Week Three

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two

Week 3

"There is an old wise saying; Eat it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. Thrift is a practice of not wasting anything. Some people are able to get by because of the absence of expense. They have their shoes resoled, they patch, they mend, they sew, and they save money. They avoid installment buying, and make purchases only after saving enough to pay cash, thus avoiding interest charges. Frugality means to

practice careful economy." - James E. Faust

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge Of The Week:

Food Storage Purchase 20 lbs. White Sugar or Honey

Extra Item Purchase Enough dish soap to last 3 months

72 Hour Kit 1 change of clothing (pants, shirt, socks,

underwear). Place in Zip Lock Bag

Family Preparation Obtain a family utility box- Action

Packer, cooler with wheels, cardboard box, etc.

Spiritual Preparedness Read Elder Bednar's article in the

September 2007 Ensign; Seek Learning by Faith

Spicy Bean and Rice Casserole

1 tbsp oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 med onion, chopped

1 green pepper, seeded and diced

1 28 oz can crushed or diced tomatoes

1 ½ c cooked beans, black, kidney, pink, pinto

1 can corn

1 cup uncooked long grain rice

¼ c water or tomato juice

1 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp oregano

¾ c shredded mozza cheese

½ c shredded cheddar cheese

dash cayenne pepper

In large skillet, heat oil. Add garlic and onion and saute. Add pepper and cook a few minutes. Add remaining ingred except cheese. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 min or until rice is tender. Uncover, sprinkle cheese on the mix and heat in oven at 350 for 15 minutes until cheese melts.

Double Chocolate Popcorn Balls

½ c sugar ½ c corn syrup

¼ c margarine 2 tbsp cocoa

8 c popcorn 1 c m&m's

Combine sugar, corn syrup, margarine and cocoa in medium saucepan. Bring to a bil. Add popcorn, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat. Stir in m&m's. Cool slightly. Shape into 2" balls. Makes 18.