Tagged with "Home"
Making Home a Haven: Part Two - Establishing Peace
MR says: Great article on different ways we can make our homes peaceful. In the first part of this series on Making Home a Haven, I mentioned that I like to pattern my home after the temple and after the beautiful earth that God created for us to inhabit. The peace and quiet found on a mountain path or in a...
Dave Says: Costs of Mortgage Accelerator Programs
What does a mortgage accelerator program really do for you? What are the benefits and what are the costs? Dave's got the answers. Dear Dave, Should I pay a nominal fee to be enrolled in a mortgage accelerator program? Jennifer Dear Jennifer, No, you should not. Mortgage accelerator programs...
Winter Camping (and other Signs of Insanity)
For certain hardier souls out there, the best camping season isn’t just wrapping up—it’s just around the corner. My own husband is one of these lunatics, I mean enthusiasts, who believes that unless there’s 18 inches of snow on the ground, it’s not a real campout. Winter camping is a...
Food Storage Recipe: Old-fashioned Veggie Soup
This Vegetable Beef Soup recipe comes to us from the family cookbook of Sharon, one of our bloggers. This recipe was passed down to Sharon by her mother, and Sharon has passed it down to us, and now, we’d like to pass it along to you because you are all important members of our Emergency Essentials family.
How to Make Baby Food from Food Storage
Here’s a unique way to use your food storage: make baby food! If you’ve got little ones, having a supply of homemade baby food on hand could help you save money and assure you that the food you’re feeding your baby isn’t full of preservatives. Since many freeze dried foods come chopped,...
Dave Says: When to Keep Business in the Family (And When Not to)
Sometimes doing business among family can be tricky. Here's what to do if it goes sour. Dear Dave, My husband and I hired my brother as our real estate agent. He’s just starting out in the business and working two jobs, but it’s been five or six months and he hasn’t helped us find a...
5 Ways to Make Your Home a Pre-MTC
MR says: Great tips! Head over to our new *Preach My Gospel* FHE series for another way to prepare your family for missionary work. More than 80,000 missionaries now serving in the field began their service in one of 15...
How to Build a Fire
Like so many ancestral skills, the ability to start and maintain a fire has been nearly eliminated by modern technology. Electric heaters, ovens and stoves, and hot water heaters all do the jobs once performed by fire. So, unless you’re a Boy Scout merit badge counselor, you could probably use a refresher course.
Make and Practice a Fire Escape Plan
October 6-12th, 2013 was National Fire Prevention Week, organized by the National Fire Protection Administration ( NFPA ). Visit their website for additional information and resources. So, obviously, the whole point of National Fire Prevention Week is to keep dangerous fires from starting in...
SPONSORED: The Importance of Being Financially Fit
In a fast-paced world, it can be hard to keep tabs on everything that is important to us. Balancing personal relationships with demanding careers and the surprises that steal away our attention can distract us from our long-term financial goals. That is why it helps to return to the basics and remind yourself of what is financially important.
SPONSORED: Henry Walker Homes Announces New Washington County Office
Henry Walker Homes of Southern Utah moved to a larger office in Washington County! Southern Utah’s fastest growing home builder has expanded their offices into the Coral Canyon Town Center in Washington, Utah. Henry Walker Homes , known for their renowned quality and craftsmanship, have...
5 Myths about Water Storage
Since storing water is very different from storing food, there are a few things you should consider if you’re new to water storage. Water storage needs to be protected against viruses, contamination, and bacteria. So you must take different measures to protect your water from these threats than...
Dave Says: Avoid Buying a House on a Land Contract
What could possibly go wrong if you buy a house on a land contract, or a "contract for deed"? Well, it turns out, a lot can go wrong! Avoid this deal altogether! Dear Dave, What’s your opinion on buying a house on a land contract? Keith Dear Keith, I would never, under any circumstances,...
Food Storage Strategies
For years prophets have counseled us to save a year’s supply—or more—of food. it’s a task that can easily seem overwhelming, but don’t get intimidated: here are some answers to common questions and specific ideas for what you can do today to help you take your food storage to the next level.
Survival Skills for Kids: Outdoor Games
Talking with kids about disasters, personal safety, and emergency preparedness could be an emotionally draining task for everyone involved. Playing outdoor survival games may be a good way to approach the subject in a fun, memorable, and safe environment. Before or after you play: Talk with...
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