July 2012 Newsletter

July brings with it holidays and celebrations for both our country and state. The Book of Mormon tells us this is a land of promise, a land choice above all others (1 Nephi 2:20). If we serve the Lord and keep the commandments it “shall be a land of liberty unto (us).” (2 Nephi 1:7) It is a commandment to “Be Prepared!” Let us honor and celebrate our liberty in state and country this month by continuing in our efforts to follow the prophet and be prepared both temporally and spiritually.


Included in this month's newsletter:
       Summer Canning: using produce from the orchard and garden.
       Spiritual Preparedness: four thought provoking quotes.
       Hot Tip: a variety of hot cereals to store and enjoy.
       Disaster Prep: Poisoning info and poison control info.
       In the July Garden: Planting, squash bugs, insecticide, tomato tips.
       Food Storage Recipes: Julies Salsa and Grandmas Pickled Beets.
       Provident Living: Recycling denim jeans: A Levi Backpack.


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June 2012 Newsletter

Summer is here at last! Hot summer days and warm evening, crickets and frogs singing in the night, a dip in the pool or river, and the smell of fresh cut hay. With all this balmy weather also come fresh fruits and vegetables. We are so blessed to have an abundance of fruit growing on the trees. What an opportunity to fill our shelves with home bottled food. Let us enjoy the work the gardens and orchards bring and pray for a bounteous harvest. Be sure to make the garden and bottling a family affair. There is a great sense of accomplishment that comes with being a part of producing and canning your own food! If you haven’t done so before, or for a long time, this is a great summer to give it a try. 

Have a happy summer!

Included in this newsletter:

    Expanded Storage - Items and amounts to include for a year.

    Hot Tip - Ball Blue Book.

    Spiritual Preparedness - Ezra Taft Benson.

    Disaster Prep - camping.

    Remember - canning supplies.

    In the June Garden - planing, harvest amounts, spraying, thinning.

    Where Do I Start? A bite at a time - 10 bites to be prepared.

    Cooking With Food Storage - Sprouts.

    Provident Living - Wheat.

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