tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13562508821206564572024-03-18T19:45:09.935-07:00Frugal MeasuresBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.comBlogger663125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-4419728691635946992024-03-18T13:19:00.000-07:002024-03-18T13:19:50.086-07:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wzYytDxhmE3Y1hae5AnbQ0Jg8SyDFkMOTSe4WdIvSYh6_gSJfTwNmL_bIy9jJZXVD0vscoLPY5TY4K9Xw1WfBjts5y4pL36d11g5beETEmUOdKruDxHLHuZI6BtFJ7t6bOOYp3b0QBis9t2-mIqhG7iE4Oe-yTcHKyZ4zFSqfCw7pdHXNsvM0_HuBQDX/s1080/topper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wzYytDxhmE3Y1hae5AnbQ0Jg8SyDFkMOTSe4WdIvSYh6_gSJfTwNmL_bIy9jJZXVD0vscoLPY5TY4K9Xw1WfBjts5y4pL36d11g5beETEmUOdKruDxHLHuZI6BtFJ7t6bOOYp3b0QBis9t2-mIqhG7iE4Oe-yTcHKyZ4zFSqfCw7pdHXNsvM0_HuBQDX/w360-h640/topper.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p><i>"Can or bottle fruit and vegetables from your gardens and orchards. Learn how to preserve food through drying and possibly freezing. Make your storage a part of your budget. Store seeds and have sufficient tools on hand to do the job." (President Ezra Taft Benson)</i></p><p>It is time to be thinking about your gardening - whether in the ground or in pots. I saw seeds out already at the Dollar Tree.</p><p>April 1st is when I start my garden seeds inside, so that is four weeks away from the writing of this post.</p><p>I wish I could say that prices have gotten better but they have not. We need to continue to be as frugal as we can be.</p><p>I have continued to work in the sewing room getting it just so.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAlRkKWsivYRjCEr5mXQBbCe9JitKg-WuXdqZPRkoPYLajJ70UbxYemtLkK6bpT9DI_wCwxtd1pkiPUq5DlqQMWdtKglaFk8vlOZJXjRgpMisdVWpzZK8P8qcYCNkDjfNLugQEOjQ47eJvAgG3qd3L28wOuf_tob1HOUuNW45UN3ihu0Ozaf40256Mfzz/s1080/iron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLAlRkKWsivYRjCEr5mXQBbCe9JitKg-WuXdqZPRkoPYLajJ70UbxYemtLkK6bpT9DI_wCwxtd1pkiPUq5DlqQMWdtKglaFk8vlOZJXjRgpMisdVWpzZK8P8qcYCNkDjfNLugQEOjQ47eJvAgG3qd3L28wOuf_tob1HOUuNW45UN3ihu0Ozaf40256Mfzz/w640-h360/iron.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This ironing cart has been very useful. I recovered it from a sheet. I used the same sheet to make the little pin holder that is on the spool.</p><p>It has three canvas drawers - the big one I put all the cone thread in, then the two smaller I put patterns I am wanting to make soon, in the bottom one above it I put all the zippers in.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1zi5_vo2X4x2f2FtO_y_w6d3NIaJFJd9gWqt-MOhapKQVvIm9x9N7VrONw8IC2u9sn9EpmcJEsTe7W8wmCXKYJ6v1hkqvspIo3Com5yUTjDpUTbG0ykyiFZGgqxOo6Jn4HPZMJaHTGGSHL10O6H85BrcnpJaEpUoTEaODfPKXUNsCbcmm2BH_pzyM652p/s1080/corner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1zi5_vo2X4x2f2FtO_y_w6d3NIaJFJd9gWqt-MOhapKQVvIm9x9N7VrONw8IC2u9sn9EpmcJEsTe7W8wmCXKYJ6v1hkqvspIo3Com5yUTjDpUTbG0ykyiFZGgqxOo6Jn4HPZMJaHTGGSHL10O6H85BrcnpJaEpUoTEaODfPKXUNsCbcmm2BH_pzyM652p/w640-h360/corner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I put all my scrap fabric in these drawers. All yellow in one, red in another, and so forth. This made better use of these drawers and freed up all the canvas cubes.</p><p>So a huge consolidation of the sewing room has been going on.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5V3xVfRbqdz-YLgng-aHrM5aadfOA7nOZFH1Z9o5_2iZNXdZwFCL7211KDp_t8aRZRl10zA8ue9W-PDFMMQhSDFT24t6IHgdsLAP4cTiaSo8NGny7CnjG4EOkUfhx0fTQt92zX4zV2UfaU2SI9BYlcN7qFYmRT6CktJ5TSBPtp7jwACaFAGvwbXaNuXgy/s1080/iron2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5V3xVfRbqdz-YLgng-aHrM5aadfOA7nOZFH1Z9o5_2iZNXdZwFCL7211KDp_t8aRZRl10zA8ue9W-PDFMMQhSDFT24t6IHgdsLAP4cTiaSo8NGny7CnjG4EOkUfhx0fTQt92zX4zV2UfaU2SI9BYlcN7qFYmRT6CktJ5TSBPtp7jwACaFAGvwbXaNuXgy/w640-h360/iron2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The picture hanging up I made out of directions from an old pattern and framed it. I had both on hand when I made this.</p><p>I have been working hard getting this tended so that I can more easily find what I need and to have a better work flow. The ironing zones are on both ends of the sewing room, both to the right of the machines as I am right handed. This makes this work a lot smoother.</p><p>Years ago my mother-in-law made curtains out of white sheets and crocheted lace edging for them. I always loved them. Later she made those curtains into a bed skirt for a regular sized guest bed then gave it to me. This week, I made them into short curtains for our bedroom. I like to think she would be happy to know I made this back into curtains for our room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmh6EbXNJffWR9hkehQOg2iE4IElXW4X5JF-FzyYvb3WCFbRqJoU2TWbj_jIU2hFIfTU27E5kFRpTxxHkQ4HWWulKfkug9yVlMt4t-77nE041Cf-Q_JoHZX4mOREVWuRJjRXJ2vd1oQXOuXGhnxghPMbpdZp-oYbPc1dwKzuqGKLX6zks2ghZPWZnM72D/s1080/topper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLmh6EbXNJffWR9hkehQOg2iE4IElXW4X5JF-FzyYvb3WCFbRqJoU2TWbj_jIU2hFIfTU27E5kFRpTxxHkQ4HWWulKfkug9yVlMt4t-77nE041Cf-Q_JoHZX4mOREVWuRJjRXJ2vd1oQXOuXGhnxghPMbpdZp-oYbPc1dwKzuqGKLX6zks2ghZPWZnM72D/w360-h640/topper.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>That is what frugal is - we just keep using the same thing in different ways. Thinking outside the box.</p><p>One day this last week, I was having a rough morning and my husband was needing to run an errand so I grabbed some change to get a chocolate bar (only one kind - Lily's milk chocolate salted caramel, as it does not raise my blood sugar). And I thought it was a good day to do this but then I stopped into a thrift store which was next to where my husband had to go to. It was afternoon by then. I thought there would be nothing good left for the day but I was wrong. I got three gallon bags stuffed with stamping things.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLw3KqJS88Daejy3MxxoBzRJWOujT2Chw9g851t_Pn-8YhTn1SwWppKhVPxDD7sIgrCajhYAiVGBHKQsX4Rlpd8rLdacX6_2hUVZk026MKqRocilki325vk4NgNrCR9zA994u-GAk6ksg9Zphi9BmDAgJlvI5CnjbOaX9mQv-8_CiK3xLdTkmU4t5WaLCu/s1080/folders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLw3KqJS88Daejy3MxxoBzRJWOujT2Chw9g851t_Pn-8YhTn1SwWppKhVPxDD7sIgrCajhYAiVGBHKQsX4Rlpd8rLdacX6_2hUVZk026MKqRocilki325vk4NgNrCR9zA994u-GAk6ksg9Zphi9BmDAgJlvI5CnjbOaX9mQv-8_CiK3xLdTkmU4t5WaLCu/w640-h360/folders.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Some of these things are here. There is a small wooden stamp and two ink pads that I did not have in the picture. The basket is full of things that can be used to put on cards. The other things shown I just put in envelopes I had that I use to put my stamp sets in. </p><p>But these are what I got instead of chocolate. Not as tasty but it sure was worth the trade off. One stamp set is $25.99 out six months ago just one but there were many and die cuts too. The bags were crammed so tight I could not make out what was in them. I saw at least one thing in each of the bags that cost more than the price of the bag but I had no idea how much was in those packed bags. I could not afford even one of the items in the bags at their brand new price, so this was a very frugal find. </p><p>I urge you to shop your thrift stores to stretch your budget. I have found buying used items to have helped us to stretch our budget.</p><p>So these are a few of the frugal things I have done this week. What frugal things have you been doing?</p><p>Missy says keep looking for ways to stretch your budget - even reusing a bag is frugal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTd_Q6yoNIv6dsfyUqU-wqKl1mEyVzK6g48E9t532UsDAeBl1sFeVnYtuH2G1WfzHG8ilVCxijG0Y7Zd1DmKhpnoGc0XF4QSserukqG95cb2B8xWFcRXzPcoE_AazKZrYLiJO8ErelKZhQvgjeKzV-WgRO8AVtTZhIQIXv-QHeTiodp_rbpjobTad_-St/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmTd_Q6yoNIv6dsfyUqU-wqKl1mEyVzK6g48E9t532UsDAeBl1sFeVnYtuH2G1WfzHG8ilVCxijG0Y7Zd1DmKhpnoGc0XF4QSserukqG95cb2B8xWFcRXzPcoE_AazKZrYLiJO8ErelKZhQvgjeKzV-WgRO8AVtTZhIQIXv-QHeTiodp_rbpjobTad_-St/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says put seeds in the the dirt to grow yummies!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6fb0tpg7JVcJqTkoUmGbc0nCpM5plhTgKPJfoN3ScZ3EMCloG9To0CLHkQJf46fKYIet-bbBWZY2dwCGtEPxlUFoxB7PucdN1lql9rWOXYcPDcfltU254FNg7yXo_CRSKXahRhBhJMvK1DDSBa6KSRJniVF4ZQFFfXAhCm-rU8HTEsRZepsd1QM1nqrK/s1080/tippy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO6fb0tpg7JVcJqTkoUmGbc0nCpM5plhTgKPJfoN3ScZ3EMCloG9To0CLHkQJf46fKYIet-bbBWZY2dwCGtEPxlUFoxB7PucdN1lql9rWOXYcPDcfltU254FNg7yXo_CRSKXahRhBhJMvK1DDSBa6KSRJniVF4ZQFFfXAhCm-rU8HTEsRZepsd1QM1nqrK/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-84550934732864602132024-03-11T13:16:00.000-07:002024-03-11T13:21:37.021-07:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_ZQVXhlXRWRExhRLW6LXQf4M6EpOynB8n6Qpqsez15ppkwqGBn8nSDBGGNYBHhKasnG0Xko93UT44WXTiPsTEyNxuyufuS_7Ndg2xLmwMr0HEVxN_SNbqt5a-OlFWLO5rC55k6Posqn_IcYQibI6JWnilZP4XNJoE5xHj7oPovGxVLmJwkMhte-YAZ5g/s1080/seeds2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT_ZQVXhlXRWRExhRLW6LXQf4M6EpOynB8n6Qpqsez15ppkwqGBn8nSDBGGNYBHhKasnG0Xko93UT44WXTiPsTEyNxuyufuS_7Ndg2xLmwMr0HEVxN_SNbqt5a-OlFWLO5rC55k6Posqn_IcYQibI6JWnilZP4XNJoE5xHj7oPovGxVLmJwkMhte-YAZ5g/w640-h360/seeds2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"You do not need to go into debt, may I add, to obtain a year’s supply. Plan to build up your food supply just as you would a savings account. Save a little for storage each pay-check." (President Ezra Taft Benson)</i></p><p>Little by little it does add up. Just develop a habit and over time you will have what you need when you need it.</p><p>Life is hard. Things keep popping up to throw you curve balls. Having things in your storage is a helpful thing.</p><p>So many are having a hard time right now. Kindness is needed more now than ever...</p><p><a href="https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/the-kindness-blog/2943-50-kindness-ideas-for-random-acts-of-kindness-day">https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/the-kindness-blog/2943-50-kindness-ideas-for-random-acts-of-kindness-day</a> - some great ideas.</p><p><a href="https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/acts-of-kindness/">https://www.naturalbeachliving.com/acts-of-kindness/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/groups/random-acts-of-kindness-ideas.cfm">https://www.signupgenius.com/groups/random-acts-of-kindness-ideas.cfm</a></p><p><a href="https://www.burlapandblue.com/acts-of-kindness-the-ultimate-list-of-100-random-acts-of-kindness/">https://www.burlapandblue.com/acts-of-kindness-the-ultimate-list-of-100-random-acts-of-kindness/</a> - I have seen the painted rocks and it does make me smile.</p><p>Even just being able to smile will brighten someone's day.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhR3hRClHkLIzNbOEpKxB-SBdxtFVb90WpKAFERoSSLgPePiAZwEqRfF2NyDw7rWCltoS8a7RxklJBKgi8KbMti5dKC6G6p1bOnpBBMXTclGRkj5NczyLwFzZPbEj1gkPlFUOZxlcNwWrNSkNuiRaCljGQwTiLoXREXCyfQJlEt1BihLt8YNfE6ne2SKDn/s1080/tippysmile1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhR3hRClHkLIzNbOEpKxB-SBdxtFVb90WpKAFERoSSLgPePiAZwEqRfF2NyDw7rWCltoS8a7RxklJBKgi8KbMti5dKC6G6p1bOnpBBMXTclGRkj5NczyLwFzZPbEj1gkPlFUOZxlcNwWrNSkNuiRaCljGQwTiLoXREXCyfQJlEt1BihLt8YNfE6ne2SKDn/w640-h360/tippysmile1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It does not matter what your smile looks like.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8ym8kzNY0f2i4unECVYscECCAR8Vt4bRsV_HK4wY9xxQvQFlrddWvS25eNQFIvaBhWnN8pb5nPtzDiKMzbbVr1vxyMi_Qn3ptzLIfyOq58T57U_9qno6vn1tv-5jjVKm6tYHEhGhq2N77a9vYEHfxt3Z_QDPy2SO8p5vcxBYsaUOZmAgsZO6WXvHgop3/s1080/tippysmile2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8ym8kzNY0f2i4unECVYscECCAR8Vt4bRsV_HK4wY9xxQvQFlrddWvS25eNQFIvaBhWnN8pb5nPtzDiKMzbbVr1vxyMi_Qn3ptzLIfyOq58T57U_9qno6vn1tv-5jjVKm6tYHEhGhq2N77a9vYEHfxt3Z_QDPy2SO8p5vcxBYsaUOZmAgsZO6WXvHgop3/w640-h360/tippysmile2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It will brighten someone else's day. You may never know how you helped but being nice to others is a huge thing.</p><p>This week I took a table runner and made it into a bobbin holder for my bobbin lace bobbins. It is working very well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-9fDfbXRcokWShzixGdHMi-nSimqR9RMHPszJ9pHuDZmDGXJghBFISX5WjZBX1yYTdNlgJrrsI23ZnS_jbf3dOI6fsM1QFvpqiTUE2uHZhOPp2v60zb2UM94ex9pWbQ-x2uUMIoUfzniWlz8NG4joSp1_p0EUj4dcm6g5CwctUSsTyTkv7FPqVpQJiDZ/s1080/tablerunner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC-9fDfbXRcokWShzixGdHMi-nSimqR9RMHPszJ9pHuDZmDGXJghBFISX5WjZBX1yYTdNlgJrrsI23ZnS_jbf3dOI6fsM1QFvpqiTUE2uHZhOPp2v60zb2UM94ex9pWbQ-x2uUMIoUfzniWlz8NG4joSp1_p0EUj4dcm6g5CwctUSsTyTkv7FPqVpQJiDZ/w640-h360/tablerunner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4peVUZFkqQELS8Uos8wOVcVhbw0rFm9fP1Ho3NvFh5Irk8CMugojsE5nr0W6oHo-Fp1IHGCmIh0eYdvVGwCqrCSsr2g57jg1joah1REdanoMuJVRnSK2SdPcheX9WlH66g9MDCzVjOMu8LDbAsOxfSDLoSOq0413XuIyeYAA7AY3TSmoGIr43kKXv0b7/s1080/tablerunnerclose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE4peVUZFkqQELS8Uos8wOVcVhbw0rFm9fP1Ho3NvFh5Irk8CMugojsE5nr0W6oHo-Fp1IHGCmIh0eYdvVGwCqrCSsr2g57jg1joah1REdanoMuJVRnSK2SdPcheX9WlH66g9MDCzVjOMu8LDbAsOxfSDLoSOq0413XuIyeYAA7AY3TSmoGIr43kKXv0b7/w360-h640/tablerunnerclose.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BaeFVW4A1XZmviceHcqZR2NRKHdEn6zrmbDI_MzgituOqSfQrLPSEJH7Z6carVOXYcWBVQIATb2ABiozpyHYuR_c193rEhtyUgLm0ofGGHoU56Q2e6Morm5UkEIDkf7rTK08ueJTV6kp4tGuXsxEvZOiSJr1YvdPUKFvqWVknvsofqfbhkUnzFCvknZ2/s1080/tablerunnerfolded.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2BaeFVW4A1XZmviceHcqZR2NRKHdEn6zrmbDI_MzgituOqSfQrLPSEJH7Z6carVOXYcWBVQIATb2ABiozpyHYuR_c193rEhtyUgLm0ofGGHoU56Q2e6Morm5UkEIDkf7rTK08ueJTV6kp4tGuXsxEvZOiSJr1YvdPUKFvqWVknvsofqfbhkUnzFCvknZ2/w640-h360/tablerunnerfolded.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>So that was my frugal thing I did as the table runner was given to me. It was very long as you can see.</p><p>What frugal thing did you do this week? We all learn from each other, so stick your tips in the comments below.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN8kSL9AelNK-zmDIpEzq9FDQxJGxn8bVrHCRkPkaUG_z61pdXD7s_9u4hzGXjBWK-JRtHtQq7vfsuA7I_e4czUO5B0CQu9g-9jNHMu7f9Vgw2l-4D_ma-x3sl6XErkaR4w3ZqQ6BhRIC1aXMJheYh6_koF_Tq239cAMqNtYam6hyphenhyphenvewBb_iq5FOnAd2b8/s1080/bins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN8kSL9AelNK-zmDIpEzq9FDQxJGxn8bVrHCRkPkaUG_z61pdXD7s_9u4hzGXjBWK-JRtHtQq7vfsuA7I_e4czUO5B0CQu9g-9jNHMu7f9Vgw2l-4D_ma-x3sl6XErkaR4w3ZqQ6BhRIC1aXMJheYh6_koF_Tq239cAMqNtYam6hyphenhyphenvewBb_iq5FOnAd2b8/w360-h640/bins.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>This week I wanted to make my spinning and weaving magazines easier to access. I keep them for reference and for patterns and some needed inspiration.