I've been thinking about the importance of getting our house in order. I've got about 6 weeks supply of food at my house in Monticello, which does us no good. I've collected about 2 weeks worth of food here. We already have our 72 hour emergency kits so that's done. Also been saving a few coins each week for quite a few months now. However the food/water/fuel/non-food items is where I fail miserably. When there is an opportunity to get to the cannery I put it off. When i do have some extra time--between 8:30-10pm-when the kids are finally down, the cannery is closed. When I can get away during the day without any kids, which is rarely ever, the last place I want to be as at the cannery!
So here's my question. How do you keep yourself motivated to keep up on food storage?
So here's my question. How do you keep yourself motivated to keep up on food storage?
5 comments:
I admire your diligence. Nate and I just finished a CERT class (all about emergencies and disasters)and are working on our 72 hour kits and food storage as well.
We like Emergency Essentials (beprepared.com)for water storage supplies and for the non-food items. I hear you about the cannery, though. It's so hard to get there when you have young children. I'll be interested to see what advice others have.
hey I need to start buying tons of rice, water, and levothyroxine.
One thing that I've learned is
that when you need so many items,
and it seems impossible,
just choose two at a time to work on until you are finished.
Just two! Once done, move on
to the next couple of items.
Chose according to your finances and level of importance for the family. If it's more organized
it won't seem like 'Mission Impossible"
we work on it as an extended family and check up on it every month at a family home evening. we keep each other motivated and give ideas and how to do it easier and quicker.
Food storage is tons of work! I have done so well with mine because my mom is extremely into being prepared. For every birthday and Christmas that is all we get is preparedness items from her. I have tons of great resources I learned from her. Walton Feed is a great one. They are in Idaho but deliver. I ordered tons of food: rice, beans, wheat, etc. in large bags and then you borrow the cannery's canner and you can do it at home. Perfect for all those of you with kids. I have four kids and I have the same problem with trying to get to the cannery. This way you actually save a lot of money because you buy your food direct from the supplier (I know emergency essentials buys their food from Walton Feed, puts their label on it and then hikes up the price), this eliminates the middle man. You can check it out Friday night and can all day Saturday with your husband's help and set up your kids with movies or trade babysitting. You can buy the cans, mylar bags, preserver, etc. all through the cannery. It is a lot of work but you save money and you can do it at home. If you would rather spend more money than canning yourself then you can buy your food in #10 cans, mylar bags or sealed buckets from Walton Feed as well. Their website address is www.waltonfeed.com
A great source for cheap seasonings is www.herbalcom.com You can buy all kinds of seasonings for tons cheaper then you can buy them in the stores. Example: 1 lb basil $3.35, 1 lb onion powder $3.05, etc. I personally want seasonings in my storage to flavor my foods. I definately recommend starting with the basic food items and then adding to your storage with non-food items and then fun food items. I am really focusing on how to cook my food right now. If you have no fuel then most of your food will be pretty useless. I have so much info. about food storage I could go on and on. If anyone has any specific questions I'd be happy to share the info with you that I have learned from my mom.
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