Monday Message

"Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to ‘prepare every needful thing’ (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we may care for ourselves and our neighbors, and support bishops as they care for others." (All is Safely Gathered In pamphlet)

By the time you get this, the holidays are passed and it is close to my birthday.

I hope you have had wonderful time over the holidays.

I hope you have rested up. We need to take care of us as well ya know.

We are in soup season and soup is very frugal.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/cheap-soup-recipes-for-fall/ - taste of home has great recipes. If you have a favorite soup recipe put it in the comment section below.

https://realfoodrealdeals.com/frugal-healthy-soup-recipes/

https://www.thriftyfrugalmom.com/12-favorite-easy-soup-recipes/

https://www.allrecipes.com/gallery/easy-soup-recipes/

https://thefrugalgirls.com/best-soup-recipes

There are wonderful recipes on these sites! But, what to make to go with that soup??

https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2022/06/monday-message_20.html

Rolls

Bread

Popovers

Cornbread

It is a great time to build those breadmaking skills and invent all kinds of interesting rolls....

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JVARcThpZU

Turn the kids loose, let them create rolls that could be fun as well!

All of this is frugal and what you save on your food budget, use to build that storage.

I find putting your soup in the crockpot in the morning helps when I am exhausted at supper time.

Take the slower pace of winter to learn that skill you have been wanting to learn.

Back in December this fella was looking for something to build a skill with.

I finished a spinning project...

I am trying to learn to spin better yarn. Although I love all that I have made and use it as well, there is always more to learn.

So even if you have a skill, try to build on that skill.

At the same time, build your other skills and your storage.

In my neck of the woods, we are now entering into cabin fever time - it's a thing.

https://www.pinterest.com/pplelectric/cabin-fever/

https://www.snowredfern.org/2024/01/26/50-fun-cabin-fever-activities-for-kids/

https://signup.com/prevent-cabin-fever

Go through your clothes and dad's clothes, find some whacky items like scarves, ties, shoes etc. and build a fun dress-up box.

Tippy Longstockings says her favorite activity is chasing a laser light.

Prices continue to go up and will for a while. Remember to find joy where you can. Be helpful to others. Help people in need and share smiles wherever you are.

We can do amazing things when we put our minds to it.

Missy says just do the best you can. Try to look for that joy and find rest.

Tippy Longstockings says when you are blue, find a friend to cheer up and you will feel better too.