Honeyville Farm's Sale Items - September 20-30

Check out Honeyville Farm's Sale Items for September 20-30! There are some great deals as they celebrate National Preparedness Month.

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Honeyville Farm's AWESOME September Sale!

Hello from Honeyville Farms!

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month

From the US Dept of Homeland Security
“Preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Americans have to work together as a team to ensure that individuals, families and communities are ready. Individuals are encouraged to: make a family emergency plan, put together an emergency supply kit; be prepared to help your neighbor; and work as a team to keep everyone safe.” (you can go to www.ready.gov and click on “Get a Kit” and “Make a Plan” for ideas on what you can do)

Store Specials for the first part of September:
September 1 – 18

“CASE LOT SALE” on ALL Honeyville Farms Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables You can mix any fruit or vegetable, and as long as you purchase a minimum of 6 cans you get 10% off each can!

55 Gallon Water Barrel, Regular price $41.97 - Sale price $37.35
Water Barrel Pump, Regular price $9.96 - Sale price $8.86

5 Gallon Water Jug, Regular price $5.95 - Sale price $4.76

Water Filtration Bottle, Regular price $20.49 - Sale price $17.42

Kaito Emergency Radio, (Hand crank, solar or battery charged) Regular price $47.95 - Sale price $39.80 A perfect radio for emergencies and disasters. It has a 5 LED reading lamp, and a multi-function LED flashlight that can be used as a flashlight or can be a red flashing emergency signal. The 7 Band Weather radio precisely gives you weather bands and the weather alert feature enables you to receive the alert signal when a disaster arrives.

4 Person Deluxe Backpack Emergency Kit, Regular price $103.95 - Sale price $88.36 This kit contains: ER Food bars, boxes of Water w/straws, Purification Tablets, Em Blankets, Ponchos, Em Tent, Solar/Hand-crank Radio, Contact Cards, Lightsticks, a small First Aid kit, Safety Whistle, Dust Masks, Gloves, Multi-function Knife, Tissues, Survival Guide, Backpack

2 Person Deluxe Backpack Emergency Kit, Regular price $81.19 - Sale price $69.82

Family Hygiene Kit, Regular price $49.99 – Sale price $39.99 Contents: Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer, Personal Hygiene Kits, Toilet Paper, Body cleanser, Shampoo and Body wash, Sanitary napkins, Insect Repellent with Deet, Sunscreen Packets, Survival Guide

Emergency Blanket, Regular price $1.29 – 10% OFF

Emergency Sleeping Bag, Regular price $2.95 – 20% OFF

N95 Respirator Masks, Regular price $15.29 – Sale price $10.86

September classes now being offered at our Rancho Cucamonga Location
Saturday, September 11,“The Bread Class” taught by Cathy O’Leary – Cathy has been baking bread for the last 20 years, her class will cover making Whole Wheat bread from freshly ground flour, delicious Egg breads that can be braided or rolled into cinnamon bread and the best “roll” dough to make any family dinner special.
Saturday, September 25, “Artisan Bread” taught by Alison Cutler – Learn how to make a crusty loaf of bread, and how to make and use a sourdough starter. You will also make homemade butter.

Call the store for the class times and to sign up to reserve your space!
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Honeyville Farms – Rancho Cucamonga, California
175 Milliken Ave – (909) 243-1050
Mon – Fri 9-6 Sat 9-5
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Please call ahead for Group Orders. Sorry – no rain checks. This sale is good ONLY at our Honeyville Farms Stores, not valid for Internet sales!

Emergency Essentials Group Order and Sale Items for September

Check out the Group Specials from Emergency Essentials for September. Money and orders are due on Sunday, September 19th. Please let me know what you are planning on ordering so I know how close we are to meeting the required minimums.



Freeze Dried White Chicken Chunks - minimum needed 6 - $26.00 (regularly $42.95)





MRE Fig Bar Combo (15 pack) - minimum needed 10 - $6.00 (regularly $15.00)






Freeze Dried Cheddar Cheese - minimum needed 6 - $30.00 (regularly $45.50)






Freeze Dried Banana Slices - minimum needed 6 - $14.00 (regularly $19.50).



After we meet the minimum for one item we get free shipping. If anyone would like to add-on to the order, please let me know. Adding on an item that is on sale is a great way to save money. Click here to see what is on sale for the month of September at Emergency Essentials.

Save on Groceries for Food Storage

This was shared with my by Sara Terlecki. This is a great idea that helps you build your food storage! You spend the least amount of money because you purchase items as they are on sale or can/preserve fruit when it is in season. Thank You Sara!

