Car Emergency Supply Kit

Car Emergency Supply Kit

February 2017 RS Activity 

(list provided by Sister Jessica Olsen... Thanks!)

Every car needs…
Jumper cables
Tow strap umbrella
Window scraper
Notebook and pen
Blanket
Water bottle
Tire iron
Air pressure gauge
Fire extinguisher
Spare key
Throw up bag
Coat or jacket
Hand sanitizer
Phone charger
Spade/shovel
Tissues
Map
Oil
Emergency cash
Protein bars

In your small car emergency kit…
Band-Aids and creams
Feminine supplies
Bug spray
Sunscreen
Lighter or matches
Emergency blanket
Emergency poncho
Wet wipes
Plastic gloves
Bandanna
Pocket knife
Pain relievers
Flashlight
Hard Candy
Chapstick
Gum
Nail file/hair stuff
Sewing kit
Cards

Baby stuff…
Bottles
Binkie
Diapers and wipes
Formula
Nursing pads
Burp cloths
Shopping bag for messy clothes
Blankets
Change of clothes..... for the baby!!

Personalize it...
Car sick pills
Book
Inhaler
Snacks
Crochet hook

2016 Stake Humanitarian Project

Thanks for all your help with our 2016 Garland, Utah Stake Humanitarian Project. Here are the 'Thank you' letters received in response to your efforts.

Pumpkin Curry Soup

Pumpkin Curry Soup

2T Butter

1 Med Onion

   —Sauté together

2 cloves garlic minced (add at end of sauté)

Add:

3 c. chicken broth

29 oz. canned pumpkin

1T curry powder

1 ½ t. cumin

½ t. cayenne

  —Add, boil, & simmer 30 minutes. Then puree in blender.

Add:

1 c. frozen corn

1 can black beans rinsed and drained

1can diced tomatoes

13.5 oz can coconut milk

8 oz cream (or half & half)

10 oz Pineapple tidbits w/juice

  —Heat up for 20 minutes, add fresh ground pepper

  —Sprinkle toasted macadamia nuts on top prior to serving

-Note: freezes well-

Humanitarian Project

Our 2015 Humanitarian Project 

Thank you sisters for your efforts in our 2015 humanitarian service project. Items donated:

• 27 Fabric Medical Procedure Dolls donated to Primary Children’s Hospital (Salt Lake City)
• 6 Cell phone donations to CAPSA (Citizens Against Physical and Sexual Abuse)
• 7 tied baby blankets & 4 flannel receiving baby blankets donated to New Hope Women’s Crisis Center (Brigham City) & Bear River Valley Hospital (Tremonton)

Here are just a couple pictures of the finished products!

Chocolate Carmels

Jamie Lish Taught us how to make the most delicious caramels. She has skills!

Dry Pack Canning Recipes

A big thanks to Jan Douglas for this wonderful class. She is an amazing source of knowledge. 

These recipes are for 1 quart jar and serves (4-6) people.

Beautiful jars perfect for good storage, quick meals, taking good to neighbors, gifts etc...

 This is the book Jan loves!

Mylar bags are another version. Get them online out at church canning store and seal them with your iron. Don't forget your oxygen packets!

Caramel Frosting

In a medium sauce pan, add:

1/2 C butter

1 C brown sugar

Bring to a full boil and stir 1 min. or until slightly thick

Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Add:

1/4 C milk.  Beat until smooth.

Add about 2 1/2 C- 3 1/4 C powdered sugar.

Beat mixture until creamy, with more or less powdered sugar for desired consistency.  

Banana Bread/Cake

Cream together:
1/2 C butter
1 C sugar
3 eggs

Then add:
3 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 C nuts, optional

Bake at 350 degrees in 9X13 pan, bread pans, or muffins.

Lemon Bars

Crust:

1 1/2 C flour

1/2 C confectioner's sugar

3/4 C cold margarine or butter

Filling:

1 1/2 C granulated sugar

4 eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 C lemon juice from concentrate

1 tsp baking powder

3 T flour

Additional confectioner's sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In medium bowl, combine flour and confectioner's sugar.  Cut in margarine until crumbly.   Press firmly on bottom of lightly greased 9X13 baking pan.  Bake 15 min or until lightly browned.  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, eggs, lemon juice, baking powder, and 3 T flour.  Mix well.   Pour over hot baked crust;  bake 20-25 min.  cool.  Cut into bars.  Sprinkle with additional confectioner's sugar.  Store covered in refrigerator.  

Good Fudge

2 C sugar

2/3 C canned milk

1 cube butter

Microwave to soft ball stage- about 10 min.

Add:

1 pkg chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla

7 oz marshmallow creme

Put mini marshmallows and nuts in bottom of 9X13 pan if desired.  Pour mixture into pan.  Thin this recipe with milk for good frosting.