</p><p>Putting them in the plastic bins I already had makes it so I can slide like a drawer so I can better get them in and out.</p><p>Still doing some reorganizing is helping to be more efficient</p><p>I have done a little more spinning and weaving this week. Just about to do a change in the design on the loom which I am looking forward to the next part.</p><p>My little peach tree is struggling as I transplanted it and the seed broke off. There were still roots so I am hoping it makes it. The trees are growing fast so hoping no more transplanting needs to be done but I never had seeds take so before...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiOEoMIWYpKCzj4dobXjufSHrHyFPlOF6uhvU41AiS6XbHFEX4IesmKT_C9r6wj6GByxE29FdIDhXvVdj2XmGgN-9XGVanHo2lcfOaCIsJ-xM9r__w4BgH6p6-NwwoVASHGL1cn80pyr16D55LlkPzNXx55JoHdsjQ0jaYhW6a-BNU_uso3EyjFPZ-0p5/s1080/seeds1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiOEoMIWYpKCzj4dobXjufSHrHyFPlOF6uhvU41AiS6XbHFEX4IesmKT_C9r6wj6GByxE29FdIDhXvVdj2XmGgN-9XGVanHo2lcfOaCIsJ-xM9r__w4BgH6p6-NwwoVASHGL1cn80pyr16D55LlkPzNXx55JoHdsjQ0jaYhW6a-BNU_uso3EyjFPZ-0p5/w640-h360/seeds1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxJJXH83rBlfDWg6b0JYHGkg92Lk68r-sCvXHX3rdJu8mHiOjyu_w031RtBX4cx-5lQAptBgJyl1qPqcnj_eOWBQaMUFvnQazRTn902tI6-iXmDs3eYjMZo3IvBP46NtCrw4P393IB8BJ2l8sptDxg2Morx3TzQFql5zmBhqeFTgS1x16WPorA284bpYU/s1080/seeds2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxJJXH83rBlfDWg6b0JYHGkg92Lk68r-sCvXHX3rdJu8mHiOjyu_w031RtBX4cx-5lQAptBgJyl1qPqcnj_eOWBQaMUFvnQazRTn902tI6-iXmDs3eYjMZo3IvBP46NtCrw4P393IB8BJ2l8sptDxg2Morx3TzQFql5zmBhqeFTgS1x16WPorA284bpYU/w640-h360/seeds2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I hope a few of them make it.</p><p>Missy says changing things up is a good thing. We are trying some new bags. Reorganizing is a good thing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUIYGvMFtRCzVDToraOIkrK1vo_m0jMrDOZZCHYUWtu9EkxJmaAswzQeJ-D0xscia2XbkGkekCYhU4FOQ3dWAi4G0o5dCjAP3jJ6XP2HBxeGAnHBAGdKD97bgu0SFY0avMrxMpnTbueiAD5WnbnnL9CR2M0WvyMKxfEnZCEQKFQBUmOSYwxsu1xp1Cjkj/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiUIYGvMFtRCzVDToraOIkrK1vo_m0jMrDOZZCHYUWtu9EkxJmaAswzQeJ-D0xscia2XbkGkekCYhU4FOQ3dWAi4G0o5dCjAP3jJ6XP2HBxeGAnHBAGdKD97bgu0SFY0avMrxMpnTbueiAD5WnbnnL9CR2M0WvyMKxfEnZCEQKFQBUmOSYwxsu1xp1Cjkj/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says let me see if I have room in here to put some storage and you keep at it too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0yyaFrcd0L76d4nxv-YnM1s8peCcrVCACAQdQGM5Wx-J2FFizRIkx99LdDIgNP8k8ZQzPxRuV1SkCkLfSKS980pg5eFpGGA5d1Ryc9MIbTMJQTyUl_CxK8Wp0wyOi0c6kJlVN_M2VIqxFyMDTWZqtVLqUIEd_7rpkmoNb9dL2uwk8_ONtxxHciqzUdAp/s1080/tippybag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0yyaFrcd0L76d4nxv-YnM1s8peCcrVCACAQdQGM5Wx-J2FFizRIkx99LdDIgNP8k8ZQzPxRuV1SkCkLfSKS980pg5eFpGGA5d1Ryc9MIbTMJQTyUl_CxK8Wp0wyOi0c6kJlVN_M2VIqxFyMDTWZqtVLqUIEd_7rpkmoNb9dL2uwk8_ONtxxHciqzUdAp/w640-h360/tippybag.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-297816024754528432024-03-04T16:39:00.000-08:002024-03-04T16:39:02.978-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKKzaVPNlNBwkkQ-uk-OJIEpQebaf3-8HjDDdCeHoVFx6p3Bqd_bbZy2hM2VbDVQlogFNOTvs9LXm2S-MiBosDyR53fQMNVZhkF2omqmNGPF1QDfflbtFV1O0Vj3pOy5pZF4vQhC8CXtRFT4KhY5GAAhyphenhyphenVJYDtvh_nDF8LR0iwp-V6iuiTaey9ax_EDky/s1080/snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigKKzaVPNlNBwkkQ-uk-OJIEpQebaf3-8HjDDdCeHoVFx6p3Bqd_bbZy2hM2VbDVQlogFNOTvs9LXm2S-MiBosDyR53fQMNVZhkF2omqmNGPF1QDfflbtFV1O0Vj3pOy5pZF4vQhC8CXtRFT4KhY5GAAhyphenhyphenVJYDtvh_nDF8LR0iwp-V6iuiTaey9ax_EDky/w640-h360/snow.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"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)</i></p><p>At the time I was writing this, we woke up to a few inches of snow. I was rather getting use to seeing ground again..</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJp3O9R-O56ZqFkFPIcbsmrpKkAJvCs3FTB3AQdv2gwAdXXD22Y2DmZCKi_rel5sM9mU-OPujHU3gMxfoBXZG_iellXWFmskKL_E7rpp5cchHjtAWdiAFzxjTikTD3mKRjyvkHYPNuOAuXkow61PikGia1lXYEWthZgLnSZqgVzYRuuRpDhrNab_Rs6WzJ/s1080/snowperson1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJp3O9R-O56ZqFkFPIcbsmrpKkAJvCs3FTB3AQdv2gwAdXXD22Y2DmZCKi_rel5sM9mU-OPujHU3gMxfoBXZG_iellXWFmskKL_E7rpp5cchHjtAWdiAFzxjTikTD3mKRjyvkHYPNuOAuXkow61PikGia1lXYEWthZgLnSZqgVzYRuuRpDhrNab_Rs6WzJ/w640-h360/snowperson1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I couldn't help myself, I needed to make these snow people just for all of you.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVNendeYvsWU5DIR6fFHg3O0MsEc0_IIaO_tpNqfCDW8Tkfs96JH2nYno6MUHiUkMTuyCR_jYXvbUDcmD6w0QgXHtFGZapXcA7lBw3kWMZjMNavY7afZGd-Kxbx7wzj2PEZ9H7tb9CHFUUl6Nd2kbOXXm5WLDfTm2G3iEHp5JVSdLDgwNBqaPqvNsx6rh/s1080/snowperson2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBVNendeYvsWU5DIR6fFHg3O0MsEc0_IIaO_tpNqfCDW8Tkfs96JH2nYno6MUHiUkMTuyCR_jYXvbUDcmD6w0QgXHtFGZapXcA7lBw3kWMZjMNavY7afZGd-Kxbx7wzj2PEZ9H7tb9CHFUUl6Nd2kbOXXm5WLDfTm2G3iEHp5JVSdLDgwNBqaPqvNsx6rh/w640-h360/snowperson2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Today was a busy day. I made yogurt and granola then helped move computer things to my husband's studio which is where he wanted them. I was happy to help him. Then I needed to shift the living room around...</p><p>In these pics you can eye-spy Missy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhGwxG1prZ83ICVRDg4AJOWBQZUatf9wYvm_kJI3f2Ah3wolPUNHsaluoaVU6G4ybWvkmSG4o6iYSdanfe1kBgZoI_RQcsuTN1FylIEpw_foPkGDullM8wi2Q8D2i7b3DAPc6S94blVjKgT4y39CSPxUiXl1-2wDP-OnP7iQTeBDiR1B10CeAWC1dlztF/s1080/loom2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijhGwxG1prZ83ICVRDg4AJOWBQZUatf9wYvm_kJI3f2Ah3wolPUNHsaluoaVU6G4ybWvkmSG4o6iYSdanfe1kBgZoI_RQcsuTN1FylIEpw_foPkGDullM8wi2Q8D2i7b3DAPc6S94blVjKgT4y39CSPxUiXl1-2wDP-OnP7iQTeBDiR1B10CeAWC1dlztF/w640-h360/loom2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdhC8YomwprpdVqQKX-thYI3D5RPpQu05qnHVgoV6EDGqFcPrfjsmKfHqXjs6olfvzs6xLirNXySKJesJ_hpjm_xJGdb7c9RUXEg2KWmV1MC0w9eFsfiqbvlBjVHYsghYlULWdCnPEQ_KYk5o-UC0kvl2246KA4Uf6TpIvRcaEVE448qbrRS8srgkB4sc/s1080/loom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdhC8YomwprpdVqQKX-thYI3D5RPpQu05qnHVgoV6EDGqFcPrfjsmKfHqXjs6olfvzs6xLirNXySKJesJ_hpjm_xJGdb7c9RUXEg2KWmV1MC0w9eFsfiqbvlBjVHYsghYlULWdCnPEQ_KYk5o-UC0kvl2246KA4Uf6TpIvRcaEVE448qbrRS8srgkB4sc/w640-h360/loom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hGgyu_QkYW71eaWgocz41vTVVQB0zjgiqeP1b70pG3skf0aKrZ1EIPAb9y861Nd4_Pz_Tiut2RnwJkWO8Qu0FLS5sAVpRzHJ8XPTtDRrLhq2B3JX6KFXU_-oWPN23IkRtY2iy0zhqK_tjyRgfHbC7k_pFRA0pyFheIXO6Hm783lL9K62ZomPnlpG4T4R/s1080/fireplace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7hGgyu_QkYW71eaWgocz41vTVVQB0zjgiqeP1b70pG3skf0aKrZ1EIPAb9y861Nd4_Pz_Tiut2RnwJkWO8Qu0FLS5sAVpRzHJ8XPTtDRrLhq2B3JX6KFXU_-oWPN23IkRtY2iy0zhqK_tjyRgfHbC7k_pFRA0pyFheIXO6Hm783lL9K62ZomPnlpG4T4R/w640-h360/fireplace.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Did you know you can add water to your cream rinse, shampoo, dish soap and still get good results? Just a little tip I have been thinking about.</p><p>Okay, in writing this Tippy Longstockings said, wait, they need to eye-spy me too!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7s0YfCOaQ_92-3J0gtqvbMqIHZmPEqlLnFL4b_i1Og59zf0DuWqwrgn_u4N2OW34U_R2KcUakXB2F3y4oQsbcITyNOChddq4zv1bOPchpPTBGckxQCMwQRn4QYKWZmkZzHaBsN8zl3di_9p88G-SqDgFbTlHEBbZG0hVX-NJqA1aV3CJt6GDspQL7lvG/s1080/tippyspy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC7s0YfCOaQ_92-3J0gtqvbMqIHZmPEqlLnFL4b_i1Og59zf0DuWqwrgn_u4N2OW34U_R2KcUakXB2F3y4oQsbcITyNOChddq4zv1bOPchpPTBGckxQCMwQRn4QYKWZmkZzHaBsN8zl3di_9p88G-SqDgFbTlHEBbZG0hVX-NJqA1aV3CJt6GDspQL7lvG/w640-h360/tippyspy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy says did you find her? Wait, can you see a cat lamp??</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQg1uIjO4izEdIWKfAhY8qabhZXanAEtUef_33pVOa3x-lbQOho0fplW-4gg45vxwpnXKr7JB4Z5vzhHlIGP_Y65Snk_M9igQeMJwKcvFdOviWVsV-ASf4iH52V5Qy1w8BNSTzy99UhutkkuvsPvQs8QhXfJdQ5KWzDC4fFxefvlCtVJLukYUzfiW3rtpa/s1080/tippy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQg1uIjO4izEdIWKfAhY8qabhZXanAEtUef_33pVOa3x-lbQOho0fplW-4gg45vxwpnXKr7JB4Z5vzhHlIGP_Y65Snk_M9igQeMJwKcvFdOviWVsV-ASf4iH52V5Qy1w8BNSTzy99UhutkkuvsPvQs8QhXfJdQ5KWzDC4fFxefvlCtVJLukYUzfiW3rtpa/w640-h360/tippy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.wikihow.com/Live-Cheaply">https://www.wikihow.com/Live-Cheaply</a> - basic ideas.</p><p>An eye-spy interruption...</p><p>See if you can find Missy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NuzY5brShDs1yg8La7vtCkPe4DA1U5SLUp9s0ePaqDslBPEob9cR_RKe4T_NMzTkMGujlMxzumvvIPiO2qwmgkWrIri4CY9joJADjXwoTifSNqEG6mE4d-H8u2G5mkF0N5EuhaTIFhqHUYrz5SuK5x1CyBcDAoyC7enYagWf8eQnHnrSMiJrXav4bdoA/s1080/loom3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NuzY5brShDs1yg8La7vtCkPe4DA1U5SLUp9s0ePaqDslBPEob9cR_RKe4T_NMzTkMGujlMxzumvvIPiO2qwmgkWrIri4CY9joJADjXwoTifSNqEG6mE4d-H8u2G5mkF0N5EuhaTIFhqHUYrz5SuK5x1CyBcDAoyC7enYagWf8eQnHnrSMiJrXav4bdoA/w640-h360/loom3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/useful-skills-to-learn">https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/useful-skills-to-learn</a> - skill learning ideas.</p><p><a href="https://emailsignaturerescue.com/blog/27-useful-life-skills-you-can-learn-in-less-than-five-minutes">https://emailsignaturerescue.com/blog/27-useful-life-skills-you-can-learn-in-less-than-five-minutes</a> - this has some interesting things.</p><p><a href="https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2086/2014/09/Sewing-Skills-Checklist.pdf">https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2086/2014/09/Sewing-Skills-Checklist.pdf</a> - how many of these things could you check off?</p><p><a href="https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/how-i-make-my-grocery-list/">https://www.thefrugalgirl.com/how-i-make-my-grocery-list/</a> - look for things that can help you.</p><p><a href="https://extension.usu.edu/createbetterhealth/blog/publishedposts/menuplan">https://extension.usu.edu/createbetterhealth/blog/publishedposts/menuplan</a></p><p><a href="https://moneyning.com/frugality/essential-shopping-skills-every-family-needs-to-know/">https://moneyning.com/frugality/essential-shopping-skills-every-family-needs-to-know/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lower-grocery-bill-inflation#5.-Rethink-your-protein-">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lower-grocery-bill-inflation#5.-Rethink-your-protein-</a></p><p><a href="https://zenhabits.net/50-tips-for-grocery-shopping/">https://zenhabits.net/50-tips-for-grocery-shopping/</a></p><p><a href="https://katherinesasser.com/how-to-build-a-better-grocery-list/">https://katherinesasser.com/how-to-build-a-better-grocery-list/</a></p><p>Tell us how you build a budget friendly grocery list and menus in the comments below. We all share and learn with each other.</p><p>Missy says make a frugal plan when you are making your gibble list.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqVJlMng5Oe6V6vtBt4nPQYnw-k6rJVTG1xCtz6mpNOM7lEhMmYFKinthStF4dP23S9CWKV_jcR1n4d1Udhos5FkehD8eivCt1UOD1A2aGHnHFx2RBNZHaghBDi3PZlldxsbbl4sog9dc3lQLQ2DNCWJ5IqVKj0Y9QRq1Sd8nipIbGhDSUORlcqgewNd_/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnqVJlMng5Oe6V6vtBt4nPQYnw-k6rJVTG1xCtz6mpNOM7lEhMmYFKinthStF4dP23S9CWKV_jcR1n4d1Udhos5FkehD8eivCt1UOD1A2aGHnHFx2RBNZHaghBDi3PZlldxsbbl4sog9dc3lQLQ2DNCWJ5IqVKj0Y9QRq1Sd8nipIbGhDSUORlcqgewNd_/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says even if you don't think you can learn a skill, just study on it. You will be surprised. She is trying to figure out how to weave with no thumbs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnYpykn5dv6m9vLvwRJxiYc-DVE6WyuVL_albsBZvr1vq3CSF28esyxc9K5EZZXC5n5npN0Eo6fiEcMdbApzLh5mL4dPJ02KDhpX7eCyMMnjApiu3bbNXTyEe7NoUSkzbFiR8XcEaw4pPZ7ecpAEkSZNKOVmg9CCsXI82qDhhaiqCugMn2F5-MJ1py8j_/s1080/tippy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJnYpykn5dv6m9vLvwRJxiYc-DVE6WyuVL_albsBZvr1vq3CSF28esyxc9K5EZZXC5n5npN0Eo6fiEcMdbApzLh5mL4dPJ02KDhpX7eCyMMnjApiu3bbNXTyEe7NoUSkzbFiR8XcEaw4pPZ7ecpAEkSZNKOVmg9CCsXI82qDhhaiqCugMn2F5-MJ1py8j_/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-16060897526930340752024-02-26T12:03:00.000-08:002024-02-26T12:28:01.278-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbY59tIDb30lDQSE3H3SXHT9S_EBsrNFUmevheTKsKPLwHjtuKVPD2uU9VWUDchWV127ZSfyMCwla6JTzMZkxbJZ-9eAJz9DEFuR7GBvFjIcds_UNBM0KA3uCyv2foQA7a6bpDYmVIP0X8MxBKpoVKQMJBya6GoAlzFX2MbBI9pdrThUmumHm3uUEtEG3d/s1080/spinning.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbY59tIDb30lDQSE3H3SXHT9S_EBsrNFUmevheTKsKPLwHjtuKVPD2uU9VWUDchWV127ZSfyMCwla6JTzMZkxbJZ-9eAJz9DEFuR7GBvFjIcds_UNBM0KA3uCyv2foQA7a6bpDYmVIP0X8MxBKpoVKQMJBya6GoAlzFX2MbBI9pdrThUmumHm3uUEtEG3d/w640-h360/spinning.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"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)</i></p><p>How are you doing on your skill building?</p><p>How are the prices in your area? Ours seem to go up by the minute, very costly.</p><p>I continue to research frugal things. It is harder when you pretty much are very frugal already.</p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/price-we-pay-for-convience.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/price-we-pay-for-convience.html</a> - this is good, I like her. We have talked before about convenience foods and doing things from scratch which really saves money.</p><p><a href="https://www.budget101.com/recipes/448-convenience-mixes-2/">https://www.budget101.com/recipes/448-convenience-mixes-2/</a></p><p><a href="https://retrohousewifegoesgreen.com/homemade-mixes/">https://retrohousewifegoesgreen.com/homemade-mixes/</a> - there are great things here, even a gluten-free baking mix.</p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/10-mixes-that-should-be-in-your-pantry.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/10-mixes-that-should-be-in-your-pantry.html</a> - I love her scone mix.</p><p><a href="https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/frugal-mixes-that-cost-less-than-a-1-made-from-food-storage/">https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/frugal-mixes-that-cost-less-than-a-1-made-from-food-storage/</a> - I like this gal as well.</p><p><a href="https://goodcheapeats.com/diy-baking-mixes/">https://goodcheapeats.com/diy-baking-mixes/</a> - some ideas here.</p><p><a href="https://thedollarstretcher.com/frugal-living/food/inexpensive-homemade-baking-mixes/">https://thedollarstretcher.com/frugal-living/food/inexpensive-homemade-baking-mixes/</a> - lots of good info.