I came home from the Preparedness Fair (scroll down a post if you haven't read it yet), so excited and determined to get my food storage house in order! I started with the church recommendations on basic items needed for a year. Then found another, more comprehensive food calculator that helped me break down our needs more completely. From there I created a spreadsheet to help me track what we have and what we need. I then went through all my food storage and counted up the number of pounds of each food I do have and entered it into my spreadsheet. What did I learn from all of this? That I have a LOOOOOONG way to go, but at least I know what direction I'm heading now! The sheer volume of food (grains especially) is pretty mind-boggling, but doable. Our big concern now is where to put it all. We're very short on storage space, so we're waiting for inspiration on that one! I hope I haven't caught the vision too late. Thankfully Heavenly Father knows how hard-headed I can be and continues to bless me with opportunities to do better.
April 16-30 2015
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4/16
You need a Clara Barton costume tomorrow!!? No problem.
#pinteresttotherescue
4/17
Emmy did a great job on her Clara Barton report!!
camping in ...
10 years ago
2 comments:
Wow, I am so impressed and excited! I went into the food calculator which I had been meaning to do, but hadn't. I can see I would make several changes because we eat a little differently than this. But it is a starting place, you are right! I will send you the 3 month food storage menu ideas and the grain mix recipe when I get them copied this week. I think it will further excite you! This really is fun, isn't it? Thanks for sharing all the fun ideas in both posts!
Love,
Mom
Thanks Lor, It's really funny how excited I get adding just a few cans to my food storage. You've given me some great ideas.
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