Relationships

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I love how our insurance gives us goals to work on through the year.  We have previously had goals such as; eating healthier or exercising more.  Nothing really had limitations or expectations, just to be better than what you were before.  With the end of this month and the beginning of July came a new goal: build and strengthen my relationships!

This one particularly caught my attention.  I studied marriage and family relationships in college and find them to be particularly important (although I have not had the best of experiences with some of those particular relationships).  On the flyer that we were sent (DMBA-Living Healthy Wellness Program), they have some keys to healthy relationships. 

·         Communication- I think this may be the most difficult but the most important.  Relationships are formed because of intimacy with the person (not just physical but emotional as well).  We have to share our thoughts and feelings and hear others to build this trust and therefore building the relationship.  Think about those that you communicate the most with; they are probably considered your closest friends and confidants.  It is because you have a relationship that was built and is being built through communication. 

·         Forgiveness- Without this, we would get nowhere!  We are human.  We will make mistakes.  We will say stupid things.  We may not mean to (or maybe we do) but it is important to remember that those around us are also human and will also make mistakes and be dumb.  Take the higher road and make the effort to forgive and get over those words or actions.  In the grand scheme of things, it probably isn’t worth the relationship.

·         Respect- If one person demeans the other, the relationship is not healthy.  No matter the relationship, we need to take the time to listen and encourage them.  Respect is something that everyone deserves to have.  No one should take that from anyone.

·         Honesty- Have you ever had a relationship where you were not able to be honest with them?  Just as I write that I think of it as lying.  We need not be harsh or critical, but we do need to be able to build on the relationship by being honest and open in all our dealings.  I honestly don’t believe that a relationship can be a very good one without honestly…

Some things that it talks about that will ruin a relationship are: demanding your own way, talking about self all the time, being emotionally needy, always having to be right, lying or being condescending. 

Analyze your relationships; your actions and the way you conduct yourselves.  Relationships are one thing that can always be better.  When we become stagnant in a relationship, it begins to digress.  Focus on the keys to a successful relationship and see how your life improves and happiness becomes more abundant!

Gospel Library

For those of you who have devices that have apps, I wanted to let you know that the church has updated their Gospel Library. It is much more user friendly and has some features that previous ones don't have. If you haven't downloaded it, I love it! It has so many items you can download and read anytime and it keeps all your notes easily accessible! Yay for simple!

THRIVE Life

So, lately I have had a few questions and I thought I would put them out there just in case some of you have the same ones.

THRIVE Life used to be named Shelf Reliance.  They have a large variety of things from food, emergency essentials and shelves to help you store you items. 

Food:  Most of their food is done through a Freeze Drying system which leaves the nutrients in the food.  Most items can be eaten right out of the can, however some prefer to rehydrate them (which takes minutes if that is what you prefer).  Some people use these foods every day (my onions, celery, carrots get used in my cooking daily while my children love to snack on the peas, corn, potatoes and fruits and I use my whole eggs in all my baking).  Others, buy the food for their food storage and store it out of the way.  I have also seen many people buy the Express packs for their 72 hour kits!  I love that idea!

When it comes to emergency essentials, they have what is needed.  From grinders to emergency kits, stoves to sanitation items they have a wider variety.  They also carry multiple water filtration methods and containers to store water in that help us be prepared. 

Finally, they have their shelving units that you have more than likely seen at a retailer.  Small ones that fit within your pantry that help rotate your cans of food to large freestanding systems that hold hundreds of cans. 

THRIVE Life really does have the selection to help you prepare and stay organized while you are doing it.  I love how they make it possible for anyone to start their journey on being prepared by having consultants (that get paid; like me) and hosts (that earn free items and discounted things).  I also love how they have programs that you can use to find out what you need for your family to be prepared if there was an emergency. 

 

THRIFTY Thursday

Alright, I know I already posted something about this but as I was looking at it, I couldn't help but want to post it again!  Especially for a THRIFTY THURSDAY!

The company just recently updated their Starter Kits.  They have done this so that a new consultant would have everything that is needed to hold a party!  They are pretty neat and have a good amount within them.  The best deal is the Value Starter Kit.  I was impressed with the amount that comes in it.  The Value kit retails for over $475!  And when you order it through me I can get it for you for $289!  That is an AMAZING deal.  It has a THRIVE Express pack with 12 pouches, the business pack, a literature pack and over 20 pantry size cans of food! 

If you go to this site and click on starter kit contents, you can see everything that is included. 

Give me a call or shoot me an email and I can get you any other information you would like about becoming a consultant.  I also have a promotion right now that if you join my team, I will give you a "some of my favorite things" pack :) 

Now is a GREAT time to join!  Get your shelves prepared and do it for less! 

