"Let's Get Prepared"

CLOTHES WASHING KIT
5-gallon bucket with lid (cut hole in middle of lid for plunger handle to fit through)
Toilet plunger (brand-new, clean)
Store in bucket:
Liquid laundry detergent
Stain remover/stain stick
Vinegar (add 1/2 cup to rinse water) helps remove soap
Rope (for clothes line)
Clothes pins

To Use:
Empty contents of bucket.
Place water, small amount of detergent, and clothes in bucket.
Move plunger up and down for a few minutes or until clothes are clean.
Remove soapy clothes and ring them out.
Dump out soapy water (on your garden or lawn.)
Place soapy clothes in bucket and fill with clear, clean water.
Add 1/2 cup vinegar to rinse water.
Move plunger up and down to rinse clothing.
Wring out clothes and hang to dry.
Conserve water - use rinse water for next load of laundry.

NOTE: You could store two 5-gallon buckets, stack one inside of the other. Use one bucket for the soapy water and the other for the rinse water. You may be able to wash and rinse a couple of batches of clothes without changing the soapy water depending on how dirty the clothes are.

Just thought I’d give you all an update. Nicole Halvorsen had her baby girl late last night and as far as I’ve heard it sounds like everything’s good. She weighed about 5lbs 8 oz. She’s still in the ICU so they can watch, get her eating and make sure all’s well with her lungs. Congratulations to the Halvorsen’s. We’ll let you know when they come home.

Laurie Andrus and her twins are coming home today (Saturday). It sounds like things are going well for them too. Laurie may need some help for the next few days. We’ll send around a sign up tomorrow. Call if you don’t

see it and want to help.

We’ll also be sending around sign-ups to help out in the ward garden. We need to get some weeding done now while the weeds are small. When you go, make sure to work on the garden with the wooden stakes saying

who planted the row and what’s planted there. Other families have planted crops too. We actually are only responsible for the tomato rows but I’m sure everyone would appreciate the a little help on their rows too. We’ve got a few cherry tomatos ripe already.

Thanks for all your help. Have a great Saturday and we’ll see you tomorrow.

If anyone is interested, I just got an email about a great deal on 5 gallon buckets. They are heavy duty, black, and have the lids with gaskets for long term storage for $3.99 per bucket. If you need them and want to order some let me know by Sunday.

Thanks

Janet

Hi everyone- Here’s this week news updates

·Bro Schaefermeyer’s mother has fallen and broken her leg. She went for surgery yesterday and I haven’t heard yet how things went. We’ll let you know Sunday.

·Saturday will be the Stake Humanitarian Day. It goes from 9-2 at the Stake Center. They need help putting together Hygiene Hits, Newborn Kits, and tying quilts. There will be yummy food and a children’s class. Come anytime. The kits usually are finished pretty fast so you’ll want to be early for that. It’s really a fun morning so come and enjoy!

·Don’t miss the case lot sale at Smith’s. There’s some fairly good deals.

·Kerin will be completing the food orders this Sunday for those who want to place an order

***We NEED EVERYONE to ponder long and hard then email me back or write down and place in the boxes at church on Sunday any little or big things you do to save money. We want to compile a list of “Money Saving Tips” to share with everyone. Even if you don’t need any tips yourself, your ideas may be what can help the rest of us through these hard times. Things you used to do, things your mother or aunt did, things you read that the pioneers or people during the depression did would work too- or even things you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t done yet might help too. Send them as soon as you can and THANKS!!!

*** Also we need everyone to accept the “Budget Meal Challenge”. As you cook from now till our activity on Tuesday, figure up the cost of each meal- either per person or for the whole meal. We would like to compile a 30 day calendar of healthy budget menu’s that cost $1-$2 dollars for a breakfast for the whole family, $2-$3 dollars for lunch, and $3-$5 dollars for a whole dinner. That would give us meals costing $50-$70 dollars a week with a little left over for snacks or special occasions. Email the menus along with any special recipes or bring them with you to the activity Tuesday night. Then we’ll decide on a day to get back together to share the calendar and do some hands on “How-to’s”. This could be an amazing event if everyone participates. Together we can do anything! Call if you have any questions.

Thanks again!!! See you Saturday

PS- Today would be a great day to call and check on the Sisters you visit to see how they’re doing.

PPS- If you need a family activity there are some weeds in the ward garden that are wanting to be pulled.

You’re wonderful- Have a great rest of the day!