Black Friday

I've never been a huge fan...unless I have money to spend and someone to go shopping with....Sadly these two things never happened simultaneously. I do have a nice list of things I want though.

We're moving...

I'm still in denial/shock. I am not as strong as I thought I was. I feel like I should be so excited and happy but I'm struggling with thoughts like, it's going to be sad to leave all my friends, and my girls friends, ow can I do this to them? Take them away from their friends and Grandparents and wonderful ward members? I'm going to have to leave my chickens (which I have ALWAYS wanted) behind, along with my cats who I LOVE and the house Nate and I always planned to stay in forever!!! The life I have always wanted is here. I've only ever wanted to stay here with my husband and children and family. I'm going to have to leave it all behind...am I strong enough? I can't even think about it or I cry...talking about it...forget it! Right now I am just not thinking about it (denial) and praying (that that dreadful day in June will never come) & for wisdom, strength and courage to do what the Lord wants us to do.

Decisions

Well, I've never been good at making decisions quickly or well, at all. I get overwhelmed easily and worry if it is the right thing or not. It takes me a while sometimes. A family trait I'm afraid. So when Nate was offered a job in Richmond, Virginia I knew I was going to have to, with my husband make a monumental life-changing decision. How do people make decisions like this without taking weeks or even months?!? I feel very ill-equipped... but, the decision must be made. To go, or not to go....? I'm overwhelmed just thinking about having to make the decision...

Shelf Reliance Sale!

I just get really excited about this stuff!! For any of you who may be interested The 5 DAY SALE is...starting TODAY!
Shelf Reliance opened it's doors to a brand new building last night in American Fork!

To celebrate we are having a super 5 day sale!!

Starts Sept. 1st and ends Sept. 5th


Our Best Shelving Deals!

Our most popular shelf, The Harvest 72" $459.99 now $251.74*
Our newest model that has 6 rows and holds all small cans, Harvest 78" $459.99 now $261.25*
Harvest 72" Holds all #10 cans $459.99 now $251.74*

Cansolidator Cupboard fits right in your pantry and can hold 20 small cans in small area! Only $18.52*

FRUIT

Banana Slices $28.79 now $23.27
Blackberries $38.19 now $32.67
Blueberries $39.89 now $34.19
Mangoes $25.49 now $20.19
Pineapple Chunks $37.69 now $32.29*

VEGETABLES
Carrot Dices $17.09 now $13.86
Celery $22.79 now $19.56
Green Beans $15.99 now $13.69
Garden Seeds $41.39 now $35.43*
Mushroom Pieces $20.49 now $17.57
Spinach $17.69 now $15.19
Tomato Powder $35.19 now $28.99*




GRAINS


(All #10 can sizes)
Quick Oats: $6.59 now $5.69
White Flour: $7.69 now $6.26
Hard White Winter Wheat: $7.79 now $6.74
Whole Wheat Flour $8.39 now $7.21
White Rice: $9.59 now $7.78
Instant White Rice $11.39 now $8.73
6 Grain Pancake Mix $10.99 now $9.40

YOGURTS
Blueberry $37.39 now $33.35*
Orange $38.69 now $34.54*
Passionfruit $33.89 now $30.28
Pomegranate $33.89 now $30.28
Strawberry $33.89 now $30.28
Vanilla $37.29 now $33.25

CHEESE
Cheddar $42.79 now $36.66
Colby $49.19 now $42.08
Monterey Jack $47.29 now $40.46
Mozzarella $41.49 now $35.52

MEAT
Chicken $37.49 now $32.10
Ground Beef $44.69 now $38.28
Ham Dices $53.29 now $45.59
Roast Beef $45.69 now $40.78
Sausage Crumbles $43.79 now $37.52

ENTREES
Baked Potato Cheese Soup $41.39 now $35.43
Beefy Chili $41.19 now $35.24
Broccoli Cheese Soup $41.89 now $33.25
Cheesy Potatoes $28.69 now $24.60
Chicken Curry $37.89 now $32.48
Creamy Tomato Chicken $37.89 now $32.48
Chicken Noodle Soup $29.19 now $26.40
Dijon Chicken $37.89 now $32.48
Mesquite BBQ Chicken $41.39 now $35.43
Sweet Pepper Beef Steak $36.19 now $30.96
Vegetable Risotto $30.39 now $26.02

