Are your paper products running low in your pantry, or maybe you'd like to add some personal hygiene products to your stash/72 hour kits? This week is the perfect time to do it, if you print some coupons and participate with Ibotta Rewards.
I was able to score all these products for FREE, and just paid $1.99 tax (after my Ibotta rewards) All the coupons were printables.
You can go here: http://www.bargainstobounty.com/2013/09/new-ibotta-bonus-scenarios/ to see what you're buying, and get the links for the coupons. Just make sure you buy the EXACT products, if it lists them-like the toothpaste is Colgate Total Advanced Whiting (they have other Colgate Total Advanced ones that don't count). And read the scenarios because you'll want to buy the diapers and wipes together, but in a separate transaction than all the rest, and submit that receipt the day after you submit the other one. Or buy them on another day.
If you don't have Mperks for Meijer, (it's free), or don't have the toothpaste Mperk, you can print a $0.75 off coupon for the toothpaste from www.coupons.com. I'm pretty sure there's one out there for the toothbrush too, but I had the Mperks for that one so I didn't look.
Even if you don't use all the products, they make great donations to the women's shelter, or others in the ward. I've had no problem giving the stuff out in the past to sisters in the ward. Or put some in your 72 hour kits-you won't be picky then, but happy to have some of the items. :-)
I bought:
6 pack Viva paper towels
12 pack Cottonelle toilet paper
12 pack Scott soft toilet paper
4 bundle Kleenex tissue
1 single Kleenex tissue box (72 count or larger)
Huggies wipes (40 ct or larger)
Cottonelle Cleansing Cloths (currently out-of-stock today at Wilmington Pike store)
Scott's Natural Flushable Cloths
Colgate Total Advanced whitening toothpaste
Colgate 360 optic white toothbrush
U Kotex tampons
Poise Pads
I know some may say it's too much work, but it really was quite simple as Bargains to Bounty has done all the work for us.
AND-if you haven't signed up for Ibotta yet (free), if you do so by tomorrow (Tuesday), you'll earn an extra $10 after you submit your receipt for at least 5 of the offers. So you'll pay for the tax and make $8 on the deal!!!
Anyone up for the challenge?!?!
Monday, September 2, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Stock up sale on Cheese, Lunch meat and Salad dressing
If you have a little room, and want to stock up on cheese, lunch meat, or salad dressing, this week is the time to do it. Right now at Meijer, there is a "Save $8 when you buy 8 items" sale that is making for some sweet deals, if you'll combine it with the NEW KRAFT coupons. Here's a rundown on the basics, thanks to www.bargainstobounty.com for posting these:
Meijer Matchups: Buy 8, save $8 instantly
Mix and match 8 of the products shown below, save $8 instantly at checkout. Limit TWO groups of 8 per transaction.
$2.29 Kraft Homestyle Macaroni & Cheese Bowl, 3.6-4.1 oz
-$1.00 when you mix/match 8 participating items
-$1.00/1 Kraft Homestyle printable coupon
$0.29 after instant savings
Ibotta Reward: Earn $0.75 when you buy Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese Bowl
FREE after Ibotta reward
-$1.00 when you mix/match 8 participating items
-$1.00/1 Kraft Homestyle printable coupon
$0.29 after instant savings
Ibotta Reward: Earn $0.75 when you buy Kraft Homestyle Mac & Cheese Bowl
FREE after Ibotta reward
$1.99 Oscar Mayer Meat Bologna, 14-16 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
$0.99 after instant savings
Bonus: Buy 3 Oscar Mayer Lunchmeats, 6 oz or larger, get $2.00 checkout coupon valid on your next order. Buy 4, get $3.00. Buy 5 or more, get $4.00. (5/20-6/16)
As low as $0.19 each after checkout coupon savings
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
$0.99 after instant savings
Bonus: Buy 3 Oscar Mayer Lunchmeats, 6 oz or larger, get $2.00 checkout coupon valid on your next order. Buy 4, get $3.00. Buy 5 or more, get $4.00. (5/20-6/16)
As low as $0.19 each after checkout coupon savings
$2.49 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Lunchmeat or Selects, 7-9 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh printable coupon *NEW*
$0.99 each when you buy 2 with coupon
Bonus: Buy 3 Oscar Mayer Lunchmeats, 6 oz or larger, get $2.00 checkout coupon valid on your next order. Buy 4, get $3.00. Buy 5 or more, get $4.00. (5/20-6/16)
As low as $0.24 each when you buy 4 with 2 coupons
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh printable coupon *NEW*
$0.99 each when you buy 2 with coupon
Bonus: Buy 3 Oscar Mayer Lunchmeats, 6 oz or larger, get $2.00 checkout coupon valid on your next order. Buy 4, get $3.00. Buy 5 or more, get $4.00. (5/20-6/16)
As low as $0.24 each when you buy 4 with 2 coupons
$2.29 Kraft Velveeta Dinners, Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese or Homestyle Dinners
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/1 Kraft Homestyle printable coupon *NEW* OR
-$1.00/2 Velveeta Dinner Kit printable coupon or $1.00/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese printable
$0.29-$0.79 each after coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/1 Kraft Homestyle printable coupon *NEW* OR
-$1.00/2 Velveeta Dinner Kit printable coupon or $1.00/2 Velveeta Shells & Cheese printable
$0.29-$0.79 each after coupon
$1.99 Oscar Mayer Lunchables Fun Packs 8.5-10.7 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Lunchables printable coupon *NEW*
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Lunchables printable coupon *NEW*
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
$1.99 Oscar Mayer Meat Franks, 14-16 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Oscar Mayer printable coupon *NEW*
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Oscar Mayer printable coupon *NEW*
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
$1.99 Crystal Light Drink Mix, makes 10-12 quarts
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Crystal Light coupon (from 4-21 SS or *NEW* printable)
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Crystal Light coupon (from 4-21 SS or *NEW* printable)
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
$1.99 Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, 8 oz tub or brick
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Philadelphia printable coupon *NEW*
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Philadelphia printable coupon *NEW*
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
$2.49 Kraft American Cheese Singles 14.7-16 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$0.50/2 Kraft Singles printable coupon *NEW*
$0.99 each when you buy 2 with coupon
Note: Readers have reported a $1 instant savings when you buy 2 16 oz Kraft Singles, making them $0.49 each after all savings
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$0.50/2 Kraft Singles printable coupon *NEW*
$0.99 each when you buy 2 with coupon
Note: Readers have reported a $1 instant savings when you buy 2 16 oz Kraft Singles, making them $0.49 each after all savings
$1.99 Kraft Salad Dressing, 12-16 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Kraft printable coupon *NEW*
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/2 Kraft printable coupon *NEW*
$0.49 each when you buy 2 with coupon
$2.49 Kraft Natural Cheese Slices
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
$1.49 after instant savings
Bonus: Buy 2 Kraft Natural Sliced Cheese, get a $1.00 checkout coupon. Buy 3, get $2.00; buy 4 or more, get $3.00.