Click here to download as a pdf.

Save on Groceries for Food Storage
Everyone knows that produce is seasonal. If you want to make a triple batch of strawberry or apricot freezer jam, the best time of year to do it is during the summer when the fruit is in season, and thereby at it’s lowest annual cost. A savvy shopper waits until a product is on sale and then stocks up! The idea is to create a stockpile that will last you 3-12 months, or until the product again reaches its lowest price.

Packaged Foods are seasonal just like produce! Each calendar month brings a new batch of sales. Here’s the predictable sale cycles for each calendar month:

January:
National Oatmeal Month: Quaker
Diet Foods including: Healthy Choice, South Beach, Lean Cuisine, Special K, Kashi, Smart Start, 100 Calorie Packs
Super Bowl Sunday: Pepsi, Coke, Chips, Dips, Cheese, sandwich items, crackers, snacks, wings
Seasonal Produce: Oranges, Pears,Grapefruit, Tangerines, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kiwi, Avocado, Cabbage, Spinach
Clearance: Christmas Decorations, Toys, Wrapping Papers,
Winter Health: Cold Medicines and Vitamins

February:
National Canned Food Month: Canned Fruit, Vegetables, meats: Tuna, chicken, salmon, pie fillings
National Hot Breakfast Month: Malt O Meal, Oatmeal, Eggo Waffles, Syrup
Valentines: Chocolate, Hershey’s, KY Lubricant, etc
Chinese New Year: Soy Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Noodles
Seasonal Produce: Artichoke, Asparagus, Raspberries, Potatoes, Strawberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Kale, Kiwi, Avocado, Spinach

March:
Frozen Food Month: Frozen Meals, TGI Fridays, Contessa, Foster Farms Chicken, Eggo, Sara Lee, Healthy Choice, DiGiorno, Freschetta, Breyers, Dreyers, Marie Callendars
Seasonal Produce: Artichoke, Asparagus, Avocado, Haas, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chard, Collards, Fennel, Kale, Leek, Lemon, Lime, Mushrooms, Onions, Spring, Orange, Peas, Radish, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberries, Tangerine

April:
Easter: Ham, Eggs, Some Baking Supplies: sugar, spices, baking mixes, chocolate chips
Earth Day: Organic foods, Energy saver
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbages, Carrots, Grapefruit, Hass Avocado, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas, Rhubarb
Clearance: After Easter sales are the time to stock up on decorating, baskets, etc for the next year.

May:
Memorial Day: BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, condiments, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips
Paper Products: plates, utensils, insect repellant, sunscreen
Cinco De Mayo: Salsa, tortillas
Seasonal Produce: Artichokes, Asparagus, Avocado, Beans, Green, Beets, Blackberries, Carrots, Onions, Sweet Vidalia, Peas, Edible Pods, Peas, English/Shelling, Potatoes, New, Raspberries, Strawberries

June:
National Dairy Month: Eggs, Milk (Free Milk Catalina, wyb cereal), Ice Cream, Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, cool whip, In-store dairy coupons or booklets
End of June is Fourth or July Sales: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, condiments, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips
Seasonal Produce: Apricots, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cherries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Grapes, Honeydew, Nectarines, Peaches, Potatoes, Raspberries, Red Onions, Squash, Summer, Strawberries, Sweet Vidalia Onions, Tomatoes, Watermelon

July:
National Ice Cream Month
More 4th of July BBQ Sales: Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, BBQ Sauce, Ketchup, condiments, charcoal, salad dressing, potato chips, dips
End of July: Back to School Sales begin: crayons, pencils, folders, binders
Seasonal Produce: Asian Pears, Bartlett Pears, Beans, Green, *Blueberries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Garlic, Grapes, Nectarines, Onions, Red, Oranges, Valencia, Peaches, Peppers, Sweet/Bell, Plums, Potatoes, Squash, Summer, Tomatoes, Watermelon

August:
Back to School: Pudding cups, Lunch meat,
Staples and Office Depot Penny items
Disinfectant: Clorox, Purell
Clearance: Insect Repellant, Sunscreen, charcoal
Seasonal Produce: Apple, Gravenstein, Avocado, Hass, Beans, Beans, Green, Berries, Corn, Cucumber, Eggplant, Figs, Grapes, Melons, Onion, Peaches, Pears, Bartlett, Pepper, Bell, Plums, Raspberries, Squash, Summer, Tomatillo, Tomato

