Prepare Today Newsletter

- Did you VOTE?

2009-11-03T13:00:00.003-07:00

There may be some who feel that attention to politics doesn't have any place in a preparedness blog and should be kept separate. That doesn't reflect my feelings or belief. Paying attention to what is taking place politically is, in my opinion, crucial so as not to be caught unprepared.We must search out good and righteous men and women to stand in our halls of government, to represent us and

- Will It Make A Difference?

2009-10-25T08:00:00.002-06:00

WILL IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?! Ho, Ho, Huh?!Christmas is right around the corner. I realize some have already completed their gift buying but for those with shopping still to do, instead of buying frivolous goo-gaws, consider giving something that MAKES A DIFFERENCE this year.You're aware of the shift that has taken place in our economy, our country, and our world, right? Then why not give

- Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia

2009-10-21T15:45:00.006-06:00

Chia Pet RedemptionNow that you have that annoying Chia Pet jingle stuck in your head let me make it worth your while!While searching for nutrient dense food storage items that are healthful for a broad spectrum of people I discovered the mighty chia seed; truly a powerhouse. Here are just some of its notable attributes:more protein than any other seed, bean or grain more calcium than milk, plus

- How Firm A Foundation

2009-10-18T23:11:00.010-06:00

Peace on Earth by Greg OlsenHow Firm A FoundationIncreasingly my personal preparedness focus has shifted from physical to spiritual. It has simply become the 'window' through which I see everything related to being prepared. So when I learn that a General Authority has recently counseled a region to study and understand the hymn How Firm A Foundation because it is relevant to our time - that

- Post-Conference Musings

2009-10-11T23:15:00.000-06:00

Post-Conference MusingsGeneral Conference continues to resonate through my heart and mind as I ponder the whisperings of the Spirit that accompanied the music, talks and testimonies.But where were the warnings to prepare? some may ask. Let me share with you the comments and observations of a wonderful young man that some of you may know from his YouTube videos where he goes by the name of

- Food Storage and the Diabetic

2009-10-07T09:10:00.002-06:00

Food Storage and the DiabeticEvery now and then an email comes in with a specific request for information that sets me off searching for answers and it turns into a blog entry. That's how today's message came about.Here's the core of the email I received:Do you know any guidelines, website, that talks about storing food if you are a diabetic? ....And excerpts from my response:I've haven't

- Come, Come Ye Saints

2009-09-27T10:32:00.013-06:00

Photo Art by Ryan HoustonGeneral ConferenceSaturday October 3 & Sunday October 4 Surely the Lord will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.~Amos 3:7~ . .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbzPUjabIb0 This Post Has Been EditedDue to an unfortunate (and unsavory) turn of events,I have chosen to remove the children's activity packetfrom this post. It will not be

- Clean-Up Time

2009-09-21T00:01:00.002-06:00

Always wear clean underwearin case you get in an accident~Mom~Have you noticed how expensive cleaning and laundry products are? There are frugal alternatives. Below are some ideas from different online sources. See if one works for you. Photo from Suddenly Frugal Blog4 Easy Steps for Do-It-Yourself Laundry Detergent http://suddenlyfrugal.wordpress.com/2009/02/19/4-

- Chill Out

2009-09-11T15:45:00.005-06:00

Chill OutAfter our recent move we were without a refrigerator for a couple weeks (although it felt much longer) and it certainly drove home the desirability and convenience of refrigeration. It really made me think about what we would do in a long-term power outage.On my old computer (may it rest in peace) was a file about 'cooling pots'; since I can no longer access that file I started prowling

- Bringing in the Sheaves

2009-09-04T15:00:00.002-06:00

Bringing in the SheavesFall is in the air and that means many of us will be increasing our efforts at preserving the bounty of the harvest. With that in mind I've gathered several sources of online information on 'How To'. Enjoy!Ball (canning jars and lids) has a great website found at www.freshpreserving.comThey also have an online canning forum where wonderful questions are asked and answered

- Another Voice in the Wilderness

2009-08-29T23:59:00.003-06:00

Twilight in the Wilderness painted by Frederick Church Dear Friends, There are many who are busy bringing important information to our attention; I can only imagine they feel the same urgency to inform that drives me back to this blog time after time. The following knowledgeable piece comes from SurvivalBlog.com. First person teaching based on personal experience is one of my favorites. I

- Food Storage Night

2009-08-22T20:15:00.002-06:00

Food Storage NightorFood Storage Nightmare? Be Aware of Appetite Fatigue&Beware of Appetite FatigueThe are many online preparedness files that carry the name of Alan T. Hagan (google him and see), he's quoted widely due to his extensive knowledge regarding preparedness. The following quote comes from one of his many writings. This quote deals directly with 'appetite fatigue'. I've included

