Moon Pie
1 1/2 cups water
6 T butter
2 T sugar
dash of salt
1 1/2 cups flour
6 eggs
Bring water, butter, sugar, and salt to a boil. Do not evaporate. Add flour all at once and stir quickly until the flour pulls away from the sides. Let cool for a minute or two. Add eggs one at time mixing them completely in after each addition. (Use a hand mixer) Spread on a lightly greased cookie sheet (approximately 18x13x1) Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
1 large and 1 small packet of instant vanilla pudding
4 cups of milk
10 oz of 0cream cheese
12 oz of cool whip
chocolate syrup
nuts of your choice
While the cream puff is cooling, mix 1 large and 1 small packet of instant vanilla pudding with a little less than 4 cups of Milk. Let the pudding set up. Soften the cream cheese and then mix it with a little bit of milk until it is smooth. Combine the cream cheese and pudding until smooth. Spread the pudding mixture on the cream puff then put the cool whip on top of that and drizzle with chocolate syrup and nuts. ENJOY!
Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Make 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing according to directions
Once it is set up put it in the blender with
2-3 tomatillos with the husks removed
2 jalapeno peppers with seeds removed
2 tsp of lime juice
3/4 of a bunch of cilantro
1 clove of garlic
dash of salt and pepper
Blend it up and let it sit in the fridge for 20 minutes.
YUM!
Bulk Buy for July
Under the bed 72 second emergency kit
2 Light sticks $2.18
1 Radio $5.75
1 Flashlight $1.49
1 Dust mask $0.29
Total per kit $9.71
Shipping will be between $1.14 - 1.26 per order depending on how many things we purchase. The prices above will decrease if we get more than 20 kits worth. So for now figure out how many kits you need and then multiply that by $9.71 and then add shipping.
Start saving for this buy. I will need the money on July 26th.
Don't forget to be working on your EMERGENCY PLAN and take an INVENTORY of your food storage and supplies you have that could be put into 72 hour kits.
2 Light sticks $2.18
1 Radio $5.75
1 Flashlight $1.49
1 Dust mask $0.29
Total per kit $9.71
Shipping will be between $1.14 - 1.26 per order depending on how many things we purchase. The prices above will decrease if we get more than 20 kits worth. So for now figure out how many kits you need and then multiply that by $9.71 and then add shipping.
Start saving for this buy. I will need the money on July 26th.
Don't forget to be working on your EMERGENCY PLAN and take an INVENTORY of your food storage and supplies you have that could be put into 72 hour kits.
June Spotlight Cindy Fillmore
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Hello! I am Cindy Fillmore. I was born in Simi Valley, CA and spent most of my childhood in central coast Cali. My family moved to Utah when I was a freshman in high school, when my father was baptized. Although we miss family and some things about California, (like the beach… something about the ocean speaks to my soul), we have thoroughly enjoyed living in Utah. My husband is Mike, and we are celebrating 10 years of marriage next month! Time truly flies by! We have 4 children: Adam (8), Abigail (6), Kate (almost 3), and Ethan (4 mths). We feel so blessed to have these beautiful and healthy children in our family- they are our greatest joy. I get to stay at home with them, and even though it isn’t always easy and fun, I am grateful. We absolutely love living here in Salem- we moved here just over a year ago, and feel like we are part of a hidden treasure; everyone is so nice and caring. Some of our very favorite things to do as a family include playing outside, camping, hiking, fishing, being with family and friends, watching movies. A few of my favorite things include blogging (my way of scrapbooking), traveling (I love to see new places), crafting, baking, gardening (well, I’m a wanna-be green thumb- but we did put in our garden-yay! And I like weeding, weird I know, but it’s therapeutic to me), and I love to get to know people.
Picnic in the Park
Meet at the pond every Thursday at High Noon to have fun with friends and let the kiddos run and play!