As low as $0.74 each after checkout coupons
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
$1.49 after instant savings
Bonus: Buy 2 Kraft Natural Sliced Cheese, get a $1.00 checkout coupon. Buy 3, get $2.00; buy 4 or more, get $3.00.
As low as $0.74 each after checkout coupons
$2.99 A.1. Steak Sauce, 10 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/1 A.1. printable coupon *NEW*
$0.99 after coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/1 A.1. printable coupon *NEW*
$0.99 after coupon
$2.99 Maxwell House 10.5-11.5 oz or Yuban Ground Coffee 12 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/1 Maxwell House printable coupon *NEW*
$0.99 after coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/1 Maxwell House printable coupon *NEW*
$0.99 after coupon
$3.49 Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo, 22-30 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/1 Kraft Mayo/Miracle Whip printable coupon *NEW*
$1.49 after coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$1.00/1 Kraft Mayo/Miracle Whip printable coupon *NEW*
$1.49 after coupon
$2.49 Claussen Pickles 20-32 oz, Kraft Chunk or Cracker Cuts Cheese, 5-8 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
$1.49 after instant savings
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
$1.49 after instant savings
$3.49 Kraft String Cheese 9-12 oz or Parmesan Cheese 7-8 oz
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$0.75/2 Kraft String Cheese printable coupon *NEW*
$2.12 each when you buy 2 with coupon
-$1.00 on each when you mix/match 8 items
-$0.75/2 Kraft String Cheese printable coupon *NEW*
$2.12 each when you buy 2 with coupon
You can find the coupons over at www.coupons.com as the copied links above probably don't work. Please remember that you can only do 2 WYB8 deals in one transaction.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Local Gardening Classes
If you're really interested in learning about gardening, this summer is the perfect time to attend some classes. Here is a list of several that caught my eye, from the Metroparks:
Basic Gardening for Beginners (FREE) June 8 10am-12pm
Compost Kitchen Series (FREE)
Building Better Soil June 12 10am-12pm
Backyard Composting June 19 10am-12pm
All About Worms June 26 10am-12pm
(If you attend all three, you'll receive a free composter)
How to Plan a Garden (FREE) June 15 10am-12pm
Garden Boot Camp
Building A Garden ($10) June 29 10am-1pm You'll learn how to build a regular garden, lasagna garden
and raised bed garden. Hands-on
Composting and Mulching ($10) July 6 10am-1pm How to make and use your own compost and how
to mulch
Pruning ($10) Sept. 14 10am-12pm How and when to prune
Water and Fertilizer (FREE) July 27 10am-12pm
What Would Marie Do? Solving Garden Problems Sept. 7 10am-12pm
Hoophouse on a Budget (FREE) 10am-11:30am
Landscape for Life Series ($60) Sept. 19-Oct. 17 10am-2pm
Canning Club
Strawberries ($15) June 1 10am-12pm
Pickled Vegetables ($15) July 6 10am-12pm
Tomatoes ($15) Aug. 3 10am-12pm
Apples ($15) Sep. 7 10am-12pm
End of Season Harvest ($15) Oct. 19 10am-12pm
You can register for most of the classes online at www.metroparks.org. Visit their website for more class options!
Basic Gardening for Beginners (FREE) June 8 10am-12pm
Compost Kitchen Series (FREE)
Building Better Soil June 12 10am-12pm
Backyard Composting June 19 10am-12pm
All About Worms June 26 10am-12pm
(If you attend all three, you'll receive a free composter)
How to Plan a Garden (FREE) June 15 10am-12pm
Garden Boot Camp
Building A Garden ($10) June 29 10am-1pm You'll learn how to build a regular garden, lasagna garden
and raised bed garden. Hands-on
Composting and Mulching ($10) July 6 10am-1pm How to make and use your own compost and how
to mulch
Pruning ($10) Sept. 14 10am-12pm How and when to prune
Water and Fertilizer (FREE) July 27 10am-12pm
What Would Marie Do? Solving Garden Problems Sept. 7 10am-12pm
Hoophouse on a Budget (FREE) 10am-11:30am
Landscape for Life Series ($60) Sept. 19-Oct. 17 10am-2pm
Canning Club
Strawberries ($15) June 1 10am-12pm
Pickled Vegetables ($15) July 6 10am-12pm
Tomatoes ($15) Aug. 3 10am-12pm
Apples ($15) Sep. 7 10am-12pm
End of Season Harvest ($15) Oct. 19 10am-12pm
You can register for most of the classes online at www.metroparks.org. Visit their website for more class options!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Preparedness Project June Issue
Here is the latest newsletter for June 2013. Please note, due to the Expo, there were no April or May issues. Additionally, this is the last regular issue of the newsletter. I've given you the basic information you need for gathering your food storage and preparing for emergencies. I'll continue to post more in depth information on topics as I see fit.
