November 2012 Newsletter

November is the month of Thanksgiving.  Hopefully each of us has had a year full of many things to give thanks for.  Take time to “Count your many blessings – name them one by one.” Even if there have been trials this year, the simple act of seeking for things to be grateful for will help us to recognize our many blessings. This year we have enjoyed many things…rains that ended a drought, a bounteous harvest to fill our jars, a job, a home to protect us, our family, a great ward, a nearby temple, and our membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  As we watch the disaster of a Monster Storm play out on the east coast we can find even more to be grateful for. Even in the midst of trials we can find blessings that the Lord sends our way. We show our gratitude to the Lord for all we have by obeying His commandments and by being a good steward over what we have. Let us show our gratitude this month by adding to our preparedness status in any way that we can.

Included in this month's newsletter:

     Cold Storage: expanded storage for the freezer or fridge.

     Hot Tips: November sales, Christmas gifts.

     Emergency: reverse 911.

     Disaster Prep: the 6 P's: have a plan.

     In the Garden: clear garden, water, tools.

     Spiritual Preparedness: Faith.

     Cooking with Food Storage: Bottled Turkey, Turkey Roll-up.

     Provident Living: keep appliances in good repair.

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October 2012 Newsletter

Autumn is here, and with it the season finale of one of the most bounteous harvest we have seen for a long time! Hopefully you were able to take advantage of the abundant blessings from our orchards and gardens and store some up for the winter. What a satisfying feeling it is to see the rows of jars lining a storage room shelf. The more prepared we become, the more we understand the meaning of the scripture, “If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear”. Let us try to be more prepared in all areas of our lives.  Preparedness truly does bring peace.

Included in this month's newsletter:

      Winter Ready: storage items to be ready for winter

      Spiritual Preparedness - gardening our children's souls.

       Hot Tip: fire wood and heat value.

       Thought for the day

       In the Southern Utah Garden: fall chores.

       Apples..The Fall Harvest: tips to use your apple harvest.

       Cooking With Food Storage: Apple Peel Jelly, Applets Candy.

       Provident Living: Halloween Makeup.

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