) are currently $1.99 (dropped from $5something) (after buying groups of 10....again...). Though not ideal for long term storage- butter can be frozen up to 9 months before it starts degrading in quality. Not too shabby!
And while you're out, pick up a case of water. It's cheap, and picking one up every week or so gradually helps set up your storage.
Church Distribution and Cannery Services
I buy a lot of my food storage through Costco and the regular grocery store, but for long-term supplies the cannery has some great prices.
Two things to know about the cannery. First, you can order quite a few items online for a flat shipping rate of $3 anywhere in the United States. This is a fabulous deal. The church makes it really easy to purchase items that will help you stay alive without a ton of frills.
Here is the link if you want to check out prices. Brother Williams says the milk is way better than it used to be and it is a fraction of the price of other milks.
We are lucky to have one of the only 12 remaining canneries in the country still in full operation. (Lindon Cannery) Because of this, we can purchase anything on this order form. (Choose English pdf from the Home Storage Centers with Self-Packaging Opportunities link to see the order form.) When I've gone to the cannery in the past I bring my filled out order form to make things super quick. Here is the cannery info:
Two things to know about the cannery. First, you can order quite a few items online for a flat shipping rate of $3 anywhere in the United States. This is a fabulous deal. The church makes it really easy to purchase items that will help you stay alive without a ton of frills.
Here is the link if you want to check out prices. Brother Williams says the milk is way better than it used to be and it is a fraction of the price of other milks.
We are lucky to have one of the only 12 remaining canneries in the country still in full operation. (Lindon Cannery) Because of this, we can purchase anything on this order form. (Choose English pdf from the Home Storage Centers with Self-Packaging Opportunities link to see the order form.) When I've gone to the cannery in the past I bring my filled out order form to make things super quick. Here is the cannery info:
Two Recipes Using Evaporated Milk
Evaporated Milk is on sale at Costco this month. The numbers I remember in my head are that it was once 13-something and it is now 9-something for a 12-pack. That is a great price! When you think of how often you need 1-2 cups of milk for a recipe, you can see how useful this stuff is. No need to dig into your powdered milk supply, yet.
Here are two recipes I use monthly to rotate my supply of evaporated milk.
First is this Skillet Creamy Macaroni and Cheese from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. I only use one kind of cheese, though. I usually serve this with broccoli and applesauce. This is a meal I could have a year's supply of if I could figure out the cheese... though the cheese and butter aren't absolutely necessary, I suppose.
The second recipe is this Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup from Recipe Girl. This is a great recipe to use up 1 or 2 cans of chicken. (I buy kirkland.) We talked about the difference between freeze dried and dehydrated vegetables. For onions, carrots and celery, I'm going to say to go with the cheapest because they are in so many recipes and they aren't really the "stars of the show". The cannery sells bulk-dried carrots and onions. Fresh carrots, onions, and celery also last pretty long so they could be counted on for your three month supply. I buy the big bag of homestyle noodles at Costco so I can make this lots and lots of times.
Here are two recipes I use monthly to rotate my supply of evaporated milk.
First is this Skillet Creamy Macaroni and Cheese from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. I only use one kind of cheese, though. I usually serve this with broccoli and applesauce. This is a meal I could have a year's supply of if I could figure out the cheese... though the cheese and butter aren't absolutely necessary, I suppose.
Skillet Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
INGREDIENTS
- 3 1/2 cups water, plus extra if needed
- 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 12 ounces (about 3 cups) elbow macaroni
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small chunks
- Ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Bring 3 1/2 cups water, 1 cup of the evaporated milk, the macaroni, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook at a vigorous simmer, stirring often, until the macaroni is tender and the liquid has thickened, 9 to 12 minutes.
- Whisk the remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk, the cornstarch, mustard and hot sauce together in a small bowl, then stir into the skillet. Continue to simmer slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
- Off the heat, stir in the cheddar and Monterey Jack, one handful at a time, adding water as needed to adjust the consistency of the sauce (I didn’t need any additional water when I made it). Stir in the butter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
The second recipe is this Roasted Chicken Noodle Soup from Recipe Girl. This is a great recipe to use up 1 or 2 cans of chicken. (I buy kirkland.) We talked about the difference between freeze dried and dehydrated vegetables. For onions, carrots and celery, I'm going to say to go with the cheapest because they are in so many recipes and they aren't really the "stars of the show". The cannery sells bulk-dried carrots and onions. Fresh carrots, onions, and celery also last pretty long so they could be counted on for your three month supply. I buy the big bag of homestyle noodles at Costco so I can make this lots and lots of times.
roasted chicken noodle soup
Yield: 10 servings (serving size 1 cup)
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Absolutely my favorite chicken soup recipe, ever.
ingredients:
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced or thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced leftover roasted chicken
1 cup evaporated milk
4 ounces (2 cups) uncooked wide egg noodles
fresh thyme (optional)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced or thinly sliced carrots
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced leftover roasted chicken
1 cup evaporated milk
4 ounces (2 cups) uncooked wide egg noodles
fresh thyme (optional)
directions:
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic clove; sauté 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour, oregano, thyme and poultry seasoning over vegetables, and cook 1 minute. Stir in broth and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, for 25 minutes. Add roasted chicken, milk and noodles, and cook 10 minutes or until noodles are tender. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired.
For this recipe, I use the whole can of evaporated milk and add a bit more broth. My favorite broth is this base from Costco for around $6. There is both chicken and beef. It makes the equivalent of 38 cans of broth, or 19 quarts. It is the ultimate space saver for food storage. And it's organic and reduced sodium and all that exciting stuff. It is only shelf stable until you open it, though. There are other Better than Bouillon options in powder form that remain shelf stable even after opening.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
"I Have a Year's Supply of Food For My Family"
I cannot WAIT until I am able to say those words. "I have a year's supply of food for my family." I know it will take a lot of diligence, planning, and creativity, but I truly believe we can do it.
This is space is a way to share ideas and cheer each other on toward our goals.
Ideas for posts:
Recipes using food storage ingredients
Good deals around town
Creative ways to store items in your house
Skills you are are learning
Scriptures or talks that teach and inspire
Using labels for your posts will help us to find posts more easily. Examples of labels: "Recipes Using Wheat" "Dinner Recipes" "Menu Planning" "Organization Ideas" "Spiritual Preparedness" "Budget Planning" "Dutch Oven" Obviously some posts would have multiple labels that apply.
Thanks in advance for your contributions. We all have much to learn from each other!
This is space is a way to share ideas and cheer each other on toward our goals.
Ideas for posts:
Recipes using food storage ingredients
Good deals around town
Creative ways to store items in your house
Skills you are are learning
Scriptures or talks that teach and inspire
Using labels for your posts will help us to find posts more easily. Examples of labels: "Recipes Using Wheat" "Dinner Recipes" "Menu Planning" "Organization Ideas" "Spiritual Preparedness" "Budget Planning" "Dutch Oven" Obviously some posts would have multiple labels that apply.
Thanks in advance for your contributions. We all have much to learn from each other!
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