Monday Message

"Let us be in a position so we are able to not only feed ourselves through the home production and storage, but others as well." (President Ezra Taft Benson)

"Our bishops storehouses are not intended to stock enough commodities to care for all the members of the Church. Storehouses are only established to care for the poor and the needy. For this reason, members of the Church have been instructed to personally store a year’s supply of food, clothing, and, where possible, fuel. By following this counsel, most members will be prepared and able to care for themselves and their family members, and be able to share with others as may be needed." (President Ezra Taft Benson)

We need to be in the position to help others. With so much happening everywhere there is a great need. We might have missed the last one but might not miss the next one. We need to help each other. Teach our kids to help too. Our eight year-old grand daughter donned a helping hands t-shirt and helped with the Florida hurricane.  

We had a tornado hit a few years back. A town to our west was hit at night and it wasn’t till daylight that they saw the extent of the damage. All the churches in our area, our church included, worked together. I remember the youth forming a long line walking shoulder to shoulder through the fields finding photos and other items of those affected.

We are to get snow Friday at the time of this writing, are you ready for it?? I put the winter car kit in the car. Do you have a car kit ready to use?

How are you coming on your storage? Remember, giving food storage is a great gift to give during holidays.

One time a lady at my church gave her kids 72-hr kits. For those who don’t know what they are, they are kits containing emergency food and items. You can grab on the run and will help your family for 72 hrs.

https://lifeasmom.com/5-frugal-gifts-to-make-frugal-friday/ - I like the crayons

https://lifeasmom.com/diy-on-a-dime-great-gifts/ - more here

https://lifeasmom.com/tgif-make-pizza-yourself/ - pizza

https://goodcheapeats.com/2013/04/last-minute-pizza-sauce/ - great idea

https://goodcheapeats.com/2013/04/jamies-spice-mix/ - great

How are you coming on your skills?  

http://www.wisebread.com/25-thoughtful-and-frugal-personalized-gift-ideas - more ideas

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=gifts+from+the+kitchen&qpvt=gifts+from+the+kitchen&FORM=IGRE - great ideas

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Pinterest+Handmade+Gifts&FORM=RESTAB - handmade gifts
  
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/11892386492019049/ - ideas here 

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=homemade+toys+for+kids&qpvt=omemade+toys+for+kids&FORM=IGRE - I love the bowling games.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/twopoodles/toys-you-can-make-yourself?utm_term=.gg3veDPgp#.rlbNLY1K7 - cute

https://www.pinterest.com/explore/homemade-kids-toys/?lp=true - I wanna play too!

https://www.pinterest.com/rafleetwood/homemade-kids-toys/?lp=true

Make kits up with their interests in mind.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=homemade+toys+for+kids&qpvt=omemade+toys+for+kids&FORM=VDRE

https://www.pinterest.com/barbarayork/visiting-teaching-gifts/?lp=true

So now I have shown you many frugal ideas to get your brains working in the right direction, I hope this helps.

Please share your frugal ideas and what you will be doing.

Keep working on storage and skills. Do the best you can!