May 2022 Back to Basics

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May is a month with many references to the joy it brings. It has been called “The Merry Month of May,” the arrival of which historically brought “May Day” celebrations, that often included the weaving of the May Pole! We always hear that “April showers bring May flowers!” The blooming roses, lilacs, and iris are proof! It’s pretty hard to NOT like the month of May. This is also a great month for us to focus on our preparedness! We can finish planting a garden, bottle some strawberry jam, and cut a bouquet of flowers from the garden to brighten someone’s day. It is a great time to plan how to use the summer to add to our preparedness. What can you bottle or dry to store for winter? Can you turn a closet or room into a storage area? What tools or equipment can you purchase to be ready for any disaster? What are you lacking in YOUR preparedness plan?  Whatever it is - this Merry Month of May is the perfect time to get it done!

Included in this month's newsletter:

Self-Sufficiency and Food Shortages - a list of ways to get going on your food storage, places to find food, and ideas to afford it!

Disaster Prep: Family Preparedness Survey - a list of 21 questions to ask you and your family to help focus on ways to be prepared for an emergency.

In The Southern Utah Garden - gardening tasks to do in the month of May.

Cooking with Food Storage - Recipes for Homemade Egg Noodles, and Pizza Crust (with topping suggestions) that can be used for a breakfast cinnamon roll!

A "New" Planting Guide - Mother Nature's time line for planting gardens.

Using Food Storage: Powdered Eggs - Amounts to use to reconstitute, and a recipe for egg substitutes.

Provident Living: How to Live on a Shoe String - a list of money saving ideas and cleaning recipes.

Spiritual Preparedness - a quote from Dallin H Oaks on a 24 hour spiritual prep kit.

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April 2022 Back to Basics Newsletter

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We have long heard that “April showers bring May flowers.” A few stormy days bring about great beauty! We roll up our sleeves and plant seeds, water and weed, and add sunshine from on high, and before we know it our homes are surrounded by colorful blooms. So it is with preparedness. It takes some effort and planning; some “rolling up of sleeves,” to establish and maintain a solid family preparedness program. But that extra food on the shelf, water in a jug, and garden in the yard, all help bring about great satisfaction and personal peace. It is not too late to plant flowers to enjoy this summer! And it is never too late to start, add to, and strengthen your family preparedness. Just like you have your own favorite flowers - only you know the needs of your family. Storms will continue to roll around. It is our job to be sure our family is ready to weather the storms with the preparedness we have established. Our family’s peace and satisfaction will come from the “flowers” we plant today.

Included in this month's newsletter:

H2O - Cool Clear Water: Tips for storing water for your family.

"Heart Attack" your family: Get a First Aid Kit - Learn First Aid! Tips and a list for your kit.

In the Southern Utah Garden: Tips and a list to plant for April.

Cooking with Food Storage- Recipes for Basic Bread, Homemade Pudding and Basic Pancakes.

Provident Living: A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned - A list of money saving ideas.

Disaster Prep for April - Specific tasks to do this month to help prepared for disasters.

Spiritual Preparedness - Quote from President Ezra Taft Benson on listening to prophets to be prepared.

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