MESSAGES FROM THE HOOD
I receive messages, comments, and questions all the time and I’ve wanted to share them in this blog. This one, from Kathy, is very fresh and an excellent suggestion:
You missed a great opportunity in the FAQ when you answered the question; what if I can’t afford to buy food storage. A better answer would be to buy a can or two more of what you do use each time you go to the grocery store. Many, many years ago as newlyweds we couldn’t afford to buy a years supply. We bought a few things extra at each shopping trip and by the time we moved a year or so later the movers exclaimed, “Oh my gosh, you’re Mormon.” Food storage is so easy.
Thank you, Kathy! I totally agree. Our family’s lifestyle of using food storage began with buying a few extra cans of soup. It’s all the little steps, pointed in the right direction, that take us where we want to go.
Tags: a few extra things, a little at a time, provident living
May 29th, 2009 at 11:58 am
This is exactly how we have our food storage today.:) One step at a time and before you know it…you have food storage.
I don’t know very many families that could just go out and purchase a year’s supply of food. Even if it were possible, I think it’s better to buy over time, so everything doesn’t expire at once.
Thanks ladies!
Joyce
May 29th, 2009 at 9:45 pm
This is exactly what I do. If I need two cans of pineapple, then I buy four. Not every item gets this treatment every grocery day, but it sure adds up.
I also buy one extra thing that nobody needs. Today it was cider vinegar, next time white vinegar, next flour or something. Just so we have positive momentum.
May 31st, 2009 at 8:20 am
This is the way we shop. Years ago I could not afford to buy more than just a little here and ther. so it is great to have a big boost in our efforts. But when I married Gery,he already had a year supply of sotrage items and now 26 years later we finished our laundry room wih a lots of storage and I said we will not put anything on the shelf that hasn’t been tested. We finished unpacking 30 cases of numbe ten cans. and only had to discard three cans. I tested one can of three items, potatoes, milk, and dried whole egg mix. The three canss we discarded wee bulged. The bulk storage that was 35 years old was a complete loss. We go to Hill airforce base about every three months and refresh our three month supply of canned goods. I was so thrilled to find Liesa’s book and learn from her so I knew what to do with my storage. I love the suggestions from people like Jeannetta . Thank you.
June 1st, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Thanks girls. Three testimonies are better than one. I think it’s helpful for more people to appreciate that food storage is a long-term goal…that more people are, and have been, making sacrifices to reach that goal. I’m glad you shared your experience.
June 4th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Something I like to tell people is that they can still prepare by educating themselves about preparedness. There are so many incredible resources on the internet where knowledge is free and just requires time and committment. I’m hosting a few free pressure cooking classes around the Utah area that you and your readers are welcome to attend. http://tinyurl.com/lymhye With the regular cooking classes that Macey’s offers, these opportunities to learn are everywhere if we but look for them.
June 4th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS SUGGESTING IN THE FAQ, Prep. Pro.
Slowly working on food storage is GREAT, if you have even a tiny bit of extra money for an extra can of soup here and there. But sometime people really really do not have any extra money. In that situation, I suggest just like you, that “by educating themselves about preparedness” or making plans for their family and getting organized is FREE! I also believe that they will be blessed for this effort! Thanks for mentioning the pressure cooking classes. I don’t know squat about that but I want to become better educated. I’ll check your info and see if I can attend.