December 2015 Back to Basics Newsletter

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It’s the “most wonderful time of the year.” Even the songs blaring over the radio seem to agree! Pretty lights twinkle, the Santa’s ”ho ho ho”, and we have “Decked the Halls”. But amidst all this hustle and bustle, let us not forget why it IS the most wonderful time of the year.  It is the time of year when we focus a little more on the savior and his birth. The beautiful songs of Christmas and of the Savior truly fill our hearts with the peace the gospel brings. That peace is something we can have throughout the year as we come unto Christ and keep his commandments. One of those commandments is to Be Prepared. It is a wonderful gift to the savior, to our families and to ourselves as we follow Him, and are prepared. May we make this a Preparedness Christmas in one way or another. And may we feel the peace that comes to us as we all enjoy a Very Merry Christmas!

Included in this month's newsletter:

Disaster Prep: Where were you when the lights went out? short term and long term preparations for dealing with a power outage.

The Incredible Edible Egg: Winter months bring fewer eggs if you have chickens. Try some tips to get your chickens to lay, or check out ideas for having eggs on hand and extending their shelf life.

One more "Bright" thought: Ideas of what to do before and after a power outage.

In the Southern Utah Garden: Take a break, til the soil, plan for next year, and put leaves on the garden.

A Preparedness Christmas: ideas for gifts to give this year with preparedness in mind.

Provident Living: Christmas is a great time to practice provident living. Robert D Hales helps us learn how.

Cooking with Food Storage: Grandma Ballard's Molasses Candy

Emergency Preparedness: Make a Camp Box for quick access to go camping, or if necessary - to evacuate. Ideas are included for a Kitchen Camp Tub, Family tent Tub, and Camp Supplies Tub.

Encouraging Words: The Promised Land: From President Lee concerning the future of America.

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