May Presidency Message
As women in the Church, we have a special understand of our role and of its importance in our Heavenly Father’s plan for his children. We know that we were “divinely designated from before the foundation of the world” and that “there is nothing in this world as personal, as nurturing, or as life changing as the influence of a righteous woman” (Mothers and Daughters, Elder Russell M. Ballard). Our responsibilities are especially important in a world where the family and women are under attack. In the April General Conference, Julie Beck said, “A good woman must constantly resist alluring and deceptive messages from many sources telling her that she is entitled to more time away from her responsibilities and that she deserves a life of greater ease and independence.” As women, we have within our natures the talent and stewardship to nurture and to serve.
However, knowing that we have such an important role as women, and so much responsibility can be overwhelming. At such times, we need to remember that our Heavenly Father has not left us alone. As with everything He asks us to do, He has provided us with a way to accomplish it. Some of things He has given us are the gospel, prayer, the scriptures, church leaders, husbands, mothers, friends and family. Along with those and many others, two of the most important gifts our Father has given us are His example and personal revelation. I encourage you to ponder the way our Father in Heaven, a perfect parent, parents His children – so many of whom are disobedient and unfaithful – and consider what we can learn and apply in our own lives by following His example. Our loving Father in Heaven has also given us a way to learn what we should do through personal revelation. Sister Beck said, “It requires a conscious effort to diminish distractions, but having the Spirit of revelation makes it possible to prevail over opposition and persist in faith through difficult days and essential routine tasks. Personal revelation gives us the understanding of what to do every day to increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and seek those who need our help. Because personal revelation is a constantly renewable source of strength, it is possible to feel bathed in help even during turbulent times.”
With the guidance we receive from personal revelation, by pondering and then striving to follow our Heavenly Father’s example, and with the blessings the restored gospel brings into our lives, we will be directed and strengthened as we go forward in performing the eternally important work our Heavenly Father has given us.
However, knowing that we have such an important role as women, and so much responsibility can be overwhelming. At such times, we need to remember that our Heavenly Father has not left us alone. As with everything He asks us to do, He has provided us with a way to accomplish it. Some of things He has given us are the gospel, prayer, the scriptures, church leaders, husbands, mothers, friends and family. Along with those and many others, two of the most important gifts our Father has given us are His example and personal revelation. I encourage you to ponder the way our Father in Heaven, a perfect parent, parents His children – so many of whom are disobedient and unfaithful – and consider what we can learn and apply in our own lives by following His example. Our loving Father in Heaven has also given us a way to learn what we should do through personal revelation. Sister Beck said, “It requires a conscious effort to diminish distractions, but having the Spirit of revelation makes it possible to prevail over opposition and persist in faith through difficult days and essential routine tasks. Personal revelation gives us the understanding of what to do every day to increase faith and personal righteousness, strengthen families and homes, and seek those who need our help. Because personal revelation is a constantly renewable source of strength, it is possible to feel bathed in help even during turbulent times.”
With the guidance we receive from personal revelation, by pondering and then striving to follow our Heavenly Father’s example, and with the blessings the restored gospel brings into our lives, we will be directed and strengthened as we go forward in performing the eternally important work our Heavenly Father has given us.
NOW IS THE TIME
If you have not already established your 72 hour kits, don't beat yourself up for even a second, instead get busy and put them together.
There is so much information out there. Simplify! I have posted here on our website (under the preparedness label)a way to create "The Plan", "72 Hour Kit", "72 second under the bed kit", and much more.
When you decide what list you want to use stick to it and get it done! I am here to help and will offer bulk buys over the next few months.
When you start to prepare and especially when you have completed these things you will be filled with peace.
There is so much information out there. Simplify! I have posted here on our website (under the preparedness label)a way to create "The Plan", "72 Hour Kit", "72 second under the bed kit", and much more.
When you decide what list you want to use stick to it and get it done! I am here to help and will offer bulk buys over the next few months.
When you start to prepare and especially when you have completed these things you will be filled with peace.
