72 Hour Kit Contents List
This is the list of 72 hour kit contents for my family of 4. Each of us has our own backpack (I’ve tested to make sure the kids can carry theirs), and we have one big black duffel bag we use for the less essential shared items. I put a copy of the items in each backpack in each bag.…
72 Hour Bucket Kits
These 72 hour kit lists were emailed to me by Mrs. Haws. Each of these bucket style kits uses the 5 gallon buckets from a hardware store. She uses a special tool called a Gamma Seal Lid to make her pails twist off and waterproof. – Jenny Mrs Haws says the following: I have a list of items of a…
Chili Cook-Off and Pie Bake-Off
We had a chili cook-off/Pie bake-off with our ward, which turned out great. People sign up to bring their chili/pies and you assign each person a number. We had the bishopric be the judges and we came up with some creative awards with silly prizes I.E. “The Not For Kids” Award for the hottest with a Hot Tamale necklace. The…
Getting to Know You
We wanted to get to know the sisters that had moved in better and let them learn about us. We had potato bar. Then had them choose a miniture candy bar of their choice after everyone had chosen their favorite we had everyone that choose the same bar and come up and answer a question (like favorite place to visit)…
Baking Contest
Orginaize a couple of groups and give them pedetermined ingredients without instuctions. Have them try to make something in a half an hour. Warning: the taste testers may suffer!!!
Cat and Mouse
Get a group of people in a cirle. Give the ties to opossite people of the cirle. Designate one the “Cat” and the other “Mouse”. The Cat is trying to catch the Mouse. The person with the cat tie has to tie a simple loose knot around their neck then untie it before passing it to the next person clock…
Flour Game
Pour the flour into a bowl and compress it. Put a plate over it and carfully flip it over so that when you take off the bowl it leaves a mound of flour in the plate. Put an M&M in the middle. Go around the circle using the knife to make one cut at the flour trying not to cause…
Garden Challenge
Have each participant select a fruit or vegetable plant in May that they have never grown before. Discuss with everyone how to plant and take care of their selection. Assign each person to record the best practices, and problems they uncover during the growing season. Have them research different uses for thier selection. Have a potluck using their fruit or…
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