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The Winds of Change by Melanie Adams

Spring is a time of change and growth. We are spring cleaning at yourLDSneighborhood. Starting Monday, March 9th, Neighborhood News will be delivered to you by a new service provider. Here are a few changes that will blossom as a result of this switch.

Most people are busy bees. During this provider transition we have decided to sweep out the Saturday’s newsletter issue. The Neighborhood News will continue to bring you a bouquet of articles on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

A colorful feature of Saturday’s newsletter has been Rebecca Cressman’s Personal Touch interviews of extraordinary people. Who doesn’t need colorful inspiration? We have had the opportunity to be enriched by seventy interviews since Personal Touch budded. Starting March 11th, you may regularly enjoy the Personal Touch Interviews in your Wednesday newsletters.

Spring is wonderful for mending fences. Our past provider has not delivered the newsletter to many new subscribers. We have heard and felt the frustration this problem has caused. If you have referred friends and family who have experienced this situation, please share our good news! It’s easy! You may refer a friend by going here. A large part of our increase in Neighborhood News deliveries is due to your referrals. Thank you! We hope you continue to add more backyard neighbors to the neighborhood.

Annuals are a staple in our beautiful home gardens. We have four fabulous staff writers who consistently produce a bounty of articles for you.

The first Monday of each month, Barbara Salsbury, best selling author and one of America’s leading authorities on self-reliance, harvests and shares her knowledge with you. Barbara has over 25 years of experience. You are sure to glean from Barbara’s preparedness information which includes economical daily living tips. She is also a firm believer that there is not a crisis that chocolate won’t help.

Starting in January, the third Monday of each month, we transplanted a new author, Colleen Cole. From her stores Colleen has compiled the best of her 72 hour kit files. She’s providing you an easy and frugal twelve month 72 hour kit plan in a Family Home Evening format. By following this plan any family may complete their 72 hour kits by the end of 2009. Colleen is an accomplished artist, speaker and wonderful example of provident living.

Two Wednesdays a month, we feature articles by Marie Ricks, the queen of spring cleaning, from A House of Order. As a professional organizer and nationally recognized author and speaker, Marie knows how to air out a closet. She addresses matters of the heart and the home with clear, viable tips and strong, nurturing encouragement. Marie is truly the queen of conquering the clutter of our lives.

On the alternate Wednesdays, Belinda Kuck, an education consultant and motivational speaker, addresses teens. Belinda has a green thumb with this rapid growing, but hearty group. She delights in teenagers’ energy and does not shy away from addressing the real and tough topics that can creep into their lives. Whether you are a youth leader, parent, relative or friend to a teen, Belinda will help you cultivate the best from the youth you love.

Neighborhood News has a fabulous arrangement of guest authors sharing goods. We will continue to bring a variety of topics to you. This provider change requires no action on your part. Just enjoy the newsletter and all yourLDSneighborhood has to offer. Happy spring!

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