September:
Back to School Sales through labor day: crayons, pencils, folders, binders
Diabetes: Bayer Glucose Meters, Glucerna Cereal
Seasonal Produce: Apples, Artichokes, Beans, Bell Peppers, Chile Peppers, Cucumber, Eggplant, Grapes, Onion, Orange, Valencia, Pears, Asian, Pears, Bartlett, Pomegranate, Squash, Tomatillo, Tomatoes, Winter Squash

October:
Halloween: Candy
Beginning of the baking sales: Canned pumpkin, evap milk, baking chips
National Seafood Month
Adopt a Shelter-Dog Month: Pedigree, Purina
Seasonal Produce: Almonds, Apples, Artichokes, Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Chard, Chestnuts, Cranberries, Lemons, Parsnip, Pears, Pomegranate, Potatoes, Potatoes, Sweet, Pumpkin, Spinach, Squash, Winter, Turnips, Yams

November:
Baking Sales in full swing: nuts, chocolate chips, evap milk, sweetened condensed milk, coconut, cake mixes
Canned foods – soup, broth, condensed milk, vegetables, fruits, spaghetti sauce
Turkey, canned pumpkin, stovetop stuffing, betty crocker boxed potatoes, gravy mixes, rhodes rolls, frozen pies, cranberry sauce, jello, marshmallows
Seasonal Produce: Anjou Pears, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbages, Carrots, Celery, Comice pears, cranberries, kiwi, lemons, orange, potato, squash, yams
Clearance: After Halloween sales are the time to stock up on things for the next year. I like to buy the Halloween candy-alternatives like halloween crayons, erasers, watches, spinning tops, etc. I mix this in with my next year’s candy bowl and it stretches my loot for all the neighbor kids!

December:
Holiday Dinner: Egg Nog, Deli Platters, Instant Potatoes, gravy mixes, rhodes rolls, frozen pies, cranberry sauce, jello, marshmallows
Baking: Flour, Sugar, Butter, Cream, Cake mix, Brownie mix, Muffin mix, Breads, Pie Crust, Marshmallow, Whipped cream
Canned foods – soup, broth, condensed milk, vegetables, fruits, spaghetti sauce
Clearance: Buy all your Thanksgiving Decorations, extra table settings and turkey carving products now once they’re at least 50% off.

Riverside County Emergency Warning Notification System

I love when people share information with me! This information was shared with me by Wanda Wach - and It's REALLY important!! Thanks Wanda!! I wanted to share it with you -

I was just reading through the Eastvale Town Hall Meeting Minutes of July 27 (pages 3-4) as recorded in the JCSD Recreation Guide, EASTVALE EDITION, that arrived in the mail yesterday. It has some parks photos on the front. Lots of good information in that edition.

Anyhoo, what caught my eye was a report from the Riverside County Fire Department re: their Emergency Warning Notification System. Due to a county grant, they are able to have this systerm. It will dial out and send a message to an area in the case of a disaster or emergency. Both listed and unlisted land-line numbers are in the database. If you wish to register a cell or VOIP number, you can go online to www.RVCFire.org and click on "Early Warning Notificaton" under "Quick Links" (on right side of screen).

I thought of this as a good piece of information to perhaps pass along to ward members. And, if someone doesn't have a land-line number, they would surely want to register their cell phone for entry into the database.

I did go on the site and it was easy to register my cell phone number, although we do have a land-line number as well.

Acting on the Results of the 7 Day Challenge

I wanted to thank everyone for participating in our 7 Day Challenge. We learned some great things! I've compiled comments from the blog, Facebook, and things that I've heard people talk about into a Summary sheet. It was put on the blog as a previous post. It has some great insight and ideas. I know that those that participated have really worked to become better prepared, and even if you just read about it - you've been thinking about it - that's a step in the right direction!!

I got great ideas for the 7 Day Challenge from one of my favorite sites - www.FoodStorageMadeEasy.net. Their 7 Day Challenge last year had over 2,000 participants so there was a LOT of great dialogue. They will be having another 7 Day Challenge sometime during September (National Preparedness Month). Go to their site to sign up - even if all you do is walk through the scenarios in your head and discuss it with your family - you're working on being better prepared! They also have a great program called 'Babysteps Checklists', you can sign up for them and they will email you (every 2 weeks) a checklist of things to buy and things to do to work on being better prepared. It's a great site for beginners! They also have a LOT of great information there - how to store in a small space, how to cook using methods and food you may not be familiar with, etc. - it's a GREAT resource!!

