Monday Message

"A cardinal principle of the gospel is to prepare for the day of scarcity. Work, industry, frugality are part of the royal order of life.” (Bishop Keith B. McMullin)

"When will all these calamities strike? We do not know the exact time, but it appears it may be in the not-too-distant future. Those who are prepared now have the continuing blessings of early obedience, and they are ready. Noah built his ark before the flood came, and he and his family survived. Those who waited to act until after the flood began were too late. Let us not be dissuaded from preparing because of a seeming prosperity today, or a so-called peace.” (President Ezra Taft Benson)

It would be wise to be continually working on our storage.

Keep trying to be frugal. Patch those holes and if they're in kids pants they have cute ways to patch.

https://www.nationalsewingcircle.com/video/make-a-cute-monster-jeans-patch-for-a-kid-009661/

I remember being in line at an amish grocery. There was man wearing his coveralls. He was getting a hundred lb bag of potatoes. While I waited I noticed a patch on his overalls. I studied it and noticed the tiny stitches around the same fabric, probably coveralls saved for patches. The stitches were all tiny and even placed there with loving hands of his wife. So learn mending skills, just don’t throw out things.

https://www.thespruce.com/mend-your-clothing-and-save-money-2978474

This week I hitched a ride with hubby as he had a town errand. I stopped at the library and found a Hy-Vee cookbook that all the employees put their favorite recipes in. I have a newer copy from 1999 and the one at library was 1989.  It was free and I am excited. I loved the one I had, now I have a ten year older one that will net many more recipes. I also got my youngest grandson a beginning reading book for free as well.

The book I had is on the right the older and free find is on left.

So look for frugal opportunities.

https://www.littlehouseliving.com/preparing-for-winter.html

We have already started winterizing at our house. A reminder, soon you will need to unhook hoses and nozzles or your things will freeze and ruin all.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnRVCKC-Gwo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4RPG8SP4Kw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJ5c7MW8xKI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnRVCKC-Gwo&t=38s

These videos will help you know what to do with the year-end garden things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8_KM5PWbzU - how to stop buying the canned soup which has gone up in price so bad.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7ZRYS7D4tQ&t=10s easy to can dried beans to have on hand for convenience.

It is time to sit by the fireplace and start working on gifts…

These are some of the gifts I made last year. Remember, live within your means! Homemade gifts are fun!

Missy says have fun trick or treating but be very safe!!!!