52 Weeks to Preparedness - Week One

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two

Week 1

Our Church Leaders have asked us to make a concerted effort to obtain our year's supply of food and other essentials. Here are suggestions for a 52 week plan to help us all achieve this. Amounts given are for two people. Adjust the quantities you purchase for the number of family members in your home. We are starting with the basics, in all areas, so if you have already done this then focus on another area you are short, or else start on your two year! Don't just do nothing! The items will change weekly, so keep up with us and take the challenge to become Prepared.

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge of the Week:

Food Storage Purchase - 8 cans of Tuna

Extra Item Purchase - 8 rolls Toilet Paper (1 roll per week for 2 months)

72 Hour Kit - Obtain a backpack or small suitcase with wheels for each family member

Family Preparation (Choose One)

Store enough water for 72 hours

1. Preferred water storage – 2 weeks – 14 gallons per person. Also store purifying agents.

Spiritual Preparedness

Read D&C: 137 and 138

Have Church magazines in your home and study the words of the modern day Prophets

Crockpot Breakfast Cobbler
4 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups granola cereal

Place apples in crockpot and mix in remaining ingredients.

Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours (overnight) or on high 2-3 hours. Serve with milk.

Yield: 4 servings

8 Simple Additions to Bean Soups

Like vegetable soups, bean soups are receptive to a wide variety of additions. Try, for example:

1. Scraps of smoked meats, such as ham or bacon (or cook the beans with a ham bone).
2. Precooked vegetables of any type, as long as the flavor does not conflict with that of the soup. Onions, carrots, and celery are almost always appropriate.
3. Any croutons.
4. A teaspoon or more of minced garlic or scallions, added about two minutes before the end of the cooking time.
5. Any spice you like, from jalapenos or other chiles to lots of black pepper to curry powder or other spice mixtures.
6. Diced fresh tomatoes as a garnish.
7. Bean cooking liquid used in place of some or all of the liquid in the soup for a stronger bean flavor.
8. Freshly chopped herbs or quick-cooking greens.