Step 4

  Last week's step #3 was to calculate how much of each ingredient on your menu plan you need for 3 months and record it under the "Amount for 3 mo" column.  

If this step isn't completed, finish it before starting step #4, which is to "Evaluate Your Pantry."

       .  Look through your pantry for the ingredients listed on
your menu plan.

       .  Subtract the ingredients you have in your pantry from
what you have listed under "Amount for 3 mo."

       .  Using the totals, create a shopping list of the items
you need to complete a three month's supply.

       .  Don't be overly concerned about having a "perfect" menu
plan--right now we are practicing.  Soon, we'll start
giving you information to help you revise your menu plan.  In the meantime, just continue practicing!

   The Church "Provident Living" website says:  "Heavenly Father has lovingly commanded us to 'prepare every needful thing' (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we may care for ourselves and our neighbors. 

Consider giving the Savior this gift for Christmas--a determination to not only prepare your family, but to be prepared to help others in times of crisis.