July 2022 Back to Basics Newsletter

 

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This is the month we celebrate both our freedom and heritage on Independence and Pioneer Days! It’s a great time to show our gratitude as we celebrate and rededicate ourselves to the cause of freedom and religion. We have known these freedoms all of our lives, so it may be easy to take them for granted. Let us share the stories of the founding revolutionary fathers and faithful pioneer ancestors with our families, and reflect on the blessings provided by those that went before us. Then put that gratitude and remembrance to work to preserve and honor the gifts that are ours. We have the freedom to live our lives as we desire. Part of that “living” should be in providing for our families. That includes having food storage, extra water, emergency and first aid supplies, a savings account, and a little garden for fresh veggies! In some countries it is illegal to store supplies. But we are not that country! We have the freedom to Be Prepared! Let us use that freedom wisely, be grateful for the blessings that are ours, and stand strong to defend our civil and religious liberties!

Included in this month's issue:

What to do in the Summertime - if the power is out! Lots of reasons the power can go out. Prepare in advance for WHEN it happens.

Spiritual Preparedness - quote on the only read home storage by Marvin K Ashton.

Family: July 4th and 24th celebration traditions - Family activities build unity, which helps the family make it through hard times. a list of fun ideas, including a simple homemade ice-cream recipe.

In the Southern Utah Garden: planting for a fall harvest, fruit tree spraying, eliminating squash bugs, and a list of tomato tips.

Using the Harvest - recipes for Peach Pit Jelly, Apple Peel Jelly, and Zucchini Relish.

Mid-Year Inventory - the list of basics. Check yourself, and make a grocery list!

Disaster Prep: Emergency Sources of Water - a list of things to do to have water in case of a municipal outage.

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