Under Bed 72 - Second Disaster kit
Under Bed 72-Second Disaster Kit -
Keep items in a Bag/backpack (this will prevent glass and other debris from getting in your shoes)
Sturdy Shoes
Pair of Socks
Emergency contact list
Whistle (to attract the attention of emergency personnel)
Dust mask (Useful in fires and earthquakes)
Work gloves (To protect your hands when moving glass or debris)
Several bottles of water
Flashlight (Don’t use if you smell gas)
Light stick on a lanyard
Pry bar
Portable radio with spare batteries
On Bedside Night Stand Keep:
Extra car keys
Cell phone and charger
Glasses
Wallet
If you have batteries on hand and you purchase the flashlight, light sticks, radio, and dust mask through the ward bulk buys you can assemble this kit for $23.00
Keep items in a Bag/backpack (this will prevent glass and other debris from getting in your shoes)
Sturdy Shoes
Pair of Socks
Emergency contact list
Whistle (to attract the attention of emergency personnel)
Dust mask (Useful in fires and earthquakes)
Work gloves (To protect your hands when moving glass or debris)
Several bottles of water
Flashlight (Don’t use if you smell gas)
Light stick on a lanyard
Pry bar
Portable radio with spare batteries
On Bedside Night Stand Keep:
Extra car keys
Cell phone and charger
Glasses
Wallet
If you have batteries on hand and you purchase the flashlight, light sticks, radio, and dust mask through the ward bulk buys you can assemble this kit for $23.00
Creat your Emergency Plan
1. Determine what disasters your area is susceptible to. If you live in Kansas, you don't need to prepare for a hurricane, but you'd better be ready for tornadoes. While some disasters, such as fire, can happen anywhere, the hazards you might encounter vary widely from place to place. Check with your local emergency management or civil defense office, Red Cross chapter, or the National Weather Service to get an idea of what emergencies you should prepare for.
2 Find out what you should do in case a disaster strikes. The organizations above will likely be able to advise you what to do in an emergency. They may be able to provide you with evacuation maps and information about local warning systems and emergency plans. If you can't get all the information you need from officials, research your local hazards on your own. Figure out, for example, what preparations you should make for a tornado or hurricane (you can find information on many disaster situations right here on wikiHow) and how to survive if you're caught in a disaster, and determine the best evacuation routes on your own if need be. Remember, when push comes to shove, it's your responsibility to ensure your family is well prepared.
3 Pick a meeting spot and a way to get in contact with your family members. There's a good chance that all your family members won't be in the same place when disaster strikes, so it's important to have a predetermined rendezvous point. Choose a spot that will likely be safe and that is well away from your neighborhood, as you might not be able to make it back to your home.
4 Designate a friend or relative as a contact person that you, your spouse, and your children can call if you can't meet up. In order to minimize the chance that the contact person will also be affected by the disaster, choose someone who lives in a distant town or in a different state. Make sure that all your family members have the contact person's phone number with them at all times.
5 Discuss disaster scenarios with your family and make sure everyone knows what to do in all the likely emergency scenarios. It's important to educate yourself on how to respond to likely hazards, but what happens to your family if they are away from you or if you're killed or injured? It's not enough for one person in the family to know what to do--everybody should know the plan.
6 Fix potential hazards in your home. Once you've identified potential disaster scenarios, thoroughly inspect your house and try to make it as safe as possible. Here are just a few examples:
• Every home should have smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Test smoke detectors at least once a month, and replace their batteries yearly or as needed. Fire extinguishers should be recharged according to the manufacturer's instructions, and family members should learn how to use them. Everyone should also know how to escape the house in the event of a fire.
• If you live in an area prone to earthquakes, you wouldn't want a tall, heavy bookcase sitting right next to the baby's crib, as it could be knocked over in a quake.
• If you live near woods with the possibility of forest fires, you should clear your property of brush and high grass to create a buffer zone between your home and the fire.
