We often focus too much on the very temporal kinds of preparedness. Finances, Food Storage, and Emergency Prep are the focus of so many classes and discussions.
But I strongly believe that they are secondary to other kinds of preparedness. Particularly Spiritual, Emotional, and Social. I like to think of those as muscles we can strengthen. When our bonds with the Lord, our internal struggles, and our connections with others are weak, we have a hard time handling trials. But with the full strength of the Lord, our own solid beliefs in ourselves, and wonderful friends for support, we can handle anything that life sends our way.
What can we do to strengthen those muscles?
We all know how to become closer to the Lord. Pray, study his words, attend the temple, etc. It's so simple that we sometimes forget that without work, even a strong muscle will weaken.
Our emotional strength is more individual. Some of us simply need some quiet introspection to see what amazing women they are. Some need the listening ear of a friend or the Lord. Some need the help of our wonderful relief society president, or even the bishop. And some may need to speak with their doctor about getting help. No matter what, do what you need to do. Every one of you is an amazing and powerful woman and should feel like it!
Building social strength is going to push most of us out of our comfort zones. But just at the beginning. If you are feeling alone, pick up the phone! I guarantee there are others wishing they had someone to talk to at that very moment. Make effort to reach out, and I promise that others will start reaching back. Friendships don't start, or continue, without effort. But once you've formed that bond, it won't feel like work at all.
And just in case you were thinking you needed to do all of this on your own, I'd like to point out a blog post that asks the question: "Are we trying to be too self-reliant?" (Click the underlined section to go to the post.) These muscles mentioned above a resources that we SHOULD draw on in times of need.
Something to ponder today.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Stock up on price matching
Here is a couple of can't pass up deals! You can have this price matched at walmart.
Eckrich sausage 48oz at HEB is $4.99
Use manufactured coupon .55 off = $4.44
@ Walmart it is $7.47 price match it folks
Use coupons to save big @ Walmart
Kraft salad dressing $1.58 variety flavors -$1.50 coupon = .08
A1 sauce $2.08 - $2.00 coupon = .08
Bic Soliei Shavers $4.64 - $3.00 coupon = $1.64 for us ladies
Pert for Men 3 in 1 shampoo $2.32 - $1.50 coupon = $.82
Edge Shave Gel $2.00 or trial size for $1.47 - $1.00 coupon or $.75 coupon = $1.00 or $0.72
Bistro Pasta (ready meal) Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine $1.98- $1.00 coupon = $0.98 Great for hubbies to take for lunch
Kraft Deluxe Shells and Cheese or Velveeta Shells and cheese $1.50- $1.00 coupon = $0.50
Total bill $5.10 after coupons, even if you add cost of the purchased coupons = $6.06
Before coupons it would have been $16.10 big difference
These are some of the things that I purchased today. I ordered the coupons to save $$$. I saved $10 in the above purchases. I spent $.96 to have these coupons sent to me. You can really save. No buying the paper and you just order what you normally buy anyway. No hassles with any store because they are the newspaper clipped coupons.
Anybody interested I wouldn't mind teaching you how easy it really is, just let me know by emailing me at jemimabian@aol.com be sure to include the possible time frame you were thinking.
Holly
Eckrich sausage 48oz at HEB is $4.99
Use manufactured coupon .55 off = $4.44
@ Walmart it is $7.47 price match it folks
Use coupons to save big @ Walmart
Kraft salad dressing $1.58 variety flavors -$1.50 coupon = .08
A1 sauce $2.08 - $2.00 coupon = .08
Bic Soliei Shavers $4.64 - $3.00 coupon = $1.64 for us ladies
Pert for Men 3 in 1 shampoo $2.32 - $1.50 coupon = $.82
Edge Shave Gel $2.00 or trial size for $1.47 - $1.00 coupon or $.75 coupon = $1.00 or $0.72
Bistro Pasta (ready meal) Chicken Broccoli Fettuccine $1.98- $1.00 coupon = $0.98 Great for hubbies to take for lunch
Kraft Deluxe Shells and Cheese or Velveeta Shells and cheese $1.50- $1.00 coupon = $0.50
Total bill $5.10 after coupons, even if you add cost of the purchased coupons = $6.06
Before coupons it would have been $16.10 big difference
These are some of the things that I purchased today. I ordered the coupons to save $$$. I saved $10 in the above purchases. I spent $.96 to have these coupons sent to me. You can really save. No buying the paper and you just order what you normally buy anyway. No hassles with any store because they are the newspaper clipped coupons.
Anybody interested I wouldn't mind teaching you how easy it really is, just let me know by emailing me at jemimabian@aol.com be sure to include the possible time frame you were thinking.
Holly
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Potluck Food Storage Style
The Provident Living Committee will be hosting an event Saturday, June 13th at 6pm to 8pm in the gym at our church. Sign up to bring a dish using your food storage. This can include dry, bulk or staple items. Submit your recipe with at least one ingredient from your food storage to jemimabian@aol.com so I may distribute copies for all that attend preferably by June 12th . Otherwise they will be posted to the blog.
A short summary of all the "Cooking with Food Storage Classes" with the best of the best recipes from the classes will be provided along with the recipes of brought dishes.
This is a whole family event to come out and try new recipes and practice what you learned from the food storage classes.
Hope to see you there!
A short summary of all the "Cooking with Food Storage Classes" with the best of the best recipes from the classes will be provided along with the recipes of brought dishes.
This is a whole family event to come out and try new recipes and practice what you learned from the food storage classes.
Hope to see you there!
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