Preparedness Project June 2013
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Preparedness Project June 2013
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Updated Grocery Price Comparison 2013
Sister Beach and I have been trying to update prices for the local grocery stores. I made a spreadsheet back in 2010 and it's amazing, and quite depressing, how much costs have gone up. Three years makes a HUGE difference!
I'm sure we don't all purchase the same items, but I hope that by sharing this, you might be able to get an idea where is the cheapest place to buy groceries.
It's been quite the learning experience trying this. As most of you know by now, Kroger has changed it's coupon policy and it's pricing methods. I used to think the "old way" was confusing enough, but now I think it takes a PhD to figure out all their sales. They have "Summer sales" (good through Sept. 8), 10 for $10 (sometimes on these it just means everything is $1, and you can purchase however many items you want), and other 10 for $10 mean you have to purchase EXACTLY 10 items-no more, no less, to get the discounted price. Now they have "Buy 4, get $4 off", "Buy 5, get $5 off", "Buy 8, get $8 off" and "Buy 10, get $5 off". Is that confusing enough?
Meijer doesn't have quite as many sales, but they do have some. They have their "Buy 10, get the $11 free" (which means you need to purchase 11 items, and they will each cost $.90 each). They also have similar "10 for $10" (but you don't have to really buy 10), or the "Buy 5, get $5 off". They also have "Price Drops" which usually last a couple weeks to a month.
I think the biggest shocker, besides the price of meat these days, was that I learned something new about the "pricing strategy" of the stores, and it BLEW MY MIND. Have I really been naive all these years?!?! You know when you go to the store and they have the "sale" tags, and right above it is the so-called "regular price"? Well, some of the stores are MARKING UP the so-called "regular price" during their SALE, so it looks like a better deal. So the pizza that was $5.99 last week, regular price, is now on sale for $5.49, with a regular price of $6.99 listed! I think it's down-right fraudulent in my mind, but that's the way they work. So you really need to know what the REAL regular price is, so you can make your own decision as to whether or not it's a good sale or not. I was in the store today and I even saw one that said, "Sale-2 for $6.00". I pulled the sale tag off and found that the regular price is already $3.00. So it wasn't on sale after all. YEP! They are doing this.
And before you put the item into your cart, take a second to check out the EXPIRATION DATE. Here again, I've been trusting the stores to rotate their products. I happened to see a post yesterday that was complaining about the local stores not rotating items, so customers were purchasing expired items. I didn't really think it could be that wide-spread. Well, I happened to be at the store today and decided to check the expiration dates on the 4 items that I purchased. Low and behold, the mayonnaise EXPIRED SIX MONTHS AGO! I heard salad dressings, mayo, and dairy products are the main ones. So check your dates!!
Ok, so let me give you a quick heads up on this Excel sheet. If you see a ( ), it probably means it's a generic/store brand name product. I didn't do this for all the items, but it's there on some. Under the "sale category", you may see two prices. The first one is the "normal sale price", if there is such a thing, lol. And the second one is one of the better sale prices, such as "Mega events", "Cart Busters", etc. Those are the prices that you want to "STOCKPILE".
Be sure to compare the oz/lb/ct on the items as it may have been cheaper to purchase a bigger bottle at another store. In the past I've done all the division and highlighted the best price for each item, but I don't have the time to do that right now. Most of them you can figure out the best price with mental math.
And lastly, remember that these are SPRING/SUMMER prices. Baking products and canned soups usually are discounted around WINTER holidays. So the prices may be quite different now, from what you were paying in November. Maybe this Nov. I'll update the prices and see how much of a difference there really is.
Download the Excel file here: 2013 Grocery Price Comparison
Happy Shopping!
I'm sure we don't all purchase the same items, but I hope that by sharing this, you might be able to get an idea where is the cheapest place to buy groceries.
It's been quite the learning experience trying this. As most of you know by now, Kroger has changed it's coupon policy and it's pricing methods. I used to think the "old way" was confusing enough, but now I think it takes a PhD to figure out all their sales. They have "Summer sales" (good through Sept. 8), 10 for $10 (sometimes on these it just means everything is $1, and you can purchase however many items you want), and other 10 for $10 mean you have to purchase EXACTLY 10 items-no more, no less, to get the discounted price. Now they have "Buy 4, get $4 off", "Buy 5, get $5 off", "Buy 8, get $8 off" and "Buy 10, get $5 off". Is that confusing enough?
Meijer doesn't have quite as many sales, but they do have some. They have their "Buy 10, get the $11 free" (which means you need to purchase 11 items, and they will each cost $.90 each). They also have similar "10 for $10" (but you don't have to really buy 10), or the "Buy 5, get $5 off". They also have "Price Drops" which usually last a couple weeks to a month.
