Links from Fresh Start Workshop

Thanks again to those who attended and contributed to our Fresh Start Workshop Wednesday night!  Below you'll find the gist of what was discussed and links for more complete info on each topic. 

Time Management and Home Organization

"Ideals are starts to steer by.  They are not a stick to beat ourselves with." ---Barbara Smith, former General Relief Society President

It's about setting routines and practicing them.  Kristin used a lot of ideas from the FLYLady system (Finally Love Yourself).  Check out FLYLady's wonderful outlook on her site here.

 Budgeting and Debt Reduction/Elimination

Connie shared her experience and counsel about setting a budget and getting out of debt.  Links that might be worth a look are here and here.  Check your credit report here (free once per year from each of the three credit reporting companies.  This will not release your credit score (which might affect it) unless you arrange for that specifically so you can check it often and have a good idea of where you really are.  It's a good way to protect yourself from fraud).  Great ideas on the Provident Living site under family finances.  We also highly recommend the "One for the Money" pamphlet, link available on the Provident Living site, or pick up a copy from the library or Relief Society room. 


Food Storage

"Buy what you eat, and eat what you buy."

It's personal, the details are different for every family, what's important is that you do it, and use it.  Amy shared her five-minute food storage salsa with us and I've been dreaming of it ever since!  Ask her and I'm sure she'll share ;)  Check the Provident Living site under Family Home Storage for good information.  And keep your eyes peeled for more suggestions about food storage and emergency prep coming soon.