I also want to mention another favorite site - www.EverydayFoodStorage.Net . This site focuses on using your food storage and becoming familiar with it NOW! This has benefits because you'll know how to use food storage, you eat healthier, your food storage doesn't go to waste, and you start getting your family use to eating food storage. She has a lot of yummy recipes, and she makes it easy and fun! My favorite part is that she has lots of videos on YouTube so you can watch and follow along.


We're going to do a couple of things differently - based on some of the feedback I've received. We have a lot of people that are just getting started, so in addition to doing the Emergency Essentials Group orders (which are mostly items that add variety to your food storage, they shouldn't be the main ingredients), we need to focus more on the basics.

So look for the following changes:

*Eastvale 1st Ward and Eastvale 2nd Ward are going to hold canning days together. They will be the 4th Saturday of the month at 9:00 am at the Biehn home. Mark your calendar!!

*Immediately following the canning session, we are going to have a 'workshop' (about 10:00 - 11:00 am). We will share a couple of recipes, demonstrate food preparation or have taste tests with the food items of the month. That way people are building their recipe repertoire and learning skills with the food they have stored. This is optional - but it will be fun and there is food involved :) .

*We have the coming year planned already! Calendars are being distributed that have what the monthly food items will be. Look for it soon on the bulletin board. That way you can plan in advance and figure out what you need so you can stock or restock your supply. And, this allows us to eventually get all of the basics that we need!

*We also have a program to build our 72 hour kits over time. If you spend about $10.00 each month you will have a great kit before long! The 72 hour kit focus items will be listed on the order form - these are suggestions to help you get going, or add to a kit that you may already have. Again - this is optional, but it helps those that are starting out.

*In order to simplify everything, we've created ONE order form with all of the ordering opportunities. Remember - we're trying to accommodate beginners through advanced levels of Emergency Prep/Food Storage. There will be lots of options - don't feel like you need to do everything. Start small and do what you can! The order form will be used by BOTH wards (Click here to download September's order form).

*People can continue to do add-on orders with Emergency Essentials. If there is something you'd like to order (each month they have great sale items in addition to the Group Specials), if you're stocking up on something, or you've discovered something that you need to get, you are welcome to order with us when we put in the group order. This way you don't have to pay any shipping on the items that you order (you can spend the money on something else).

*I'm asked a lot if other people (sisters, friends, parents, etc.) can place Emergency Essentials orders with us - absolutely! I don't mind - it actually helps us reach our group order minimums easier - the only thing that I require is that I have the money and order when they are due, and when the order comes in that it is picked up in a timely manner. (It has a way of taking over my WHOLE :) garage). If someone would like to be added to our email list, please send me their information.

*Money and orders will typically be due the 2nd or 3rd Sunday. You'll need to look for the due date on the order form each month. Money and orders can be given to Sheri Bates (EV2) or Kris Biehn (EV1), or sent via mail to Kris Biehn (please make checks payable to Kris Biehn).

*We will continue to have a monthly FHE lesson about Emergency Preparedness/Food Storage. As I personally learned from the 7 Day Challenge - our families need to be involved with Emergency Prep/Food Storage and have opportunities to practice what we've talked about!

*The Stake Canner will be stored at my house. If there is something that you'd like to can (items that aren't on the list, or something you've picked up in bulk) you are welcome to use the canner. Please call to make an appointment with me. I keep extra cans, lids, and oxygen absorbers at my home for you to purchase and use, so all you need to do is bring the item you want to can.

This month we will be canning Flour and Sugar on Saturday September 25th at 9:00 am at the Biehn home. As you can imagine we have some yummy recipes to taste and share. Plan to come!


Thanks for all your hard work - we are seeing great results! If you have any questions, please feel free to email or call.

7 Day Challenge Results

Click here to download the 7 Day Challenge Results (pdf)

REMEMBER
•These are just some suggestions from people and what works for their families – you need to do what will work for YOUR family!
•You are never DONE with Emergency Preparedness / Food Storage. There will always be a new size of clothes to put into the 72 hour kits, water to replace, information to update, food to swap, a new recipe to try, or something to add to your resources.
•DON’T GET OVERWHELMED!! Start small – you don’t have to do everything, just do SOMETHING!


Day 1 – Natural Disaster – IT’S A FIRE! (72-Hour Kit / Evacuation / Grab List)
86 votes by about 11 voters
100% were able to get out of the house within one hour. 63% stayed out of the house for at least 4 hours. 75% of people did NOT have a ‘Grab List’ properly filled out, and 70% had items that they had forgotten to put on their ‘Grab List’. 91% had a first-aid kit with their 72-hour kit.