</p><p><a href="https://blog.preparedpantry.com/make-store-mixes/">https://blog.preparedpantry.com/make-store-mixes/</a> - has helpful info.</p><p><a href="https://extension.usu.edu/utah/files/food-for-thought/Master-Mixes-Booklet.pdf">https://extension.usu.edu/utah/files/food-for-thought/Master-Mixes-Booklet.pdf</a> - I love these.</p><p><a href="https://extension.usu.edu/sanpete/files/Soup_or_Sauce_SOS_Mix.pdf">https://extension.usu.edu/sanpete/files/Soup_or_Sauce_SOS_Mix.pdf</a> - I love using this mix.</p><p>This is my favorite book. The whole book is one mix then all you can do with that one mix. Check your library to see if they can get it for you.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7u9IL7DioBHEuziN1TDNjv1ih-d6w_PzauhliOQv9yUFU6kv2G-fRS81vN-t9GEeinjdYtr_Tt1Z8B9hGdbv3EE2ZFQXc_nVvsP0pqyBw0WwgOjlD3Fu2yziLokXNcCUECJxNB8-cg4elSWJ80rJCk6Z8pqi57CVxWcyRKHDUT3ugP3P_q58Web4usKz6/s1080/bakersflower.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7u9IL7DioBHEuziN1TDNjv1ih-d6w_PzauhliOQv9yUFU6kv2G-fRS81vN-t9GEeinjdYtr_Tt1Z8B9hGdbv3EE2ZFQXc_nVvsP0pqyBw0WwgOjlD3Fu2yziLokXNcCUECJxNB8-cg4elSWJ80rJCk6Z8pqi57CVxWcyRKHDUT3ugP3P_q58Web4usKz6/w640-h360/bakersflower.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I also like the Make-A-Mix books, see if you can check them out too.</p><p>I have been doing a little cleaning...</p><p>This spot was perfect for putting these waffle irons and such.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0JGBIMbu_dTcbl4yQON0UluOqT7aaA4XqBYbI7kHHN88QaA0yDo2ProwOLQkH7PzFgo3j56EOJei4j8vlhhJd4tVq7h1AwQUcwqxUeHh2Avl1qXE3ty_VysIR6NdfA1t28Rkh5exScyiNNss58xTTom2Ksm28alpm47pthV-jMGN37ezbzkvmBvIKGEp/s1080/waffleiron.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO0JGBIMbu_dTcbl4yQON0UluOqT7aaA4XqBYbI7kHHN88QaA0yDo2ProwOLQkH7PzFgo3j56EOJei4j8vlhhJd4tVq7h1AwQUcwqxUeHh2Avl1qXE3ty_VysIR6NdfA1t28Rkh5exScyiNNss58xTTom2Ksm28alpm47pthV-jMGN37ezbzkvmBvIKGEp/w360-h640/waffleiron.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I have a winding station for the yarns I spin. This works great. The stool was given to us.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wY6goWpdv2iMbcAgj8mC_PAe4v_96HiygMjgbaO10hU3CQK4cNcdGOnVdGCKNIQrq7s049plkloqfaQsMYs4MmL0lIUIWRVY9wtkXskXSn0ggSj_BYvyqvgsoCNIA3XW1u0Kfz9PDByNKfs3TRYqJOyIips32dukhhB_kwSrhHcaAK2cn1nCe7hEzTfM/s1080/winder.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wY6goWpdv2iMbcAgj8mC_PAe4v_96HiygMjgbaO10hU3CQK4cNcdGOnVdGCKNIQrq7s049plkloqfaQsMYs4MmL0lIUIWRVY9wtkXskXSn0ggSj_BYvyqvgsoCNIA3XW1u0Kfz9PDByNKfs3TRYqJOyIips32dukhhB_kwSrhHcaAK2cn1nCe7hEzTfM/w360-h640/winder.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I worked on clearing a better area for my surface of watercolor desk and the books.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKKYcLmXi_Eya4uMiUZDBNCWYK63IYnpLN_21wjg9eulcr74V1WzReOGZdxG7wWanh1rqQiDaZo-pt6rJxkm5TEZkiDAEfiGE226CrGSbreCgz5dGNZy0yNaEO-1lEhkwnh75NC9GXf7P7vujeAFOIV-m7MivKbn93uQEWvdwtto4ePXCSrERPY-AozAB/s1080/desk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKKYcLmXi_Eya4uMiUZDBNCWYK63IYnpLN_21wjg9eulcr74V1WzReOGZdxG7wWanh1rqQiDaZo-pt6rJxkm5TEZkiDAEfiGE226CrGSbreCgz5dGNZy0yNaEO-1lEhkwnh75NC9GXf7P7vujeAFOIV-m7MivKbn93uQEWvdwtto4ePXCSrERPY-AozAB/w640-h360/desk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I cleared and deep cleaned my knitting machines getting ready to work on learning more on them and building on that skill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbTioJVIrrlqicl4Gfp_z9aYjXoLGM-qtyF0zWACZgNVbTk65IrWKK9RFFe94gjj9Rzo76Kgfax-2Ms4SmrcHGwiMbOjUFSL0wrQcBIJpQD21NKbPbT1iKDOogTNbv_NULu6LxoPe00j9B4hbW9JR84JG1dJimEcO99TMRcJ0E08Iy27ZsvXUY7X2W7mPl/s1080/knitmachine1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaHl93apg_YGbwuN256N3DZUldfnW5scg0LkdtQkXisvUst5gI2l-_zKMjObw3hMgkFLpB-GSgimr4j2zng76KqM2rNotVf7B8rdqKEETUvvUUifIadXkidL8NTgz5tUOer-9aGMqDNX8S0KZDIRRNtFT4-CGJfvC0Bt8x9TWHjFB3TPuAOXDp0JNLyLu/s1080/weaving.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdaHl93apg_YGbwuN256N3DZUldfnW5scg0LkdtQkXisvUst5gI2l-_zKMjObw3hMgkFLpB-GSgimr4j2zng76KqM2rNotVf7B8rdqKEETUvvUUifIadXkidL8NTgz5tUOer-9aGMqDNX8S0KZDIRRNtFT4-CGJfvC0Bt8x9TWHjFB3TPuAOXDp0JNLyLu/w640-h360/weaving.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have been researching something, teaching myself a new skill on this inkle loom.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHW9P5Wp8KxaF5B6pEUBiYNknbSa89deiV0GtaAjkBvgdubIlMmPMQQ2cD1vS9yiP-bYY153IZLJ4g_N4wRw8vl06tn12UjEudDtDf1B7t9WIuOupT-jHrBzRpc9nD21teN1JwCD0u4uoNEuTHrWfAsp7MvShEIF88ljPlEFPE2AHGXpb5dLktMp_ycDsr/s1080/yarn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHW9P5Wp8KxaF5B6pEUBiYNknbSa89deiV0GtaAjkBvgdubIlMmPMQQ2cD1vS9yiP-bYY153IZLJ4g_N4wRw8vl06tn12UjEudDtDf1B7t9WIuOupT-jHrBzRpc9nD21teN1JwCD0u4uoNEuTHrWfAsp7MvShEIF88ljPlEFPE2AHGXpb5dLktMp_ycDsr/w640-h360/yarn.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am working on this cowl.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Vqh36TZHRevx6kxAUXrS29GH6ezexqhnI8i4Ingo_yLAlPMqh0QFUoljx_BM9AbeDq-bz7_7tvH3zZ0cdcT1q5gSu7LfDG4Dz6iZnO0f4O1XfhOsFhG0zlT2RiarjXl67jjXeMAPQheqABmMJZ1pNfbfkSCqLvWwwWjacDbH98PxYd3NgWG3B3YxEDCK/s1080/cowl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Vqh36TZHRevx6kxAUXrS29GH6ezexqhnI8i4Ingo_yLAlPMqh0QFUoljx_BM9AbeDq-bz7_7tvH3zZ0cdcT1q5gSu7LfDG4Dz6iZnO0f4O1XfhOsFhG0zlT2RiarjXl67jjXeMAPQheqABmMJZ1pNfbfkSCqLvWwwWjacDbH98PxYd3NgWG3B3YxEDCK/w640-h360/cowl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Building skills as I can while still doing regular chores and such. What skills are you working on?</p><p>Missy says make time to learn. She tries to fit it in between naps.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7X5jieHzXejCK4eNiuSDUpeE8trKetkEMjCnlEQAF-aZ0c8TZooNG9cjzbziS697Gbx6jOfJwwUwDzFT-3MyFDiJNM6MSCAVc4NGKjJP5o_GdeLkmlLricJMmUY2qo72wQx1aNcnHtOo82EteW6AImEPihI3qcTmo7bTS0gMB8t4r4zu8cU71BYu2P_Zn/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7X5jieHzXejCK4eNiuSDUpeE8trKetkEMjCnlEQAF-aZ0c8TZooNG9cjzbziS697Gbx6jOfJwwUwDzFT-3MyFDiJNM6MSCAVc4NGKjJP5o_GdeLkmlLricJMmUY2qo72wQx1aNcnHtOo82EteW6AImEPihI3qcTmo7bTS0gMB8t4r4zu8cU71BYu2P_Zn/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says she should get paid for advertising Fareway on the bag with her cuteness.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOPVLy9djFAn4mA7A7n1Ifzq4SrD1lsFUN0Eh8O8gh29w1Jsioop8wtKxOm21L3LMbhlBxvW6W2s0RCAF0j6fdMQv0yB8JzhQkV9yrIeKwir1Rgm7re1-9vy8t88XOrT6hJbih_FFG_BHSUrAGMb6g5beeaquCkJG5qFaGK8z734iJWaDRurWhADGm50eF/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOPVLy9djFAn4mA7A7n1Ifzq4SrD1lsFUN0Eh8O8gh29w1Jsioop8wtKxOm21L3LMbhlBxvW6W2s0RCAF0j6fdMQv0yB8JzhQkV9yrIeKwir1Rgm7re1-9vy8t88XOrT6hJbih_FFG_BHSUrAGMb6g5beeaquCkJG5qFaGK8z734iJWaDRurWhADGm50eF/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-49551989456094071072024-02-19T11:45:00.000-08:002024-02-19T11:45:48.559-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboUZm3kzXbKskl-e60IIY-3k8mvDKivnQFSjayXQUjTgp2v4aAuK5jKAcz5nWF5TxbNF4FhaLQNMU8LLA9ORPq_wpjj7Q3rtEk4dnsbO1x_sxkV3b4qrfdZUWkPXjQNVBDbCet0IeOk-HDhbj2XgwjnTTCKSahI4qZcKzfVH2NKSvjP7WdsjelpSy-6aq/s1080/topper3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgboUZm3kzXbKskl-e60IIY-3k8mvDKivnQFSjayXQUjTgp2v4aAuK5jKAcz5nWF5TxbNF4FhaLQNMU8LLA9ORPq_wpjj7Q3rtEk4dnsbO1x_sxkV3b4qrfdZUWkPXjQNVBDbCet0IeOk-HDhbj2XgwjnTTCKSahI4qZcKzfVH2NKSvjP7WdsjelpSy-6aq/w640-h360/topper3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"We can begin ever so modestly. We can begin with a one week’s food supply and gradually build it to a month, and then to three months. I am speaking now of food to cover basic needs. . .I fear that so many feel that a long-term food supply is so far beyond their reach that they make no effort at all. . .Begin in a small way, … and gradually build toward a reasonable objective." (President Gordon B. Hinckley)</i></p><p>Just do what you can. Sometimes I can get more and sometimes I can't. I try to at least get one non-perishable item when I get groceries to set aside. This has helped us so much when we have hard times.</p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/cheap-grocery-list.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/cheap-grocery-list.html</a> - I saw this just lately. I feel she has worked hard to put these things together. I think she is fantastic.</p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/frugal-living-tips/frugally-fit">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/frugal-living-tips/frugally-fit</a> - here is another of her posts.</p><p>My favorite recipe of hers is her scone mix - <a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/scone-mix-recipe.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/scone-mix-recipe.html</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rd.com/list/being-frugal/">https://www.rd.com/list/being-frugal/</a> - frugal ideas.</p><p>I think we are all looking to save with the higher price of everything.</p><p>I still love the <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2019/08/monday-message.html">bread machine recipe</a> for making so many things.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiq3O_HV3JI6LkfEOEbsRNwsKybCAfCUlYOKZWQ_y_HGHgb36YoK3Zt4yY2pEiME1-5iWa0PG-V8pwjbZT51fQNbqAk6Neuk8Hm047y8ASiRgZEqO13KbDN_zGCOGFXQU3qlx2VDG-82QfHYcI3WgD04LhHkDJIwvnoHDwvDxcTShXpguL1YK5uojlBbSy/s1080/topper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiq3O_HV3JI6LkfEOEbsRNwsKybCAfCUlYOKZWQ_y_HGHgb36YoK3Zt4yY2pEiME1-5iWa0PG-V8pwjbZT51fQNbqAk6Neuk8Hm047y8ASiRgZEqO13KbDN_zGCOGFXQU3qlx2VDG-82QfHYcI3WgD04LhHkDJIwvnoHDwvDxcTShXpguL1YK5uojlBbSy/w640-h480/topper.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>But I one day took some of the dough to make pizza...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rS4D_haUaBM_LmdWE7BoApNB3VUKiRhzYXu2H6P0PwO0SiUzVNT3Jax7oLvCkycOPqTz20x0LJ4qAFJdJ6Yk6LwIEXEVLDdbx5GwVne__JVtLwrjHYWvHITEK0sMxCVrnrlFko0GmprXUL1TW_15W3ysUv2rgW7ETiivrpx04JQlDJaiBlwjKDQKlz73/s1080/pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9rS4D_haUaBM_LmdWE7BoApNB3VUKiRhzYXu2H6P0PwO0SiUzVNT3Jax7oLvCkycOPqTz20x0LJ4qAFJdJ6Yk6LwIEXEVLDdbx5GwVne__JVtLwrjHYWvHITEK0sMxCVrnrlFko0GmprXUL1TW_15W3ysUv2rgW7ETiivrpx04JQlDJaiBlwjKDQKlz73/w640-h360/pizza.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We loved it. So now I take and divide that dough into three and freeze it, then I toss it on the counter in the morning in its bag and by supper it is ready to make the pizza.</p><p>Plus, if you don't have a bread machine, you can make it up by hand. After the first rise, divide and freeze or make other yummy things. The recipe was adapted from a no-knead recipe from long ago before bread machines were ever invented.</p><p>I did one in the machine and one by hand. They were identical.</p><p>But I encourage you to haunt your thrift stores and grab one. Plug it in at the store though. Set it on the dough setting and hit start. You will hear a whir whir noise then hit stop and unplug - it works.</p><p>Know how to make bread by hand but take advantage of these used machines. I toss in the ingredients and set on the dough setting and press start then I have an hour and a half to do housework before I need to shape it and put it in a pan and cover. Let rise thirty minutes, bake in a preheated oven for forty minutes and take it out on a wire rack. I rub butter on top and when it is cool, I slice (my knife of choice is an electric knife).</p><p>For that matter, make a list of what you are looking for and look for those things every time you go. I know that things are still able to be gotten. I have seen a dehydrator and a food saver vacuum sealer just last month and both had really good prices on them. I have also seen some bread machines lately.</p><p>Haunting these stores is a good way to find things that would cost too much for the budget otherwise.</p><p>Find used things that will help you be more frugal.</p><p>Tippy Longstockings says you will roll on the floor with happiness.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyPe3CMNqpD_Sbgr9JtOTy0wl102FYE2jfpK7LeLSUpO_0NM1niGm7_Dfuut_6NgGTYux4U_pQ7uXI4GxtILD02A5howamyYeaoCErAAqDCSz-nwbv5-Xy_C70aONAuqva_eXNmxdWa6gXJ3YE3PfIxE72tbtAtzzLu_U_-i5uERZDymczTTPccVNLGIB/s1080/tippytummy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPyPe3CMNqpD_Sbgr9JtOTy0wl102FYE2jfpK7LeLSUpO_0NM1niGm7_Dfuut_6NgGTYux4U_pQ7uXI4GxtILD02A5howamyYeaoCErAAqDCSz-nwbv5-Xy_C70aONAuqva_eXNmxdWa6gXJ3YE3PfIxE72tbtAtzzLu_U_-i5uERZDymczTTPccVNLGIB/w640-h360/tippytummy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Missy says, remember your skill building - it is easy to forget, add it to you list.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxe1vGRlTeaIyi1R9np1sPvC7jaaYyx7gUePAdV0OxMV4hEDRnav7ne0YC6g64LPPSd-zQRkqZ5bCqacb4JJhlrXAjq3e9vnLRjQcTt4Z3GPtYn8rxr02ltZo9JJ5uVbaxzy4GkT3o_XNrzaiuSxNbyRuN-ftHqusZ-omigDv6Pw7XWl3su4PpOFnpPYJj/s1080/missy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxe1vGRlTeaIyi1R9np1sPvC7jaaYyx7gUePAdV0OxMV4hEDRnav7ne0YC6g64LPPSd-zQRkqZ5bCqacb4JJhlrXAjq3e9vnLRjQcTt4Z3GPtYn8rxr02ltZo9JJ5uVbaxzy4GkT3o_XNrzaiuSxNbyRuN-ftHqusZ-omigDv6Pw7XWl3su4PpOFnpPYJj/w640-h360/missy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.cuttingcloth.com.au/post/finger-pin-cushions">https://www.cuttingcloth.com.au/post/finger-pin-cushions</a> - cute frugal idea for beginning sewing.</p><p>Start small to learn the skills you want to learn. If you need incentive, go find out how much it costs to have something mended.</p><p>Missy would tell you it is absolutely shocking</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkNTCmo0amPS-GL2JZkx1GOnnwkthVGx3rIvtAZZcSq-TOFWkVSP5KRKgkimyMNTso3tVwRzq1dORXxCwX6MPIrXQs91mtTdXoLT1mg0TeoN1Nre3jfs3B8qlY-pGlqlDoZiejWLaaAdGrgoSa125vLnksql4VN1JlNweOP2JPgbv5ck-TQH_ttURrjwS/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkNTCmo0amPS-GL2JZkx1GOnnwkthVGx3rIvtAZZcSq-TOFWkVSP5KRKgkimyMNTso3tVwRzq1dORXxCwX6MPIrXQs91mtTdXoLT1mg0TeoN1Nre3jfs3B8qlY-pGlqlDoZiejWLaaAdGrgoSa125vLnksql4VN1JlNweOP2JPgbv5ck-TQH_ttURrjwS/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says if you know how, you too can make this comfy bed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNOzdLPWsk6McGkPW4SCWtLqH-RkbDi008hwHlV5OCwz5VSaVb4J6DYKsoW_nncqrD1iNlgA4reJUhIvHPJvaPxDHkB_HHk-Gl2xSdS_TgIsQaXu91OECjyGhKIztk8CbsNlPLFBevVRlJD5Tu_PxOjS8xbTP_JH6VheqgcIhMUzQuh8QiApLqa9ToAbX/s1080/tippysleep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNOzdLPWsk6McGkPW4SCWtLqH-RkbDi008hwHlV5OCwz5VSaVb4J6DYKsoW_nncqrD1iNlgA4reJUhIvHPJvaPxDHkB_HHk-Gl2xSdS_TgIsQaXu91OECjyGhKIztk8CbsNlPLFBevVRlJD5Tu_PxOjS8xbTP_JH6VheqgcIhMUzQuh8QiApLqa9ToAbX/w640-h360/tippysleep.