I think the biggest shocker, besides the price of meat these days, was that I learned something new about the "pricing strategy" of the stores, and it BLEW MY MIND. Have I really been naive all these years?!?! You know when you go to the store and they have the "sale" tags, and right above it is the so-called "regular price"? Well, some of the stores are MARKING UP the so-called "regular price" during their SALE, so it looks like a better deal. So the pizza that was $5.99 last week, regular price, is now on sale for $5.49, with a regular price of $6.99 listed! I think it's down-right fraudulent in my mind, but that's the way they work. So you really need to know what the REAL regular price is, so you can make your own decision as to whether or not it's a good sale or not. I was in the store today and I even saw one that said, "Sale-2 for $6.00". I pulled the sale tag off and found that the regular price is already $3.00. So it wasn't on sale after all. YEP! They are doing this.
And before you put the item into your cart, take a second to check out the EXPIRATION DATE. Here again, I've been trusting the stores to rotate their products. I happened to see a post yesterday that was complaining about the local stores not rotating items, so customers were purchasing expired items. I didn't really think it could be that wide-spread. Well, I happened to be at the store today and decided to check the expiration dates on the 4 items that I purchased. Low and behold, the mayonnaise EXPIRED SIX MONTHS AGO! I heard salad dressings, mayo, and dairy products are the main ones. So check your dates!!
Ok, so let me give you a quick heads up on this Excel sheet. If you see a ( ), it probably means it's a generic/store brand name product. I didn't do this for all the items, but it's there on some. Under the "sale category", you may see two prices. The first one is the "normal sale price", if there is such a thing, lol. And the second one is one of the better sale prices, such as "Mega events", "Cart Busters", etc. Those are the prices that you want to "STOCKPILE".
Be sure to compare the oz/lb/ct on the items as it may have been cheaper to purchase a bigger bottle at another store. In the past I've done all the division and highlighted the best price for each item, but I don't have the time to do that right now. Most of them you can figure out the best price with mental math.
And lastly, remember that these are SPRING/SUMMER prices. Baking products and canned soups usually are discounted around WINTER holidays. So the prices may be quite different now, from what you were paying in November. Maybe this Nov. I'll update the prices and see how much of a difference there really is.
Download the Excel file here: 2013 Grocery Price Comparison
Happy Shopping!
Sunday, May 5, 2013
BYU-TV on Preparedness-Wealth at your Finger Tips
You don't have to be a Cougar Fan to love BYU-TV!! They have some fantastic shows, but two of them are perfect when it comes to Preparedness...
"Living Essentials" covers a variety of topics that we deal with in every day life. I've watched them on everything from home organization, budgeting, depression later in life, communicating in marriage, canning meat, solar ovens, food storage basics, family dinnertime, a sick child, infertility, retirement planning, investing, etc, etc. So much information!! And it's all explained in "down to earth" terms so that even I can understand it! I think Gordon is getting tired of me watching and then quizzing him on it. After the retirement planning one, I asked him all about our 401, annuities, IRA, etc and tried to see if we were diversified enough and on track for his retirement. And I love the fact they they are only 30 minutes, and many have demonstrations. I feel like I could go buy my pressure canner today and do chicken without reservations,after watching the show.
Here's a link to all their shows: http://www.byutv.org/show/9e945bac-b08d-4f4e-a0c5-bdc28e6d6f03/living-essentials-from-byu
"Home Grown" is another program, with the same host as "Living Essentials", and she walks you through everything about gardening. We started with "how to plan a garden", "soil", etc and have now watched ones on "bulb vegetables", "container gardening", "Square foot gardening", "Irrigation", etc. The one on soil was very informative and helped me to know what I needed to mix in my clay soil to get it workable for landscaping. The one on square foot gardening has really inspired me to try that method because you save so much space and I like the fact that I don't have to try and make my clay soil "workable".
As far as food storage goes, I even learned some things there that I didn't know before. They said that commerically canned foods will last indefinitely if the can is not bulging or dented (and if stored in a cool, dry, place). Same with "Crisco" (this brand is the only one that guarantees this). The experts on the show also don't worry about rotating spices. If they start gettin old and weak, they say just to add more-don't worry about rotating it. They also talked about powdered milk and how the recommended amount for one year is 50# per person. They said that you can decrease this to 16# per person if you increase the grains to 400# per person. But you won't get all the necessary calcium you need so storage a vitamin.
One thing they mentioned on water storage was that it is NOT RECOMMENDED to use 55 gallon barrels that had soda pop syrup in them. They said it's because the sugars in the syrup eventually leach into the plastic and become a breeding ground for bacteria. Ok, I guess I might be able to understand this, but I'm not giving up my barrels. I figure I can always treat the water when I want to use it and that will take care of any bacteria.
Here's a link to all the shows: http://www.byutv.org/show/a5c0c27f-d930-4fbe-8ae7-f59e30f98a83/homegrown
Happy viewing!
