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Luckily, it's not the silly ninny who will be deciding who is worthy the enter the Celestial kingdom. None of us will be hooped because of the color of our skin and we know it. It's how we live that will determine the results.

You're definitely going to need water in the event of an emergency. The experts say to have a gallon a day per person minimum for drinking, hygiene, cleaning etc. Right now, water is free, so start filling up old water bottles, milk or pop bottles, or whatever you can. Keep in mind that these types of plastic will start to break down so they're not ideal, but if someone is dying of thirst, that won't matter. Also, educating yourself is FREE. There are some terrific blogs out there where people dispense free advice and information regularly on how to prepare, even just in your mindset. You're welcome to check out Preparedness Pro -- we have a great blogroll of excellent preparedness/survival blogs that you'll learn a lot from. Best of luck!

Powdered milk has come SUCH a long way. I used to really despise the stuff, but recently, I've been drinking it and it TASTES LIKE MILK. I could NOT tell it was powdered! And the chocolate version was almost as good as a Chug! I really like the Maggie Moo brand, too. Powdered milk tastes best if it is mixed up and allowed to chill overnight before serving, or for at least 4 hours. Chilling actually aids in dissolving the powdered milk completely and gives it a fresher flavor. Here's a couple "recipes" The Virtue of Powdered Milk Preparedness Pro

And the places they do rent are very unimpressive. A lot of them are barely up to code and they can charge an arm and a leg because housing is so sparse. When I taught at the MTC in Provo before I got married, I lived in SLC because it was way cheaper!

Exactly. I have a friend who is a mixed race and her parents were discouraged by their then-stake president not to get married because of the race. However, since they were both born and raised in Canada, so culturally they saw eye to eye, despite their color of skin. They went on and were married anywyay.

That's great! While it may be a great job hub, it certainly isn't known for its student housing!!

This is great news. I served my mission in the Philippines and I'm encouraged to see the church steadily growing in Asia. Thanks for sharing.

Welcome to the forum! What part of Utah do you live in? I'm in Orem.

Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to hear about your frustrations and struggles with the Bishop and YW presidency. Glad to hear that you are back in your original ward boundaries and hope you'll find the peace and healing you need.

These sentiments drive me CRAZY! My response? There’s a lot of assumption by a person who believes that they will even be able to MAKE it to my home for food, water or other supplies. What’s to say that they haven’t moved by the time a disaster strikes, or that they are trapped in their home due to a nuclear blast or a pandemic quarantine for a long period of time? PLANNING on going somewhere else in order to survive is NOT a plan. Sharing is voluntary. If I have a choice of bringing someone into my “community” who has been faithful and has done all that they could do to prepare and can contribute to the strength of the survival of the community, then they are going to get first dibs on what I have to contribute. A community is only as strong as its weakest link. Can any community afford to take on a dangerous liability or vulnerability and risk the lives and health of all others involved? A person who has willfully, belligerently, and defiantly ignored all reasonable warnings of preparation is not an asset to anyone else. (A Crisis of Choice Preparedness Pro) That said, I am absolutely prepared to defend myself. We have firearms, lots of ammo and we know how to use 'em. In my independent research, I have found that women are purchasing firearms -- and many are mothers. A mother purchasing a gun may be counterintuitive to the majority of the world. These mothers are slowly becoming aware that they are usually the only point of defense in their child’s life. Even in a two-parent home, the mother is around the children the most, thus most responsible for their protection and safety. Although when one thinks of a mother they usually think of a kind, nurturing, loving, and caring woman. But these mothers nowadays are definitely showing their “lioness” side to them as well.

Welcome, LDS_investigator, glad you've joined the forum. Folks have given you some great advice. Best of luck in your search for truth and God.

Interesting discussion so far. I ate so much healthier before I married my husband! He's a meat-and-potatoes-with-no-veggies-thank-you-very-much kinda guy, and I admit that over the last ten years I have begun cooking and eating similarly. He however eats no sugar whatsoever. So it's interesting. Usually I find a common ground with our cooking.

Welcome to the forum, Glow in teh Dark Girl! Great to have another member.

Hello!

Welcome to the forum!! Glad you decided to join! :)

Welcome to the forum Mike!

Hello and welcome to the forum!! :)

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Hello and welcome to the forum! We're glad to have you!

Welcome!!

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I posted a blog on this subject. Hope this helps. How to Prepare for an Emergency on a Tight Budget? Another message and another recipe. This time I’m going to start with the recipe. It’s called Chicken a la Queen, and it’s great whether you find yourself in an emergency survival situation and living off of your food storage or not. Chicken a la Queen 2 5-ounce cans of boneless chicken or turkey meat 2 cups of uncooked elbow macaroni ½ cup of minced onion 1/3 cup cooking oil 2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce 1 ¼ cups of water Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup of grated cheddar cheese. (Of COURSE I use more than that. You can also substitute Velvetta cheese if necessary. Dice the meat if it is in large chunks. Set aside chicken in natural juices from the cans. Be sure the oil is hot before you sauté UNCOOKED macaroni and onion in large skillet, stirring frequently, until macaroni turns slightly yellow. Add tomato sauce, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Mix in chicken and juices; simmer 5 minutes more. Sprinkle the top with cheese. For those of you who I’ve heard from constantly that claim you aren’t able to afford to be prepared, this one is for you. First of all, I’ve discovered Pinching Your Pennies Home. It’s really, really great and replaces all of the time that you would have to spend pouring over coupons. And it’s FREE membership, unlike many sites. A large troupe of women volunteer their time every day to make sure you’ve got the best deals available. You can even end up spending a 10th of the price of groceries with their help... Click here if you want to continue reading: How to Prepare for an Emergency on a Tight Budget? Preparedness Pro

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so awesome!!! Congrats!

Hello and welcome to the forum! We are so glad you joined! :)

That second one was a little scary!