Saturday, May 31, 2014
Physical Health
Good health is a critical foundation for self-reliance and provident living. Poor health can interfere with education, employment, food production and storage, financial solvency, and spiritual development—all elements of self-reliance.
The Word of Wisdom
Nutrition and Diet
Exercise and Fitness
Sleep and Rest
Managing Personal Health
All the above are aspects of our health that we should be aware of and seek to improve. Below is a link for provident living to find further information on each subject.
https://www.providentliving.org/self-reliance/health?lang=eng
I found the Nutrition and Diet pdf educational and helpful. Here is the link.
https://www.providentliving.org/bc/providentliving/content/english/self-reliance/health/health-fair-topics/pdf/Nutrition_and_Diet_ENG_0712.pdf?lang=eng#nameddest=Proteins
Of course we are each at difference stages in life, young and old, but the information here can be helpful no matter the age and stage!
Enjoy!
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Self Reliance: Finances
“We encourage you wherever you may live in the world to prepare for adversity by looking to the condition of your finances. We urge you to be modest in your expenditures; discipline yourselves in your purchases to avoid debt. … If you have paid your debts and have a financial reserve, even though it be small, you and your family will feel more secure and enjoy greater peace in your hearts” (All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances).
The Church has 4 steps they encourage in becoming financially self reliant. For more information please visit the website posted at the bottom of the page. What I have included is the outline from the website, more information can be found at the church's website. Links for budget worksheets, and debt-elimination calendars are found on the website.
https://www.lds.org/topics/finances?lang=eng
The Church also has "Financial Calculators" found here:
http://providentliving.org/self-reliance/finances/financial-calculator?lang=eng
A number of calculators are available to help you make wise financial decisions. Consider the questions below and use the calculators provided to help you in your financial planning:
How soon could I pay off all my debts?
How much should I save for emergencies?
Where is my money going?
Would spending a little less and saving a little more make a difference?
How long will it take to pay off my credit card?
When will my loan be paid off?
What if I pay a little extra each month on my loan?
What would my payment be if I borrowed?
Should I refinance my home mortgage?
What would be my monthly payment on a new home?
How much should I save for retirement?
Are my current retirement savings adequate?
How much retirement income will I have if I save regularly?
How much should I save to reach my goal?
How much could I have if I saved regularly?
These financial calculators can help you make wise financial decisions if you use them appropriately. You may also want to consider meeting with a trusted individual or professional advisor.
WHEN you go to the link provided http://providentliving.org/self-reliance/finances/financial-calculator?lang=eng you will find that you can browse each of these questions and find things that may help you in your particular situation.
Let us all resolve to do our very best, one day at a time!
Monday, February 3, 2014
Emergency Preparedness
Our 5th Sunday 3rd hour was spent on Emergency Preparedness. Here is a copy of the links provided that day.
Links to other websites you might find helpful are listed below.
A Link to a 52 week plan for building 72 hour kits- http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/07/build-your-72-hour-kit-in-52-weeks.html
Another site with good 72 hour kit plans- http://selfreliantsisters.blogspot.ca/2009/01/sample-72-hour-kit.html
Teaching preparedness to toddlers- http://beprepared.com/blog/11955/how-to-teach-preparedness-to-toddlers/
A reading list to prepare teens for disaster through young adult fiction- http://beprepared.com/blog/6870/prepare-teens-for-real-life-disasters-using-young-adult-fiction/?&sc=BLOG&oc=BP0001B667
A coloring book from USA Federal Emergency Management- http://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/color.pdf
EMERGENCY CAR KITS
These kits can and should be used for ferry waits, stake conference trips, or even in the case of a real emergency situation.
A container – A Rubbermaid-type tote, a five gallon bucket with a lid, a small duffel or daypack- even a reusable shopping bag will work in a pinch!
A small first aid kit- or bandages, antihistamine, medical gloves, and pain reliever- in original packaging
Wet wipes and/or a small container of hand sanitizer
Toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins or paper towels
A Large towel or small blanket
A crank flashlight or flashlight with extra batteries
A crank radio or radio with extra batteries
A Multi-tool or pliers and a knife
A Large trash bag or two
Pencil and notepad
Emergency contact list, photos of family members
Emergency cash ( a couple of loonies, townies and a 5 or a 10)in a small wallet or pouch
Snacks- Granola bars, jerky, crackers, individually wrapped small candies, small cans of tuna, apple sauce- When buying look at the dates and pick items that will last as long as possible.
Bottled water
You can always pack more or less to suit your needs.
Other items to consider-
A small set of Scriptures
An old magazine (Friend, Ensign) and/or a puzzle book
A deck of cards or small travel type game
Pet supplies- water dish, extra leash, poop bags, treats
A small camping shovel
Wool socks
Gloves (work or winter)
Toque
Extra runners (especially if you frequently wear heels or flip-flops)
Bandanas
Duct tape
Remember, these kits are meant to be used, replenished and reworked often to fit your needs. This is a base for you to add to as your needs dictate.
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