It’s
the most wonderful time of the year! It is a time of gift giving, service
rendering, Santa secrets and more. The hustle and bustle of the season is
contagious and wonderful. But it can become less than what we hoped for. “Who
among us has not felt concern over the commercialization and even greed of the
Christmas season? Who hasn’t felt overwhelmed by the packed calendars, the
stress of finding gifts, the pressure of planning meals and events?” (Dieter F
Uchtdorf) If we will focus on the Savior
– and follow the prophet with Provident Living – we will minimize stress, “see
the purity of the story of the Saviors birth and feel sincere gratitude for His
life, teachings, and saving sacrifice for us” (Uchtdorf). As we focus on being
prepared, we focus on Christ-like living and keeping Christmas in the best way
possible. Merry Christmas!
Included in this month's newsletter:
A Preparedness Christmas - a list of categories and items under them to give as Christmas Gifts - and help someone be more prepared.
Disaster Prep - Make a Plan - a list of things to help your family make a plan for any disaster.
In the Southern Utah Garden - not a lot of gardening going on this month, but there are still things to do!
Christmas Cooking with Food Storage - recipes for Christmas goodies from items stored in your food storage! Easy Caramel Corn, Hot Cocoa Mix, Russian Wassail, Pecan Brittle, Christmas Bran Muffins, Tootsie Rolls, Grandma's Molasses Candy.
Christmas Provident Living - things you can include in your Christmas celebration to help save money.
Spiritual Preparedness - #LightTheWorld. Info to join in the 25 days, 25 ways to light the world.
The Grinch - a thought to keep us on track!
Click here for a complete copy of Dec 2017 Back to Basics Newsletter.
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