Preparedness Store Classes

Here are a few classes being offered at the Preparedness Store  this week at address: 120 Northgate Mile. 

Whole Wheat Bread Making

Thursday, Nov. 29th 11:00am

We will demonstrate grinding wheat & will make whole wheat bread, cinnamon rolls, pizza & whole wheat blender pancakes using the Bosch Universal Kitchen Machine and the NutriMill grain grinder.

Often Overlooked Items in Emergency Preparedness

Saturday, Dec. 1st 11:00am

This class will cover everything from food storage desserts to emergency sanitation.

This week Shopping..

I didn't see many good deals this week for food storage items.

Smiths (ends Tuesday)- when you buy 10 participating items

Cream of Chicken/Mushroom $.69 

Green Giant Vegetables $.49

American Beauty Pasta $.49

  

 I will treat you to a few good deals I saw around Winco this morning. :)

 

Chocolate Chips (as previously mentioned) $1.78

 

 

Cream Cheese $.88

 

2 lb powdered sugar $1.18

 

Vegetable Oil $2.38

 

I wanted to show you how much you can save on spices and seasonings in bulk.  There were some 12 oz containers of gravy mix for $6.98.  I purchased a bag of chicken gravy mix which refilled my container and had about 1/4 cup left over for $3.90.

 

Sometimes you have to get creative with storing things you buy in bulk.  I reused my Crystal Light container to store peppercorns. 

 

I also just discovered ranch dressing mix in bulk.  I measured this package which is just over 2 Tbsp. of mix and costs $1.  I got about 1.5 cups for $3 by buying it in bulk.   

 

Price Comparisons

I had a request for some price comparisons.  Here is the research I did.  If there is another product you are wondering about please comment or come talk to me!  Hope this helps.

Powdered Milk
Sams Club
70.4 oz Daily Chef for $15.23

Walmart
64 oz Great Value for $13.68
32 oz Great Value for $7.58
29 oz (in a #10 can) Augason Farms $9.36
56 oz Morning Moo (#10 can) $12.46
71 oz Chocolate Morning Moo (#10 can) $13.24

Cannery
65.6 oz $8.60
80 oz $9.95
400 oz $47.20 - comes in a bag

Winco
Bulk Price $3.68/lb

*The Cannery is the winner for price.  Almost half the price for the amount you get.  The better deal is to get the 80 or 400 oz packages.

I have heard awesome reviews about Morning Moo from all  who have tried it.  I'm assuming most of the reason for the better flavor is because it is "LOW FAT" rather than "FAT FREE" milk.

Extra Long Grain Rice
Sams Club
50 lb $18.41
25 lb $9.54

Winco
10 lb $7.98
20 lb $9.98
25 lb $12.84 (long, not xtra long grain)

Cannery
5.7 lb $3.85  (not sure if it is extra long or not)
25 lb $13.00 - in a bag

*Sams Club is the winner for price on rice.  The 50 lb bag is the better deal only by a small shot.  Either would be a great way to buy rice. 

White Flour
Sams Club
25 lb $7.69

Winco
50 lb $15.50

Cannery
25 lb $13.30

*The winner for price of white flour is Sams Club or Winco.  They both come in bags you can purchase and would recommend putting it in some sort of bucket or can to avoid getting rodents or bugs in it.

Car Kits

On my "TO DO" list this month was to complete car kits for each of our cars.   Here is what I came up with.  I want to encourage everybody to try and assemble some sort of kit for your car(s) sometime in November.  I'd love for you to comment or email me with what you came up with!

In the front seat console:

 

Hand Sanitizer
Matches
Window Scraper
Phone Book
Lotion
Sunglasses
First Aid Kit - includes: bandaids, gauze, cleaning pads, medical tape, scissors, tweezers, Benadryl
*I have this one in the front mostly for when my kids need bandaids and such. 
Flash Light

In the very back in a rubbermaid tote:

Water bottles for everyone in the family
Strawberry Applesauce to go
Granola Bars
Almonds
Atlas
Baby Wipes
Diapers
Kid Books
Book of Mormon
Added: a few pairs of hat & gloves

In the back of the car in a bag:

Tow Rope
Reflector Triangle
Flares
Flashlight
D Cell batteries
Poncho
Safety Vest
Chemical Handwarmers

Fabric Blanket

Knit Gloves
Glow Sticks

Mini Air Compressor
Jumper Cable
Tools: flat head & phillips screwdrivers, pliers, socket wrench

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So the last kit I have in the back of my car was a preassembled gift from my mom a few years back.  We had one in one car and would transfer it to the other car if we went on road trips in that car - when we remembered.  We have been meaning to get one for both cars mostly because my husband commutes an hour to and from work on occasion and we forget to put it in his car.

I wanted to see if it would be less expensive to assemble my own kit before purchasing another preassembled.  Here is what I came up with shopping at Walmart.

THE KIT: $34.97 (minus a few things like tools that you would need to add)

 

 

Tow rope: $12.88

 

 

Gloves: $1.97

 

 

Emergency Road Flares: $6.96 (instead of the reflector triangle)

 

 

2 pack of Safety Lightsticks $4.96

 

 

Compressor - didn't find in store but are $16 on Amazon.

Poncho - $1

Handwarmers $1

 

 

First Aid Kit $4.25- They have car first aid kits 2 for $8.50 right next to these.