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-32359793294565699902024-02-12T12:07:00.000-08:002024-02-12T12:35:04.839-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrMicsVu3ByNffMcpmR6-u-7YFcbaPQ0so-uQhzk4WyOVMpwIHr0IIsaZwoGwcU2rXUOXoxzwEd8lHHeeNWUok1-2hFz5NxYU-SMDUN_u5Jf2kNZDm1BKVyiIphL7iz1fJAFenDfNXb3haLkyxpAM4wTN5iCIn48yRFmJ5aIzYjePG1rfszh-lrmD9Ae_/s1079/tippy2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="607" data-original-width="1079" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrMicsVu3ByNffMcpmR6-u-7YFcbaPQ0so-uQhzk4WyOVMpwIHr0IIsaZwoGwcU2rXUOXoxzwEd8lHHeeNWUok1-2hFz5NxYU-SMDUN_u5Jf2kNZDm1BKVyiIphL7iz1fJAFenDfNXb3haLkyxpAM4wTN5iCIn48yRFmJ5aIzYjePG1rfszh-lrmD9Ae_/w640-h360/tippy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"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)</i></p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/cheap-grocery-list.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/cheap-grocery-list.html</a> - she has so much helpful information.</p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/cooking-tips-from-the-great-depression.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/cooking-tips-from-the-great-depression.html</a> - we need to find and use every tool we can.</p><p>I do not see things improving.</p><p>I urge you to get to thinking about a garden if you can. I start my seeds at the end of April here.</p><p>Put out the word you are looking for jars. We have a spot on our post office board where one can put a note they are looking for items or for sale items. I put up I was looking for free canning jars one time and people were done canning and gave me jars. </p><p>Last week, someone thought of me with some canning jars as they are downsizing. I already have all they gave me filled except for the jelly jars which I am saving to make jam next week or so, as I still have raspberries in the freezer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaZ8jTtu9FnS-TTHWLHfsViNEKl9onxWezxUMQWsfMKpdB8cBl8ymkriKxc-uWaZooEnXJilS8hW5938M9yrySHpjtzVwQxR_Wdl-jlqemkoDlAaN7T4q4-Iyd_tI3Z0peUZ4RdiWnNOfFKVQYpaVcX7FBXc0UwOKGgpWiuma7Mkg805flIJk35mv0EYz/s1080/puzzle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimaZ8jTtu9FnS-TTHWLHfsViNEKl9onxWezxUMQWsfMKpdB8cBl8ymkriKxc-uWaZooEnXJilS8hW5938M9yrySHpjtzVwQxR_Wdl-jlqemkoDlAaN7T4q4-Iyd_tI3Z0peUZ4RdiWnNOfFKVQYpaVcX7FBXc0UwOKGgpWiuma7Mkg805flIJk35mv0EYz/w640-h360/puzzle.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>You might be wondering how did I vacuum seal that two quart jar as it doesn't fit in my canister. I used the regular size lid attachment. I have a wide mouth size one too. If you vacuum seal, you know these attachments.</p><p><a href="https://www.lemproducts.com/product/canning-jar-sealer/roots-and-harvest-by-lem">https://www.lemproducts.com/product/canning-jar-sealer/roots-and-harvest-by-lem</a> - here is a picture of them. All brands pretty much look alike. Mostly, I use a canister to vacuum seal and only use these attachments if a jar is too big for my canister. These attachments only fit regular or large mouth sizes so they wouldn't fit on something like a store bought jar with a weird size lid. That is why I use a canister so I can do the weird size jars.</p><p>I vacuumed seal things and had stuff waiting for jars...chocolate chips, cream of wheat, some pasta, rice, barley...it is a bit of work but this extends the life of my food.</p><p>I do these things to be more frugal. Everything adds up and helps us to be able to stretch our very tight budget.</p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/how-to-make-wool-dryer-balls.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/how-to-make-wool-dryer-balls.html</a> - I think if you crochet, this would be great to make. I have a knitted one I am thinking of doing. If you don't crochet, it is a great project to get you started. I think this could be a good cat toy for Missy and Tippy Longstockings as well.</p><p>This week I did a deep clean of the closet and moved the file cabinet. This is very deep and almost as tall as me. It is a lot of work to unload and take out drawers so I opted to leave everything inside as I was only going two feet and turn it. Oh my, what a hard thing. It required pushing and pulling and body slamming to get a fourth an inch. This was quite a curious thing to watch for our kittens till I was trapped for a while but in the end it is in the better spot. It was hard work to watch, Tippy Longstockings says...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWRAr49uqL-WtYnR5AB7DpcdMmMn_L0iV5tab_FRzWAD7dQ4lpNNN4XgLrlshNvvjuD5J5LSg4BpYBtton3DA3yQGSCh7lsV9tZTs2IWMkZfNBal6azqXqx8UxICaw5OdtDs4LpV-5jn4KhSNgdspJfpxS02t77yKAqWIoswK8gTwM7cSLa9lEPsfRCvY/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTWRAr49uqL-WtYnR5AB7DpcdMmMn_L0iV5tab_FRzWAD7dQ4lpNNN4XgLrlshNvvjuD5J5LSg4BpYBtton3DA3yQGSCh7lsV9tZTs2IWMkZfNBal6azqXqx8UxICaw5OdtDs4LpV-5jn4KhSNgdspJfpxS02t77yKAqWIoswK8gTwM7cSLa9lEPsfRCvY/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This week we were given this table and it fits perfectly my bobbin lace pillow. I had been looking for a better way for me to have it on to work it so a huge thank you for that.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PmtjOkVLRn2gRzZVgF80Es-m2e6e_KhZYWseO69r8H_cSwvAUl2x8PclvHHQh0Gsgcz2jsWsNCv1Op-J0_G-lFeCEdbQfjIy5OuB4TfQ_pVrNpjSAvxkfiu0hS5LT4K58pLf3j7VYM5WdXvGIYHJSwvGcUkyzFZl-kUt-OHvrS_YT3mDiV02zpOjAvBF/s1080/table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-PmtjOkVLRn2gRzZVgF80Es-m2e6e_KhZYWseO69r8H_cSwvAUl2x8PclvHHQh0Gsgcz2jsWsNCv1Op-J0_G-lFeCEdbQfjIy5OuB4TfQ_pVrNpjSAvxkfiu0hS5LT4K58pLf3j7VYM5WdXvGIYHJSwvGcUkyzFZl-kUt-OHvrS_YT3mDiV02zpOjAvBF/w360-h640/table.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>Keep working at storing what you can and learning skills. You can still find vacuum sealers and things you need to put up food at Goodwill or Salvation Army or do a wanted on a community list but there are dehydrators, canners, jars. I saw a vacuum sealer the other day at our Salvation Army. If you want it to do jars, it must have a port which is a hole on top, usually by a corner and it sometimes says port next to it like the one I saw. You can look up manuals online and can order the tube and jar attachments, even the vacuum canister. So while things might be tight, keep looking at used places and if times aren't tight, they can be gotten new too, but used affords me to be able to get it and maybe a dehydrator... </p><p>Every little bit we can do to stretch our dollars helps us through these hard times.</p><p>Remember, don't waste anything. I have a weird wire rack I am looking at and have no idea what it is but I am setting it here and there hoping to figure out a use for it. If not, I will donate it and someone will know exactly what it is or have some better ideas of how to use it. As we have done with things before, we toss it out or donate it unless we think of how we could use it.</p><p>Missy and Tippy Longstockings say cabin fever is a real thing so they will give you ideas on how to combat it, mind you they are indoor cats but they wanted you to think in and out of the box....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRy6Z6xNTOKJTCUSosIUlXNarl_KLu_B43OgSPmX5A03yHzim2MMmQbndHhEvrK2ifzGBLPsSn9MygodVabBndj0Wl9kYL_xifmf5JDMX1byKBlAbOEHq6INLbOejOOyauh5F_9A0z053VvfAVOZKbvmN_OIi7bHcaj9hti3RM_TjX0gOD_HhItk3Pq6o/s1074/missy2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="1074" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRy6Z6xNTOKJTCUSosIUlXNarl_KLu_B43OgSPmX5A03yHzim2MMmQbndHhEvrK2ifzGBLPsSn9MygodVabBndj0Wl9kYL_xifmf5JDMX1byKBlAbOEHq6INLbOejOOyauh5F_9A0z053VvfAVOZKbvmN_OIi7bHcaj9hti3RM_TjX0gOD_HhItk3Pq6o/w640-h360/missy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQY7Kl0YNPt5SzTEc6bVp32oyeSgo4x0veoQaE3mtxQsS9oLQ55XapwB9zLTZuoSMJfVXMDmK2Y4rEcI7veANiK2iMcu-K_4NH7ESyodrOZuOBsYqWcEr1n0Ihj5iaET8wRYrDI5rN4RzkKArSYyS0EvOUqVzty4KpD1YgKv-WydCtMVVtSed2aRmUSel/s1080/pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQY7Kl0YNPt5SzTEc6bVp32oyeSgo4x0veoQaE3mtxQsS9oLQ55XapwB9zLTZuoSMJfVXMDmK2Y4rEcI7veANiK2iMcu-K_4NH7ESyodrOZuOBsYqWcEr1n0Ihj5iaET8wRYrDI5rN4RzkKArSYyS0EvOUqVzty4KpD1YgKv-WydCtMVVtSed2aRmUSel/w640-h360/pizza.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"Let us be in a position so we are able to not only feed ourselves through the home production and storage, but others as well." (President Ezra Taft Benson)</i></p><p>Times are hard and people are in need. Try to uplift others, even if all you can do is give a smile. Kindness goes a long way.</p><p>How are you doing? Check in with your neighbors and friends.</p><p>Most people have been shut in due to weather. Are you suffering from cabin fever?</p><p><a href="https://www.bradfordfamilydentist.ca/4-fun-family-activities-to-prevent-cabin-fever/">https://www.bradfordfamilydentist.ca/4-fun-family-activities-to-prevent-cabin-fever/</a></p><p><a href="https://signup.com/prevent-cabin-fever">https://signup.com/prevent-cabin-fever</a> </p><p>We are still working on a puzzle here.</p><p>If you have young kids, put together a box of old clothes and start a dress-up box.</p><p><a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/fun-things-to-do-at-home/">https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/fun-things-to-do-at-home/</a> - I like the drive-in movie idea, only inside for now.</p><p><a href="https://www.jcfs.org/blog/fun-activities-cure-cabin-fever-kids">https://www.jcfs.org/blog/fun-activities-cure-cabin-fever-kids</a></p><p>Set up a family game day with fun snacks.</p><p>When our girls were little we turned the living room and dining room into a carnival type set-up where there was a ring toss and pin the tail on the donkey and they could just kept going around doing different things that were set up and then had treats at the end.</p><p>When our grandson was little I snuck a box of twinkies into his room and we played hot cold till he found them then we all had fun eating them.</p><p><a href="https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/indoor-games-for-kids/">https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/indoor-games-for-kids/</a> - we always played buckle buckle beanstalk. Our girls loved it. We would pick something we all agreed to be the object to hide. All but the person hiding it would leave the room. Once hidden, they would come in and search. The person who found it would call out "buckle buckle bean stalk" and then they got to be the one to hide it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VGxlm2XfCXrMK9HwVi-eW0iCRW1u4HMKaagn669lFBqQ-NK8QQb64-heFRNqeHLCf5oHsQB7clhF6Lav4Un-G9G4GJu8kG6pLck-HcIEhPqlvtaptT_Qd9_ie_1DMT71rRI9b8AipWrmoJmU28sDS8Kq6KLbIwoTMw6ZChihn_KNJDgToDnut1m9NSwN/s1080/bread1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1080" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VGxlm2XfCXrMK9HwVi-eW0iCRW1u4HMKaagn669lFBqQ-NK8QQb64-heFRNqeHLCf5oHsQB7clhF6Lav4Un-G9G4GJu8kG6pLck-HcIEhPqlvtaptT_Qd9_ie_1DMT71rRI9b8AipWrmoJmU28sDS8Kq6KLbIwoTMw6ZChihn_KNJDgToDnut1m9NSwN/w640-h480/bread1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I made some extra dough yesterday while making bread (read more about this recipe <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2019/08/monday-message.html">HERE</a>). Lately I have been adding sourdough discard to it, but you can just do without that if you don't have a sourdough going. I made a pizza with it and put the rest of the dough in the freezer to make another one later. I think I will do this every time. The pizza was fantastic.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpKHMfOkqIVotnQgtRKnt-BRqyCyoPC68uCIwS9tolKnIWZ0acjzSuZtq-vK3ywMgaCDWF3sAYKEDUL46FrvIB5TNoqWH3m8PxVjy0RfuZz1RKNC9xZ-lMfBQFlwInIM8nohe-2QRErcUGvtEvA0OzIPbMl3ZbRYGSJ57jnHYUP2m9g338KkllTZNRGqf/s1080/pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpKHMfOkqIVotnQgtRKnt-BRqyCyoPC68uCIwS9tolKnIWZ0acjzSuZtq-vK3ywMgaCDWF3sAYKEDUL46FrvIB5TNoqWH3m8PxVjy0RfuZz1RKNC9xZ-lMfBQFlwInIM8nohe-2QRErcUGvtEvA0OzIPbMl3ZbRYGSJ57jnHYUP2m9g338KkllTZNRGqf/w640-h360/pizza.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>At the time I'm writing this, we are back in what feels like way below zero temps so I thought the cat girls would like a redo on their pillows. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdH1iempj2ubAxNzeObjEvpPAQcpXiF2lBBGkYpKOM6BmSrUUElCZefO6Z3mx5uMpHjf1JH0W7K8yAJc6NxSKjn14cdp47rmshJKXfm02BRsy15qeKcEOwGyRC2HTlWX_EjXCcA_P6SC58dNLvjq_40MtwYyc7tV4EOSka7wRPW_MJ_uTbEU43ZW25fRE8/s1079/cushions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="1079" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdH1iempj2ubAxNzeObjEvpPAQcpXiF2lBBGkYpKOM6BmSrUUElCZefO6Z3mx5uMpHjf1JH0W7K8yAJc6NxSKjn14cdp47rmshJKXfm02BRsy15qeKcEOwGyRC2HTlWX_EjXCcA_P6SC58dNLvjq_40MtwYyc7tV4EOSka7wRPW_MJ_uTbEU43ZW25fRE8/w640-h358/cushions.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I had this fleece fabric and wrapped their pillows and tacked underneath for easy washing. They are happy with that for sure. You can see the curtain behind them ha! I put a blanket over the west window to help with that before mentioned cold. I have just decided to leave it on till spring.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia303cHiRzYXbVoUYnauGUui0Mqm2bjwEOV-K9pZQ082UYUd_Aet4vs1sD6vPm-E0pjx0t3kzCOadfgRjRJDD30Atd-wf75wSy5OfSiHQ_sVXdKMh111ud2t2eOnuVB8bARLwQ5RecY9mEg89C63FOZCnU5oyAcBxkz3BXwTx2sLVK4eMYrwQMHsxBzFnh/s1080/knitting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia303cHiRzYXbVoUYnauGUui0Mqm2bjwEOV-K9pZQ082UYUd_Aet4vs1sD6vPm-E0pjx0t3kzCOadfgRjRJDD30Atd-wf75wSy5OfSiHQ_sVXdKMh111ud2t2eOnuVB8bARLwQ5RecY9mEg89C63FOZCnU5oyAcBxkz3BXwTx2sLVK4eMYrwQMHsxBzFnh/w640-h360/knitting.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I started a little ornament I plan to attach to my knitting bag as a skill stretcher if you will, kind of a challenge project which also helps with cabin fever. Are you working on your skill building?</p><p>I have lots of things to grow my skills planned for this year. How about you?</p><p>Just pick one and concentrate on that one thing. When you have it mastered move to the next thing. I have a friend who did that and it helped her in what she wanted to learn.</p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/bread-machine-rolls.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/bread-machine-rolls.html</a> - she has a lot of bread recipes if you follow the link. Of course, if you do not have a bread machine, doing bread the regular way is fantastic too.</p><p><a href="https://berroco.com/sites/default/files/downloads/patterns/Berroco-Ariana.pdf">https://berroco.com/sites/default/files/downloads/patterns/Berroco-Ariana.pdf</a> - this is a free pattern I am toying with in my mind.