Monday Message

"Start now to create a plan if you don’t already have one, or update your present plan. Watch for best buys that will fit into your year’s supply. We are not in a situation that requires panic buying, but we do need to be careful in purchasing and rotating the storage that we’re putting away. The instability in the world today makes it imperative that we take heed of the counsel and prepare for the future." (L. Tom Perry)

Preparing for the future is a job we all should be undertaking.

Look for those sales and stock up.

This is a cake I made out of three things: white one-step angel food cake (which I try to keep in storage as it just needs water), I also added strawberry kool-aid powder I keep on hand for flavoring cakes and cookies and frostings and dying fiber - very versatile, that is why it is red (use half and get pink). I mix it all with crushed pineapple and bake in a 9 x 13 pan - makes a great cake as well. I keep these mixes on hand always. 

So look for basic items and some things that can be for special occasions as well.

I like to store the one-step angel food cake mix and pancake complete mix as well. Both only need water. These last long on the shelf and stretch your oil and eggs to be used on other things.

Also, be working on those skills. Sewing is a good place to start. Being able to mend our clothes is such a huge thing.

Here are the remade dresses, now these are for every day wear and I love them.

I have finished knitting a dressy cowl to wear with dresses for church.

I had a little help "on it" :p 

But I'm glad to get it done.

How are you coming on your skill building??

Kids are back to school and you might be heaving a sigh...Well once you are rested up, we need to start gearing up for Christmas! No, it is not too early.

https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/25-easy-homemade-christmas-gifts-can-make-15-minutes.html - good ideas.

https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/35-gorgeous-modern-diy-christmas-tree-ornaments.html

https://www.countryliving.com/diy-crafts/tips/g645/crafty-christmas-presents-ideas/

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/gift-ideas/g1266/handmade-gifts/

https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/homemade-gift-ideas-1251561

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/gifts/g33416427/diy-christmas-gifts/

https://www.blesserhouse.com/100-diy-christmas-gifts/

It is time to get started on getting gifts made.

I know that it is canning time in my neck of the woods, so it is a busy time.

You all are doing very well.

Missy says preparing for the future will be a blessing.

Tippy Longstockings says she plans to go trick or treating as a snail.