Emergency Comfort Kit

This idea came from a school teacher.  These kits are placed in a large barrel in each classroom and used in the event that there is an emergency at the school.  It would be a good idea for home too.

Family photograph
Travel game
Book
Emergency contact card: allergies, medications, Dr's number, our phone numbers
Wipes
Water bottle
Granola Bar
Notepad with pencil and crayons
Letter from mommy and daddy

They suggested using a 1 gallon clear zip-lock bag for these.

Never Pay for Tickets Again: How I Attend the Movies for Free

Another idea from The Krazy Coupon Lady blog.  If you like to go to the movies, it might be worth checking out.  http://thekrazycouponlady.com/family/never-pay-for-tickets-again-how-i-attend-the-movies-for-free/

Sweet Tweet: How to Save Money Using Twitter

This post is taken from The Krazy Coupon Lady blog http://thekrazycouponlady.com/finance/sweet-tweet-how-to-save-money-using-twitter/ I have not tried it but it might be worth checking into.

Build Your 72 Hour Kit in 52 Weeks

This is a great site for putting together a 72 kit.  I know a year seems like a long time but your can use the schedule as you like.  If you are starting from scratch in can be a little intimidating.  Hopefully this will ease a little stress.  The best thing you can do is just get started.  http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/07/build-your-72-hour-kit-in-52-weeks.html

Pay an honest tithing

“The payment of tithing is a commandment, a commandment with a promise. If we obey this commandment, we are promised that we will ‘prosper in the land.’ This prosperity consists of more than material goods—it may include enjoying good health and vigor of mind. It includes family solidarity and spiritual increase. I hope those of you not presently paying your full tithe will seek the faith and strength to do so. As you discharge this obligation to your Maker, you will find great, great happiness, the like of which is known only by those who are faithful to this commandment” (in Conference Report, Oct. 1979, 119; or Ensign, Nov. 1979, 81).

Evacuate Your Home

9 checklists to help you prepare for evacuation  http://www.apinchofjoy.com/2012/07/evacuate-your-home-9-checklists-to-help/

118 Ways to Save Money in College

So you have already looked for scholarships, grants, and loans and are still finding it hard to pay your way through college? It goes without saying that the typical college student is either broke or financially hanging in the balance most of the time. We’ve assembled a long list of both practical and creative ways you can save some green while you’re going to campus.  Not all of them apply to LDS Students but others are worth thinking about.  This information comes from College Scholarships.org.  The web address is: http://www.collegescholarships.org/student-living/save-money.htm

Are You Prepared?

Some great ideas from 72hours.org   Check out their site:  http://72hours.org/

Food Storage Smoothie

• 1 cup Fruit(be sure it is freeze dried and not dehydrated)
• 1/3 cup dairy (instant milk or yogurt bites)
• 2 T. Drink Mix 
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cup ice

 Place first three ingredients in a blender. Pour the water over it all. I let it soak for about 10 minutes and then blended it well. Once blended well, add the ice and blended until smooth again

10 Essentials for Your Roadside Emergency Kit

Do you have a roadside emergency kit in your car? Have you ever wondered exactly what you should have in that kit? I have. Here is a list from a great blog...      http://loveyalyn.blogspot.com/2010/07/10-essentials.html