Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, too!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Happy Independence Day America!

I've been reading a book entitled "The Quotable George Washington" and came upon this quote:

"We should never despair; our situation before has been unpromising and has changed for the better; so, I trust, it will again." (To Philip Schuyler, Smith's Clove, July 15, 1777)

George Washington put his faith in God and many miracles occurred. Heavenly Father is in charge and if we put our trust in Him, we can make it through anything that comes our way. It's true. :)

New Radio Channel

"Mormon Channel, a new radio service of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, launches 18 May and can be accessed via the Internet or HD radio affiliates. The newly created 24-hour, 7-days a-week format is available live online at http://radio.lds.org, but content may also be downloaded."

For the rest of the article, click here.

(Source: http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/mormon-radio-launches#continued)

Come Listen to a Prophet's Voice

I'm so excited for General Conference this weekend!

"The 179th Annual General Conference of the Church will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 4-5, 2009. Speakers will include the First Presidency and other General Authorities and general officers of the Church.

• See the broadcast schedule for worldwide broadcast times and options.
• Read about when conference materials will be available."

• (Source: http://lds.org/broadcast/gc/0,5161,8584,00.html)
  

Video Streams also available (watch Conference online) by going here.

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Our traditional family breakfast on Conference weekend is waffles with whipped cream. Here's the waffle recipe:

FAVORITE WAFFLES
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, stirred and measured
3/4 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 beaten eggs
2 1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup melted shortening or vegetable oil

Stir together dry ingredients. Combine eggs, milk, and shortening. Combine liquid and dry ingredients just before baking; beat until smooth. Bake in hot waffle iron. Makes 12 waffles.

*I use 2/3 cup non-instant powdered milk and 2 1/4 cups water in place of milk. Mix non-instant powdered milk with the dry ingredients, mix water with the liquid ingredients.

Create!

Love this!

Trust in the Lord...

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;


and lean not unto thine own understanding.


In all thy ways acknowledge him,


and he shall direct thy paths."

(Sources: Proverbs 3:5,6; Pictures taken by KP #1 - Goblin Valley at Sunset 4.1.09, #2 - Cave at Goblin Valley 4.2.09, #3 - Goblin Valley 4.2.09, #4 - Little Wild Horse Canyon 4.1.09)

Giveaway Winner!

And the lucky winner is...

Laurel said...

I would love to own a copy of her book. Thanks for all your info!

March 18, 2009 8:53 PM

CONGRATULATIONS
LAUREL!!!

Please send me an email at preparednessnibblesandbits@gmail.com
and we'll work out the details.

THANKS to each of you who entered
and for your kind comments!!!

GIVEAWAY - Food Storage Book - "I Dare You to Eat It"

Last Saturday at Costco, I had the opportunity to meet Liesa Card, author of "I DARE YOU TO EAT IT - Designing Food Storage You Would Actually Want to Eat". She is a delightful lady! I purchased two of her books (one for me and one to give away.)

I went home and began reading the book right away. It's a fun read and she shares some great ideas on how to do the whole food storage thing and how to adapt it to your own life. She also shares some delicious sounding recipes "that will help save you time in planning and preparing meals."

For a chance to win a signed copy of her book, please leave a comment on this post. That's it. If you choose to be "anonymous", please put your initials or something with your comment so that you can be identified from other "anonymouses". :)

Giveaway will end at midnight, Friday, March 20th (MST). I'll use Random.org to determine a winner. Check back on Saturday, March 21st to see if you're the lucky winner.

WINNER WINNER!!!

*CONGRATULATIONS*
Deb Stein!!!

Deb is the winner of the Shelf Reliance "Cansolidator Pantry" Giveaway. Please email me at: preparednessnibblesandbits@gmail.com with your address and Shelf Reliance will ship your prize to you.

(13) deb stein said...

These are great! I have stacks and stacks of soup cans that need a good home. Thanks for the contest!

February 19, 2009 5:07 PM

THANK YOU
Shelf Reliance
and each of you who took the time to enter
(I wish I could give each of you one!!!)

Last Day to Enter Giveaway

Today is the last day to enter the Shelf Reliance "Cansolidator Pantry" Giveaway. If you haven't entered yet, just leave a comment on Thursday's post. The Giveaway ends tonight at midnight, MST. Good luck!

Shelf Reliance Cansolidator Pantry GIVEAWAY!!!

The kind people at Shelf Reliance asked me if I would like to do a review of their "Cansolidator Pantry". Of course I said, "Yes!" It arrived today and I eagerly opened the box and began assembling the contents. Coolio!!!

It is very well made -- nice, sturdy parts. The instructions are very clear and easy to understand.

Everything snapped together within minutes (because I was taking pictures, too.) And I'll tell ya, it was pretty fun to roll those cans into place!
What a great idea and very FUNctional! :) THANKS Shelf Reliance!!!

* GIVEAWAY *

This just became more FUN because the generous people at Shelf Reliance have offered to sponsor a giveaway. They will ship a "Cansolidator Pantry" to the lucky winner!

If you'd like a chance to win a "Cansolidator Pantry", please leave a comment on this post answering the following question:

What would YOU like to store in a "Cansolidator Pantry?"

This contest ends midnight MST, Monday, February 23, 2009. (One entry per person, please.) I'll use Random.org to determine a winner and post the information sometime the following day.

On your mark...get set...go!

Food Storage Recipe Contest

Just found out about a Food Storage Recipe Contest that the people at Shelf Reliance are having. Take a look at the fun prizes you could win. All you need to do is send them a great-tasting, nutritional recipe using food storage to be entered for a chance to win. Check out the details below.