- Into the Fray

2009-08-19T00:00:00.005-06:00

Into the FrayUnemployment or under-employment has come to many of us during this time of economic uncertainty. That fact sent me out on the web to locate resources to benefit those of us who are in need of new, additional or different ways of obtaining income. What follows are some of the articles, ideas, information, and links I found that seem worthy of sharing.I hope there's something

- Walking the Talk

2009-07-29T23:45:00.000-06:00

GOTCHA!! Those of you who have read this blog for a while know that every now and then I drop in a personal note; today will be one of those times. Sometimes Life just gets up in your face and yells 'Gotcha!' and there's not a lot you can do about it but do your best to be prepared. For years we've been counseled to get out of debt and live within our means. We did that. We've also been

- Herbs for the use of man

2009-07-26T10:47:00.000-06:00

How to Harvest Herbs http://www.ehow.com/PrintArticle.html?id=4421696 by Nannette Richford

- Save Money on Food Shopping

2009-07-19T12:59:00.000-06:00

10 Ways to Save Moneyon Food Shopping http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/money/budget/10-ways-save-money-food-shopping-365744 By Kathleen Zelman Reviewed By Louise Chang MD We're paying more these days not only at the gas pump but also at the grocery store. Blame it on rising oil prices, disappointing crop yields, global warming, and/or the weak

- Shhhh, I'm not really here . . .

2009-06-24T17:31:00.000-06:00

Some things are more important than packing..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RplBQGogYEkSee you later once we get settled in.

- We're Moving

2009-06-03T12:35:00.000-06:00

We're Moving*......and will be off-line for a while(about a month, maybe more)See you again when the dust settles*Read my March 29 blog entry to understand the importance of this moveWhile I'm gone please ponder the following thought;let your heart be open to the implications and wonder.Relish the delicious realizations, comfort and joy!Sheri DewOur spirits long for us to remember the

- If . . .Then

2009-06-01T01:01:00.000-06:00

How to connectbiblical 'dots' in our dayLeviticus 26:2-4Ye shall keep my sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: I am the Lord.If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them; Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit.Sooo . . . . . IF WE honor the Sabbath by keeping it holyare reverent in the

- Dehydrating 101

2009-05-30T01:05:00.000-06:00

Presenting theQueen of Dehydrating In an earlier blog entry (here) many of you were introduced to the art of dehydrating through a series of YouTube videos. The talented woman who taught dehydrating in those videos has added more for your learning pleasure. Below you will find the current list as of today. For those of you who already watched the first series of videos there is a division in

- Those who do not learn from history . . .

2009-05-27T16:15:00.000-06:00

Those who do not learn from historyare doomed to repeat it_____Chicago Tribune Cartoon from April 1934~only the names have changed~(click on cartoon to enlarge for easier reading)February 1936Just about two years laterin California . . .Well known Depression-era photoof field-worker mother & childrenCurrent Quotes of Interest"Our government exhibits no fear of socialism/fascism. It only

- Suburban Survivalists

2009-05-25T18:00:00.000-06:00

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D98DCLJG0&show_article=1 Crisis Spurs Spike in "Suburban Survivalists"SAN DIEGO (AP) - Six months ago, Jim Wiseman didn't even have a spare nutrition bar in his kitchen cabinet. Now, the 54-year-old businessman and father of five has a backup generator, a water filter, a grain

- How does your garden grow?

2009-05-13T13:00:00.000-06:00

http://www.juneauempire.com/stories/072508/nei_309624417.shtmlHow does your garden grow?A different way to plant veggiesBy Suzanne Forsling | For the Juneau Empire I am from Iowa, so I have an inherent need to grow vegetables. Each winter, I dream up ways of trying to garden in Juneau's environment which, so far, has really frustrated me. Nothing I tried works very well.

- Making a Difference

2009-05-11T14:30:00.000-06:00

Making a DifferenceWhere do you stand? ..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWpZhguoxxE..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B93yn0O35Cw President David O. McKay“Every person who lives in this world wields an influence, whether for good or for evil. It is not what he says alone, it is not alone what he does. It is what he is. Every man, every person radiates what he or she is....It is what we are and

- Flu: Plan, Prepare, Pay Attention

2009-05-01T15:00:00.000-06:00

Taking precautionsis a crucial aspect of preparedness...being informed is anotherIt's Not The Flu As UsualWhat individuals and families need to know about pandemic flu(online brochure in pdf format)http://www.panfluidaho.org/media/panflu_pdfs/families/It%27sNotFluAsUsual_IndividualsAndFamiliesBrochure.pdf__________Interesting and informativePeter Jennings report from 1999on the 1918 Spanish