</p><p>Still really cold here -20 windchill, brrrrr! So those of you not in winter, bask in the warmth for the rest of us.</p><p>Missy the pretty princess says pretend to be a princess as she is demonstrating, survey your kingdom for fun things to do.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtDRXPE7Qx9oI2CLtHxT6XOmD9Au6ETnIT0lDyqcTHk7qVab9l6A2qiJwL9x3WDs0yS-zp3D9EEvOR5h_7ddG_5jgrBbNtmaD7AcEAKtmm2Dkvp3dSJKzSg5mU9mSxfk9GrfxyGOJu_JOGeIHnm4Ug0tMgAhcv-trUsTyUo1pcYfoTsiuuYGSbb-uBsnn/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtDRXPE7Qx9oI2CLtHxT6XOmD9Au6ETnIT0lDyqcTHk7qVab9l6A2qiJwL9x3WDs0yS-zp3D9EEvOR5h_7ddG_5jgrBbNtmaD7AcEAKtmm2Dkvp3dSJKzSg5mU9mSxfk9GrfxyGOJu_JOGeIHnm4Ug0tMgAhcv-trUsTyUo1pcYfoTsiuuYGSbb-uBsnn/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says if you have fuzzy fabric, make you a bed and then have treats.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-AEPkYeqHsOeyIlxr2Kv83JyFTeH2SkhFWDAButTC38ckEck3trSkwtBbSvJPkG3vhsqyWcHBaUyRxiEnqyqmPhUkujOk_yD56iMXtlfw3OtWXMokW3hReffbLq_19xr_ZgkcFXSzZrBUiP5rJNLI-opvBaXGA9DhK4JBLI_LxziU88Bc31087YW11jP/s1080/tippy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU-AEPkYeqHsOeyIlxr2Kv83JyFTeH2SkhFWDAButTC38ckEck3trSkwtBbSvJPkG3vhsqyWcHBaUyRxiEnqyqmPhUkujOk_yD56iMXtlfw3OtWXMokW3hReffbLq_19xr_ZgkcFXSzZrBUiP5rJNLI-opvBaXGA9DhK4JBLI_LxziU88Bc31087YW11jP/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-81068858523252108812024-01-29T12:11:00.000-08:002024-01-29T13:01:06.363-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9g_XeuPCfxvF9COGB4WnvEoSafcEvFX9KENb1yBSlklHd8KgZ1PdiE_dil2usEvGNHvToW9gGHumBVPSGo8tBWW4Gyx3wyl7EcMzW_eWLHCfYQniIq72fz-PvOEIgn26F9vhg4pYa90JfDM4-gLwJ0JRlpQViyVviLxw9M3XQBNyLVe3HJpLzOEJ-0RG/s1080/snow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9g_XeuPCfxvF9COGB4WnvEoSafcEvFX9KENb1yBSlklHd8KgZ1PdiE_dil2usEvGNHvToW9gGHumBVPSGo8tBWW4Gyx3wyl7EcMzW_eWLHCfYQniIq72fz-PvOEIgn26F9vhg4pYa90JfDM4-gLwJ0JRlpQViyVviLxw9M3XQBNyLVe3HJpLzOEJ-0RG/w640-h360/snow.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"We call upon priesthood bearers to store sufficient so that you and your family can weather the vicissitudes of life. Please see to it that those entrusted to your watchcare receive these two pamphlets entitled All Is Safely Gathered In. Exhort them to prepare now for rainy days ahead." (Bishop Keith B. McMullin)</i></div><p>Well we keep getting major snowstorms. In the middle of the second storm this week (at the time I'm writing this) they just said another is coming early next week, this one won't quite be over with when we get hit again.</p><p>So this is a good time to mention - are your winter things built up? If you are in summer right now, work on getting ready for when you will have winter again. We got twelve inches of snow in the first storm then this one is to be ten inches though I am not sure how one would measure as winds are drifting the snow. The back door has a drift up to my knees, the front door half of that drifted, but there are drifts all over.</p><p>It feels like ten below zero for now but this will be the warmest as the next days through Tuesday we'll see -45 so very cold temps are coming.</p><p>Then another storm. Makes me glad for storage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZ2REflI1hRpkd1FMtRxHtyz6ZP5mr2vk66fZYeBb2dWOn_bCEnGeU6p4LGy2o9yGKe6K0xrx6ClHpWRYletGccEeu85iFS92XMWhkeOZYAhcqqr-RBinlaWg2xjsveWmecsE8TdJ8vfQ4xIcbukc13dU5B6GXJtUDvNkwO2GaPCl9NzNQErqp2qN7p2J/s1080/bread.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsZ2REflI1hRpkd1FMtRxHtyz6ZP5mr2vk66fZYeBb2dWOn_bCEnGeU6p4LGy2o9yGKe6K0xrx6ClHpWRYletGccEeu85iFS92XMWhkeOZYAhcqqr-RBinlaWg2xjsveWmecsE8TdJ8vfQ4xIcbukc13dU5B6GXJtUDvNkwO2GaPCl9NzNQErqp2qN7p2J/w640-h360/bread.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Yesterday knowing this blizzard was coming today, I made two loaves of bread - one cinnamon swirl, one plain. When cooled, I sliced all and put half of each in the freezer. I made granola and yogurt. I discovered on the yogurt that my house is too cold so I have to empty the jar of water and refill it again with hot water, so I will be doing that going forward through these colder months. The bread rises well because I set it by an oven vent while preheating the oven. </p><p>We have kerosene lamps with oil as well. If we lose power (which could happen) our generator is working and is full of gas. We can manually turn on the gas fireplace if needed and I can still cook on top of the stove only if the power is out.</p><p>So these are what preps we have here.</p><p>I did oven stuff yesterday because I can't use the oven when power goes out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAXWuKeZGcuxCc8n9zrsQx3XqubKdJWbXDDftjaxGQ3lur40CnuXBLVcAiR_nf6I0VAmg6HBEg_e9ewE4NY9pLsy1LZTPHixlx88_jPCYdHzdvQumz76l2RZmgXG0HC1vgLDavVd20Igurkoy1yW5a8wFYF6n08ZgCM4dvi0YKZCGv7PDwlp5Bv0F9b2h/s1080/topper1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixAXWuKeZGcuxCc8n9zrsQx3XqubKdJWbXDDftjaxGQ3lur40CnuXBLVcAiR_nf6I0VAmg6HBEg_e9ewE4NY9pLsy1LZTPHixlx88_jPCYdHzdvQumz76l2RZmgXG0HC1vgLDavVd20Igurkoy1yW5a8wFYF6n08ZgCM4dvi0YKZCGv7PDwlp5Bv0F9b2h/w640-h360/topper1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just something to think about. I learn from others who have gone through storms like when a huge ice storm hit many years ago when we all were just having email, this gal told of the hard time they had going through an ice storm. Here's some of the things she did...she would light little candles and put them in jars on top of the toilet tanks for the night (I think that now a days your little battery candles would give enough light for needing light in bathrooms). She said what drove her the most crazy was dirty carpets because this lasted for weeks and bringing in wood to burn made a mess. She wished she had a carpet sweeper. I had this in mind when I saw one at a yard sale for seventy-five cents. I bought it and use it in between vacuuming, so if I need it I have it.</div><p>Just the crazies going on here I say...hoping your new year is off to a better start.</p><p>I have been thinking on skills and how much I rely on my having skills like baking bread, making granola and yogurt were just a few, sewing clothes, mending clothes, you all saw me adjust suits - I never could have done that without some sewing skills. So skill building is a high priority.</p><p><a href="https://www.allfreecrochet.com/Tips-for-Crochet/Crochet-for-Beginners-How-to-Start-Crocheting">https://www.allfreecrochet.com/Tips-for-Crochet/Crochet-for-Beginners-How-to-Start-Crocheting</a> - good to learn as well.</p><p><a href="https://www.favequilts.com/Beginner-Basics/Back-to-Basics-Quilting-Tips-for-Beginners">https://www.favequilts.com/Beginner-Basics/Back-to-Basics-Quilting-Tips-for-Beginners</a> - even using old clothes can be made into quilts. I have some very old blocks that someone made by hand, not machine, they never finished them into quilts. I plan to make a table runner maybe if there are not enough to do a quilt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5rnXS87r6TueNcTa5N4TmTbnF3vJWM-zHLh-oZT3cYPEnaxS6Gv7ZNc1r8HvvwDr1CkRpDLH6wh_0Py6UwOwgzUZZ-osGfAMKKWDzCPUbH5mIto-k78td1ruzPJ3oW8RYr9bH-j157THA2XAz_CY_k14stNwVTXLlHtLS6RbVj8R3uTGUCMSZpjV27TG/s1080/quilt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5rnXS87r6TueNcTa5N4TmTbnF3vJWM-zHLh-oZT3cYPEnaxS6Gv7ZNc1r8HvvwDr1CkRpDLH6wh_0Py6UwOwgzUZZ-osGfAMKKWDzCPUbH5mIto-k78td1ruzPJ3oW8RYr9bH-j157THA2XAz_CY_k14stNwVTXLlHtLS6RbVj8R3uTGUCMSZpjV27TG/w640-h360/quilt.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I took a picture of them but wanted you to be able to see the back of one. It is worn-out jeans, look at that hole. They used everything and we should too. Don't let anything go to waste.</p><p><a href="https://www.allfreesewing.com/Basics-and-Tutorials/Beginner-Sewing-Videos-Learn-to-Sew-Tutorials">https://www.allfreesewing.com/Basics-and-Tutorials/Beginner-Sewing-Videos-Learn-to-Sew-Tutorials</a> - we all need to learn this skill, even if only to mend.</p><p><a href="https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knitting-Tutorials/Knitting-Class#google_vignette">https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knitting-Tutorials/Knitting-Class#google_vignette</a> - you can use this skill to make clothing. If you scroll down, you can see part one and two and other helpful knitting tutorials.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJqKGdbA615RbuAQR6DR_uGMqVCdjQ4IAKuHXHdjpDUod9EnSRVhIJcrhKpbrx882pxI7Ca06NYjGiKNrhPqbKxKW72eOlYx5e_qz2AV22WEgDjjw8NuNghB5k5FPli-lvAnEOvag6O9EkKOd4Y737tKPPuYUFNfU81INeFK_GtUvfX8WyZyKIYUqRBta/s1080/cowl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJqKGdbA615RbuAQR6DR_uGMqVCdjQ4IAKuHXHdjpDUod9EnSRVhIJcrhKpbrx882pxI7Ca06NYjGiKNrhPqbKxKW72eOlYx5e_qz2AV22WEgDjjw8NuNghB5k5FPli-lvAnEOvag6O9EkKOd4Y737tKPPuYUFNfU81INeFK_GtUvfX8WyZyKIYUqRBta/w640-h360/cowl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>You can make useful things to wear, here is a cowl I have going in progress. This will dress up a church dress or two. But I have made ones for wearing out in the cold.</p><p>We need to build our skills.</p><p>Yarn is expensive (very expensive) so if you haven't yarn to use or want to make an item... <a href="https://blog.tincanknits.com/2021/02/04/how-to-recycle-yarn-from-second-hand-sweaters/">https://blog.tincanknits.com/2021/02/04/how-to-recycle-yarn-from-second-hand-sweaters/</a> you can undo certain sweaters as she shows here, saving the yarn to make another item like a sweater or mittens or hats scarves. This gal, by the way, has great free patterns on her site.</p><p>You can do the same with sewing, I have a nightgown that I plan on using to make a slip from.</p><p>Being able to remake things is a great reason for having a sewing skill.</p><p>Remember to use everything. Don't be so quick to purchase something you can figure out. I am wanting to learn tambour embroidery but to do so I needed organza fabric which I did not have, so I went to Salvation Army and bought a curtain which was way way cheaper than going to the fabric store. Next thing I needed was a stand so I can have one hand on top and the other hand under it...so I am turning a stool upside down and will affix the hoop or frame to this "stand." I also like to do shadow applique, organza is good for that too. So thinking on what you can do with what you have is a skill as well.</p><p>Things are not getting cheaper so learn to be as frugal as you can be.</p><p>Dee shared this gal in the comments, I am enjoying her frugal ideas - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@FrugalQueeninFrance">https://www.youtube.com/@FrugalQueeninFrance</a>. Thank you, Dee!</p><p>Missy says sometimes it is good to think outside the box or, in her case, a brown bag.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmv7Bnwpd93ofH4ogXhqaeanmUf-cUPNWqySSE41RDvVEOb6aNeF5mmVmgu0ix6zUuPSH9l9C_0pq-PSuZfsSfS18MyocLH5PqvI51IhkGIfm8bZg3Gk69tUDQ08fVoXChvLXBT4mYCIVy1fCieKJjxc00oRVUxf-PDz1YeitDHRrLq58z7XFYx9Sd_vXU/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmv7Bnwpd93ofH4ogXhqaeanmUf-cUPNWqySSE41RDvVEOb6aNeF5mmVmgu0ix6zUuPSH9l9C_0pq-PSuZfsSfS18MyocLH5PqvI51IhkGIfm8bZg3Gk69tUDQ08fVoXChvLXBT4mYCIVy1fCieKJjxc00oRVUxf-PDz1YeitDHRrLq58z7XFYx9Sd_vXU/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says when a storm rages outside, lay in front of the fireplace and be sure and roll over to warm your belly too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPxN1m7iYxzzUyYbH1_bHZXEMA3fAyYbWryT205fxAeod7s-NCbrMf1IlJ-qvQeV3iPqt7ILxu0EMMQUcJRzX-b67MeXKmZW81CQXj0yhOuyj-Ew1ayWj_s0u3huCvxp2FEPeYF78veL6byiRsd8DD6u39W3TPgoQbqKH8Q9Na63twkjbFdxh-dgibBaS/s1080/Tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdPxN1m7iYxzzUyYbH1_bHZXEMA3fAyYbWryT205fxAeod7s-NCbrMf1IlJ-qvQeV3iPqt7ILxu0EMMQUcJRzX-b67MeXKmZW81CQXj0yhOuyj-Ew1ayWj_s0u3huCvxp2FEPeYF78veL6byiRsd8DD6u39W3TPgoQbqKH8Q9Na63twkjbFdxh-dgibBaS/w640-h360/Tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-24479889563114475982024-01-22T12:08:00.000-08:002024-01-22T12:08:56.054-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dA3dcVGlMSuOrMcp6k8CrgaYtg9o0rbhwfS8SsjMCSbSWiQFfwHE-xBLBMksxBQhEr3q-JDHlRgC9x3kjH0QzQkBL4tlchC6Ac-yRy7cO1U446WfpY6RUTftNw7LsgkLNKfGWLoShq7ggLJMY0idSVNpJdkY-oQbVNjQCxCOToNm8gIc7fDDWb9c9duH/s975/chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="585" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dA3dcVGlMSuOrMcp6k8CrgaYtg9o0rbhwfS8SsjMCSbSWiQFfwHE-xBLBMksxBQhEr3q-JDHlRgC9x3kjH0QzQkBL4tlchC6Ac-yRy7cO1U446WfpY6RUTftNw7LsgkLNKfGWLoShq7ggLJMY0idSVNpJdkY-oQbVNjQCxCOToNm8gIc7fDDWb9c9duH/w384-h640/chair.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"I wish to urge again the importance of self-reliance on the part of every individual Church member and family. None of us knows when a catastrophe might strike. Sickness, injury, unemployment may affect any of us. We have a great welfare program with facilities for such things as grain storage in various areas. It is important that we do this. But the best place to have some food set aside is within our homes, together with a little money in savings. The best welfare program is our own welfare program. Five or six cans of wheat in the home are better than a bushel in the welfare granary." (President Gordon B. Hinckley)</i></div><p>I cannot stress this enough. We are waiting to see the fallout of this new insurance company to assess the damage to our budget. So we are using all storage this month unless something has to be gotten.</p><p>That is the beauty of food storage, it allows me the ability to free funds from time to time. And storing what you like is so important. I would have a hard time eating things we don't like.</p><p>Tomorrow is the day before my b-day and yes, I will make my chocolate cake (get the recipe <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2020/04/monday-message_20.html">HERE</a>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFX9Qsy-kHy7ulbXRRaLqSevaTU2HszT3Ud63NMpLRXkudBhMfu6E8DaABBqwabF_NLlyosZtKNqENujYut9ugB1nzZulF212ElhpKjRrH3Lq9yE37Ps5r-NInrTvf94MV1_sq2jXbqlnKlWf7A4xr5I44n2RisiqrILWFaRgHgyRwNey_9YDlVF6piDs4/s400/cake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFX9Qsy-kHy7ulbXRRaLqSevaTU2HszT3Ud63NMpLRXkudBhMfu6E8DaABBqwabF_NLlyosZtKNqENujYut9ugB1nzZulF212ElhpKjRrH3Lq9yE37Ps5r-NInrTvf94MV1_sq2jXbqlnKlWf7A4xr5I44n2RisiqrILWFaRgHgyRwNey_9YDlVF6piDs4/w640-h480/cake.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This month will almost be over with by the time you read all of this, but just wanted to share the flexibility of having storage and how much it helps. Since I store what we like, our eating will be pretty normal. If ever there was a catastrophe, we would eat the same foods we are used to.