The Preparedness Project-May 2012
I am excited to announce the first issue of The Preparedness Project, my monthly preparedness newsletter. Each month we'll cover a different topic of focus-everything from storm prep to 72 hour kits and more. Here's a sneak peek of the first issue, covering the most important topic, water:
You can download the entire issue here:
Here is a worksheet to help you organize and calculate your water storage needs. You can download it here: Download Ready Steps Worksheets
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Preparedness Expo 2013-Class Presentations and Handouts
| In case you weren't able to attend, here are a few photos! |
Classes:
Gardening-
Expo Class and Booth resources:
Container Gardening Presentation Download Container Gardening Presentation
Square Foot Gardening Presentation Download Square Foot Gardening Power Point Presentation
Expo Gardening Class and Booth Handout Download My gardening 101 handout
Square Foot Gardening Presentation Download Square Foot Gardening Power Point Presentation
Expo Gardening Class and Booth Handout Download My gardening 101 handout
Additional resources:
Common Garden Plant Diseases Download Common Garden Plant Diseases
Companion Planting Chart Download Companion Planting Chart
Organic Gardening Download Organic Gardening
Making the Most of Your Raised Bed Garden Download Making the Most of your Raised Bed Garden
Square Foot Gardening Handout Download Square Foot Gardening Handout
Water Storage and Purification-
Expo Class and Booth Resources:
Class & Booth Handout Download Water Storage and Purification
Using Your Food Storage-
Expo Class and Booth Resources:
Class & Booth Handout Download Using Your Food Storage Handout
Canning (Water Bath and Pressure)
Expo Class and Booth Resources:
Class & Booth Handout Download Canning Handout
Storm Prep (before, during and after)
Expo Class and Booth Resources:
Class Presentation Download Storm Preparation
Class & Booth Handout Download Storm Prep Class Handout
Finances-
Expo Class and Booth Resources:
Class Handout Download Finance Class Handout
72 Hour Kits-
Expo Class and Booth resources:
Teacher's Notes Download 72 Hour Kit Class Teacher Notes
Class Handout (page 1) Download 72 Hour Kit Class Handout pg. 1
Class Handout (page 2) Download 72 Hour Kit Class Handout pg. 2
Additonal resources:
Make A Plan Handout Download Plan 9 handout
Grab n Go Check List Download Grab and Go List Handout
Alternative Heating and Cooking-
Expo Class and Booth Resources:
Class and Booth Handout Download Alt. Heating and Cooking Class Handout
Booths:
Food Storage 101-
Basics of Home Storage Posters Download Basics of Family Home Storage Posters
"Meet Maureen" Video https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/welfare?lang=eng&id=2013-01-0002-family-home-storage-meet-maureen#2013-01-0002-family-home-storage-meet-maureen
LDS Home Storage Center
Home Storage Center Posters Download LDS Home Storage Center Posters
Home Storage Center Order Form Download Home Storage Center Order Form - Nov 2012 - United States (English)
"Meet Jean" Video https://www.lds.org/topics/food-storage?lang=eng
Family Home Evening
"What is Family Home Evening?" Poster Download "What is Family Home Evening" Poster
Preparedness FHE Lessons:
FHE lessons on Preparedness 1-10 Download FHE lessons on Preparedness 1-10
FHE lessons on Preparenedness 11-22 Download FHE lessons on Preparedness 11-22
Rain Barrels
Rain Barrel Posters Download Rain Barrel Fact Sheets
Dutch Oven Cooking
Dutch Oven Cooking Booth Handout Download Dutch Oven Booth Handout
Dutch Oven Booth Recipes Download Dutch Oven Recipes for 2013 Preparedness Expo
Got Milk?!
Preparedness Expo "Best of the Best" Milk Taste Test Download Preparedness Expo Best of Best Milk Taste Test
Kettering Ward Milk Taste Test Results Download Milk taste test results 2012
Add Variety with Freeze-Dried!
Freeze-Dried Food Booth Handout Download Freeze Dried food handout
Homemade Cleaners
Homemade Cleaners Booth Handout Download Homemade Cleaners That Really Work
ORDER INFORMATION:
Amazon.com-bulk lightsticks, emergency blankets, first-aid supplies, NOAA radios
Walmart-Water Purification Tablets, Flashlights
Dollar Tree-rope, personal hygiene kit supplies, some first-aid kit supplies, duct tape
Emergency Essentials-Gave us group deals on most of the supplies such as food bars, tools, back packs, toilets, etc.
Laundry Soap Samples-Walmart
Water Barrels-Ohio Barrel (www.ohiobarrel.com)
Rain Barrels-barrels from Ohio Barrel, rain barrel kit parts from Lowe's
Food Storage Samples at Booths-www.walmart.com (Augason Farms FD fruits and meats), www.shelfreliance.com, www.beprepared.com, www.grandmascountryfoods.com, www.augasonfarms.com, LDS Home Storage Center
For more information, please contact Karisa Walker at fourinohio@att.net .
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR TEACHERS, BOOTH PRESENTERS and VOLUNTEERS. We couldn't have done it without you!!!
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Weekly Grocery Roundup 3/18-3/23
There are some decent deals this week if you participate in the office supply store rewards programs or clip coupons. Here are just a few:
OfficeMax-Free staplers (limit 2) and free 3-ring binders (limit 2) ONLINE (free shipping online over $20)
Staples-Free large packs of batteries (AA, AAA), ream of paper (limit 2), and photo paper (I don't print my own photos but use this for invites, flyers, etc-limit 2) IN STORE
That's over $100 in free items!!!
Kroger-
Stockpile sale with coupons (Remember the coupon policy has changed-no doubling) Check out www.stockpilingmoms.com for more deals)
They are having their "buy 5, get $5" off sale. It's a great price for severals items if you combine coupons with them, like the soy milk or Cottonelle toilet paper.
Lunchables
Kraft Mac and Cheese
Soy Milk
Meijer-
All with coupons
Granulated Sugar or flour (M-perk deal) (buy 5, get $5.00 next baking product)
bacon and sausage (Eckrich, Morrell, Armor deal-buy 7)
Land O' Lake butter
FREE shampoos if you clip the 3 M-perks for the trial size Dove, Axe, etc. Use in your 72 hour kits!!
Vine tomatoes $0.77/lb.