Tara
801-513-7992
prepareyourshelves@gmail.com

Born to CREATE

I have pondered a lot lately on what I am accomplishing throughout my days....  Somedays it seems like I do nothing, yet have spent the day overwhelmed by the messes appearing and reappearing everywhere. Waiting to be picked up, cleaned up or changed. It is on those days that life seems to be monotonous; as though I was maybe cut out for more.... It is then that I remind myself; I was born to create and so were my children. My children are taking that instinct with full force and mastering it. They are also giving me the opportunity to master a part of my innate talent to create and serve. Sometimes, we just need to take a step back and see the masterpieces as masterpieces opposed to destruction sites, the noodles all over as art pieces, and the mud pies as experimenting with cooking.

So today, in whatever circumstance you may be or are in, stand back and see the beauty you are creating. Enjoy the things you have created and don't fret about what others may think of your creations.

Relief Society

I never quite understood the importance of the Relief Society.  Growing up I was not around it much and didn't understand it.  It has taken me many years to appreciate the sisterhood that it creates and gives women.  It is a form where we can find strength and help each other in times of need.  I recently found the Relief Society on the Mormon channel and thought I would share it (just in case you didn't know it was there).

 Relief Society

Thrifty Thursday June Deals

For Thrifty Thurs I want to share the specials that Thrive Life is having along with some personal specials that you can only get when you order through me.

Some of the June specials that caught my eye were RASPBERRIES, INSTANT RED BEANS, GROUND BEEF and PEAS.  There are a few more on there, but those were the ones that we use and eat regularly, so it was time to get some more.  If you want the flyer, feel free to email me at prepareyourshelves@gmail.com and I will get the lowest price for you.

Now for my specials...

You will get Thrive Life specials when ordering through me for this month AND my personal specials.  If any of what I post, you would rather something else, let me know and we can work something out!  :)  It never hurts to ask.

Hosting a party has amazing benefits. You earn 10% of all party sales, no minimum, in FREE product! On top of that you will earn additional 50% off of more product. Those are just your normal benefits. For this month when you host a party with me as your consultant, I will give you a #10 size can of DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM BARS!  (Mmmmm... Just in time for summer too!)  If you are looking for a great opportunity to start or add to your food storage, this is the way to go!

If you are not in my area, online parties can also be done. Contact me for further information so you can also take part in this deal.

For the month of June, anyone who signs up for "The Q" with a budge of at least $100 I will give  a pantry size can of any protein you would like to try (meat, beans, tvp's).

 Finally, if you have already tried THRIVE or if you think that you would enjoy being a consultant, right now I am offering a Party Package that will have a few items in it that I will give to you to help you get to know the product better (some of my favorites or some you just want to try) when you join my team. The company also has a great training program that is helping people like you and me be more successful at building our business.  Now is a great time to come aboard and build food storage and emergency supplies.

I am enjoying getting prepared. I enjoy what I eat and use THRIVE each and every day. I know that in an emergency my family would not be turned upside down and that life could continue without too many interruptions. I am grateful for that knowledge.

Feel free to send me an email or call me.

My email is:
prepareyourshelves@gmail.com

801-513-7992

You can also go to my website for more information about hosting, the Q, or becoming a consultant:

Wild Wednesday

Prepare Your Shelves was a title that came about for the need we have to be prepared.  This need is not just a physical need, but also a spiritual and emotional need as well.  We have a responsibility to not only be prepared for ourselves, but also for our families and those around us (especially those with children). 

What are some things you would like help with being prepared for?  Ideas can include teaching children, water storage, food storage, emergency preparedness, saving money, budgeting, strengthening marriages, personal enrichment, study skills.... 

If you have some good ideas that you would like to hear, or you have something you would like to post, feel free to comment or shoot me an email....  prepareyourshelves@gmail.com

Brave

As women sometimes I think we find ourselves insignificant, possible not even important.  With that comes not feeling like our words and feelings matter.  THEY DO and so do YOU! 

So, today show how "big your brave is" and be confident in who you are and what you love.  Others will learn from your example and love you even more for it! 

What Matters Most

I have been Missing in Action, and honestly, don't have any good reasons except playing with my kiddos.  They grow up so fast that I just wanted to be with them and watch them grow and learn.

With the coming of the new month, I have been contemplating how things are going and how I can better accommodate the needs of my family with the "to-do's" of everyday life.  As I was listening to some videos this morning from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I found this video that I thought I would share....

Sometimes we (I) get so busy in life that we forget what really matters most.  Take the time to ponder on what really matters most to you, and then to act on it and share those feelings. Take the time to share how much you love someone!