Carbon Monoxide can be deadly. It is an odorless gas that is undetectable to human senses, but is easily detected by installing a carbon monoxide detector. Below you will find the information you need to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Sources around the home. Carbon monoxide is produced when a fuel containing CARBON (oil, gas, wood, kerosene, coal, charcoal) […]
Our next preparedness item requires each of you to check the smoke detectors in your home. Make sure they are working and have fresh batteries in them. It is suggested that you test the batteries once a month and change the batteries once a year. Many people choose to replace old batteries at daylight-savings time. It […]
Learning where and how to turn the water off in your home could save you a disaster down the road. Please watch this quick video and then try to find the main valve at your residence. The video shows the shut off valve in a garage, but some are located outside or in the basement. […]
Today our focus is on preventing electrical fire dangers in your home. We suggest that you go around to each room of your home and look for and correct potential hazzards. We would love to have you check in with us if you have completed this task! Be aware: Most electrical distribution fires result from […]
Another important preparedness step is ready for your attention. Do you know how to shut off the natural gas to your home? A gas leak can be life threatening, so it is very important to review this information. Here is a quick one minute video which can teach you how to shut off Natural Gas to […]
Friends, We decided to offer a fun preparedness series that everyone can complete in the next 100 days. This series is intended to help families who are wondering where to start with their preparations in simple easy steps. We will be offering ten tips in each of the following categories. Home Preparedness 72 Hour kits […]
Not ready to start gardening in the dirt yet? Get your hands messy in the kitchen by baking up a batch of these sweet little garden cupcakes found in Woman’s Day Magazine. 2 whole(s) graham crackers 1 stick(s) mint chewing gum 1/4 cup(s) white chocolate melting wafers 6 thin pretzel sticks 1 cup(s) vanilla frosting Green, red, orange and blue […]
We are very excited to have Melissa Richardson presenting her baking skills with natural yeast on Saturday at the Shelf Reliance building in American Fork, Utah. (691 S. Auto Mall Dr, American Fork, UT) For those attending the Natural Yeast class this weekend, we want to provide you with the documents that you’ll need. Please […]
Everyone loves a good fairy tale! Imagine letting your children or grandchildren view some of these great varieties and then bringing them to life in a garden setting. Today I am going to suggest a few varieties of tomatoes that will create a fairy tale in your own back yard. Let’s begin with the beautiful Snow White! […]
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we decided it would be great for one lucky person to win a rainbow of yummy THRIVE fruits and vegetables! Our lucky winner will be chosen on March 18th and will be posted on this blog and on my Facebook page. If the recipient does not respond via email […]
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