Financial Counsel from our church leaders

In light of everything going on in our country right now, I was grateful to see an article reminding us of the counsel our leaders have given us regarding how we can safely "ride out the storms" we may face in the times we live in. This would be a really good article to study together in our Family Home Evenings, it has applications even for little ones. Here is a quick link for the article:

Wise Financial Management During Tough Economic Times

FOOD STORAGE SALE

Shelf Reliance is having a big sale on their food storage products. The sale lasts until Saturday, September 27th. Shipping is free on orders over $399. I have never used their products, but have come across some blogs of people who do and like them. Check them out, their sale prices look really good.

Product Review and Backpacks

I recently bought some steel cut oats and freeze dried blueberries from Honeyville Grains and wanted to review them in case anyone is interested. I was very happy with their shipping policy, $4.49 flat rate -, I ordered them on a Friday morning and received an email that afternoon that my order had shipped. They came UPS the next Friday. I am very happy with the quality. I am trying to eat what I store and have just started integrating this into our family's diet every morning for breakfast. If you are like me and have never been able to stand regular oats, give steel cut oats a try. They are a totally different texture and a much heartier taste. They even store good in the fridge if you make too much and taste good warmed up. The freeze dried blueberries taste great in them too. You could also use the blueberries in muffin and pancake mixes.

On another note, Backpacks are on clearance at Target right now 75% off. I was just there today and they had a good selection. They also have lunch boxes 75% off. I picked up a backpack and lunchbox for my daughter for school next year - each for $2.78. If you are interested in backpacks for your 72 hr. kits now is a great time to get them!

Wheat Buckets on sale

Did you know that you could get 45 # buckets of wheat at the Liahona bookstore by the Atlanta Temple?

Right now they are 10% off. Info is here.

Spiritual Principles of Preparing "Every Needful Thing"

This is from an article forwarded to me by some smart ladies ;)

Here is some spiritual enlightenment that will remind us about the principles of the gospel regarding food storage and our temporal preparation. I am grateful for the words of the prophets that help me feel inspired, refocused and gain a little more insight on the commandments.

Batteries

CVS has their store brand batteries on sale buy 1 get 1 free. Check your flashlights and weather radios and then stock up. Sale is good from 9/7 - 9/13.

Honeyville Grains

I just wanted to highlight a company where you can get wheat and lots of other really great products for your food storage. This company was brought to my attention for two reasons. First, you can get products such as rice and almond flour in bulk, for those with specific needs such as gluten and wheat allergies. Secondly, they offer a $4.49 flat shipping fee for your entire order, no matter how much you order. Take a minute and check out their products here.