...learn more about food storage.

So, I've dabbled a little into the whole food storage thing. I've bought in bulk when things go on sale. I've participated in our regional bulk food order. But I don't think I know very much yet. I'm a baby in this big world of being prepared. So, I'm glad that I can follow others that know much more than me--like our ward's preparedness guru (she is so awesome!) and Jodi and Julie from Food Storage Made Easy. Jodi and Julie held a "7 DAY CHALLENGE" on their blog where I learned a bit more about preparedness. Here's what I learned:

Day 1: Natural Disaster -”It’s a Flood”
I learned that I don't know what I would grab from my house if I only had an hour and wasn't sure I would have a house when I got back. Sure, I need to get a 72 hour kit together--but I didn't think about how to prepare for the things I just wouldn't want to leave behind. What about the family photos? I so need to back those up as digital files!

Day 2: Pandemic -”Time for Quarantine”
Okay. This time I learned something from what happened this month in real life this month. Our stake president was quarantined over stake conference weekend. He was able to "attend" and speak to us at conference through a web cam. This made me think about my tech and how I communicate. I need to be better at keeping my phone charged so I can communicate with the outside world when I can't go outside.

Day 3: Every Day Emergency -”Dinner Guests?!?!”
Here's another real life one for me. September must really be preparedness month! I got a call text from my hubby that the mess hall was closed and we would be feeding a few Marines that night. I had enough food on hand to make 30 meatballs to go with rice and green beans. I had to use 3 different frying pans/pots to cook all the meatballs! It all worked out well enough. They Marines were fed. :)


Day 4: Economic Crisis -”Money is TIGHT!”
I learned that I don't have enough water stored. It takes 1 1/2-3 gallons of your stored water PER FLUSH! Enough said.


Day 5: Natural Disaster -”Earthquake!”
I need to back up my computer. I keep saying that I should...and those might turn into words of regret someday.

Day 6: Diet Disaster -”Healthy lifestyle”
The disaster of the day itself taught me. I didn't think about being diagnosed with a disease as a good reason for food storage/preparedness. I have had several relatives that needed to change their diets for medical reasons. Why didn't I think of that before? I guess because it wasn't me...?!


Day 7: Every Day Emergency -”Why Didn’t you Ask for this Sooner?”
My first thought for this one was: pudding. I was worried that it sounded too lame, but pudding was listed on several comments. So, I feel good about this one. Yea! I get to end on a high note. :)

So, I can do some of this now, and I know better what I need to do.

Thanks, Jodi & Julie.