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I think it is difficult for most people to meet right now, but there's a lot of information that we can share in the meanwhile to help motivate one another. So, please post your comments and share your knowledge! This is meant to be a "group discussion".

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It's a good week to start your food storage by attending our stake's cannery appointment this Thursday, June 11 from 5-9pm. Please comment if you are going to attend and are willing to pick up something for someone who can't (example, I'd love to go, but hubby's out of town ;)).

Also, it is case lot sale time at Macey's. Here are some of the best buys:
29 oz pears or peaches are $.99
Chunk light tuna $.50
#10 can dehydrated whole eggs $18.99 (LOVE THESE!! and good price)
50 lb bag sugar $19 (25 lbs at cannery is $14.05, so this is a great deal!)

And just down the road at Smith's are some great deals to stock up on:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts $1.89 per pound
Beef chuck roast or steak $1.79 per pound
85% lean ground beef $1.89 per pound
24 packs of Kroger water bottles are 4/$5.00 (great for those on "step 2")
Charmin double rolls 12 pack $5.99 (good price if you are hooked on Charmin!)

Visit http://providentliving.org/content/display/0,11666,8133-1-4352-1,00.html to view the cannery's price list. Remember if you find a better deal elsewhere or just can't be away from home to can your food at the cannery, we have a stake canner that I can get for you. You will need to buy the food (from cannery or elsewhere) and the cans, lids and labels from the cannery. You can visit the cannery for these items at any time, not just on our stake's assigned days.

Visit http://providentliving.org/ and click on the link at the bottom about "Family Home Storage: A new message" to read about the advice recently published in the Ensign. Just a recap- step one is to "gradually build a small supply of food that is part of your normal, daily diet until it is sufficient for three months". Step two is to store drinking water. Step three is to build a financial reserve and finally step four is to start working on long term foods such as wheat. So, don't get overwhelmed! Focus on the step you are on!

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