7 Teach your family basic life-saving techniques. Everyone who can learn CPR and first aid should take a certification class and keep their certification current. Adults and older children should know how to turn off gas, electricity and water if the house is damaged, and everyone should know how to detect a gas leak. Emergency numbers should be posted near phones, and even small children should be taught how to call 9-1-1 or the corresponding emergency number in your country.
8 Assemble a disaster kit. Be prepared for emergencies with at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and potable water, prescription medications, first aid supplies, and other things you might need if you have no utilities and no way to purchase supplies. Keep a smaller kit in the trunk of your car. See the related wikiHow for more details on building a disaster kit. An inexpensive "pay-as-you-go" cell phone is a good addition to the kit.
9 Practice your plan. Practice makes perfect, and in a life-or-death situation, you want to respond perfectly. Periodically go over your emergency plans with your family, and update them as needed. Quiz and drill your family on important safety concepts. Do a live test with your family; make it an outing and get everyone involved. That will help you identify what works and what doesn't.
10 Have contingency plans. In the event your emergency site is unavailable or other things change, it's a good idea to have an alternate already identified.
React-During-an-Earthquake
How to create and emergency plan
How to create a grab & go list
2 Find out what you should do in case a disaster strikes. The organizations above will likely be able to advise you what to do in an emergency. They may be able to provide you with evacuation maps and information about local warning systems and emergency plans. If you can't get all the information you need from officials, research your local hazards on your own. Figure out, for example, what preparations you should make for a tornado or hurricane (you can find information on many disaster situations right here on wikiHow) and how to survive if you're caught in a disaster, and determine the best evacuation routes on your own if need be. Remember, when push comes to shove, it's your responsibility to ensure your family is well prepared.
3 Pick a meeting spot and a way to get in contact with your family members. There's a good chance that all your family members won't be in the same place when disaster strikes, so it's important to have a predetermined rendezvous point. Choose a spot that will likely be safe and that is well away from your neighborhood, as you might not be able to make it back to your home.
4 Designate a friend or relative as a contact person that you, your spouse, and your children can call if you can't meet up. In order to minimize the chance that the contact person will also be affected by the disaster, choose someone who lives in a distant town or in a different state. Make sure that all your family members have the contact person's phone number with them at all times.
5 Discuss disaster scenarios with your family and make sure everyone knows what to do in all the likely emergency scenarios. It's important to educate yourself on how to respond to likely hazards, but what happens to your family if they are away from you or if you're killed or injured? It's not enough for one person in the family to know what to do--everybody should know the plan.
6 Fix potential hazards in your home. Once you've identified potential disaster scenarios, thoroughly inspect your house and try to make it as safe as possible. Here are just a few examples:
• Every home should have smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Test smoke detectors at least once a month, and replace their batteries yearly or as needed. Fire extinguishers should be recharged according to the manufacturer's instructions, and family members should learn how to use them. Everyone should also know how to escape the house in the event of a fire.
• If you live in an area prone to earthquakes, you wouldn't want a tall, heavy bookcase sitting right next to the baby's crib, as it could be knocked over in a quake.
• If you live near woods with the possibility of forest fires, you should clear your property of brush and high grass to create a buffer zone between your home and the fire.
7 Teach your family basic life-saving techniques. Everyone who can learn CPR and first aid should take a certification class and keep their certification current. Adults and older children should know how to turn off gas, electricity and water if the house is damaged, and everyone should know how to detect a gas leak. Emergency numbers should be posted near phones, and even small children should be taught how to call 9-1-1 or the corresponding emergency number in your country.
8 Assemble a disaster kit. Be prepared for emergencies with at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food and potable water, prescription medications, first aid supplies, and other things you might need if you have no utilities and no way to purchase supplies. Keep a smaller kit in the trunk of your car. See the related wikiHow for more details on building a disaster kit. An inexpensive "pay-as-you-go" cell phone is a good addition to the kit.
