I just saw this article online and wanted to share it. I have already mentioned the rise of prices twice lately, so you might be sick of it, but I just wanted to share this in case you haven't been scared into getting all you need yet. Click here to see the actual article.

Price inceases on April 4th at the LDS canneries show inflation up between 11 and 49% for many basic food staples. These rise in prices are a strong barometer for the overall economy since the LDS facilities are usually the last to raise prices for their communities, which provides food in bulk that they can collect through their vast networking operations.

According to the new price list from April 4th, many food staples have increased by more than 20% since the last price list came out just 3 months ago on January 3rd.

Beans. Black 13.69%
Beans, Pinto 12.13%
Beans, White 11.88%
Milk, Non Fat Dry 25.00%
Rice 38.99%
Sugar 33.81%
Wheat, Red/White 44.54%
Apple Slices 24.53%
Carrots 21.31%
Macaroni 40.25%
Oats, Quick 48.90%
Oats, Regular 49.19%
Onions 21.60%
Potato Flakes 33.33%
Spaghetti 38.99%
Beans, Refried 27.72%
Cocoa Mix 40.69%
Flour 29.70%
Fruit Drink Mix 26.20%


LDS churches and organizations have long been at the forefront in preparedness for families and communities. As one of the wealthiest corporations in the world, their network of companies and church affiliations allow them access to cheaper food sources, and the capacity to store them for long periods of time through their canning facilities.

As the government and Federal Reserve continues to tell the American people that inflation is low, and contained by their monetary policies, the real barometer of inflation in the economy comes from the grocers, markets, and institutions that deal with food sales and production, and must monitor prices daily as commodities continue to climb.

The LDS's raising food prices at their canneries by 11 to 49% in just three months should be a serious wakeup call to all Americans on the true inflationary conditions that exist in our economy, and that we need to constantly look outside government reports for the true data affecting our spending and finances.

Case Lot Sales

There is an awesome blog that you should check out. She has gone through and made a list of all the case lot sale prices. I think she might live in SLC, so some of the stores on her list aren't close to us, but it is an awesome price comparison sheet that she has put a lot of time into for people to use. It compares the prices of all the case lot sales going on right now. I am a little slow in getting this out as the sales all end on Tuesday, but that leaves today and tomorrow to shop if you haven't already. Check out here blog here. And if you have time, browse around her blog. It is amazing. She is a much better blogger than myself:).

First Aid Kit

I can't believe I am actually posting. It has been 5 months. I have felt the biggest push to get all my 'stuff' done and basically just 'get it together'. It has been like this for a month or so. I want to get everything I have all completely organized, make sure I have what I need in terms of our 72 hour kits, year long storage, etc. I realized today when trying to bandage up my 19 month old for finding a razor, that we don't have a band-aid the size of her thigh (ouch) and thought we could really use bandages like this in an emergency. This made me think we need a better first aid kit than the $10 one we bought at Wal Mart. I looked up some do-it-yourself first aid kits as they might be cheaper than buying a big heavy duty one yourself. Not sure if it will be cheaper or not, but I'm thinking I'll do this with a couple other people to share the costs of packages that contain more than we need. Here is a first aid kit list and small blurb from the Red Cross.

Anatomy of a First Aid Kit

A well-stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have. To be prepared for emergencies, keep a first aid kit in your home and in your car. Carry a first aid kit with you or know where you can find one. Find out the location of first aid kits where you work. First aid kits come in many shapes and sizes. You can purchase one from the Red Cross Store or your local American Red Cross chapter. Your local drug store may sell them.

You may also make your own. Some kits are designed for specific activities, such as hiking, camping or boating. Whether you buy a first aid kit or put one together, make sure it has all the items you may need. Include any personal items such as medications and emergency phone numbers or other items your health-care provider may suggest. Check the kit regularly. Make sure the flashlight batteries work. Check expiration dates and replace any used or out-of-date contents. The Red Cross recommends that all first aid kits for a family of four include the following:

2 absorbent compress dressings (5 x 9 inches)
25 adhesive bandages (assorted sizes)
1 adhesive cloth tape (10 yards x 1 inch)
5 antibiotic ointment packets (approximately 1 gram)
5 antiseptic wipe packets
2 packets of aspirin (81 mg each)
1 blanket (space blanket)
1 breathing barrier (with one-way valve)
1 instant cold compress
2 pair of nonlatex gloves (size: large)
2 hydrocortisone ointment packets (approximately 1 gram each)
Scissors
1 roller bandage (3 inches wide)
1 roller bandage (4 inches wide)
5 sterile gauze pads (3 x 3 inches)
5 sterile gauze pads (4 x 4 inches)
Oral thermometer (non-mercury/nonglass)
2 triangular bandages
Tweezers
First aid instruction booklet