 

 

Probably already have a fabric blanket to add.

Possibly have a flashlight you can add.  If not $1-$6

If you don't have jumper cables they are around $10 at Walmart

 

Conclusion:  Saved some money and a lot of time to have the bag with all the supplies all ready to throw in the back of my car.  Personally I think it was a great Christmas present! 

Preparedness Store Classes

Just for your information, the following classes will be held at the Preparedness Store this week.  The Preparedness Store is located at:  120 Northgate Mile Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 524-8300.

Whole Wheat Bread MakingThursday, Nov. 8th 11:00 am

We will demonstrate grinding wheat & will make whole wheat bread, cinnamon rolls, pizza & whole wheat blender pancakes using the Bosch Universal Kitchen Machine and the NutriMill grain grinder.

 

When the Lights Go Out Saturday, Nov. 10th 11:00 am Lessons learned when turning out the power for a week. Get some ideas of how to be prepared for a power and/or water outage.   This is the same class that will be held in our ward building Thursday night.

Spiritual Preapredness: Start Early and Be Steady

My husband brought this talk to my attention this week as he was preparing his lesson for the Young Men about Spiritual and Temporal Self Reliance.  He said it was used in Gospel Doctorine today too.  How great!

If you have a minute, it is a great talk by President Eyring from October 2005.!  The link is here.

Here are a few parts I highlighted:

In August, you received this promise from President Gordon B. Hinckley if you would read the Book of Mormon through by the end of the year: “Without reservation I promise you that if each of you will observe this simple program, regardless of how many times you previously may have read the Book of Mormon, there will come into your lives and into your homes an added measure of the Spirit of the Lord, a strengthened resolution to walk in obedience to His commandments, and a stronger testimony of the living reality of the Son of God.”³

That is the very promise of increased faith we need to be spiritually prepared. But if we delayed the start of our obedience to that inspired invitation, the number of pages we had to read each day grew larger. If we then missed reading for even a few days, the chance of failure grew. That’s why I chose to read ahead of my daily plan to be sure I will qualify for the promised blessings of the spirit of resolution and testimony of Jesus Christ. When December ends, I will have learned about starting at the moment a command from God comes and being steady in obedience

 

And I will know from my own experience what comes from going to the scriptures early and consistently to know what God wants me to do and then doing it. If we do that, we will be better prepared for the greater storms when they come.

 

Decisions now to exercise faith and be steady in obedience will in time produce great faith and assurance. That is the spiritual preparedness we all will need. And it will qualify us in the moments of crisis to receive the Lord’s promise that “if ye are prepared ye shall not fear.”⁶

Water Bladder for Bathtub

Sister Egan brought this to church today to show me they had purchased one for their emegency kits.  I think it's an amazing idea!  She said she found they were a few dollars less expensive from www.amazon.com. $21.95

There is some good pictures and info on this website.  http://www.thegreenhead.com/2012/02/waterbob-emergency-bathtub-drinking-water-storage.php

Every home should have one of these in their emergency kit. The Water Bob from Amazing keys will allow you to store up to 100 gallons of clean, safe water, or other liquids in this unique bladder manufactured from FDA food grade plastic. The Water Bob also includes a siphon pump to allow you to dispense the water as you need it. You will never be without clean water should an emergency like a hurricane or tornado arise. Stay safe and make sure you have a Water Bob on hand.  (Info off of Amazon.com)

Shopping this week...

Hi Friends,

I just thought I would give a little tip I have picked up on over the years of trying to shop frugally.  You may already know this.  When you are shopping Winco you will find these containers at the end cap of their bulk aisle.  They are seasonings, herbs, etc.  I have found that if I buy a bag of herbs for like $2.50 a pound it usually costs me $.50 or less to fill my container of something such as parsley or basil.  If I were to buy the McCormick or other seasoning in the container it costs at least $1 or more. 

 

At the every bottom of this display are small containers - the smallest is like $.98.  I bought a few of those and reused the containers for a few others and just buy a bag of the seasonings when I get low and label them and refill.  I love this method! 

 

I also saw that the Guittard chocolate chips are $1.78 at Winco!  Best deal on chocolate chips I have found in at least a year and I love this brand.  Good time to buy some especially if you are wanting to store a few bags. 

 

A few other deals this week:

*Did you know you can take the ad from any store and find the same item at Walmart and they will match the price so you don't have to run around to 3 stores every week?   Just have to show the ad to the cashier as you are checking out.  One of my favorite methods of shopping! 

 

Smiths - until Tuesday

when you buy 10 participating items

American Beauty Pasta $.49

Stove Top Stuffing $.79 - print $1 off 2 from www.coupons.com = $.29

Kraft Salad Dressing $1.69 - print $1 off 2 from www.coupons.com = $1.19

Kraft Marshmallows $.69 - print $.50 off 2 from www.coupons.com = $.44

 

 

Albertsons - until Tuesday

Chex cereal $1.88 - print $1 off 2 at www.coupons.com = $1.38

 

Fred Meyer - until Saturday

15 oz Pumpkin Pie filling $.99

4 lb bag of C&H sugar $1.99 (limit 1) - use coupon from Sunday $.50 off 1 = $1.49

If you price match this at Walmart they won't limit you.  Fred Meyer will allow you to do more than 1 if you split the transactions.

2 lb powdered and brown sugar $1.50