DESSERTS
Fudge Brownies $15.69 now $13.48
Ice Cream Chocolate Bars $24.59 now $21.08
Neapolitan Bits Ice Cream $47.99 now $41.03
Ice Cream Sandwiches $26.99 now $23.08
Macaroons $16.69 now $13.26

PACKAGES

Freeze Dried Meat 6 pack $282.89 now $231.79
Mixed Berry 6 pack $198.79 now $162.44
Entree Soup 6 pack $224.89 now $184.29

1 Year Deluxe family of 5 with 2 Harvest shelves $7,657.49 now $5,674.34 savings of $1,983.15
1 Year Deluxe 1 person with 1 Harvest shelf $2208.39 now $1636.84 savings of $571.55


Start your monthly Q within this 5 day sale and add all these sale items all you can to get the most out of your budget!! Email me if you need help starting your Q!

Go to: www.thrivefoodstore.shelfreliance.com and click THE Q to get started.

If you start at a $100 budget or more, you get FREE Platinum Status which gives you monthly deep discounts as well as exclusive products, coupons and gifts!


Shop for these and anything else you need through:
www.thrivefoodstore.shelfreliance.com

Heather

THRIVE FOODS

School....a rant.

Well, back to school...I don't really like it. Warning: a rant is coming... I enjoy having my kids at home with me and actually would like to homeschool them except that my hubby is uncomfortable with it. This year the school is mandating that everyone who comes to pick up their child get a name tag and sign in/out. If you are driving in a car you don't have to, only if you come onto the sidewalk to come into the school. I am dutifully NOT doing this. I make 3 round trips to the school and I'm walking with 4 children who are still young and know nearly every teacher and lunch lady, and yard duty. I can see that they want to keep the kids safe, and know who comes onto campus. The new principal came from a high school and you can tell. He's trying to get more control. I'm sure the pedophile lurking outside the gate is gonna go walk into the office and sign in... we should definitely keep all the kids safe by punishing their parents. You can't keep track of everyone that comes and goes unless you have a fence around the entire school. I avoid all the cars in the parking lot by going through the school and so the teachers are semi-harrassing me asking if I need help, can they do something for me, and what am I doing at the school. Uhhhh...picking up my kids. I'm pushing a stroller, and toting a kindergartner....I just thought I would stroll over to the school in the 96 degree weather and watch all the kids walk home....it's fun. Seriously!? I'm so irritated! It's not even the policy it's the teachers attitude toward the adults, who happen to be the parents of their students. They are so puffed up and condescending to us. I'm not one who believes in giving up freedom for safety...period...end of story...

On a positive note, every one of my kids got exactly the teacher that was best for them!! I prayed a lot about it and left it in the Lord's hands to take care of them. I'm really happy with how this year shaped up despite the new policies of the new principal.

Insurance

Are you Insured?
Ever consider how much money you put towards your insurance premiums monthly or even yearly? Let's see.... Homeowner's Insurance, Health Insurance, Car insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance etc.....
$10,000, $15,000, or $20,000 or more!




Why do you purchase these insurances?

Peace of mind, protection, "just in case"...



At the end of the year, if you have not needed these insurances, what do you get back in return?
Ummm... $0.00 Dollars


What if you purchased FOOD as an insurance?
Just a little bit goes a long way.... how about starting with $100/month.



What would you get at the end of the year if you didn't need to use this insurance?

.......FOOD!




Wow!! This is an insurance that actually gives you something in return!

After faith and love, the only thing that will save you and your family is food and water! What is more important than that!?!



Go to www.thrivefoodstore.shelfreliance.com to sign up for a monthly Q at a budget you are comfortable with and get your food insurance today!

Remember... you don't lose a thing with food insurance!!

Sickies

Well, so far we have had 1 severe kidney infection, 2 cases of croup, and 1 flu virus thing...I'm hoping it's all done for the month. Nate is still traveling some of his upcoming trips will include Germany and Pennsylvania. We are excited about an upcoming camping trip with the family to Yosemite and lots of summer fun. Nate and I are also trying to get our online business up and running and are really excited about that too.

I'm excited for summer, although that means that time is flying by and my kids are growing way too fast, and hopefully next post will be more interesting... :-)