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1zAeovwkbON5r7SHsOHTrMWWkkiiUbclW-t-3hyphenhyphen4bufWKZwYPRTrCEUt21JkmZpWfPQUmcbyzk5z4DCcK2NExqdQusknoPNfcDyrxd5Cd0UEP8ZI1Waqz8XHYVJYCiE12lrpv3DSyy_J0jmd3oZ6CYxyFLi417MXc-E76MmGPBgW0qAO606Yl9bS-HXE/s1080/bread2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI1zAeovwkbON5r7SHsOHTrMWWkkiiUbclW-t-3hyphenhyphen4bufWKZwYPRTrCEUt21JkmZpWfPQUmcbyzk5z4DCcK2NExqdQusknoPNfcDyrxd5Cd0UEP8ZI1Waqz8XHYVJYCiE12lrpv3DSyy_J0jmd3oZ6CYxyFLi417MXc-E76MmGPBgW0qAO606Yl9bS-HXE/w640-h360/bread2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Not bad having homemade swirl bread...low spend months or not, yum! This bread pictured here I put craisins in, yummy!</p><p>I have been doing some deep cleaning and organizing and I think most is as I want it now so enough of the heavy things. I still want to put fabric scraps in colored order so I can just grab a box of whatever color to make some small quilting items, so that is a plan yet to work on.</p><p>One of the things I want to learn this year is how to do krokbragd on the inkle loom. The classes are not in my budget so learning on my own is what I will do.</p><p><a href="https://learn.longthreadmedia.com/courses/weave-turned-krokbragd-on-an-inkle-loom">https://learn.longthreadmedia.com/courses/weave-turned-krokbragd-on-an-inkle-loom</a> - this is what it is as I know you all have been wondering. I want to make that sheep band in the picture.</p><p>Another is to learn more on my knitting machines.</p><p>Watercolor is also on my list.</p><p>Find more time to spin and weave and sew....</p><p>Also, how to utilize my kitchen appliances more, so learning those will also be on my list. You know how without thinking we pop toast into the toaster? Well I want to have all my appliances be like that. Just automatic so to say.</p><p>What do you have on your list this year?</p><p>Today I will be repotting my apple trees that I have growing. Hopefully they will survive.</p><p>Be sure to check on people you know to see if they are doing alright as we are headed in to darkest time of winter and it is hard on so many.</p><p>Missy says you need to take some cozy time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWo1futC96ZbXDf4V7uPy74ueJMe5RvDccYOvMJhzWEbwbahxX3hG4iI8Q59tCR14_NtxckPUf4PHIT24T4uaCo5sL8E_IFJqC3LIs-A5hOad-vwPY9QAvw17AtVsV-4slmuKWQUkjgOjbrXJYhyphenhyphenJknjsM7ToKAU22gc0JvyD5qzFNcyRgP7n3ngOzqlUq/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWo1futC96ZbXDf4V7uPy74ueJMe5RvDccYOvMJhzWEbwbahxX3hG4iI8Q59tCR14_NtxckPUf4PHIT24T4uaCo5sL8E_IFJqC3LIs-A5hOad-vwPY9QAvw17AtVsV-4slmuKWQUkjgOjbrXJYhyphenhyphenJknjsM7ToKAU22gc0JvyD5qzFNcyRgP7n3ngOzqlUq/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says put a puzzle together. She is anxious to see the cats in it when it is finished.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDp4WfOxmBE468PHXMsxDXu-vSWBiMQb-JSmzVpINtfsoVr9Omvtozau3Bv0y0lqSUclbn0RwDUZF5tia8iQnsYIrENL1t7WfVv1mvtb_J4_7BwpsUcolPUb-h1MZWZE6mxCKeM64HauhI7bX0mFoPgZ-GPg4W05zF805ZJZ5vt8PVK0Fr2BUuGLQinzo/s1080/tippy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyDp4WfOxmBE468PHXMsxDXu-vSWBiMQb-JSmzVpINtfsoVr9Omvtozau3Bv0y0lqSUclbn0RwDUZF5tia8iQnsYIrENL1t7WfVv1mvtb_J4_7BwpsUcolPUb-h1MZWZE6mxCKeM64HauhI7bX0mFoPgZ-GPg4W05zF805ZJZ5vt8PVK0Fr2BUuGLQinzo/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-75181230499151891062024-01-15T12:13:00.000-08:002024-01-15T12:37:21.273-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkntszQUEa6Q7YONLo0aCOpFuFo7mNwNTDLbfpD5jiS8dJ9JvJXKABSgVjb75s8jtJV96_0j9mPpwF4lIBBJB6HzkEj02jfw24AUj76tkoySaS7gIsyYGnnDvK-FewjYwIV5lKfxw4TXAmj9HD6TE_YEijhqacRr0lB40lcBnJUo63srh0tDFFOcdGvwbP/s856/cozy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="856" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkntszQUEa6Q7YONLo0aCOpFuFo7mNwNTDLbfpD5jiS8dJ9JvJXKABSgVjb75s8jtJV96_0j9mPpwF4lIBBJB6HzkEj02jfw24AUj76tkoySaS7gIsyYGnnDvK-FewjYwIV5lKfxw4TXAmj9HD6TE_YEijhqacRr0lB40lcBnJUo63srh0tDFFOcdGvwbP/w640-h358/cozy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"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)</i></div><p>I think if the last four years taught us anything, it is that things can change quickly...and they can at any time. So having a storage in our homes is a very prudent thing to do.</p><p>I have been going through cookbooks marking things that I usually have on hand and are inexpensive to make. A while ago I found some bread machine cookbooks and the Fix-it and Forget-it big cookbook at the thrift store. The big cookbook has a price of $29.95 on the cover. My price was $2.99. I usually do not like to pay that price but it was a book on my "If I ever see it" list. I do like to utilize my crockpot. </p><p>So looking for cheaper recipes is a frugal thing to do and this year I am going to have to employ frugal skills more than ever. I suspect a lot of you are as well.</p><p>I was given some sourdough starter and I am doing well at keeping it going happily. I have been using the sourdough discards in my bread making...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPAhtc4Q4eDUaYKxJhF3vvKTn8U-KrEZ8m6ATCPnnk-enGpqtb1TwbrtzCNEipf2KyoUwGJJVJB5RqAXSLanRTKeAslcnZJU3o6uc8miBOxzrp42fabdZf5G7eFZZLyFseX8Ow1FLphuhWRSuGe8J7PEqwekp6Qj5OcmhpIg6D_XBbH5Nk54kUlueIq9p/s1080/cinmbread.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPAhtc4Q4eDUaYKxJhF3vvKTn8U-KrEZ8m6ATCPnnk-enGpqtb1TwbrtzCNEipf2KyoUwGJJVJB5RqAXSLanRTKeAslcnZJU3o6uc8miBOxzrp42fabdZf5G7eFZZLyFseX8Ow1FLphuhWRSuGe8J7PEqwekp6Qj5OcmhpIg6D_XBbH5Nk54kUlueIq9p/w640-h360/cinmbread.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I first used it on this cinnamon raisin bread - wonderful tasting for sure. I have added it to pancakes and just about everything I make that I can use it in, I have.</p><p>So this is a skill I am building and speaking of skills I am building, here is the finished Christmas stocking where I am building knitting and colorwork skills...</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0dhsgdIJoJZkSvm1aJuAQL8n399I6lywpcKG6SLA52el_NPAYntAU4p8LCQkb9QL2YqE9105_KXsdoLzkkcGEoLuTZE3le_F1MWC90fITUBOBgvlpYI1kxjV32LufGiNI2vaucbb6r3Ph1MAbHVtOvhTQTYROhkT71GerraB7LWExVWCZBrAP5NETluh/s1080/stocking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH0dhsgdIJoJZkSvm1aJuAQL8n399I6lywpcKG6SLA52el_NPAYntAU4p8LCQkb9QL2YqE9105_KXsdoLzkkcGEoLuTZE3le_F1MWC90fITUBOBgvlpYI1kxjV32LufGiNI2vaucbb6r3Ph1MAbHVtOvhTQTYROhkT71GerraB7LWExVWCZBrAP5NETluh/w360-h640/stocking.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />Everything we can do to build these skills saves our family money.<p></p><p>I am still making yogurt weekly. Will be doing more tomorrow. When we start to eat the last quart jar, I make another batch (get the recipe <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2018/09/monday-message.html">HERE</a>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiroIlEgZKcnzX6BBdZwTgY7VwhiqlryMb_nZzM6ZxKxpfiaNM4rRWqZkZQZMO8_xefyCJCL5-jwp9nGdASC5Osm7x61q7bVTc6rFuqMAal4wGYEK8kIxW06hwGcfBq3WFKzVR-IeHoaJvOQlABcMBlgcSICWJBkcSIAH-dAZ87oqow2x94y-JS8_qM6Mjr/s1080/yogurt1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiroIlEgZKcnzX6BBdZwTgY7VwhiqlryMb_nZzM6ZxKxpfiaNM4rRWqZkZQZMO8_xefyCJCL5-jwp9nGdASC5Osm7x61q7bVTc6rFuqMAal4wGYEK8kIxW06hwGcfBq3WFKzVR-IeHoaJvOQlABcMBlgcSICWJBkcSIAH-dAZ87oqow2x94y-JS8_qM6Mjr/w640-h360/yogurt1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUdxH2tc1Rhpy7ArJEhd14qulhb85795bcVQ2zfVa09VliizgNKQUbWs1P6kjr9Fff-D8BmM3fbp3d8DhGWod5pTJcPG1_ykxmyhpE8yMGgQHKc-it7e7s2FWozQfWs-LfPdrsuQwhzDz62pEiF3tjjaK7CdHExGQzwMkQ54_qj5pTtDwlv9W9p8PBPHM/s1080/yogurt2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigUdxH2tc1Rhpy7ArJEhd14qulhb85795bcVQ2zfVa09VliizgNKQUbWs1P6kjr9Fff-D8BmM3fbp3d8DhGWod5pTJcPG1_ykxmyhpE8yMGgQHKc-it7e7s2FWozQfWs-LfPdrsuQwhzDz62pEiF3tjjaK7CdHExGQzwMkQ54_qj5pTtDwlv9W9p8PBPHM/w640-h360/yogurt2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Same with granola - when we start the last jar I make more (yummy granola recipe <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2023/06/monday-message_19.html">HERE</a>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmqnmWaZa9gK-5wbf7pBxtNATr2i2JSeO_vQYRZScXQr7Is_fh_5oc9-DhTR7HVT2CjkRKxrH96nCX_Ye8iBREZkWHWLxmYgIVA9j1y3jzLyKP2sNw_bsc2ZTJG7ejjTODBYPy6JzhiLdeoLeoSYvXXV4Md_Da7-H9j_2ot21txhubpIC9nfrN_Ni0Kfn/s1080/granola1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmqnmWaZa9gK-5wbf7pBxtNATr2i2JSeO_vQYRZScXQr7Is_fh_5oc9-DhTR7HVT2CjkRKxrH96nCX_Ye8iBREZkWHWLxmYgIVA9j1y3jzLyKP2sNw_bsc2ZTJG7ejjTODBYPy6JzhiLdeoLeoSYvXXV4Md_Da7-H9j_2ot21txhubpIC9nfrN_Ni0Kfn/w640-h360/granola1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>While yes, these homemade versions do take time (but so does going to the store), I cannot tell you enough how much they save us money.</p><p>I also have been mending my husband's suspenders. Sewing saves us tons of money. </p><p>The other day I needed some organza for a project. I went to the thrift store to look for sheer curtains, they had only one pair so I got them. There were two long panels that didn't even looked used with a JC Penney tag home good brand that was crisp and new. The curtains were $5.49 but had a green tag so fifty percent off and then a senior discount on top of that brought that price way down. Then I went next door to a regular store. They wanted $5.99 a yard - just one yard. I got many yards in those long curtain panels. When we need something, we need to stop and think what do I already have on hand first, then second, can I look someplace used?</p><p>I looked at the price on clearenced fabric while I was there. I could not afford to make a dress with those prices, so I thank my past self for going yard sailing and to thrift stores and using <a href="https://freecycle.org/">freecycle</a> as it helped me stock things that would be useful like fabric and notions and the great yarn haul I got from an auction house that did not want it and a great fabric haul from freecycle and a dear friend downsizing. Because now on a fixed income that grows less as prices grow more, it is coming in quite handy.</p><p>Also on sewing skills that I can repair and makeover clothing. Even though the prices are high on fabric, we can recycle and remake used clothing. So build those skills.</p><p><a href="https://clark.com/save-money/save-money-on-groceries/">https://clark.com/save-money/save-money-on-groceries/</a> - we can expand on this list.</p><p><a href="https://www.purewow.com/money/how-to-save-money-on-groceries-advice">https://www.purewow.com/money/how-to-save-money-on-groceries-advice</a> - I remember shopping with my list at a store when a younger lady asked if I worked for a facility because I had a list. I said no, I just write up a list. She said, "really? I just come in and get whatever." Then said her husband gets mad because she spends too much... So set a budget and try to stay in it. I know it is hard when prices go up even while you shop. Have a back-up plan. What can you do without?</p><p><a href="https://www.mymoneycoach.ca/blog/budget-grocery-shopping-tips-to-save-money.html">https://www.mymoneycoach.ca/blog/budget-grocery-shopping-tips-to-save-money.html</a> - good ideas here.</p><p><a href="https://due.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-saving-money-on-groceries/">https://due.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-saving-money-on-groceries/</a> - more ideas.</p><p><a href="https://www.winterparkha.org/25-simple-tips-to-save-money-on-groceries">https://www.winterparkha.org/25-simple-tips-to-save-money-on-groceries</a> - more ideas.</p><p><a href="https://www.mymoneycoach.ca/saving-money/saving-on-groceries">https://www.mymoneycoach.ca/saving-money/saving-on-groceries</a> - I like that this gives you percentages and also a chart with what to purchase instead.</p><p><a href="https://thehappierhomemaker.com/ways-to-save-money-on-groceries-without-coupons/">https://thehappierhomemaker.com/ways-to-save-money-on-groceries-without-coupons/</a></p><p>These are ways to save while shopping but what then?</p><p><a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/ways-to-repurpose-leftovers/">https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/ways-to-repurpose-leftovers/</a> - using up what we have in different ways.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/EatCheapAndHealthy/comments/q6welp/reinventing_leftovers_is_a_great_way_to_save/">https://www.reddit.com/r/EatCheapAndHealthy/comments/q6welp/reinventing_leftovers_is_a_great_way_to_save/</a> - I like it when everyone chips in their ideas so comment below any ideas you have.</p><p><a href="https://www.cooksmarts.com/articles/guide-repurposing-leftovers/">https://www.cooksmarts.com/articles/guide-repurposing-leftovers/</a> - ideas.</p><p><a href="https://awgprivatechefs.com/post/how-to-repurpose-leftover-ingredients/">https://awgprivatechefs.com/post/how-to-repurpose-leftover-ingredients/</a> - every idea is helpful.</p><p><a href="https://www.intheknow.com/post/creative-ways-to-repurpose-leftovers/">https://www.intheknow.com/post/creative-ways-to-repurpose-leftovers/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.bettycrocker.com/menus-holidays-parties/mhplibrary/recipes/7-slow-cooker-meats-that-make-great-leftovers">https://www.bettycrocker.com/menus-holidays-parties/mhplibrary/recipes/7-slow-cooker-meats-that-make-great-leftovers</a></p><p>Look for inexpensive recipes... <a href="https://creativehomemaking.com/recipes/crock-pot/apple-and-cinnamon-oatmeal/">https://creativehomemaking.com/recipes/crock-pot/apple-and-cinnamon-oatmeal/</a> </p><p>So these were some ideas to get you thinking.</p><p>Remember what they used to say..."Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." Some day I will make a stitchery of that.</p><p>Missy says we should use everything, even veggie cans can have holes poked in the bottom and used to plant seeds in.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PgZ1WJLKFzNykgnF1u3nDYCS_lQGGUQy3uIYzJT6JdIHkSZu6Jh10WZ_AK0qGcOo3qVwJdOVpY_vOjuKjZR2Lgd6i-9TpJip2_4Z5kMdOWEulifYOSqOjTiSBSjxRnhcZ3CL4oV_hWXjBEkgJMHzsBVc9YVgzDdGjgOTMMFHnaW07GtJHiaId8W-H7ma/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PgZ1WJLKFzNykgnF1u3nDYCS_lQGGUQy3uIYzJT6JdIHkSZu6Jh10WZ_AK0qGcOo3qVwJdOVpY_vOjuKjZR2Lgd6i-9TpJip2_4Z5kMdOWEulifYOSqOjTiSBSjxRnhcZ3CL4oV_hWXjBEkgJMHzsBVc9YVgzDdGjgOTMMFHnaW07GtJHiaId8W-H7ma/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says she is thinking outside the box, trying to be a carpet sweeper picking up lint.