Also, right now you can get 4x the fuel points at Kroger, if you buy gift cards. AND, there is a Lowe's coupon you can print for $10 off a $50 purchase. (You can print more than one!!) If you're going to be doing any kind of house maintanence or planting flowers, etc, it's a great time to stock up on your Lowe's gift cards and print some coupons. Copy and paste the link below-it should get you to the coupon. If not, go to www.coupons.com and in the top bar click "more", then "coupon codes" and type in "Lowes" . http://www.coupons.com/coupon-codes/printable/?cid=43891_2&pid=13903&nid=10&zid=xh20
That's just a few of the deals I found. Check out www.bargainstobounty.com orwww.stockpilingmoms.com and see what else you can find.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Preparedness Expo 2013-Product Descriptions
Product Descriptions for Preparedness Expo items
If you would like a printable version with photos, please download here:
Poncho-Tuck an Emergency Poncho away in your car or backpack and stay dry during sudden storms. Ponchos are a great addition to emergency kits, and they're lightweight and reusable. Each emergency poncho includes an attached hood. One size fits most.
Emergency Blanket-This lightweight and compact blanket fits in any emergency kit or bug out bag. The Emergency Blanket’s unique reflective material maintains up to 80% of your radiant body heat to help preserve crucial warmth. The emergency blanket is large enough to cover from head to toe (84" x 52") or to wrap around the upper body front to back. Small enough to fit in a pocket. It's lightweight and waterproof. Thicker material than other reflective blankets of this size and price range. With an Emergency Blanket you’ll have a powerful pocketful of warmth.
Whistle-basic whistle on lanyard (string)
3600 Calorie Food Bar-These calorie food bars taste like a lemon butter cookie and provide calories for one person for up to 3 days.
- 5 year shelf life
- Non-Thirst Provoking
- Individualized portions eliminate the messy breaking-up that occurs with other bars
- Enriched with vitamins and minerals exceeding the RDA requirements
- Pleasant lemon flavor
- Can also be used for three individuals for 24 hours
Hand Warmers-These hand warmers provide up to 8 hours of continuous warmth—in any place, at any time. Keep several on hand in emergency kits, camping gear, and the trunk of your car. The Hand, Pocket & Glove Warmers heat up in minutes. Ideal for winter sporting events, outdoor activities, camping, fishing, and other outdoor situations. Invaluable as an instant heat source in emergency situations. Environmentally safe and disposable. Inner contents are biodegradable.
Lightstick-Simply bend, snap and shake for a light that lasts approximately 12 hours. Lightsticks are a safe, reliable source of light in an emergency, or for your camping, boating, and recreational activities. They are also ideal for holiday fun and safety, and can work as a flare in your auto emergency kit. Non-toxic, non-flammable, and weatherproof. A valuable addition to your emergency kits!
32 oz. Water Bottle-Blue Water Bottle is a clear, 32-oz. PBA-free bottle.
- Great for outdoors, sports, and quick hydration on the go
- Wide-mouth opening is convenient for adding ingredients.
Water Purification tablets-
- Potable Aqua Water Purification Iodine Tablets (50 Tablets)
- Iodine tablets designed to make contaminated water suitable for drinking
- Tablets prove effective against Giardia lamblia when used as directed
- Intended for short-term or limited emergency use only
- Water is ready within 30 minutes; neutralizes iodine aftertaste and color
- Ideal for campers, travelers, hikers, militaries, and emergency organizations
Water Filtration Bottle Kit-This advanced bottle removes up to 99.99 percent of pollutants and contaminants found in drinking water. Produces up to 100 gallons of filtered water. Kit contains one 28-ounce bottle and two filters. Bottle includes an insulator sleeve and clip.
5 gallon water jug-The Five-gallon Water Jug is a great container for transporting water anywhere you’ll need it.
- PBA Free
- Holds 5 gallons
- Easy to move, rotate, and use
- When used for storage, keep away from light to prevent growth of algae
- Spigot not included
55 gallon barrel-These are USED. They previously had other food products in them, such as vinegars, syrups and flavorings. They have two bung openings on the top, and will need to be cleaned out thoroughly. They measure approx. 3' tall and 2' wide.
Water Syphon hose-The Emergency Siphon™offers an easy, efficient way to remove water from your storage barrel in the event of an emergency.
- Allows you to siphon water, gasoline, and other liquids with ease.
- A seven-foot, clear plastic siphon tube that can be extended using the optional hose adapter (sold separately)
Tube Tent-Set up your shelter quickly with the Emergency Tube Tent. It's the most basic tent made, and it's an essential item for your 72-hour kits and emergency preparedness plans. This emergency tent is lightweight and easy to setup. The emergency tent is great to take camping, backpacking, hiking, and on other outdoor activities. Nylon rope included. 8' long. Can fit two adults, or one adult and two small children.
Tarp-The tarp is 5 mils thick with reinforced corners and rust-resistant grommets placed approximately every 36 inches. This all-purpose tarp is designed for greater strength. It is light weight, tear resistant, water proof, and mildew resistant. This all-purpose tarp is designed for greater strength. It is light weight, tear resistant, water proof, and mildew resistant.Use to protect items outdoors or as an emergency shelter.
Wavelength Emergency Radio-Charger-Flashlight-The WAVELENGTH is an all-in-one hand crank flashlight and AM/FM Radio with a mobile phone charging adapter that charges most cell phones that have a car charger (excluding most smartphones). One minute of hand cranking charges the internal NiMH battery to generate up to 30 minutes of continuous light. There is virtually no need to replace bulbs or batteries. Excellent for providing light and communication in emergencies. (DOES NOT HAVE NOAA Emergency Notifications) (You must have your own cell phone car charger to charge cell phone)
Always be prepared wherever you are with the MICROLINKFR160 emergency preparedness radio. Get all the convenience and functionality that you need on the go in a compact, portable design. The digital tuner receives AM/FM radio and NOAA weatherband with weather alerts based on your location. You will never lose power with the two power sources that allow you to charge your emergency radio anywhere at any time. Instantly charge your USB device after cranking, to get power from the USB dump charge feature! With this multi-featured emergency radio you will never go unprepared!
