To measure the goodness of life

To measure the goodness of life by its delights and pleasures and safety is to apply a false standard. The abundant life does not consist of a glut of luxury. It does not make itself content with commercially produced pleasure, the nightclub idea of what is a good time, mistaking it for joy and happiness. On the contrary, obedience to law, respect for others, mastery of self, joy in service--these constitute the abundant life.
Thomas S. Monson, "In Quest of the Abundant Life", Ensign, Mar. 1988, 2

Sunday, December 26, 2010

72 Hour Kits: Tips, Coupons, and Lists

72 Hour Kits are personal emergency kits that can be taken with an individual in the event of evacuation. They contain essential hygiene, food, and survival supplies to last the person through 3 days (72 hours).


If it is simply not in your budget to do a complete kit now, then set aside what household items you have in possession into a grocery sack near an exit (like a closet or under the sofa). Include 2 blank checks (unsigned), 3 non-perishable food items, 3 water bottles, 1 change of clothing, hand wipes, duct tape, roe, a pocketknife, and copies of your birth and marriage certificates, and insurance(s)


DEALS AND COUPONS


The best site to visit: www.lifesecure.com with the best kits specialized to the top 10 emergency situations; also an on-line store for masks, self-heating meals, smoke kits, radios, QuikClot, lanterns, heatsheilds, id. bracelets, and more!

www.quakekare.com $7.95 (boxed 1 person kit) - $79.00 (4 person bucket kit)

www.cpr-savers.com $19.95 - $104.95

www.essentialpacks.com $39.99 - $99.99 (1-4 person kits)

For Children:

www.child-identification-products.com A laminated card system for identifcation, dna/fingerprint cards, and contact information. $19.95 However, you can make one of your own for a few dollars and laminate it locally.

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The following coupons are courtesy of FREEBIES 2 DEALS, a site composed by a lady named Melea soley dedicated to coupons and freebies. The site is www.freebies2deals.com and includes hundreds and hundreds of on-line coupons for everyday household items, food, and other emergency preparation items.

Reach Floss $.97

Use the $1.00 off any Reach Floss Coupon

Total Cost FREE!


Right now at Wal-Mart, they have Planter's Snack Size Nut Pouches for $.48 and $.98! So hurry and print out the $1.00 off 1 Planters Nut Coupon that released this morning. It should let you print it twice. So in total, 2 Pouches of nuts for FREE! **The coupon will go fast!!


2nd Item: Johnson and Johnson First Aid To-Go Kits $.97 at Wal-Mart (Target is close to that price too)

Use the $3.00 off three Johnson & Johnson Red Cross Products Coupon from the 8-1-10 SS

Total Cost 3 for FREE!

3rd Item: Bumble Bee Premium Tuna Pouch $.64 at Wal-Mart

Use the $.55 off Bumble Bee Premium Tuna Pouch Coupon from the 9-12-10 SS

Total Cost $.14!

4th Item: Maruchan Instant Ramen $.33 each at Macey's (Should be close to same at Wal-Mart)

Smith's and all Kroger Affiliated stores have Flashlights that are priced around $1.19. Hurry and print out 2 copies of the $1.00 off Energizer Battery or Flaslight Coupon.

We should be able to grab Flashlights for only $.19! And it is perfect for our 72 Hour Kits!


Rayovac just reset their $1.00 off Coupon on their Facebook Page. And Wal-Mart has the smaller packs of Rayovac batteries for around $.97! Sometimes you can see them in Target's Dollar spot as well!


The following coupons are courtesy of http://print.coupons.com. Simply type in the address and enter your zip code at the prompt.


ave 50¢Progressowhen you buy any Progresso® Product (Excluding Soup and Broth)

Save $2.00Aleve®On Any Aleve® 80ct or larger

Save 50¢Nature Valleywhen you buy ONE BOX any flavor/variety

Save $.75GUM®On Any GUM® Flossers

Save $5.00Schick® Xtreme3®Any Schick® Xtreme3® AND Banana Boat® Product

Save $1.50Bayer® Aspirinon any Bayer® AM product

Save $1.00Garnier Nutritioniste™ON ONE (1) GARNIER MOISTURE RESCUE MOISTURIZER OR CLEANSER



LISTS
Note: if it simply not in your budget to make a complete kit, set aside what household items you have in possession into a grocery sack near an exit (like in a closet or under the sofa). Include 2 blank (unsigned) checks, 3 non-persible food items, 3 water bottles, 1 change of clothing, hand wipes, duct tape, rope, a pocketknife, and copies of your birth and marriage certificates, and insurance(s).











































































Sunday, November 14, 2010

The Forgotten Necessities


People often (to their great discomfort) forget these in their emergency storage:
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper towel/napkin
  • Dish soap
  • Bleach
  • Laundry detergent
  • Handsoap/ Liquid Soap
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Lotion
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Floss
  • Feminine hygiene
  • FUEL -- propane and mini grill is an easy option
  • Cotton balls
  • Bandaids
  • Alcohol
  • Pain Killer