Monday Message

Handmade gifts make the best Christmas presents plus they're easier on the wallet! Check out how I made this Angry Birds set HERE.

http://www.johannarundel.de/2014/07/diy-selbstgenaehte-schuesselcover-perfekt-fuer-den-sommer-aus-stoff-und-wachstuch/ - this is a great idea though to read you will need to use your translator button but the page has great pictures you can figure them out. 

https://www.lds.org/ensign/2008/01/happily-living-within-our-means?lang=eng a good reminder

http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/2012/11/01/how-to-save-on-food/#_a5y_p=1003645 - ideas for saving on groceries.

http://premeditatedleftovers.com/deals-money-saving-tips/101-ways-to-save-1-00-a-day/#_a5y_p=2108581 - this has great ideas pick the ones that apply.

http://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-living/thrift-store-christmas-gift-ideas/ - this has wonderful ideas for Christmas gifts.

http://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-living/money-saving-tips-spending-habits/ - good ideas. It is insane what they charge for late bills.

http://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-living/7-ways-to-simplify-the-holidays/ - this will help with the rush rush of the season.

http://www.hopefulhoney.com/2014/09/frozen-olaf-inspired-hat-crochet-pattern.html - cute crocheted hat patterns.

http://ourinspirationstation.wordpress.com/2013/11/30/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles/ - a cute free scarf to crochet.

https://extension.usu.edu/foodstorage/htm/book - this is a free food storage book from Utah State University Extension. This is the best book I have seen in a long time. If you don’t look at anything else this is the best!

http://www.thriftyfun.com/Frugal-Christmas-Gift-Ideas-1.html - frugal gift ideas.

http://thefrugalgirls.com/gifts-in-jars-recipes - great ideas here for teacher and those we visit teach.

http://avirtuouswoman.org/2013/11/27/ultimate-frugal-christmas-gifts-kids-older-children/ - fun ideas, I love the fort kit.

http://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/frugal-living-diy-ideas/ - great ideas where they apply.

Keep working on your storage. When you get time read the Utah State University Extension which I listed above.

Remember to find time for yourself during this busy season.

Keep up the good work and remember food storage makes a great gift!