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pyph1ANeZIaj2Hx1FvjqEiPTsmyXkYAL_6q_fyTnlzXso5ep_UiwZAG897og_-HqJ7oAoBsglj7UDuZhyflYo7i4cXp0T2fB7kIjnxnynN_BXw79tY7xiw2q13gUeXxncfrW-fBnLcI-AUx1GFnic8JIJAQiIeIkZHUhD55f-CEoPhRgagUhpXnP3fKl/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pyph1ANeZIaj2Hx1FvjqEiPTsmyXkYAL_6q_fyTnlzXso5ep_UiwZAG897og_-HqJ7oAoBsglj7UDuZhyflYo7i4cXp0T2fB7kIjnxnynN_BXw79tY7xiw2q13gUeXxncfrW-fBnLcI-AUx1GFnic8JIJAQiIeIkZHUhD55f-CEoPhRgagUhpXnP3fKl/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-4330496744023377192024-01-08T11:46:00.000-08:002024-01-08T11:46:12.171-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEAqxjk4Bz9YdKuMC02kIhVMkI0ROlMnpx8dZzYkIl-N4hGN_JS82NRfWLAyJ-CUrp0YkbsHIQojdToEFAb2dgOuCv7GepOzXzEs4p5cV0HlJzEMDca_eve9d_dgFGDAGz5a2a0-kNAUxm1krHeYJZEXe37gAaDTYstcbto-S-p51CC4g1tcX0vj_12qJ/s1080/topper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEAqxjk4Bz9YdKuMC02kIhVMkI0ROlMnpx8dZzYkIl-N4hGN_JS82NRfWLAyJ-CUrp0YkbsHIQojdToEFAb2dgOuCv7GepOzXzEs4p5cV0HlJzEMDca_eve9d_dgFGDAGz5a2a0-kNAUxm1krHeYJZEXe37gAaDTYstcbto-S-p51CC4g1tcX0vj_12qJ/w640-h360/topper.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"I wish to urge again the importance of self-reliance on the part of every individual Church member and family. None of us knows when a catastrophe might strike. Sickness, injury, unemployment may affect any of us. We have a great welfare program with facilities for such things as grain storage in various areas. It is important that we do this. But the best place to have some food set aside is within our homes, together with a little money in savings. The best welfare program is our own welfare program. Five or six cans of wheat in the home are better than a bushel in the welfare granary." (President Gordon B. Hinckley)</i></p><p>I think we will need to tighten the belt a little more this year, seems like more things are going up.</p><p>I don't really do resolutions just have things going for goals all year but I think setting goals is a great idea at the first of the year.</p><p>Some of my goals are....</p><p>Learn the instant pot. I got one at the thrift store a while back. How I plan to do that is I found some free books for it on <a href="http://www.freereadfeed.com">www.freereadfeed.com</a> I will find frugal ways to use it. I have saved a lot of money by getting free books from this site. There may be others out there but this just happened to be the one I came across.</p><p>I would like to learn all my kitchen appliances more.</p><p>I am working on the skill of colorwork in knitting as you saw on my advent Christmas stocking. I want to further that skill.</p><p>I want to further my skills in bobbin lace and tatting.</p><p>I want to continue building my sewing skills.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LsBNSjlU7Ai9mTFA-85Bd5kAHxVxevgn19-esIuZQJ32EZha0Q1WIeanv3TKxRyHXorD_iZSvgaRlzRl699XHpoBT-eXLLZBZZ99oGDXYB92yipRM1JD1qGfCX31FsasO5KMnVQ0Nh9FGril9ccvljvkgPiThnLis0tlfwnAXD65V9Sv257mB4b7gACD/s1080/pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LsBNSjlU7Ai9mTFA-85Bd5kAHxVxevgn19-esIuZQJ32EZha0Q1WIeanv3TKxRyHXorD_iZSvgaRlzRl699XHpoBT-eXLLZBZZ99oGDXYB92yipRM1JD1qGfCX31FsasO5KMnVQ0Nh9FGril9ccvljvkgPiThnLis0tlfwnAXD65V9Sv257mB4b7gACD/w640-h360/pin.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I made this pincushion from a frame. I had seen this somewhere and thought it good to keep these pins separated from others.</p><p>I want to continue to work with sourdough - a new skill to me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9jA4gu5Q6dMkI5ehPemA1AJMEtFp20W8Qs9hZR-xy3Px1QUeS8rt9KX9SZYt82t_VZG0rE5wFaN8gjY0BQk3NEHbLmzGv-vBzOR5yS9BqyQYhskE4cl8c8_Ov96tv3J1moq2SwLKfQLyYHVJ3hqFK0VDm7C2PHNQX2_GigA99lHJdrMiKwqba2U2kFHg/s1080/sourdough1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9jA4gu5Q6dMkI5ehPemA1AJMEtFp20W8Qs9hZR-xy3Px1QUeS8rt9KX9SZYt82t_VZG0rE5wFaN8gjY0BQk3NEHbLmzGv-vBzOR5yS9BqyQYhskE4cl8c8_Ov96tv3J1moq2SwLKfQLyYHVJ3hqFK0VDm7C2PHNQX2_GigA99lHJdrMiKwqba2U2kFHg/w640-h360/sourdough1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCv45FA090VJIaYVJ_Cq4qS5azkTMJI2HV3-COF-FbKoUco0u12MSs_LhJXjbrtxZlJz9hcJ2BHgSytDp6DVD0DoMaBrK8kcobeTQWAK4wJgYape6RGNDn2FryCzFyG9iIVp2yRIa-qWmqT02pyHQOqRM0qqTRPtV06ajOuZyeaygh6HoWJ2N-gFFxYGf/s1080/sourdough2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheCv45FA090VJIaYVJ_Cq4qS5azkTMJI2HV3-COF-FbKoUco0u12MSs_LhJXjbrtxZlJz9hcJ2BHgSytDp6DVD0DoMaBrK8kcobeTQWAK4wJgYape6RGNDn2FryCzFyG9iIVp2yRIa-qWmqT02pyHQOqRM0qqTRPtV06ajOuZyeaygh6HoWJ2N-gFFxYGf/w640-h360/sourdough2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I want to further my seed saving and planting skills.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9-8kS1tSlSIykwXWnTxBecB_NIIE8Sj_85Q5E_oEE4_8YCz-SbILUejaBx_WA55pp-wpyoQxqFrDIby6Lj2fv2gT6rpaUQMPJWRErtDSIT3tbeNydAN5_qHIsJ9CXEKZWM9p29fhS97dFVlAEx9WoI1y_N7vwySNd-36OW7hH5ZWCENMs6xXrh60KSHR/s1080/strawberries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9-8kS1tSlSIykwXWnTxBecB_NIIE8Sj_85Q5E_oEE4_8YCz-SbILUejaBx_WA55pp-wpyoQxqFrDIby6Lj2fv2gT6rpaUQMPJWRErtDSIT3tbeNydAN5_qHIsJ9CXEKZWM9p29fhS97dFVlAEx9WoI1y_N7vwySNd-36OW7hH5ZWCENMs6xXrh60KSHR/w640-h360/strawberries.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I planted the seeds you will remember from off the strawberries we had in the summer. Still waiting a bit to transplant them. I have the dirt inside so it will not freeze, so it is waiting for the right time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg556RQOVtnbzB28Gldf8DGEJwj5iR8GfsQ-ZE8Pa9PbXPmw8qeIXZz-xfeuQ4yvS86xLGcePv_DCcLTVAPWi9F75jC8Ll8oj9SesBzVuNbFK5Zp8hYywex-4bKVIBQh8NbG_uUJqFvtE2RzAKOp4AJQH9Gf8n5d45qunBOzrT5a-iyayn0dmD0v6coctjH/s1080/trees.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg556RQOVtnbzB28Gldf8DGEJwj5iR8GfsQ-ZE8Pa9PbXPmw8qeIXZz-xfeuQ4yvS86xLGcePv_DCcLTVAPWi9F75jC8Ll8oj9SesBzVuNbFK5Zp8hYywex-4bKVIBQh8NbG_uUJqFvtE2RzAKOp4AJQH9Gf8n5d45qunBOzrT5a-iyayn0dmD0v6coctjH/w640-h360/trees.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have this clay pot with dirt in it by the kitchen sink. I put the insides of peach pits in dirt hoping they will grow but I also have been tossing in apple seeds as we eat apples. All these are apple trees growing from those seeds. I have an orchard almost. They too will need repotting before long but not seeing any peach ones yet.</p><p>Tippy says she continues to be shocked by higher prices.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXVoDWXqtIPvH0zVKyEMc5y06lM3kG4eOW7y9zlh3xH7tHa9LL2umCvPmflSvI_HoP12psFl_1IElEQg2kbvLUqgePrJmFezTjetPbfN-voTCXdzAly2uA-m11MvIRZ4vwot2kq79ZJUVvSW5gslW8E4rV7mSKQf1R5xtgpVWJrlapjwe6lhtnP2j771Z/s1080/tippy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXVoDWXqtIPvH0zVKyEMc5y06lM3kG4eOW7y9zlh3xH7tHa9LL2umCvPmflSvI_HoP12psFl_1IElEQg2kbvLUqgePrJmFezTjetPbfN-voTCXdzAly2uA-m11MvIRZ4vwot2kq79ZJUVvSW5gslW8E4rV7mSKQf1R5xtgpVWJrlapjwe6lhtnP2j771Z/w640-h360/tippy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Missy says keep working at skill building. Pick which skill will save you the most and start with that one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFpDSJFnP_h_-2ZkPSJubgI5sPpt_QQbCQIEVS0MNeYNO_NhszGOXa8D8bMDylaWlZ8J996q_8wqUGkDt7O4RtfJuaz50C_4S1Pv_wuFjkjzVrOj8Uofs5DuaLhuvOra32SEhBueRxiD8K6Bl2aO_5E9bkHpQSJX7_6pPNrkH9uePVSs3ZKxSG2PgG8e_/s1080/missy2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFpDSJFnP_h_-2ZkPSJubgI5sPpt_QQbCQIEVS0MNeYNO_NhszGOXa8D8bMDylaWlZ8J996q_8wqUGkDt7O4RtfJuaz50C_4S1Pv_wuFjkjzVrOj8Uofs5DuaLhuvOra32SEhBueRxiD8K6Bl2aO_5E9bkHpQSJX7_6pPNrkH9uePVSs3ZKxSG2PgG8e_/w640-h360/missy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>They just wanted to pop in since they weren't in the last two posts (too much catnip).</p><p><a href="https://www.littlehouseliving.com/how-to-prepare-for-difficult-times.html">https://www.littlehouseliving.com/how-to-prepare-for-difficult-times.html</a> - here is helpful information, I love this gal.</p><p>I have been wanting to learn Krokbragd on my inkle loom. Looking to learn myself is cheapest for me - I can still learn but at no cost.</p><p>I plan on researching more frugal ways and sharing with you. Share any ideas you have below with us.</p><p>Tippy says find inexpensive activities...I think I found the puzzle piece!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRTocvAD97ElQkmo2fS5l8Q1mpMT9-fYwcl_jCRHTpEhY0FqhDyUiFPy0XZLdiUYwrsRdmy5_pGxyuY509vGjlEz1zCYeQkwKB0bvwndMbwUC55ACxzyABaqp9n78Y9TlqWMvfW4GLUgpWxNalX1GijElY2ui-UCngcR4KMd-cguxM5FLuPZnlWCMUS_f/s1080/puzzle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicRTocvAD97ElQkmo2fS5l8Q1mpMT9-fYwcl_jCRHTpEhY0FqhDyUiFPy0XZLdiUYwrsRdmy5_pGxyuY509vGjlEz1zCYeQkwKB0bvwndMbwUC55ACxzyABaqp9n78Y9TlqWMvfW4GLUgpWxNalX1GijElY2ui-UCngcR4KMd-cguxM5FLuPZnlWCMUS_f/w640-h360/puzzle.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Missy says waste nothing this year, tighten those belts, be frugal, and do it in fun ways.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yfd0kMJRj8Iw6NLTC2bZlaUjhfU0frZYVm2iAq-gHpx6s6mnutqKS5cq3kMMp_7ZU9YKqNfP3T73P5vVlTEb1R5IBBjbnWGovvst49tHICB2f8OG5N1TkzruDPX7nnEsjGD21lGyANq-XrMkU50COBdmBzDK21mUT_rdFJSp73HZOGY5nS7lX-W8C0fO/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yfd0kMJRj8Iw6NLTC2bZlaUjhfU0frZYVm2iAq-gHpx6s6mnutqKS5cq3kMMp_7ZU9YKqNfP3T73P5vVlTEb1R5IBBjbnWGovvst49tHICB2f8OG5N1TkzruDPX7nnEsjGD21lGyANq-XrMkU50COBdmBzDK21mUT_rdFJSp73HZOGY5nS7lX-W8C0fO/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-74866987343564718522024-01-01T11:32:00.000-08:002024-01-01T11:32:34.160-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqWNjIdx3qAi8V49J0eWpOSqwTL5r3DFVADQhH1RTmrvysfdulHKrf-EOgw3oD8QowAvYphWH506AkHVLOVqpG5ge4U4E14MGhOciUF7jcuJ-_tC0Hb2EUb0mCJcfjetnKhVB5fLqTaD5UuBUbBXLgWxIJ-iPONGUmCP4admchCNzVpLDOjwsa0mprr27/s1080/potholder4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWqWNjIdx3qAi8V49J0eWpOSqwTL5r3DFVADQhH1RTmrvysfdulHKrf-EOgw3oD8QowAvYphWH506AkHVLOVqpG5ge4U4E14MGhOciUF7jcuJ-_tC0Hb2EUb0mCJcfjetnKhVB5fLqTaD5UuBUbBXLgWxIJ-iPONGUmCP4admchCNzVpLDOjwsa0mprr27/w640-h360/potholder4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Happy New Year to all of you!</p><p>Enjoy being with your family. </p><p>I leave you with a collection I have gotten years ago. I would yard sale frequently during the summers and would see a vintage pot holder here and there. They would be a dime. Knowing what work was in each one, I just started to pick them up when I saw them and there you go, a collection was born. Enjoy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNATHeIhwx533lYShFuxHcl_hVPbsqYzP-QRGzMc7xpSQNt1jC3mHERq_oGLCVH-Oc-WPGzhvc3dtAx6bKZ-WfT3FcsIVK33AGsBXST3reLMeu5le4Zkann8GBPhwsPdZxCb6QGhmPGmnPvp1rt5DqtQbR8UvRuTKXCSUbuoHl0lgOPXhPzjYUauU6PXa/s1080/potholder1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNATHeIhwx533lYShFuxHcl_hVPbsqYzP-QRGzMc7xpSQNt1jC3mHERq_oGLCVH-Oc-WPGzhvc3dtAx6bKZ-WfT3FcsIVK33AGsBXST3reLMeu5le4Zkann8GBPhwsPdZxCb6QGhmPGmnPvp1rt5DqtQbR8UvRuTKXCSUbuoHl0lgOPXhPzjYUauU6PXa/w640-h360/potholder1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXFqWIQ_b6KJR-yamZ1FQnH7CF0dGsC2IdEfdwDKNOCe1iUamWULOpSs4VdIiOQAdG2BLbFAKmSFKfuPUdq4FZH_THD5-HA-X5e_ZFAErdqZqc9T1cArbVcj-GPM0cGMNBW_yHdm8GdgaJqmTJwwd3YxO_GlBIH6FHgPBx1TLSOtijtdYft2xLW_RdZWE/s1080/potholder2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXFqWIQ_b6KJR-yamZ1FQnH7CF0dGsC2IdEfdwDKNOCe1iUamWULOpSs4VdIiOQAdG2BLbFAKmSFKfuPUdq4FZH_THD5-HA-X5e_ZFAErdqZqc9T1cArbVcj-GPM0cGMNBW_yHdm8GdgaJqmTJwwd3YxO_GlBIH6FHgPBx1TLSOtijtdYft2xLW_RdZWE/w640-h360/potholder2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWXXKCNG122O-OXuP8eljSmw-GeSOuCufers6wK3l0DTWXthMoqXGMDKGOgzuXhv4fT_xAuWDDdUJrURxX0By-n8qPBDxMwxPu0OVGDgucIFaP4CYsNzC0KiQoyWXbpd14japQM5cNmQCfzWj5LtMNG0Qqy3WFvhSrIaxWDct-3m7MGYVNp03yElPN2kT/s1080/potholder3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQWXXKCNG122O-OXuP8eljSmw-GeSOuCufers6wK3l0DTWXthMoqXGMDKGOgzuXhv4fT_xAuWDDdUJrURxX0By-n8qPBDxMwxPu0OVGDgucIFaP4CYsNzC0KiQoyWXbpd14japQM5cNmQCfzWj5LtMNG0Qqy3WFvhSrIaxWDct-3m7MGYVNp03yElPN2kT/w640-h360/potholder3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRxMD250jf31nyl7HbLfFTG0iyp7Zwmrfel_1_Jfpprh4RLQSTiqi-2TVwezVDGtaZY5K1gPFLeS8zEUsgnaMkVcP1KkKNbG3rMHoRic0BbiM18ZJSAJbFAooa465LDmeSI_zckONsnaW-nxmAL-JbLWE-azZGvPSMJXzwSQZfgP6kTT1n1t7eiQ_F1-U/s1080/potholder5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRxMD250jf31nyl7HbLfFTG0iyp7Zwmrfel_1_Jfpprh4RLQSTiqi-2TVwezVDGtaZY5K1gPFLeS8zEUsgnaMkVcP1KkKNbG3rMHoRic0BbiM18ZJSAJbFAooa465LDmeSI_zckONsnaW-nxmAL-JbLWE-azZGvPSMJXzwSQZfgP6kTT1n1t7eiQ_F1-U/w640-h360/potholder5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We will all work to make 2024 a better year!</p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-17742062283346932662023-12-25T09:38:00.000-08:002023-12-25T09:38:42.296-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOJec0I2-6FmEUqckfPBSwfKwuJq7JLzr0gIbQsPuYwoL2FWKvo4-CtZyu9KflyyrFYLyAI9iCYzIKJw2-L4QpGS84H5-Pnb6qZpqqEb9E5qgMmu73Acl7oaUMv9s6eK5VCUC-5lwbEJaarSvgPwVnP-taKbG4bbbvd9wpKPZMhKs7hxjFzEvan9xC5Qr/s1195/Christmas.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1195" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOJec0I2-6FmEUqckfPBSwfKwuJq7JLzr0gIbQsPuYwoL2FWKvo4-CtZyu9KflyyrFYLyAI9iCYzIKJw2-L4QpGS84H5-Pnb6qZpqqEb9E5qgMmu73Acl7oaUMv9s6eK5VCUC-5lwbEJaarSvgPwVnP-taKbG4bbbvd9wpKPZMhKs7hxjFzEvan9xC5Qr/w428-h640/Christmas.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Merry Christmas!! Hope your holiday season is filled with love and wonderful memories!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEy-rNhbk4SxGo6AV4d82zxpo0ZTDSm5aSiI4mc9wCksV07L9HMtaiptKtSTTIOBC_7o95WX5GCIArqhdANERoFFi26T8q9D2MjjzM63Ahd094TiB_MmTd9A8JN6dcNVRuK_X80VN8jvxix3qqAeoefHVBIb153hOvuahdTGaU8-geOu70dT7rZVao5dJ5/s1080/christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEy-rNhbk4SxGo6AV4d82zxpo0ZTDSm5aSiI4mc9wCksV07L9HMtaiptKtSTTIOBC_7o95WX5GCIArqhdANERoFFi26T8q9D2MjjzM63Ahd094TiB_MmTd9A8JN6dcNVRuK_X80VN8jvxix3qqAeoefHVBIb153hOvuahdTGaU8-geOu70dT7rZVao5dJ5/w640-h360/christmas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzcBvCMkz5N6Mi-EP5OIdQLD2Z3L34Q6fN7CezgYWL3__MjSsnuvX5pISmRla8JzP6bq8YB90GaW2kkzpVae3jJJzumRyowrkhcgWHv1M5tet2WWbPH5QPSyP7Clu-9e5Cj1C1N6aBlAabFnWMD-p5q5wAX4QY6StKeCKsp9vDcRe9GjEEkbH5JLd-Tq4/s1080/christmas1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzcBvCMkz5N6Mi-EP5OIdQLD2Z3L34Q6fN7CezgYWL3__MjSsnuvX5pISmRla8JzP6bq8YB90GaW2kkzpVae3jJJzumRyowrkhcgWHv1M5tet2WWbPH5QPSyP7Clu-9e5Cj1C1N6aBlAabFnWMD-p5q5wAX4QY6StKeCKsp9vDcRe9GjEEkbH5JLd-Tq4/w360-h640/christmas1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Sharing this recipe as a gift to you all.