August

Here's what you can do in August to be more prepared

Food Storage:  Add Variety to your food storage by using the fresh produce that is available now. Can, dry and preserve as many different types of vegetables and fruits as you have available.
Spiritual: Plan for your family to give and or receive priesthood blessings (for back to school).

Family: During Family Home Evening 

• Include the while family in canning and preserving food. This makes it more fun and takes less time.
• Teach family members how to use the equipment in their 72 hour kits. (Pocket knife, compass, flares, etc.)

Physical: Women - Make sure your physical exams are current. Men - Have a physical exam, cholesterol count and treadmill test. If over 45, have prostate exam. Make sure all of the family is current on eye and dental exams.

72 Hour kit: Each month we will list out items that you should have in your 72 hour kits.

This month we will be focusing on:

Outdoor survival supplies

• small tent
• 50 ft. rope
• steel wool
• insect repellent
• hatchet
• whistle
• pocket knife
• compass
• radio
• shovel
• flares

Canning Drying Preserving: Think about adding these items to your food storage:

• canned peaches
• canned apricots
• canned pears
• other canned fruits
• canned carrots
• canned corn
• canned green beans
• canned peas
• canned tomatoes
• other canned vegetables
• dehydrated fruits
• dehydrated vegetables
• canned tuna
• canned poultry
• spam
• other canned meats
• dried spices

Recipe: Each month we will also post a recipe that you can make that uses your food storage.

Whole Wheat Brownies

1 c. melted shortening
4 eggs, beaten
flour (to coat the bottom of the baking pan)
1 c sugar
4 tbsp cocoa
2 c. whole wheat flour
Beat together, spread in greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake at 350° for 25 min.