•Need to rotate food more often, some of what was in the 72-hour kits wasn’t very appetizing!
•72-hour kit is in a backpack that has wheels so it can move easier.
•Make sure items in packs are opened and not in the packaging material that it was in at the store.
•Need more wipes in 72 hour kits.
•Need clothes, bowls and cups in 72 hour kits.
•The soap in my 72 hour kit made the whole box smell – I got body wash.
•We didn’t have enough food in our 72-hour kits.
•Some of the food that we had in the 72-hour kits required heat and it wasn’t convenient to cook.
•I really need to focus on getting things together for rapid evacuation from the house. I need to make sure my 72 hour kits are together and have plenty of food and water.
•Family not aware of plan – need to be reminded and plan needs to be practiced.
•Discussed assignments for family members in case of evacuation.
•Left phone at home and didn’t have access to phone numbers that I needed.
oPhone numbers on a 3x5 card in glove compartment.
oPhone numbers with immediate and extended family, and a ward list in purse.
oPhone numbers in 3-ring binder ‘Emergency Binder’.
•Made small laminated cards to put in everyone’s backpacks/wallets with emergency contact info, location and phone numbers.
•Didn’t plan for pets in case of evacuation.
•All family members should know where to turn off electricity, gas and water.
•Keep shoes by your bed for a quick evacuation. If you have to evacuate when it is dark, you’ll need a flashlight too.
•Our family learned that we need a better evacuation plan. We were scatterbrained on where our meeting place should be, so we had a chance to sit down and work it out. We also realized we need to put together our 72 hour kits.
•Multiple copies of ‘Grab List’ so that kids can help.
•Items on ‘Grab List’ arranged by room so that it goes smoother.
•Learned a lot about our children by asking them what they would grab first in the event of an evacuation – we added a few things to our ‘Grab List’ that we didn’t originally consider.
•Fluorescent stickers on boxes for easy identification for evacuation.
•Have boxes/packaging for evacuating heirlooms listed on ‘Grab List’.
•Need to re-evaluate my ‘Grab-List’, there wasn’t enough room in my car.
•Want to take just the essentials and use the room in the car for clothes and food for my family.
•Scanned important documents/pictures and put them on a flash drive so that I have them if I need to evacuate.
•Would like a notebook/laptop so that I can access any information I’ve stored on a flash drive.
•Need to back-up my hard drive on a regular basis so that I can take that in case of an evacuation.
•Digital pictures or video of home stored on a flash drive would be good to have if you need to make an insurance claim.


Day 2 – It’s a Pandemic – TIME FOR QUARANTINE! (Quarantine / Non-food Storage Items)
122 votes by about 14 voters
92% had fever medicines on hand, while only 57% had medicines for stomach ache relief. 76% were able to provide comfort foods to their family. 85% had toilet paper and paper towels in their storage, while only 64% had face masks. 92% had hand sanitizer in their storage.

•Good idea to have on hand: gloves, face mask, plastic coated bed pads, rubber gloves, hand sanitizer, Milk of Magnesia (antacid/constipation reliever), fever meds, paper towels, toilet paper, and comfort foods: canned Chicken Noodle soups, Jello, and soda crackers. Lemon-lime soda would be good, too, but never have on hand as we aren't soda drinkers. NEED TO BUY: Pepto Bismol - larger hand sanitizer hand pump-type
•Antibacterial spray for use on phones and door knobs would be good to have.
•A good thermometer would be a good addition to our medical supplies.
•Need to upgrade medical supplies and make sure that the first aid kit is up to date and fully stocked.
•Don’t have any face masks.
•Need to get different varieties of stomach medicine to address different stomach issues, and have both Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen on hand.
•Had what I needed although I don’t know if my supplies would have lasted longer than a week.
•If we are in Quarantine, it would probably be a good idea to have some type of a sign to hang on the door to notify others.


Day 3 – Natural Disaster – EARTHQUAKE! (Water / Electricity)
105 votes by about 9 voters
71% stuck with the water quota for the day. 66% used water that came from their storage. 70% of people have the items they need to get the water out of their barrels. 85% of people felt that it was difficult to complete the tasks with the amount of water allowed. 90% of people had enough water stored for 1 gallon per person per day to last 3 days. 80% have enough water for 2 weeks. Only 33% cooked meals without power. And only 44% have their computers backed up.