9 Practice your plan. Practice makes perfect, and in a life-or-death situation, you want to respond perfectly. Periodically go over your emergency plans with your family, and update them as needed. Quiz and drill your family on important safety concepts. Do a live test with your family; make it an outing and get everyone involved. That will help you identify what works and what doesn't.
10 Have contingency plans. In the event your emergency site is unavailable or other things change, it's a good idea to have an alternate already identified.
React-During-an-Earthquake
How to create and emergency plan
How to create a grab & go list
72 Hour Kit Checklist
72 Hour Kit Checklist
Food & Water (rotate every 6 months)
A three day supply of food and water, per person, when no refrigeration or cooking is available.
o Protein/Granola Bars
o Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
o Crackers/Cereals (for munching)
o Canned: Tuna, Beans, Fruit, Turkey, Vienna Sausages, etc. (MRE Food Pouches are lighter in weight)
o Juice/Protein Shakes (can or pouch like Slimfast but without all the sugar. They are full of protein, vitamins and minerals.)
o Candy/Gum
o Water (1 gallon/4 liters Per Person, Per Day!)
o Pet Food and Water
Bedding & Clothing
Change of clothing (short and long sleeved shirts, pants, jackets, socks, underwear, etc.)
o Rain coat/Poncho
o Emergency Heat Blankets
o Sleeping Bag
o Tent
o Sleeping Pad (important for insulation from cold ground)
o Cold Weather Gear – (Coat, gloves, hand warmers, etc…)
o Pet bedding, leash, crates, carriers, etc…
Equipment
o Can Opener
o Dishes, Utensils
o Shovel
o Radio (with batteries or crank!)
o Pen and Paper
o Pocket Knife: Leatherman or Gerber Tool
o 50 Foot Nylon Rope
o Whistle
o Wrench or Pliers to turn off utilities
o Duct Tape and Plastic Sheeting to “Shelter-in-Place
o Dust Mask
Personal Supplies & Medication
o Toiletries (roll of toilet paper-remove the center tube to easily flatten into a Ziploc, feminine hygiene, folding brush, etc..)
o First Aid Kit/Supplies
o Sanitation supplies (mini hand sanitizer, soap, garbage bags, etc.)
o Immunizations up-to-date
o Medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children’s medications etc.)
o Prescription Medication (for 3 days)
o Glasses/Contacts
Fuel & Light
o Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps, etc.) Don’t forget batteries if it’s not a crank!
o Extra Batteries
o Flares
o Candles & Lighter
o Water-Proof Matches
Personal Documents & Money
Place these items in a waterproof container!
o Scriptures
o Contact information of family & friends.
o Temple recommend (make sure it’s in your wallet when you leave)
o Copies of Legal Documents: Birth /Marriage Certificates, wills, vaccination papers, passports, contracts, insurance policies, bank info, genealogy, pet, etc…)
o Cash: $50-100 in small bills and $10 in quarters.
o Credit Card
o Pre-paid phone cards
o Extra Car and house keys
o Pictures of family
Games & Entertainment
You’ll want to keep just a few things in you kits to keep yourself and kids entertained.
o Books: Reading, Coloring
o Crayons, pencils and paper
o 1-2 board games and puzzles
o Favorite stuffed animal
Miscellaneous
o Bag (s) to put 72 hour kit items in (such as duffel bags or backpacks, which work great) Make sure you can lift/carry it!
o Infant needs (if applicable)
Remember you can always add more to your kit!
Tip 1: Your kit should be in a portable, easy to lift and carry, container located near an exit of your house.
Tip 2: Each family member should have their own 72 hour kit with food clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.
Tip 3: keep a light source in the top of your kit so you can find it quickly in the dark.
Tip 4: Inspect your 72 hour kit a least twice a year. Check medication, check children’s clothing for proper fit, and check expirations dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.
