Lions and Boys

I took Landon and Grayson to the Lion King last night.  It was their first Broadway show so they weren't sure what to expect.  As soon as Grayson got home from school we headed to Durham to catch some dinner at the Mellow Mushroom.  It's a fun pizza place and they put us at the special mushroom table.  We got there just before the mad rush.  I love it when I'm this prepared.  Even got the perfect parking spot!  It was so wonderful to sit and listen to all the topics of conversation those two boys brought up.  School lunches, chemistry, earth science, food they have tried but didn't like, movies, etc.  I laughed all through dinner.  They were little gentlemen.  After dinner, it was time to walk to the DPAC to see the show.  We got there early so we had some time to look around, people watch and then make our way upstairs.  We ended up on the middle tier with a perfect view.  Grayson wasn't too sure about this but when it opened and a huge elephant and rhino walked through the theatre and onto the stage his breath caught and he delightedly looked at me and said, "That is so cool!"  It was a great show.  I lost myself in the African music.  Costumes where delightful and the play was funny and entertaining.  The boys and I had a great time.  Only thing miss was Les.  Next year!!

Food Storage Items

As I shared with you on my last post, I am working on getting our food storage filled out again.  I have researched a lot of items, and knowing my family is picky, I'm pretty picky about what I get.  I also am on a strict budget and so deals are what I need.   Here's some deals I found that have great reviews (5 stars) that I'm doing for us this week. 

I'm into the freeze dried food.  I think it's healthier and more "real" than some of that other stuff out there.  Meat, cheese, fruit and veges are the big ones for me.  Right now at Emergency Essentials, their freeze dried shrimp is on sale from $60 to $20.  Big discount

I also have to re-do our 72 hour kits.  These MREs are great for that.  These are on sale right now as well.

Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Gravy on sale for $7.50 from $20

                                                            Blueberry Dessert on sale for $7.00 from $20

Freeze Dried - Precooked Western-Style Scrambled Eggs with Ham, Peppers and Cheese - LRP (Long Range Patrol)  Closeout price of $5.95

I really think in all situations we can't afford NOT to start gathering.  Even if we are in small homes or overseas.  I remember being so grateful for having my year supply of toilet paper (that the movers made fun of me for!) when I moved to Hawaii for the first time and there was a workers union strike at the docks.  I had enough to share with those who didn't have any. Can you imagine not having toilet paper for a month?  I had no idea that finding that deal on toilet paper and following the impulse to buy it would pay off.   I have lots of stories of needing the little that I've had in situations.  Typhoons, money, etc.  You just never know what the future holds, but we do know the prophets have asked us to do it for so long. At least let's all get our 72 hour kits updated and ready and some water.  Maybe work on 1 month supply.  Just starting is important.  OK, I'm off my soap box.