•I used to think we wouldn’t really need a gallon per person, per day. I leaned that should be bare minimum. I hope to get a whole army of 55 gallon drums lined up! AND I’ve learned that we should have a “year’s supply” of friendship and emotional support because, at times, it felt surreal and would be nice to have that lift/levity of get-togethers and support.
•I drink that much in one day…sheesh!
•It’s good to have a flavored drink mix on hand (like Tang) so it will help hide the taste of water that has been stored.
•Paper plates, bowls and cups were really useful – they didn’t need to be washed.
•We used a lot of baby wipes and Clorox wipes. It would be good to make sure that we had plenty of those in stock.
•We have short term water, but NO long-term water storage.
•Everything that I thought of to cook without power used MORE water – pasta, macaroni n’ cheese, ramen. I need to store more water!
•Need to invest in a power generator.
•Need to get a nightlight that works off of batteries! It gets VERY dark with no lights!
•Should store some extra batteries that the kids don’t know about, so I have some for the flashlights when I need them!
•Make sure to have a phone with a cord. Most of us have cordless phones, and those wouldn’t work without electricity.


Day 4 – Healthy Lifestyle – DELVING INTO FOOD STORAGE! (Car Scenario)
62 votes by about 4 voters
80% do not have a change of clothes in their car. 100% of people did NOT have food/snacks in their car. 75% had water and a first-aid kit in their car. 100% did NOT have any money in their car. Half of the people were above ½ a tank and the other half were below ½ a tank.

•Have a kit for each car.
•Need to add snacks, money and a blanket to my car.
•Important to always keep gas tank above half!
•CAR KIT CONTENTS: First Aid Kit (gauze pads, alcohol prep pads, antibiotic ointment, Band-Aids, 4 non-aspirin pain relievers, ammonia inhalant, surgical tape, butterfly Band-Aids, ibuprofen), Plastic tarp, 5 in 1 Survival Whistle (whistle, compass, water-proof match holder, mirror) , 1/2 box waterproof matches, Multi-function knife kit, Emergency foil blanket (I also have 2 other regular blankets), Flashlight with 2 batteries, 15 feet of rope, work gloves, Water boxes (6--good for 5 years)
•NEED TO ADD: Sturdy walking shoes, sweatshirt, nonperishable food (nuts, dried fruits, granola bars), Emergency phone numbers, Cell phone/car battery charger, Something to read, notebook, pen, Jumper cables, Tools (screwdriver - pliers - wrench), Reflectors or flares, Duct tape, Small, compact shovel, Zip lock baggies, Hand cleaner/sanitizer, A couple of rags or dishcloths to wipe hands on


Day 5 – Economic Crisis – MONEY IS TIGHT! (Conserve Resources / Bake Bread )
58 votes by about 6 voters
Only 33% went without TV for the entire day. Only 37% went without Internet, and 33% went without cell phones. 83% conserved on electricity. Half were able to find a fun and free activity.

•Used the Dutch Oven to cook.
•Hard to turn off the A/C in August!
•This one is a challenge. Our oven is electric not gas, so if the power gets shut off, we can't
bake bread.
•Need to check into a solar oven.
oMy mom has one, and if I had an extra $300 lying around, I'd have one too. My mom uses it all the time. Anything you can cook in a regular oven, you can cook in a solar oven. You can also use it to sanitize your water.
•I’m glad I have been making bread and getting better at it.


Day 6 – Everyday Emergency – DINNER GUESTS! (Food Storage)
12 votes by 2 voters
100% did NOT make an appetizer, and half were able to make a vegetarian meal. 100% came up with side dishes and half came up with a delicious dessert.

•Didn’t know what to make that was vegetarian and impressive.
•If we have to live off of our food storage, we probably won’t be eating meat every night. I need to come up with more vegetarian meals and recipes to add to my cooking repertoire.
•Never thought that dinner guests would be an emergency to prepare for. It was probably the most prepared item my family had. My family will take what we learned this week and prepare better.
•Food storage needs improvement overall.
•Need to have more ideas for meals using my food storage.
•Need more freezer space.
•Should stock my pantry better.


Day 7 – Ward Emergency – HOW’S YOUR FAMILY? (Ward Emergency Plan)
5 votes by 1 voter
1 person who contacted each of their families (some were face-to-face contact), reported by 11:00 am and told their families about the Ice Cream Social.

•I’d like to know if our ward/stake has a plan to gather together if needed?
•It’s easier to help in a situation if you know your home teaching family.
•Incorrect phone numbers/unknown addresses on many.