Gift Ideas…Photo Session

One of the steps in our Seven Steps program was to take photos of your family to include in your 72 hour kits. For those who missed that step… Every 72 hour kit should include a photo of your entire family together. It would also include individual pictures of each family member, including your pet.  These photos should then be included in your kit at the office, all 72 hour kits and they should be sent to...

Money Saving Wednesday…Holiday Parties

It’s that time of the year for family and friends to gather and celebrate. It’s also that time of the year when we spend a small fortune feeding everyone so I thought I might make a few frugal suggestions for a wonderful party without all the cost. 1. Choice a less expensive theme for your party. Consider a dessert only party or a pot luck or soups and sandwiches instead of an expensive dinner. If you...

When Will This Madness End?

The news in California is not good this week. The drought continues and more and more farmers are plowing under their crops. Water has gone from a cost of $36.00 per acre to $600.00 per acre. That is completely crazy and I can’t even imagine such a ridiculous increase. Environmentalists and the judges here have cause the water which we do have to be rationed to protect smelt. It’s sad when smelt become...

Seven Steps Week 46

We are all getting more involved in holiday planning and the end of the school term. The party season is here and time seems at a premium. Now is not the time to forget our planning but let’s simplify a little. I continue to think about the time I spent with 17 extra people in my home for Thanksgiving and I am more motivated than ever to build my food storage and to organize my pandemic preparations. I got...

Pandemic..what to expect

To help prevent the spread of the flu during a Pandemic, communities may be quarantined – meaning you will not be able to count on out-of-town family and friends to help. This past weekend we had three families staying at our home. I learned a lot about our Pandemic preparations. It has always been my plan to have our children return home with their families. We live in a home on three acres and would be the...