"No Power....No Problem"

This month we are storing charcoal as one of our non-food storage goals. I must admit that I don't do a lot of cooking with charcoal, and I don't camp so I have not had huge experience with it. I am however, interested in finding out all things related to emergency preparedness and so I searched the web to find out all about cooking without power. There are actually several options when it comes to cooking without power and I found an amazing article that a woman named Debbie Kent (click here to view her website) put together for her stake. I urge you to read this article and print it out and find the cooking methods that will work for your family. If charcoal isn't the way for you, then plan on storing the items that do work for your family this month.

CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE "NO POWER....NO PROBLEM", BY DEBBIE KENT.

July Goals:

WATER: Store 14 gallons per person for a 2 week supply. This is the bare minimum for drinking, cooking, and cleaning. I would recommend storing water everywhere you can think of, under stairs, in the car, storage rooms, under beds,etc. Use soda bottles, laundry detergent bottles (for cleaning water) and any other container with the word "PETE" on the bottom of it. That means is will hold up over time and is safe to store water in.

OILS/FATS: Store 25lbs of oils and fats per person for a year storage. This includes mayonnaise,butter, oils, peanut butter, salad dressings, and shortening. Stock up this month while the prices are lower, watch for sales on ketchup and mustard as well.

NON-FOOD STORAGE: This month we are storing paper goods, which includes: paper plates, bowls, cups, utensils & napkins. I priced these items this week and found some great deals.
Big Lots:
paper plates 60ct $1.00
plastic cups 54ct $1.50
napkins 100ct $1.00
spoons 48ct $1.00

Dollar Store
forks 48ct $1.00
bowls 36ct $1.00

Both stores have great prices, make sure to watch the size of the product you are buying. Big Lots has a 36ct forks package for $1.30 and you get 48 forks for $1.00 at the Dollar Store.

CHARCOAL is our other non-food storage item this month. Store charcoal in 5 gallon buckets to keep it dry, and it will last indefinitely. Watch for charcoal to go on sale throughout the summer months. You will need charcoal to cook meals with especially if you don't have other ways of cooking with out electricity.
To cook 1 hour a day for a year you will need 24 #15 bags of charcoal.

Enjoy the journey!
Enjoy the blessings!
Feel the Peace!