Digital tuning and NOAA radio
No matter where you are, the MICROLINKFR160 lets you listen to your favorite music, news, and radio shows while also keeping you safe with up-to-date weather forecasting. This high quality emergency preparedness radio features a digital tuner with AM and FM band and NOAA weatherband that provides all seven channels. It gives you infirmity that you can rely on!
Power wherever and whenever you need it
The MICROLINKFR160 is innovative in design! It can be powered from two different sources including the dynamo/hand crank and solar power! With different power options, you will never be without power, and you experience the unfailing reliability that you expect for the American Red Cross.
Compatible with your USB devices and media players
This emergency preparedness radio is extremely versatile and user friendly! Not only does it charge itself from two different power sources, but also it is compatible with your USB devices. This special USB dump charge feature instantly charges your USB device after cranking, to get power when you need it most. Plus it has a 3.5 mm headphone jack so you can enjoy music from your portable devices.
Convenience and portability at your hands
The compact design of the MICROLINKFR160 is lightweight and portable. It is perfect to take camping with you or even to keep in your home or car for emergencies! Plus it includes 3 built-in white LED light source.
Features:
- AM (520-1710 KHz) and FM (87-108MHz)
- NOAA weatherband – all 7 channels
- Built-in 3 white LED light source
- Powered by solar or dynamo both of which charge internal Ni-MH battery
- USB cell phone charger (USB cable not included)
- 3.5 mm headphone output
- Accessories: owner's manual, warranty card
100-hour candle-This candle burns liquid paraffin and is clean-burning, odorless and smokeless, making it a great choice for indoor use.
- Thoughtful neighbor, friend, or family gift
- Everyday uses
- Relaxing for kids in a blackout
- Definite home emergency item
- Packaged with a plastic storage cap, so you won't have to worry about messy spills
Reminder: This candle should be used only with adult supervision. Remember, safety first!
5-in-1 Whistle-The shrill sound of a survival whistle can carry a long distance, making it very helpful in locating people who are lost. The additional components on this emergency whistle make it a fantastic item for your camping and emergency needs.
Each survival whistle features:
Each survival whistle features:
- waterproof match box (matches not included)
- liquid-filled luminous dial compass
- shrill signal whistle
- signal mirror
- and flint fire-starter
LED headlamp- This three-mode LED headlamp is bright, lightweight, and a great value. The High Uinta Gear™ Endurance™ Headlamp's 10 LEDs provide a high-intensity light for power outages and emergencies. The light is also great for hands-free work at home or in the shop. An adjustable, elastic head strap allows for wear on your head, hard hat, or helmet, and the pivoting head allows you to direct light where you need it most.
Multi-function Knife- The versatile High Uinta Gear 13-Function Pocket Knife is a great addition to your supplies. It is a good value for the money. Keep one in every kit, at home, and in your car. Includes a 2" stainless steel blade, phillips and standard screwdrivers, reamer punch, nail file and cleaner, sewing eye, 2" double-cut saw, spring-loaded scissors, scaler and hook remover, corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener, and key ring.
Multi-function Tool- The High Uinta Gear Multi-Function Tool is a stainless steel all-in-one tool that includes a closeable storage sheath with a belt loop for easy carrying. A great value for the money, this versatile tool works for everyday use and emergency situations.
Includes: pliers, wire stripper, cutter, and crimper; small and large knife blades; small, medium, and large flat-head screwdrivers; bottle opener; fish scaler; hook remover; ruler; file; phillips-head screwdriver; and can opener.
Includes: pliers, wire stripper, cutter, and crimper; small and large knife blades; small, medium, and large flat-head screwdrivers; bottle opener; fish scaler; hook remover; ruler; file; phillips-head screwdriver; and can opener.
Emergency Gas Wrench- Metal gas shut-off wrench. An excellent tool to keep handy for dealing with gas leaks, fire safety, and other disasters or emergencies.
Includes diagrams and emergency instructions for shutting off your gas valve
Color may vary
Tri-fold Shovel- The Tri-Fold Foldable Shovel is an essential tool for emergency, camping, and automobile kits. Compact, durable, and versatile.
- A great gift for camping enthusiasts
- Folds up compactly and offers amazing digging power
- The Tri-Fold Shovel Includes a nylon storage sheath with loop for attaching to your backpack or for carrying on a belt
- Features 2 serrated blade edges for cutting or sawing
Barrel Buddy- Nylon barrel and gas shut-off wrench. Opening water barrels is convenient with a Barrel Buddies Wrench. It fits 2” and 3/4” barrel bungs, and the slotted cavity on the back works as a gas shutoff wrench.
Bung & Bucket Opener- This nylon bucket and bung opener has fittings for 2” and 3/4” barrel bungs, and can open 4.5-, 5-, and 6-gallon buckets. To open buckets, simply place opener under lid and lift lid. Continue moving opener around lid and lifting until lid is removed.
A great accessory for your storage area
Lightweight nylon construction
A great 2-in-1 tool
A great accessory for your storage area
Lightweight nylon construction
A great 2-in-1 tool
N95 Respirator Mask- When worn properly, the N95 Particulate Respirator Mask will help minimize contamination from microorganisms exhaled by other individuals. Will also reduce potential exposure to blood and bodily fluids. Box of 20 masks.
