May we individually and collectively be ever self-reliant. This is our heritage and our obligation. The Lord has urged that his people save for the rainy days, prepare for the difficult time, and put away for emergencies, [3 months] supply or more of bare necessities so that when the flood, the earthquake, the famine, the hurricane, the storms of life, our families can be sustained through the dark days." - President Spencer W. Kimball

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Brecksville Cannery/Home Storage Center Information - Updated Nov. 2013


As of July 1st, 2013 the Cannery (Home Storage Center) only has prepackaged and bulk food items for sale. People no longer have the option to can their own items at the cannery, however the cannery does have 3 canners that people can check out for a week at a time to can their own items at home (or at a church activity). Many of the items previously available to be canned are still available, just in prepackaged or bulk form. but, to be sure they have the items you would like to order, you should call the cannery at 440-526-4057

If they only have an item in bulk, but you want a few cans, they may be able to help them if you give them enough notice. So, for example. They only have black beans in 25 lbs bags, but no one buys them. If someone wants 5 cans of black beans, they just need to give them a week's notice so the cannery people can put them in cans for them. You can email them your order form to brecksvillehomestorage@hotmail.com

Brecksville Home Storage Center
6900 Southpointe Parkway, Unit CBRECKSVILLE, OHIO 44141-3263
For directions, go to:

You can plan your own trip to the cannery anytime you like. They are open on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00am-1:00pm, and on Saturdays by appointment only. You can call the cannery at 440-526-4057 to set up a Saturday appointment for yourself or to ask any questions. They are very friendly and helpful!

Updated Brecksville Cannery Items Available Nov. 2013 - The contact Information and address are on the bottom of the form as well.
Bulk Conversion Table

You can find the Cannery Order Form at http://providentliving.org/self-reliance/food-storage/home-storage-center-order-form?lang=eng (note that many of the items have changed. See the above link to the updated items available, and call the cannery to be sure they have the items you want.)

If you cannot or do not wish to go to the Cannery, you can order prepackaged food items online at: 
http://store.lds.org then click on "Self Reliance" in Home and Family or call 1-800-537-5971

Sunday, September 29, 2013

Food Storage Workshop Wed. Nov. 6th

Wed. Nov. 6th - 7:00pm-8:30pm 
FOOD STORAGE WORKSHOP
at the Church 

- How to prepare Ready/Go-to Meals
- What food to buy, and how much
- How to use your food storage - sample food storage recipes
- Short Term VS. Long Term Food Storage
- Where to store your food, especially if you live in a small home or apartment
- Share your food storage recipes (prior to the activity) and go home with ideas of recipes to try!

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Water Storage and Drinking Water Safety

THE GOAL FOR WATER STORAGE THIS MONTH IS FOR EVERYONE TO HAVE 1 WEEK SUPPLY OF WATER FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Image from Microsoft Clipart Office Online
Below are handouts that will give you the information that you need to get started and that will tell you how much water you will need per person, and how to make sure your drinking water is safe.

BASIC WATER STORAGE HANDOUT prepared by Katie Taylor


Here are some links to places you can buy water storage items:




If you have any information or helpful web links about water storage that you would like to share, please email it to providentpreparation@gmail.com

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

COOKING/STAYING WARM WITHOUT POWER WORKSHOP AND WARD WELCOME BRUNCH!

Sat. Aug. 24th - 9:00am-11:30am 
COOKING/STAYING WARM WITHOUT POWER WORKSHOP 
and Shaker Ward Welcome Brunch 
at the Church (address below)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
32895 Cedar Rd. Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

- Learn how to cook and stay warm without power- Enjoy brunch and get to know people from the church and community (please bring something to share! (any kind of brunch food)
- There will also be an activity for the kids


Invite your friends and neighbors!

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Gardening Class Review



Thanks to all who participated in the gardening class in any way! Teachers, Children Helpers and Listeners! It was a great class. We talked about
- Enriching your soil with compost
- Space and money saving
- Backyard Chickens
- What to plant and how to plan your garden
and much more! Be sure to check out the handouts from the class below and in the side bar under gardening! There are also many helpful website links to teach you about gardening in the sidebar.

·                     Handout - Back Yard Chickens
·                     Handout - Composting

·                     Handout - Seeds to Plant

If you know of any other good ones or have any knowledge or information to share, just email Emily at providentpreparation@gmail.com

Another gardening tip from a ward member, Adele Polley: 
Being a Hairdresser I would save all the hair on one day of the week for my Grandparents, if you spread human hair the oils in the hair will keep animals away from your garden. It was great, after awhile a lot of people would come in and ask for hair.
 
I don't know if this is for gardening but if you spread moth balls around your yard, the outside of your yard it will keep skunks away.


Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Provident Living Series on The Mormon Channel

Check out this new series on The Mormon Channel (the official radio station of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) specifically dedicated to PROVIDENT LIVING!

You can listen to these while folding laundry, doing the dishes, in the car on your phone, etc.

Provident Living on The Mormon Channel

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Help with Provident Living Workshops - Survey

We are going to need many, many helpers for the upcoming workshops! Please fill out this survey to let us know in which areas you could lend a hand. Thanks!

Click HERE to take the survey!

Friday, July 26, 2013

LEARN TO GARDEN NIGHT at the Evan's Home

The Shaker Heights Ward Preparedness and Self-Reliance Specialists Present: GARDEN PARTY!

Learn what to plant, how to plant, where to plant and when to plant, PLUS suburban chicken farming!
Maximize your outdoor space, improve your diet and supercharge your food storage!

Wednesday, July 31st 7pm-8pm

The Evans Garden
3637 Strandhill Road
Shaker Heights, OH 44122

light, garden-inspired refreshments will be served.

THIS ACTIVITY IS FOR MEN AND WOMEN (children are also welcome). Please invite your visiting teachees and encourage the men in your life to invite their home teachees!

Bring your best gardening tips, hints, even recipes to share! We really hope to see you there!

Please RSVP to Anne (anne.c.evans@gmail.com) to let her know you want to come, and also how many (and what ages) children you are bringing.

Also, if you have any helpful handouts or websites you'd like to share with the ward about gardening, please send them to emilywagner4@gmail.com, and we'll post them on the blog for everyone to use!