Back to Basics

For the new year one of my goals was to spend more individualized time with each child and work on some of our basic beliefs and have more "learning" time in our house.  As part of that goal, we decided to work on an Article of Faith each month as a family.  We introduced each one for FHE and talk about what the words mean.  Then, we practice!  This is the First Article of Faith  from my 3 year old.  

It definitely humbles me to see both kids learning and understanding the love that Heavenly Father and Jesus both have for each of them and how special they are!  

What were some of your goals or resolutions at the beginning of the year?

Tax Preparation

Now that the deadline has come for companies to get out tax forms, it is time to think about doing taxes.  There are several options to assist you along the way!

Turbo Tax has a free edition that will do your federal return.  Right now they even have an option to get 5-10% more if you put some/all of your return into an Amazon gift card.  (This is what we have always used.  I love how friendly it is and makes taxes seem not so scary!)

Tax Act is also simple.  They also have a free edition to use.

There are several other options as well.  But I also wanted to let you know of one more.  Utah offers FREE Tax preparation for those that earn $52,000 or less.  You just take in your stuff and they will do both your federal and state taxes while you are there.  The volunteers are trained and IRS certified.  If you make $58,000 or less you can prepare online at www.utahtaxhelp.org To make an appointment or find out more, visit www.utahtaxhelp.org or call 2-1-1

THRIVE February Specials

Its a new month which means new specials to help build your food storage supply.  This month with the purchase of an exclusive February pack you can receive FREE SHIPPING!  This would be a good way to stock up on some of the needed items for food storage.  

The ground beef is the Q-pon item for this month.  That means that this is the lowest we ever really see this go.  So, if you are looking at storing ground beef, this is the time to get it.

I am offering anyone who hosts a class this month free shipping on their host order up to $20.00!  That means that you will get all of your free and half off stuff and not have to pay shipping (or only have a small amount to pay).

For anyone who starts a Q at $100 or more, I am offering a Free pouch of THRIVE Express or a pantry size fruit of their choice.  

These offers are only available through me and for the month of February.  We can do at home parties or a virtual party if you are not in Utah.  Let me know and we can get you scheduled and invitations out for a successful party.  

Tara Hart

801-513-7992 (text or call)

prepareyourshelves@gmail.com

prepareyourshelves.thrivelife.com

prepareyourshelves.blogspot.com

MIA and some good deals

Happy New Year!

And happy February!  I wanted to take January to implement some of my new goals and focus on family.  Now that we are into Feb, I am ready to jump back on and hopefully help you find some good deals and prepare for the future (spiritually, temporally and emotionally!).  

Today I wanted to share some great deals that I found for the Davis county folks.  

Shopko has lots of clothing on clearance.  These are cute little Christmas outfits for boys marked 80% off!  Regularly $45.99 marked to $9.19 (quantities limited!)

Shopko had many other clothes on sale too!  But this was my favorite deal.

 Kmart also has many things on clearance.  We found these thermals for kids marked 60% off.  

They were $4.39

Sleepers for toddlers are $2.99

 They have a wide variety of makeup and nail polish marked 75% off!!!  I got the foundation for $3.37 (paired it with a coupon from Almay for $3.00 off from SS 2/2/14) so paid $.37 for each foundation.  The eyeliner was $2.24 (paired with coupon for $1.00 off from SS 2/2/14) and paid $1.24

So, if you are out and about, you may want to swing by and check out the deals.  

Hosting a Party

THRIVE Life is one of the best companies to host a party for! And it is a great time to host one!  With the new year right around the corner, lots of goals will be set on "being prepared".  This is how we got started with Thrive Life and the company makes it easy to keep working on the goal and not quitting.  December is a great time to go into the new year with a push to be prepared.

Hosts are rewarded with free and discounted items.  No matter what is purchased or how much is purchased you will receive 10% in free product (at retail price).  On top of that when $400 or more is purchased at your party you will begin to receive half-off items!  For a table on amounts go HERE.

For the month of December, if you host a party and have at least $400 in qualifying  party sales or 2 Qs processed at your party you will get a THRIVE Minced Garlic (dehydrated) for free!  This is not available any other way!  For all the information on this promotion, go HERE.

The above picture is one of the host's rewards after a party.  She got everything here for free or 1/2 off!  She was able to fill her 72 hour kits and begin her food storage!

You can do this too!  All you have to do is tell your friends/family about it, provide a place to have the party and I will do the rest!  Lets get your party scheduled so you can get a free Garlic Spice and begin the new year with a whole lot more food storage!

Tara
801-513-7992
prepareyourshelves@gmail.com
prepareyourshelves.blogspot.com
https://www.facebook.com/livingonsense

2014

I am enjoying the end of this year and the excitement of Christmas, but with the releasing of the 2014 curriculum for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I can't help but be excited for the new year.

The theme for the youth (mutual age 12-18) will be "Come Unto Christ"!  I love this theme.  It is an excellent opportunity for the youth to focus on learning about the Savior and coming to know him and what his sacrifice means to them individually.

The primary also has announced their 2014 theme which will be, "Families are Forever".  I love that the focus will be on teaching the children that the family is eternal and Heavenly Father loves each of them so much, that he prepared a way for them to return with him.

I am excited for the new year and the opportunities we are given to better complete ourselves and continue working on what is most important.  I am looking forward to 2014!  It will be an amazing year!

December

I got my Black Friday order!  My kids were so excited to see the boxes next to the door when they got up from their naps!  They love any sort of box, but they love when food comes in it; so it was an even better surprise for them.  Hopefully, you were able to get some things you wanted too!

The December specials also made it to my inbox today!  I am so excited.  I have been waiting for sauces to come on Specials, and this month it is even better than just a special, it is the Q-Pon!  You can do so many things with the sauces!  And this way, you get the 4 pack for a great discount.  I also love the pineapple chunks (if you didn't get them with the black Friday sale), the carrot dices (I used them in our chicken noodle soup tonight) and the apple slices and banana slices!

If you are wanting to start building your food storage in this upcoming year, you can begin now and get some great deals!  I love how THRIVE simplifies my cooking (not so much washing and chopping) and provides me with healthy snacks for my kiddos while I also stock up on items for the unknown!  Give me a call if you want to make an order or have any questions!