- Designed for infection control practices in the health care industry
- Meets NIOSH and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services standards
- Latex-free
- Great for emergencies or projects around the home
- For single use only
Hygiene Kit-Includes comb, bar of soap, hand sanitizer and toothbrush
Sanitation Kit- This portable toilet includes a 5-gallon bucket and a snap-on seat. Also includes two enzyme packets to help break down and deodorize waste. Have the convenience of home in an emergency or in the great outdoors. This portable toilet kit can be set up anywhere and quickly in order to meet your family’s sanitation needs.
Ready Bath Cloths- Ready-to-use, pre-moistened washcloths to clean and soothe the skin, kill germs, and eliminate odor. The ReadyBath cleansing system washcloths help you clean your body in an emergency or when water to bathe may not be available. They are enriched to moisturize, condition, and soothe the skin. Rinse-free, hypoallergenic and pH-balanced formula. Light and compact. Each pack contains eight cloths.
Medium Backpack- This medium backpack is great for emergency kits, car kits, or for simple everyday uses.
- One large compartment and one medium front pocket
- Extra small pouch attached to the pack (great for holding hard candies, matches, or other small items)
- Earphone port on top and an interior music player pouch
- Mesh water bottle pouch and side cell phone pouch
- Padded straps and padded back panel for extra comfort
Large Backpack- This Large Backpack is an excellent backpack for many of your preparedness needs. This Large Backpack is great for emergency kits, car kits, or simply for everyday use.
- Earphone port on top and an interior music player pouch
- Zippered key ring pouch for storing keys, money, and small items
- Mesh water bottle pouch and side cell phone pouch
X-large Backpack- This Extra Large Emergency Backpack offers larger compartments for carrying more gear in your portable kit.
- Has an earphone port on top and an interior music player pouch
- Padded straps and padded back panel for extra comfort
- Generous zippered front pocket for essential items
MREs-These come in a variety of flavors (subject to availability)-We will substitute flavors if we can't get the ones you marked (unless you state otherwise). The MRE kits provide 900-1000 calories per pack. Each contains an entree, side dish, drink, dessert, snack, utensils and heater (pour water in it, place entree in and it warms your food)
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Preparedness Expo 2013-Order Information
In April, we will be assembling 72 hour kits and rain barrels at the Preparedness Expo. If you already have a kit, maybe there's an item or two that you're lacking. Or maybe it's your water storage where you're falling short. We're here to help.
Order forms will be available from Feb. 24th-March 10th. Please make out checks to "Kettering Ward" (or your individual ward) and submit with order form in a tithing envelope to your Bishopric. Write "Preparedness Expo" under "Other" on the form. Here is the order form to download and print:
Here is a list of the items and their prices (tax and shipping included) We are trying to get group pricing on the items. HOWEVER, we're not able to obtain the discounted price until we know about how many of each item we need to order. SO, in order to simplify things, we will be charging the prices below (retail), and then reimbursing for any discounted pricing we are able to receive. We will do our best to get you the LOWEST PRICE available. Thanks for your patience!
Backpack info-The cheapest place to get backpacks is at the local Thift Store. You can usually find them for $1-2. If you can't get a backpack, you can also bring a tote, or cardboard box.
Food info-Due to the short shelf life of items such as granola bars, beenie weenies, fruit cups, etc., we will not be offering these short term food options. We are offering food ration bars (taste like cookies) and MREs-each have a shelf life of 5 years. If these two options don't suit your situation, please feel free add your own food options.
| Item | Price |
| Basic 72 hr kit: (you can order "kit" or items individally) | |
| Basic "kit" (includes 9 items listed below-DOES NOT INCLUDE BAG) | |
| 14.10 | |
| Poncho | 1.05 |
| Emergency Blanket | 1.05 |
| Whistle | 0.80 |
| 3-hard candies | 0.10 |
| 3-Water bottles | 0.40 |
| Food Ration Bar (3600 cal) | 7.45 |
| Tissues | 0.20 |
| 3 pair-hand and body warmers | 2.00 |
| Lightstick | 1.05 |
| Add-on items: | |
| 32 oz. water bottle | 4.22 |
| Water purification tablets (25 quarts) | 7.50 |
| Water Filtration Bottle Kit (filters up to 100 gallons) | 23.55 |
| 5-gallon water jug | 8.50 |
| 55-gallon barrel (USED-Food grade quality) | 10.00 |
| Siphon hose 7' | 9.58 |
| Duct tape | 1.10 |
| tube tent | 4.25 |
| tarp 9'x12' | 6.37 |
| rope | 1.05 |
| Standard Flashlight (2 D batteries included) | 3.50 |
| Windup light & phone charger | 18.15 |
| NOAA Weather Radio | 30.00 |
| 100-hour candle | 5.30 |
| Waterproof matches (box of 45) | 1.00 |
| 5-in-1 survival whistle | 1.60 |
| LED headlamp and batteries | 7.50 |
| multi-function knife | 4.25 |
| multi-function tool | 6.35 |
| Emergency gas wrench | 5.30 |
| leather gloves | 4.22 |
| tri-fold shovel | 9.58 |
| barrel buddy | 7.45 |
| Bung & bucket opener | 5.30 |
| N95 respirator mask | 0.80 |
| mini first aid kit | 4.00 |
| hygiene kit (hand sanitizer, soap, comb, toothbrush) | 2.50 |
| toilet paper roll | 0.30 |
| Sanitation Kit | 16.00 |
| Ready Bath Antibacterial Body Cleansing system | 2.10 |
| medium backpack (17" x 12.5" x 5) | 8.50 |
| large backpack (17" x 12.5" x 6.5" | 10.65 |
| extra large backpack (20" x 14.5" x 7.5") | 16.00 |
| Rain barrel kit (includes barrel) | 45.00 |
| MREs- | 4.75 |
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