5.29.2009

Slacker!...Family Activity?

Okay... sorry I have been such a slacker!
I didn't get any response to the new date (this Saturday) for assembling the kids 72-hour kits... so I'll give it another try...

Saturday, June 13th
...72-hour Kit Family Activity!

I thought we could meet at the grass space on the Sweet Corn/Winter Wheat/Barley junction. I figure 7pm or so, after dinner. It stays light so late, I thought it would be nice to enjoy those long summer evenings.
I have some tables I can set-up, and if the weather is bad... we can do it at my house. So bring your family...visit...and put together 72-hour kits!

If we want to combine our efforts...I have added a list of food from the kits I have. It think I will just replenish it, and keep it the same. I have to make 6 full kits either way, so I can give a cost per kit. (If you are interested in particular items, I can pick up some of the things at Costco, and divide the cost per item. I will price things out at Costco and Wal-mart this week, and post the prices.)

oatmeal packet, orange juice
cheese crackers, meat stick, fruit snacks
beef ravioli
cup

protein bar, orange juice (powder packet)
Vienna sausages, granola bar

salmon, mayo, wheat crackers

Pop-tarts, orange Juice
meat stick, fruit cup, raisins, lemonade (powder packet)
Beans & Wieners, M&M's

I can print out the meal plans, and also get the Ziploc's


We can also include any other areas of our kits if people are interested. I need to rotate my kids clothes, but if people have any ideas of things we could do as a group, that would be fun. (personal hygiene items, survival/emergency items, carrying/tote ideas, etc.)

I will bring drinks, so if your interested...post your RSVP and a snack you can bring, then we will know how many drinks/snacks to have. I welcome anyone that's interested! (and any ideas of additional assembly items or activities)

Let me know if there are any questions. I'm excited to get together.

-Sherian



*On a side note... the food co-op always needs volunteers in the warehouse. If anyone is interested, I would love to carpool up and take a shift. I'm not sure about tomorrow, but I would love to plan on a month soon.

I am still working on a local distribution site here in Harvest Hills... I will keep everyone posted. We are close to having the numbers, I just need to know how many could help at the site each month. If we all can take turns, it will be less work. My older girls (8 and 9) are interested in volunteering as well, so keep in mind 'the more the merrier'.. thanks!

5.18.2009

Free samples

It sure has been quiet around here.
go to this website for all kinds of free samples http://instoresnow.walmart.com/In-Stores-Now-Free-Samples-And-Trials.aspx I have been signing up for everything for the last few weeks I am getting something new everyday in the mail. I am putting all the fun FREE stuff in our 72 hour kits. Tooth paste, deodorant, baby wipes ex,,, they have something different every week.
Also on this site http://www.moneysavingmom.com/ she put links to all kinds of free samples. Even has a free Friday. check it out.

Annette

5.04.2009

72-hour kit Family Activity?

I know I set the date... but could we change it to the day before that? Saturday, May 30th?

5.02.2009

72-hour kit Family Activity?

Based on the interest in the 'kid friendly 72-hour kits'...I thought I'd pick a date and time to rotate my items, and replace the food in my kits.

Sunday, May 31st

I know it's a Sunday...but I think it's a 'worthy cause'? It will just be assembly, more visiting than anything. If you live nearby, I would love to have a get-together. If you are interested... please comment, email (gathringgrub@hotmail.com), or contact me. If enough people are interested, I will put together a little family gathering. If you don't live nearby, well...you can still participate with your ideas and advise!

-Sherian