At Shelf Reliance we're fanatical about food storage! And why shouldn't we be? We developed THRIVE, the best-tasting food storage the market has to offer. Because we know how fun and rewarding using food storage can be, we want to get you involved! Despite what some people may think, food storage does not have to be stowed away in dark corners. Really!

For all of you food storage lovers out there who understand the value of rotating your food storage and using it in daily menu planning, we have a recipe contest just for you! We are looking for great tasting nutritional recipes that incorporate food storage.

In exchange for your recipe, you will be entered to win one of the following three prizes!

Prizes:

1^st Place = One (1) Harvest Food Rotation System ($459 value)

2^nd Place = THRIVE Fruits and Veggies Essential Package ($283 value)

3^rd Place = Three (3) Cansolidator Pantry systems ($135 value)

T Enter:

1) You may submit your recipe through email to contest@shelfreliance.com

2) You can mail in your entry to: Shelf Reliance Contests, 810 N. 2800 W., Lindon, UT, 84042

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R Rules:

1) All recipes must be submitted by Feb. 28, 2009 by 6:00 PM MST

2) Multiple entries are allowed, but each entry must be submitted separately

3) All entries must include the recipe name, number of servings the recipe yields, clearly understandable ingredients and ingredient measurements, step-by-step preparation instructions, and cooking directions.

4) You must include your name, phone number, complete address, and e-mail address with each entry.

Judging:

All entries will be judged by a qualified panel of judges to select (1) grand prize winner, (1) second place winner, and (1) third place winner. Recipes will be judged on taste, creativity, and practicality.

For all official rules and details, visithttp://www.shelfreliance.com/pages/contests

It's Valentine's Day!

You know what that means...time to give away $20 cash!

First of all -- THANK YOU to each of you who commented and shared your goals! You inspire and motivate me -- really!!! (Check out their comments and get inspired here.)

Alright, here's how the drawing went this morning...

after printing out all 16 comments, cutting them into strips, folding them twice, putting them in a large bowl, and mixing them up...

with my handy dandy assistant drawing a comment from the bowl...

and the winner is...

*JOYCE*
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Please email me at:
preparednessnibblesandbits@gmail.com
and we'll work out the details.

Good luck to each of you as you work towards your goals and enjoy the rewards of your efforts!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Fun GIVEAWAYS!

There's a GIVEAWAY going on at Safely Gathered In for a Shelf-Reliance "Cansolidator Pantry". Hannah and Abs not only motivate me with their Food Storage and Emergency Preparedness blog -- they also inspired me to try a GIVEAWAY of my own. Both giveaways end tonight at midnight. (their's EST and mine MST.) Check 'em out. :)

Food Storage and/or Emergency Preparedness Stimulus GIVEAWAY!

There's always gotta be a first for everything -- right?! So here is my first giveaway (but hopefully not my last.)

Who couldn't use some extra cash to boost their Food Storage and/or Emergency Preparedness? Here's all you gotta do for your chance to win $20 in cash:

1. Share with a family member or friend something you've learned about Food Storage and/or Emergency Preparedness. (So many options: call them on the phone, text them, email them, write a post on your blog, or even talk to them face-to-face. It might spark their interest and help them do something to prepare.)

2. Leave a comment on this post sharing one of your goals for Food Storage and/or Emergency Preparedness. (Ideas: We're working on water storage, or our goal is to get our 3-month supply by ____________, etc. -- There's something about hearing what others are working on that inspires and motivates us to action!)

Easy peasy!

Please post your comment before midnight (MST) Friday, February 13, 2009. On Saturday morning, I'll print the comments received, put them in a bowl, and draw the lucky one out. The winner will be announced on Valentine's Day (Sat., Feb. 14).

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NOTE: I will post the winning comment on Valentine's Day, then that person can email me at:
preparednessnibblesandbits@gmail.com and we'll work out the details. (I respect your privacy and will not share your personal information with anyone.)

GOOD LUCK! :)

Bounce Back From Anything

This morning, while waiting for a doctor's appointment, I picked up a "Woman's Day" magazine, (February 1, 2009 issue.) I read an article in the "Live Well" section entitled "Bounce Back From Anything" that had this to say:

"REGAIN CONTROL
'Anxiety is what we feel when we believe two things: that something bad is about to happen and that we don't have the ability to cope with it,' says Dr. Reivich. To calm those pit-of-the-stomach feelings, focus on the things within your control. 'When you take purposeful action (even if it's cleaning out your closet!), it lowers your anxiety level and puts you in a place mentally where you can take on bigger hurdles,' she says." (Woman's Day Magazine, February 1, 2009, "Bounce Back From Anything", pg. 22.)

I thought how this applies to preparedness. Preparedness brings peace. When we FOCUS on building our food storage and managing our finances (purposeful action), it does help lower our anxiety levels and "puts you in a place mentally where you can take on bigger hurdles." THINK about it -- then DO something -- TODAY. :)

Welcome to this blog! Whether this is your first time -- or if you're an occasional browser or an avid follower -- thanks for taking a look! Hopefully, you'll find something worth your time.

January is a time of beginnings. Often resolutions are made and goals are set for the coming year. If becoming better prepared is one of your goals, you've got a friend in me. :)

Some of the things I'll be focusing on this year:

1. Water Storage
2. Three-month supply
3. Longer-term supply
4. 72-hour kit
5. Emergency Car Kits
6. Ways to Use Food Storage

If you'd like to share any ideas or opinions, please leave a comment or contact me at:
www.preparednessnibblesandbits@gmail.com