Tidbits You May Want To Consider

I’ve been thinking about tidbits you may want to consider. Here’s the deal: I wouldn’t say I like to talk about negative items on my blog, but today, we must. Gangs are infiltrating more and more cities in the US and, of course, Worldwide.

We live in Utah, and I believe people think we live in a reasonably safe place. I would have to agree, but then we have the highest rates for road rage in the US. Where is all this anger coming from? Flashlights and Lanterns

I want to share some of my thoughts and concerns regarding current events and circumstances. I think many of us are unaware of many things happening in our communities. I’ve always told my readers to stay informed and stay prepared.

Border Crossing and Mental Health Issues

Is it some of the unsavory people crossing the border, or is it mental health issues causing shootings in schools and churches? I saw parents arrested for giving their 14-year-old an AR-15-type weapon for a Christmas gift. May God bless the families and first responders in the latest shooting in a high school in Georgia.

If we see or hear something, we should say something. It’s better to be safe than sorry, so alert the police if you happen to see or experience risky situations around you.

Do I Have Enough Stocked Up

I’ve talked to many of you about this very statement: “Do I have Enough Stocked Up?” We’re trying to have enough food, water, and other supplies for our close-knit family members and possibly friends. We are sure we don’t have enough for everyone in the neighborhood, so I’m always encouraging others to follow our lead and get better prepared. We’re more than willing to share our ideas and approaches so others can feel more confident they’re ready for the unexpected.

Not everyone thinks like a prepared person; some think having six rolls of toilet paper in the hall closet is sufficient. I know people who believe we don’t need to follow current events on the TV and radio. They don’t like to hear negative things and feel others are driven by unnecessary fears. Nope, they haven’t watched the TV news lately.

We use this website and daily posts to discuss what we need, like food, water, cooking devices, and flashlights. Then, hopefully, it makes us remember to stock up on those things and other supplies like batteries. Thank goodness, my box of replacement batteries of all kinds came today from Sam’s Club. How to Save Money on Canned Goods

Contaminated Water

It seems every other week, we hear about a city that’s released contaminated water. I won’t drink or cook with city water; I don’t know what’s in it. Our house is finally finished—thank goodness—it took three years. I had to wait a week after it was completed to have my Reverse Osmosis system installed. I’m so excited to have it available!

You can do it yourself if you have a handy person in your household who can install a reasonably cheap reverse osmosis system. It sure beats hauling bottled water to your home, plus the landfill is overflowing with plastic.

Please remember that the hot water tank may not have potable water if your city water supply is contaminated before you are notified in time to shut it off. If you have a swimming pool, you may think, “I have this pool full of water.” That could be a good source of water in emergencies, unless we lose power for weeks. We had a pool in Riverton, UT years ago and the pump went out while we were on vacation. We had pink algae that started to grow. It took a lot of special chemical treatments to get it back to normal. It certainly wouldn’t have been safe to drink.

We have both Big Berkey and PortaWell water treatment systems to use if other sources of water aren’t readily available. The PortaWell unit can filter 60 gallons of water an hour and has a battery-powered pump in times when the power is out.

Toilet Paper

I still picture the fights at Costco a few years ago over toilet paper. My neighbor was driving toilet paper to a few neighbors in Southern Utah because they were out. I mean, they were totally out of toilet paper. Who are these people? I got the giggles because if I’m down to three entire packages from Costco, I’m picking up a few more. We are all so different, right?

Having a few packages of TP doesn’t mean you’re a hoarder, you’re just doing the wise thing to be prepared, just in case.

Canned Goods

You don’t have to invest in your own Freeze Dryer for food storage. They can be pricey and you still need the jars and the food to preserve. I’m holding off buying #10 cans of freeze-dried food storage for the time being because the prices are ridiculous, but I still buy the Pantry-Size cans from Thrive Life. But even those, I have slowed down on purchasing. I believe I have enough food for Mark and me. Yes, I still want to get a case of canned pineapple chunks. They taste great with rice, by the way.

I just ordered two cases of water chestnuts. They are great with rice. Do you see where I am going? Rice is one thing that fills the belly and I have a good inventory in my pantry.

Stay Out Of The Grocery Stores

One word of advice: list the food items you want or need. Then buy a case a month. Some cases through Sam’s Club are cheaper when you order them online and they deliver them. Today is 9-6-2024, and the Sam’s Club website has a few ways to join their “Club.” $110.00 for PLUS, and the REGULAR is $50.00 a year. Check out if they deliver to your area BEFORE you sign up.

I got my water chestnuts at half price, with free delivery. I call that a bargain. I never left the house. Thank you, Sam’s Club. I will forever be grateful to my friend, our friend, Harry, for telling me about the Sam’s Club Plus card; it’s worth every cent.

Inflation

We’re all suffering from the high cost of gas, food, and everything else you ever wanted. The prices are inflated out of control. Something has to change. Please think right now about what is happening in the US and the World. How much more can we pay for taxes and everything else? Please pray hard for the next few months. Something must change.

Final Word

I wanted to talk to you today about tidbits you may want to consider. I wish we could have had lunch together, but we can still be friends through the internet. I appreciate my loyal readers and those who drop in from time to time. I appreciate your support and I hope you find my shared ideas are worthwhile. May God Bless this World, Linda