The first 3 months of executing 'the plan' has made an impressive addition to our food storage collection. I have to admit that I've spent more money on it than I planned (between $50-$70 a month- which works out to only $10-$20 a week. I was planning for no more than $10 a week, but there are sales. And Sam's Club). I could have pared back and spent less. Although I have the occasional thought of how many Gracie shoes/new clothes/house stuffs/kitchen gadgets/other things I could have bought with the money, I'm really happy about the investment. I feel an unexpected rush of accomplishment when I look at it all. I sleep better on stormy nights.Here's the next installment:
April
Week 1
Pasta. 5 or 10 pounds. Don't forget the mac and cheese
Week 2
Dry milk. 40 oz. will make 5 gallons. (And, any self-respecting recipe for white bread will use at least a tablespoon.)
Week 3
Assemble an emergency sewing kit: thread, pins, needles, buttons, snaps, zippers, tape measure, etc.
Week 4
Ready Dinners: ravioli, pasta, oriental, boxed or frozen. Get what your family will eat.
May
Week 1
10 lbs. of flour.
Week 2
Dry soups and soup mixes. Boxes of crackers: saltines, graham, etc.
Week 3
Jello gelatin
pudding mixes
Week 4
Garden seeds: Radishes are great in an emergency. They grow fast, are full of vitamins and minerals, and are full of water. (I totally just included that only because it was in the booklet. Even in a disastrous emergency, I cannot see myself being willing to live on radishes. I hope I never have to prove that)
June
Week 1
Safety Items: rope or twine, flashlight, dated batteries
Week 2
Grate and bag 5 pounds of cheese. Use in casseroles and soups (or everything if you are in our family). Also, buy Parmesan.
Week 3
Condiments: mustard, ketchup, relish, mayo, Worcestershire, pickles, olives, soy sauce, salad dressings.
Week 4
White sales! Buy a new thermo blanket, some new pillows...
3 comments:
I'm so glad you post these. I really need the occasional reminder.
Some day I will be asking you for this plan...alas right now I have the 72 hour kit and when I live on my own again I have a meager foor storage. You are my hero. Way to impliment the plan! I'm glad it gives you security during storms. Miss ya girl. Give me a call when you get a chance, I'm on your time zone for the next few days.
Jesse,
This is such a great plan - and I am glad that it includes things you actually eat on a daily basis. I went to a class last month on powdered milk and learned how to make mozarella cheese, cream cheese, buttermilk, and sour cream. I am not too sure I will make all of these - but it is good to know how - just in case! Also, alfalfa sprouts are a good thing to have on hand, they sprout quickly and can be used in salads, sandwiches etc - and they taste good!
Love
Mom O
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