February 2014

February brings with it great promises of spring. In southern Utah the bees begin buzzing, and the daffodils poke their heads out to welcome the warmer weather. The world wakes up – flowers, grass, trees, and even the little crawling insects will soon begin to emerge from their winter rest. We all know that there will be cold days and nights ahead. That is the nature of spring – unpredictable! So it is with the world that we live in today: very unpredictable. We have seen a great increase in disasters and need for preparedness and service. Let us use this springtime – a time of new life – to breathe fresh air into our preparedness efforts. Like the ant spoken of in Proverbs… “Go to the ant…consider her ways and be wise! Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler – provideth her meat in the summer and gathereth her food in the harvest.” (Proverbs 6: 6-8) We can learn from the tiniest insects around us to BE PREPARED! Let us use this beautiful spring time to do a little better!

Included in this month's newsletter:
Storing and Using Bulk Items - storing large amounts to use from, refill shelf, optimum storage ideas.
Pocket First Aid Kit - a mini survival kit or for a school backpack.
In the Southern Utah Garden - Fertilizer tips, pruning tips, dormant spray, cold weather planting, rotate garden plan,
Disaster Prep: Earthquakes - A list of things you need to make a plan for in case of earthquakes. Precautions to take before, during and after the quake.
Spiritual Preparedness - Henry B Eyring quot on another even more important preparation.
Provident Living - time proven adages our grandmothers lived by we can apply today to our lives.


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January 2014

Old man 2013 has left us and baby 2014 has arrived! It is hard to believe - time seems to fly by faster each year. Our 2013 year was full of amazing events: hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and even a record breaking winter storm and low temperatures right here at home! There was the government shutdown, new laws, unemployment, and more. All around us we can see reasons to be prepared! We just never know what is around the corner. It is important to remember – it is never too late to start or continue your work on preparedness. As this New Year gets into full swing, let us sit down and make some plans for our preparedness. Let us set goals that will protect and care for us and our loved ones. 

To “Be Prepared” is a noble and worthy new year’s resolution!

Included in this month's newsletter:

New Year - Old List: list of basics for long term food storage, & five things a successful storage depends on.

Cooking with Food Storage: Using basics from your food storage for hearty winter eating: Chili beans, Corn Bread, Homemade Bread, Granola Recipe, Carmel Corn Recipe.

Spiritual Preparedness: Self Reliant quotes by Thomas S Monson and Robert D Hales.

In the Southern Utah Garden: planning, working the soil and pruning.

Disaster Prep: Emergency sources of water-boiling, plumbing system and SODIS.

Provident Living: summary of the book "The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me" by Richard Paul Evans. 

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