February 2026 Back to Basics Newsletter

 

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February is the month of love! They say love is spelled T-I-M-E. The time we spend with loved ones does show our love! But love could also be spelled P.R.E.P.A.R.E.D.N.E.S.S. This valentine giving time of year is a great time to consider how each of us are caring for our loved ones. So many disasters and unexpected life events can catch us off guard. The world is filled with uncertainty and evil seems to be growing. But we have long been warned to Be Prepared! When the sudden winter storms arrive, an earthquake, or even a lost job – we do not have to scramble at the last minute! We can follow the prophetic counsel of over 100 years – and be ready for whatever life hands to us! Let us “show the love” for our families and prepare every needful thing!

Included in this month's newsletter:

Legumes: Use Your Bean! - Info for storing beans as a long term storage item, and ideas of things to make.

Provident Living - ideas to help save money!

Spiritual Preparedness - Quote from Elder Mark D Eddy on being spiritually prepared.

Words of the Wise - a Quote from Elder L Tom Perry on the seriousness of being prepared.

In the Southern Utah Garden - tips for the Feb to March garden. Includes planting times, and references to previous Back to Basics Newsletters.

Fuel Storage - tips to help you store fuel for heating and cooking.

Cooking with Food Storage - Valentine Treats from your shelves! Recipes for Rolled sugar cookies, three variations of pudding, and a Pinto Cream Pie.

Disaster Prep - Groover. Portable Emergency Toilet instructions.

Click here for a complete copy of the February 2026 Back to Basics Newsletter.