Monday Message

"The counsel to have a year’s supply of basic food, clothing, and commodities was given fifty years ago and has been repeated many times since. Every father and mother are the family’s storekeepers. They should store whatever their own family would like to have in the case of an emergency … [and] God will sustain us through our trials." (James E. Faust)

With so many things uncertain everywhere, it makes good sense to have storage in our homes to help us weather any storm a lot easier.

It can help us in good times as well. Like when there's an unexpected expense or a snow storm you don't want to go out in. Or any number of reasons. I can't figure out one reason not to have storage.

At the time of writing this blog post, this is what the stocking looks like. Still have the top ribbing and the heel, which will be two days - so a total of three days and this will be done.  It has been a fun free thing to do. Plus, it is helping me develop my colorwork knitting skills.

Missy and Tippy Longstockings popped in here to remind you to put in a supply of pet food as well.

Since it is Christmas time, I thought I would share my little Christmas collection here. I thought this year I would get them down and dust them off. I have had these for so long I don't even remember how I started collecting them. They all were used I know that.

Share some of your traditions with us in the comments below!

https://www.raegunramblings.com/mason-jar-pin-cushion-tutorial/ - this would be a great gift idea.

https://celebrate-creativity.com/my_weblog/2012/12/sugar-cookie-sack.html - you could use your favorite recipe and do this as well.

https://www.hometalk.com/posts/craft/holiday-gifts/how-to-wrap-baked-goods-24320458 - these are a few last minute gift ideas.

Missy says shop the sales and get some storage ahead.

Tippy Longstockings says this is a taxing time of year, remember to take rest and care for yourself!