The wisdom to store basic grains comes from the Word of Wisdom, that councils: “All grain is ordained for the use of man, . . . to be the staff of life. . .” Grains not only provide great variety and food value, but they also store well for long periods of time, without need of rotation. Processing grains into prepared cereals and mixes not only strips nutritional value, but also increases cost: 65-85% of the original nutrition…
Style and fashion are most often the worldly antithesis to spiritual covenant and commitment. Having “enough and to spare” is a worthy material goal of every home. Yet, each person illustrates his own attitudes and fashion, easily seen in spending habits. “Luxuries become the next generations’ necessities,” reported the U S Census Bureau. Ben Franklin opined on fashion, saying, “expect little change in men’s pockets this year.” Thrift stores inventories come from those who share of their…
The trouble with learning principles from living prophets is that seldom do we get recipes or procedures across the pulpit. Pure light and truth, when revealed to the man of agency, leaves his faith to be proven by his choices. . . especially when it comes to diet. Pres. Kimball taught: “Store what you eat. Eat what you store.” That’s it. Get to it. Look at your family’s needs, ages, special diets, etc, — what ever you eat…
If “variety is the spice of life,” certainly there is a need to inventory a variety of foods to support the family when stress interrupts routines. Someone once said that “the greatest contemporary invention that has done the most to destroy mans’ productivity is the drive-up window.” We are great at eating. We don’t resort to drugs, alcohol, or tobacco as crutches on rough terrain; but, when we come under stress we do eat more. Metabolisms go…
A businessman once said to me; “It’s a sin not to separate a sucker from his money.” A smart shopper said; “The price of anything is only what some sucker is willing to pay.” Sometimes people “know the price of everything and the value of nothing.” What do you think? Creating wealth takes three things: know-how, materials, and tools. Sometimes the good old-fashioned way can not only be the fastest way to fill needs, but the cheapest when you do…
Let’s review the elements of water storage. Consider each of these essentials: 1. Containerization. “Food safe” polyethylene plastic vessels transfer no flavors and should be airtight and heavy gauge to insure against leakage or breakage. 2. Filling. A “food safe” plastic hose must also be used. If a garden hose is used, it’s hosey taste will be amplified over time to render the stored water unfit to drink. 3. Decontamination or sterilization. Boiling or adding 1/4 tsp. chlorine bleach per…
In a down-sized economy it becomes even more important to guard expenses and conserve, rather than expect more profits or income. Bargain hunting when buying essential business inventories is critical. The same principal is central to home storage. Limited only by shelf life and available storage space, food items that are a regular part of the family diet, when purchased in quantity, not only represent bargain investments, but these items in the home will reduce the frequency and expense of…
After natural disasters eight to ten times more people die or are health impaired due to contaminated water than from the disaster itself. The major daily problem for over 80% of the world’s people is finding a clean glass of water. This is even true in some places in America. Foreign travelers and missionaries cope first thing with this reality or pay the price very quickly.Water has always been the #1 strategic resource. “Poison the well” was a battle tactic…