Food & Water (rotate every 6 months)
A three day supply of food and water, per person, when no refrigeration or cooking is available.
o Protein/Granola Bars
o Trail Mix/Dried Fruit
o Crackers/Cereals (for munching)
o Canned: Tuna, Beans, Fruit, Turkey, Vienna Sausages, etc. (MRE Food Pouches are lighter in weight)
o Juice/Protein Shakes (can or pouch like Slimfast but without all the sugar. They are full of protein, vitamins and minerals.)
o Candy/Gum
o Water (1 gallon/4 liters Per Person, Per Day!)
o Pet Food and Water
Bedding & Clothing
Change of clothing (short and long sleeved shirts, pants, jackets, socks, underwear, etc.)
o Rain coat/Poncho
o Emergency Heat Blankets
o Sleeping Bag
o Tent
o Sleeping Pad (important for insulation from cold ground)
o Cold Weather Gear – (Coat, gloves, hand warmers, etc…)
o Pet bedding, leash, crates, carriers, etc…
Equipment
o Can Opener
o Dishes, Utensils
o Shovel
o Radio (with batteries or crank!)
o Pen and Paper
o Pocket Knife: Leatherman or Gerber Tool
o 50 Foot Nylon Rope
o Whistle
o Wrench or Pliers to turn off utilities
o Duct Tape and Plastic Sheeting to “Shelter-in-Place
o Dust Mask
Personal Supplies & Medication
o Toiletries (roll of toilet paper-remove the center tube to easily flatten into a Ziploc, feminine hygiene, folding brush, etc..)
o First Aid Kit/Supplies
o Sanitation supplies (mini hand sanitizer, soap, garbage bags, etc.)
o Immunizations up-to-date
o Medication (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, children’s medications etc.)
o Prescription Medication (for 3 days)
o Glasses/Contacts
Fuel & Light
o Lighting (Flashlights, Lamps, etc.) Don’t forget batteries if it’s not a crank!
o Extra Batteries
o Flares
o Candles & Lighter
o Water-Proof Matches
Personal Documents & Money
Place these items in a waterproof container!
o Scriptures
o Contact information of family & friends.
o Temple recommend (make sure it’s in your wallet when you leave)
o Copies of Legal Documents: Birth /Marriage Certificates, wills, vaccination papers, passports, contracts, insurance policies, bank info, genealogy, pet, etc…)
o Cash: $50-100 in small bills and $10 in quarters.
o Credit Card
o Pre-paid phone cards
o Extra Car and house keys
o Pictures of family
Games & Entertainment
You’ll want to keep just a few things in you kits to keep yourself and kids entertained.
o Books: Reading, Coloring
o Crayons, pencils and paper
o 1-2 board games and puzzles
o Favorite stuffed animal
Miscellaneous
o Bag (s) to put 72 hour kit items in (such as duffel bags or backpacks, which work great) Make sure you can lift/carry it!
o Infant needs (if applicable)
Remember you can always add more to your kit!
Tip 1: Your kit should be in a portable, easy to lift and carry, container located near an exit of your house.
Tip 2: Each family member should have their own 72 hour kit with food clothing and water. Distribute heavy items between kits.
Tip 3: keep a light source in the top of your kit so you can find it quickly in the dark.
Tip 4: Inspect your 72 hour kit a least twice a year. Check medication, check children’s clothing for proper fit, and check expirations dates on batteries, light sticks, warm packs, food and water.
Cooking Tips and Other tricks
Weeds: Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers, put layers around the plants overlapping as you go cover with mulch and forget about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not get through wet newspapers.
Don't just keep dental floss in your medicine cabinet. Keep some
in the kitchen. It's a great tool. Unflavored dental floss is
often better than a& knife to cleanly cut all kinds of soft foods,
soft cheese, rolled dough, layered cake and cheesecake.
Don't just keep dental floss in your medicine cabinet. Keep some
in the kitchen. It's a great tool. Unflavored dental floss is
often better than a& knife to cleanly cut all kinds of soft foods,
soft cheese, rolled dough, layered cake and cheesecake.