Seven Steps Week 37
The DOW was down below 9800 this morning as I checked the activity in the stock market. I truly believe we are in for a long period of financial stress. Much will depend on the election but no matter who is elected since this is a world wide crisis our country alone will not be able to stimulate the economy enough to pull us out quickly. I heard this morning that the orders for household safes are way up. People are pulling money out and keeping cash on hand. Not a bad idea but what will it earn you? A small amount of cash is, I believe a very wise move but in addition encourage you to store food now! I know this seems like my soap box but do the math. Food is the one investment that has earned you up to 18% over the past year. I will continue my Seven Steps but again, if you have limited funds concentrate on the food and non-food essentials first.
This sounds self serving, but I assure you I have not made money on my ebook yet, buy Mother Hubbard: What She’s Doing Now and follow the plan there. It will walk you through every step and of course if you have questions please just email them to me or post a comment. I answer every question I get. If you have a spouse, children or friends who are not yet convinced send them the post Money Saving Wednesday…yes, food again. Then send them the post I will post tomorrow. You have got to see that one!
For those who have their three month supply complete keep moving forward with our Seven Steps.
1. Let’s work a little more on our Car Kits. Add a small bag of kitty litter to the trunk if you live or travel in an area where you encounter ice or snow. This is a great help when trying to dig out of a snow drift or right your car after a skid.
2. Add laundry detergent to your food storage. I like to store liquid detergent as I can use it much more easily if I need to wash without electricity. Maybe we need to create a new name for food storage since laundry detergent is definitely not a food but is an important part of any complete self reliance plan.
3. Add a wrench to your Grab and Go kit that can be used to turn off utilities.
4. Try a new recipe which includes food storage items. There are some great recipes on the website: SafelyGatheredIn.blogspot.com. Check them out. Incorporating your new recipes into your menu planning now will make the transition to using your food storage simple and seamless for your family when the time comes that you need to rely on it. Let us know which recipes are your favorites.
5. Review the items you dated at the beginning of our Seven Weeks program. Check your storage to be sure you have a three month supply of the following: mayonnaise, oil, vinegar, ketchup, mustard, and salad dressing. this may seem like a lot but if you have kept up you shouldn’t need to add much.
6. Purchase coffee filters. I know some of you don’t drink coffee but these are to filter water before using water purification tablets or boiling. More on that later…
7. Add glow sticks to your Car Kit. If you can find the 12 inch variety they are great to direct traffic after an accident or to use in place of a flare. You should have several in your car. They are weather proof, safe around a gasoline leak and safe for children to handle.
Don’t panic. We have been working on this long before any crisis with the economy began. If you are new here, welcome! Don’t panic, it is never too late to begin. The key is to begin now. Start with food storage. Need guidance, buy the book or check out our Where to Begin Food Storage category. Be sure to ask questions. We all love to help.
I just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to helping others be prepared. You make our job so much easier and I pray that the Lord will bless you for helping others obey the counsel of His prophets. You’re the greatest!
I’ve made a good chicken alfredo using canned chicken, cream of mushroom soup, canned mushrooms and of course, canned milk. Very simple to make!
Actually, I tried the Crock-pot Oatmeal from safelygatheredin just last night/this morning. I cut the recipe in half since there were only four of us planning to eat it. I served it with a slice of homemade wheat bread. The kids really liked it and so did I. It was very tasty, warm and filling.
I would love that alfredo recipe…always looking for things that can come completely from my cupboards. I’ll have to check out safelygatheredin…thanks for the help!
I just wanted to put in my own plug for “Mother Hubbard…” I refer to it CONSTANTLY. It has really changed the way I look at my food supply and the way that I calculate for and keep track of my shopping.