12 Days of Food Storage Christmas (FREE or under $1 gift ideas)

Published: Fri, 12/13/13

Merry Christmas from Jodi and Julie!

Every year we like to share our 12 Days of Christmas ideas on our blog. It's a fun way to share the gift of preparedness with loved ones.  You can start 12 days BEFORE Christmas, or do it for the 12 days AFTER Christmas.  You can do it for a few people, or just for one.  You can mix and match, do just one idea, or do all twelve.  Make it your own and have fun!  We have ideas for all budget ranges but wanted to highlight the "free and under $1" ones for you in this month's newsletter.  We also want to give a quick heads up on a new idea for giving our eBooks as gifts this year too.  Thanks for reading and Merry Christmas!

-Jodi and Julie

eBook Gift Idea
We have been asked by a lot of people what the best way is to give a copy of our new 3-Part eBook Program to a loved one for Christmas. We have made it easy for you! Just follow the simple instructions below and you'll be on your way to giving a great gift :)

  1. Buy a copy of the eBook Program (discounted prices available if you already own your own copy)
  2. Burn the three eBook files to a disc
  3. Print out this new disc cover image we created
  4. Wrap it up and feel happy helping someone to get prepared!

Click here to buy your copies now (scroll down for family/friend pricing)

12 Days of Christmas (free or under $1)
Download cute tags and labels for all 12 days here

Day 1:  Emergency Preparedness
Print out our  Emergency Preparedness Plan that has detailed instructions to help a family make their family plan, build 72 hour kits, and put together an evacuation list and car kit. Roll up the plan, wrap a ribbon around it, stick a bow on, and attach the Day 1 tag. 

Day 2:  Shelves
Do you know someone who complains about starting a Food Storage due to lack of space? Help them out by giving them our Small Spaces Storage Solutions handout. This is a list of ideas on where to store food in small spaces. Print it out, roll it up, and tie a ribbon around it. Attach the Day 2 tag.
 Click here for Shelving gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 3:  Water Storage
You can use empty pop or juice bottles to help someone get started on their water storage.  Empty out a pop bottle, fill it with water, put a ribbon around it and add your Day 3 tag to make it cute. Make sure you don't use empty milk jugs - the plastic in milk jugs will deteriorate.
Click here for Water Storage gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 4:  3 Month Supply Foods
Print out this calculator worksheet  to help someone get started on their 3 Month Plan. There is an Instruction Sheet, a Menu Plan Sheet and an Inventory Sheet. Print the Menu Plan Sheet multiple times for a variety of meals. Roll up the printouts and tie a ribbon around them. Attach the Day 4 tag.
Click here for 3 Month Supply gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 5:  Long Term Storage Education
Here is different  calculator worksheet that includes instructions and a food storage calculator that you can print out, tie a ribbon around, add the cute Day 5 tags, and give to someone. This will help them determine quantities of foods to purchase based on their family size.
 Click here for Long Term Storage gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 6:  Grains
Make up little baggies with the ingredients for Blender Wheat Pancakes.   This is something easy you can cook that uses wheat with no wheat grinder required. Tie a ribbon around the baggie and add a recipe card with instructions and the Day 6 tag. It wont cost you much, but will surely motivate someone to use their wheat!
Click here for Grain-themed gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 7:  Legumes
 Purchase a 1 lb bag of 12 bean soup mix from the grocery store. Tie a ribbon around it and include the Day 7 tags. If you want to be really ambitious you can include this 12 Bean Soup Recipe on a cute recipe card too. It's delicious!
 Click here for Legume-themed gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 8:  Baking Ingredients
Salt is one of those things that you run out of, and don't necessarily think of storing. Find or buy a container of salt and make it cute with ribbons, or put it in a gift bag, and remind them Food Storage isn't just grains and legumes.
Click here for Baking Ingredient gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 9:  Fruits and Vegetables
Gardening is a great way to become more self reliant. Try giving a few packs of gardening seeds to help motivate people to get going on gardening. If you know the person doesn't have a lot of space, pick herbs, or things you can grow on kitchen counters.  Attach the Day 9 tags and you're all set!
Click here for Fruit and Vegetable gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 10:  Comfort Foods
Even just a candy bar or 2 in your storage for just-in-case scenarios is a great idea to provide some comfort in an emergency. Pick up the person's favorite one and surprise them with a little treat (tell them they can't eat it right away, they have to store it.  Tie a cute ribbon around the candy bar and add the Day 10 tags.
 Click here for Comfort Food gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 11:  Non-Food Items
Pick something cheap but useful like toilet paper or toothpaste.  Write a cute note letting them know that they wouldn't want to be without those items in an emergency.  Attach the Day 11 tag so you don't feel too funny giving someone toilet paper :)
 Click here for Non-Food Item gift ideas in other price ranges

Day 12:  Babystep Checklists
Have the person you are giving to sign up for our free email checklists. Sign up for them with their email address and print out the first checklist for their gift with the Day 12 tag attached. The checklists last for one year and are sent every 2 weeks.  If you follow them you will obtain a one year supply for one person.
Click here for Checklist gift ideas in other price ranges

We hope you have a wonderful holiday season!

-Jodi and Julie
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