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Christmas Sugar Cookies</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">1 c. Butter</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 c. Sugar</p><p style="text-align: left;">3 Eggs</p><p style="text-align: left;">3 3/4 c. Flour</p><p style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp. Salt</p><p style="text-align: left;">2 tsp. Cream of tarter</p><p style="text-align: left;">1 tsp. Baking soda</p><p style="text-align: left;">1/2 tsp. Vanilla</p><p style="text-align: left;">Mix together and roll out and cut. Bake at 350 for 8 - 10 minutes, being sure to check on it. On these I sprinkled sugar but you can frost. They are from when I was a child and they are the best I have had.</p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-25498315993862076182023-12-18T11:39:00.000-08:002023-12-18T11:43:25.206-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxOwEZMF0VhwEveHZqiPYOnaoqi3cmhIpOlM4oghkr3lfju9327_7lVaqy95SuoP57A7lWnlj0thoh0LsV4sI968rAvpw4PVOHsJvOYq2cAwWFrTxDxxzsRmCH-DvQYvDcjke_FwwXUmgxitC7G6mGrHyGmd9_Me83Bn5CWcKFShvszMJ1f-S9qHtexiZ/s640/topper.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHxOwEZMF0VhwEveHZqiPYOnaoqi3cmhIpOlM4oghkr3lfju9327_7lVaqy95SuoP57A7lWnlj0thoh0LsV4sI968rAvpw4PVOHsJvOYq2cAwWFrTxDxxzsRmCH-DvQYvDcjke_FwwXUmgxitC7G6mGrHyGmd9_Me83Bn5CWcKFShvszMJ1f-S9qHtexiZ/w640-h480/topper.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"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)</i></p><p>We are working our way through advent bags.</p><p>This was one of mine, I got it at salvation army early in the year and put it in one of my bags.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXEydM0Ur1Tjp3-m42Fc7niWRljAqL9Nx9zYaI2hdtxwTI1aCm5CL5omFj7C0bbJwC1ymgOOOBKa2ymd0km_h2MduiSSgPDQ6aHW_DjlrxpVpyo2spdy13_7qPt9noc9ipegycqUPjhLdi70TpHCL9I409zrTvlUmvO6sktbKJWX2qfNaUK33Adk-64y_o/s1080/waffle1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXEydM0Ur1Tjp3-m42Fc7niWRljAqL9Nx9zYaI2hdtxwTI1aCm5CL5omFj7C0bbJwC1ymgOOOBKa2ymd0km_h2MduiSSgPDQ6aHW_DjlrxpVpyo2spdy13_7qPt9noc9ipegycqUPjhLdi70TpHCL9I409zrTvlUmvO6sktbKJWX2qfNaUK33Adk-64y_o/w640-h360/waffle1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4edv1bHYuW7YLEGbHnI55lu_vmdhN_2Dz5JpYognu2AHL41KlhYWN4kpWVcQlqZF8exgV_-evclQGsdpm4NemGYFXqitlwBqiYBNMehW3ikC38kaKYBTj09Zjlegh88FRgBbP3xUKj2NW0vc-ffJ21vHhxOV6EZrVFIkYNZuxDIgw7cCS9DGLduEWXbb/s1080/waffle2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4edv1bHYuW7YLEGbHnI55lu_vmdhN_2Dz5JpYognu2AHL41KlhYWN4kpWVcQlqZF8exgV_-evclQGsdpm4NemGYFXqitlwBqiYBNMehW3ikC38kaKYBTj09Zjlegh88FRgBbP3xUKj2NW0vc-ffJ21vHhxOV6EZrVFIkYNZuxDIgw7cCS9DGLduEWXbb/w640-h360/waffle2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This year I am following along with the <a href="https://arnecarlos.com/home/">Arne and Carlos Christmas stocking</a>. They release six rows a day, it has been fun.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYt2rhSfozBLZjW6796s89s_JKl0-GVUK0VQ3j-30MpmXz9kKUHwesFxObFVNTA6xr0n9QGBSEBkllUccWqSY2DqOQJblPaTfIVXNbwW7uBjzCkMhySXyUcBIbQKvKWLEtJITDrhHTLiYY593ch0DGsz7HzlVFVr2mMDdi4Dj4rP4sJbLglVPz3_MhY-Eb/s1080/stocking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYt2rhSfozBLZjW6796s89s_JKl0-GVUK0VQ3j-30MpmXz9kKUHwesFxObFVNTA6xr0n9QGBSEBkllUccWqSY2DqOQJblPaTfIVXNbwW7uBjzCkMhySXyUcBIbQKvKWLEtJITDrhHTLiYY593ch0DGsz7HzlVFVr2mMDdi4Dj4rP4sJbLglVPz3_MhY-Eb/w640-h360/stocking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/last-minute-handmade-gifts/">https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/last-minute-handmade-gifts/</a> - ideas for last-minute gifts.</p><p><a href="https://www.thriftyfrugalmom.com/20-cheap-easy-homemade-gift-ideas/">https://www.thriftyfrugalmom.com/20-cheap-easy-homemade-gift-ideas/</a> </p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2017/12/toilet-paper-decorations.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2017/12/toilet-paper-decorations.html</a></p><p><a href="https://wholefully.com/homemade-soup-mixes-in-a-jar/">https://wholefully.com/homemade-soup-mixes-in-a-jar/</a> - gift ideas.</p><p>You are probably worn out from this busy time of year so be nice to yourself. Rest. You don't want to get sick and run down.</p><p><a href="https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/g37406365/crock-pot-soup-recipes/">https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/g37406365/crock-pot-soup-recipes/</a> - put on some soup and just rest.</p><p><a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/quick-slow-cooker-soups/">https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/quick-slow-cooker-soups/</a></p><p><a href="https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/crockpot-soup-recipes/">https://insanelygoodrecipes.com/crockpot-soup-recipes/</a> - put some soup in your crockpot and take it easy.</p><p><a href="https://saladinajar.com/recipes/original-favorite-dinner-rolls/">https://saladinajar.com/recipes/original-favorite-dinner-rolls/</a> - put some rolls in your bread machine or mix by hand and let rise while you put your feet up.</p><p>Missy says no doubt we are all feeling the budget being pinched even harder. Prices seem to continue to rise. Take time to ponder more frugal ways.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86MBc9H3SevOXYB0Qs9bgBh_rBtmQRFBm0RRKP9yJihrC16vgpVJJJSME6-iOxvyggXyezFHw1QfbVJYxvAIsP8CscR-7g3AA04tWiAww02ZTJ8A2CwBZB5aneh-pYwxFMUcn1s3sr8evLNl_FLS2jQN-itFS0nTT3WForqlAB5drs7WsyEQR9IRqC8_n/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj86MBc9H3SevOXYB0Qs9bgBh_rBtmQRFBm0RRKP9yJihrC16vgpVJJJSME6-iOxvyggXyezFHw1QfbVJYxvAIsP8CscR-7g3AA04tWiAww02ZTJ8A2CwBZB5aneh-pYwxFMUcn1s3sr8evLNl_FLS2jQN-itFS0nTT3WForqlAB5drs7WsyEQR9IRqC8_n/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says rest and look forward to the new year.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaltGyD-7GxayymZMIiWckzxOiY6izxciXaZSez68E5kzuzwSee4KOHLU8FrOqb2VBCVeeqp9RzSN0AVK46cN9U1EL3zucqPB9C9P6-ZSwyIQ6j5tQpmla2inj8LlIqDMLF8ok5fDmAGWFrIpHN_Q_MVEpTOOELjrQYQbIa-sQD6W_7b_YTyiDtdgY_4P/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyaltGyD-7GxayymZMIiWckzxOiY6izxciXaZSez68E5kzuzwSee4KOHLU8FrOqb2VBCVeeqp9RzSN0AVK46cN9U1EL3zucqPB9C9P6-ZSwyIQ6j5tQpmla2inj8LlIqDMLF8ok5fDmAGWFrIpHN_Q_MVEpTOOELjrQYQbIa-sQD6W_7b_YTyiDtdgY_4P/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-65409763578727106622023-12-11T12:16:00.000-08:002023-12-11T18:43:36.785-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRuYsbOdX_uUipUWcVZuKayQ20EyM4hWOrMnNIJeEKJ_FVeH-B5x1YGBjwCZ10Dnc3U_qnm5dMgGMuOsAYJOpu3xj98Cy4toyrI7z53bLa4EF36EwoPXIUrPk2l85n-7OFWb-xqvztPhespvc64C-vtmxktdHFOJW5wujAx0mWnsG-VktKnNtRgKHAcfs/s640/topper.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="359" data-original-width="640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRuYsbOdX_uUipUWcVZuKayQ20EyM4hWOrMnNIJeEKJ_FVeH-B5x1YGBjwCZ10Dnc3U_qnm5dMgGMuOsAYJOpu3xj98Cy4toyrI7z53bLa4EF36EwoPXIUrPk2l85n-7OFWb-xqvztPhespvc64C-vtmxktdHFOJW5wujAx0mWnsG-VktKnNtRgKHAcfs/w640-h360/topper.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"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)</i></p><p>Here we are in the busy season, goodness it is so busy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ikoihGzw_bq86WIMckV4ga7Be6c0wi5McbpcVQf5Tajua9CGa5jmb2GZ9di3nV0xqEIoGIq0FJPbQQVexekTe5jzuUrKFzy6ckrkv3Kako02Hz8xf1NxGFo-fOOFvfxO9-bnfiAjRxHMjp0T8Tvw0ogH-7d3mMtwLLqsZqaqU4NcxGGK0S0NdahnpBmq/s1080/scrubby.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ikoihGzw_bq86WIMckV4ga7Be6c0wi5McbpcVQf5Tajua9CGa5jmb2GZ9di3nV0xqEIoGIq0FJPbQQVexekTe5jzuUrKFzy6ckrkv3Kako02Hz8xf1NxGFo-fOOFvfxO9-bnfiAjRxHMjp0T8Tvw0ogH-7d3mMtwLLqsZqaqU4NcxGGK0S0NdahnpBmq/w640-h360/scrubby.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I have been making these jar openers for gift giving. This one is mine, have used it more than I can say. My husband too. You can pretty well figure out how to make it. When I am done, I make an X from corner to corner each way.</p><p>While having extra things on my to-do list, I still need to make yogurt (recipe <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2018/09/monday-message.html">HERE</a>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1ndVh05ZtDX8inu7DE4NDCv2xUhpmvGksCgmoEIAVOoIBaSGYWPHxEU9WRPjiPbRZN9U_TzT3t8m8M7sf4TUFlPoAhHI-XTBsP9Y8sO4aFBiRg0fRCOn6jxS1B3oj82HP9RGsRuZEjb06hRigJWv64cg0oVv9BxTsxGf-bTRwNHQi9EtMQtTYVXFIoQt/s1080/yogurt1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1ndVh05ZtDX8inu7DE4NDCv2xUhpmvGksCgmoEIAVOoIBaSGYWPHxEU9WRPjiPbRZN9U_TzT3t8m8M7sf4TUFlPoAhHI-XTBsP9Y8sO4aFBiRg0fRCOn6jxS1B3oj82HP9RGsRuZEjb06hRigJWv64cg0oVv9BxTsxGf-bTRwNHQi9EtMQtTYVXFIoQt/w640-h360/yogurt1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCgzqAgvPc-KgHvKDXs6P0yJV7ISVf99_Gbpuvi2l6X8x9-p6MKkvQRwE6sIFIRdU-N9ycfn2nCluopb_rOqjT3_DlGbWwpPsoOGx2s2iVJi-knone_wxBvox_6xotV3UAZvxCWup-tQ2QpVhb9fZK5oYrjIUIls_b4dIgOKkZym5tVMEI-zpkLZEniSS/s1080/yogurt2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCgzqAgvPc-KgHvKDXs6P0yJV7ISVf99_Gbpuvi2l6X8x9-p6MKkvQRwE6sIFIRdU-N9ycfn2nCluopb_rOqjT3_DlGbWwpPsoOGx2s2iVJi-knone_wxBvox_6xotV3UAZvxCWup-tQ2QpVhb9fZK5oYrjIUIls_b4dIgOKkZym5tVMEI-zpkLZEniSS/w640-h360/yogurt2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYjHUR-AS1OVacMG3LB74jSQV7qhIouB6e4oNT_baHps2JAqppJwJRZSPaGYYcIe88TXQfaf96wgOd6llQ-a9N6kIVDnJpiN6ngZcxL9MGItn8TQp8qf-Tqpij4Q0o-8MeH5jL2rJqXahuhb8bOJgPyaWRb9d-Cr4UGUC5tpFQLb16oznXfUfh38x9Ba4/s1080/yogurt3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYjHUR-AS1OVacMG3LB74jSQV7qhIouB6e4oNT_baHps2JAqppJwJRZSPaGYYcIe88TXQfaf96wgOd6llQ-a9N6kIVDnJpiN6ngZcxL9MGItn8TQp8qf-Tqpij4Q0o-8MeH5jL2rJqXahuhb8bOJgPyaWRb9d-Cr4UGUC5tpFQLb16oznXfUfh38x9Ba4/w640-h360/yogurt3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I use an ice chest and fill one quart jar of hottest tap water and put it in with yogurt, all have lids on. We like having this with our granola (get the recipe <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2023/06/monday-message_19.html">HERE</a>)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr-nn1XP7D2fIa3ly_jFMkhsYdFfZHc2ix-4oAt3qLiZiIfCWh0jenxT9LIWuGnOvgKhnyYl73J5vig9uYeVv56dblnNQWV58dQCl_jeekzq__83u0lk6qRwaeAIGiwJdMiOTL7enL3ucGAlQrAVU01vfGJ3ZyqM0UcVXQD72El2vljRqm0tf6d34mp3j/s1600/granola.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr-nn1XP7D2fIa3ly_jFMkhsYdFfZHc2ix-4oAt3qLiZiIfCWh0jenxT9LIWuGnOvgKhnyYl73J5vig9uYeVv56dblnNQWV58dQCl_jeekzq__83u0lk6qRwaeAIGiwJdMiOTL7enL3ucGAlQrAVU01vfGJ3ZyqM0UcVXQD72El2vljRqm0tf6d34mp3j/w640-h360/granola.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am starting a mitten as a challenge to myself - a winter project. You can see the puzzle going behind it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWO0ghREOBwCUkPG2VGtBg0F_3jBOktTMn38jErfAeA5KttGJiJvkYGAdjqbrppg8lPrL7liCZzGag-IQ51i7r8rnHYzd_5J92XJFn9J3peECI8J81yUtC2ZeciJ2fNSRVrfLOB8E8tlRYbTAa7QTzGiUjq6_hKDE-iOEfMBzt1_4FOAbGO73iVUqb2QMr/s1080/knitting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWO0ghREOBwCUkPG2VGtBg0F_3jBOktTMn38jErfAeA5KttGJiJvkYGAdjqbrppg8lPrL7liCZzGag-IQ51i7r8rnHYzd_5J92XJFn9J3peECI8J81yUtC2ZeciJ2fNSRVrfLOB8E8tlRYbTAa7QTzGiUjq6_hKDE-iOEfMBzt1_4FOAbGO73iVUqb2QMr/w640-h360/knitting.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.todaysthebestday.com/20-easy-inexpensive-and-fast-neighbor-christmas-gifts/">https://www.todaysthebestday.com/20-easy-inexpensive-and-fast-neighbor-christmas-gifts/</a> - some fast gifts.</p><p><a href="https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/neighbor-or-teach-gift-idea-ho/">https://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/neighbor-or-teach-gift-idea-ho/</a> - more ideas.</p><p><a href="https://ahundredaffections.com/classy-cheap-neighbor-christmas-gifts-free-printable-tags/">https://ahundredaffections.com/classy-cheap-neighbor-christmas-gifts-free-printable-tags/</a> - cute ideas.</p><p><a href="https://frogprincepaperie.com/sugar-cookie-snack-mix-christmas-neighbor-gift-or-teacher-gift/">https://frogprincepaperie.com/sugar-cookie-snack-mix-christmas-neighbor-gift-or-teacher-gift/</a> - this looks yummy.</p><p><a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/recipes-for-gifts-in-a-jar/">https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/recipes-for-gifts-in-a-jar/</a> - some ideas here as well.</p><p>Winter is soup time up here, brrrrrr... <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/cheap-soup-recipes-for-fall/">https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/cheap-soup-recipes-for-fall/</a></p><p>Find time to rest while you are in this busy season. My goal is to try to slow down.</p><p><a href="https://bemorewithless.com/how-to-slow-down-in-life/">https://bemorewithless.com/how-to-slow-down-in-life/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/the-beauty-of-slowing-down">https://www.ramseysolutions.com/personal-growth/the-beauty-of-slowing-down</a></p><p><a href="https://simplelionheartlife.com/how-to-slow-down/">https://simplelionheartlife.com/how-to-slow-down/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/slow-down.html">https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/slow-down.html</a></p><p><a href="https://bemorewithless.com/ways-to-slow-down/">https://bemorewithless.com/ways-to-slow-down/</a> - this one looks really good.</p><p>Missy says find time to rest, it will help you stay healthy and she rests a lot.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyrjhKpP2v9H6h-fTWgXl-Zdi1JsGAlOIjLIqy2rzo98JQ4vDpzYysU8yvRBZ_Yvu7dmA3QihmOXSyi48FJ8Y5MWfC2d7gag2AM7QDetW3kBoqdmP8AQ4848Y6vRYn58I5kAQO9ClNH2nwOJ6jsI4W403KE1YxoN1w6x7-OzvMhi9UfruVVk-02DIfqec/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvyrjhKpP2v9H6h-fTWgXl-Zdi1JsGAlOIjLIqy2rzo98JQ4vDpzYysU8yvRBZ_Yvu7dmA3QihmOXSyi48FJ8Y5MWfC2d7gag2AM7QDetW3kBoqdmP8AQ4848Y6vRYn58I5kAQO9ClNH2nwOJ6jsI4W403KE1YxoN1w6x7-OzvMhi9UfruVVk-02DIfqec/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says enjoy some music.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXCI2aQ2Z0b_XighXfghqiwhk_vkz4YjYhqAgjFyNmHOHWnNZScD8PoPDHGbxj9ekma6FPNSSi1RhualwT6-38uDpikQEiNnf9uO82Igie63k9rWVw7GmiTxd1ORyViL9Rk6IXQtP7JfNTEn69yV7jq2KDDQGNPveNr5m3BD0k1s9z3Ur-O7VJgsbFpYT/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHXCI2aQ2Z0b_XighXfghqiwhk_vkz4YjYhqAgjFyNmHOHWnNZScD8PoPDHGbxj9ekma6FPNSSi1RhualwT6-38uDpikQEiNnf9uO82Igie63k9rWVw7GmiTxd1ORyViL9Rk6IXQtP7JfNTEn69yV7jq2KDDQGNPveNr5m3BD0k1s9z3Ur-O7VJgsbFpYT/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I bought some really beginner piano music I like a lot. I figure I can learn on this song then move to another. I am such a beginner but it is something I wanted to do as a kid.</p><p>This is the song I love it but mine is a very simple version - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ_VlQ8M5EE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ_VlQ8M5EE</a></p>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-44692123488697902152023-12-04T11:52:00.000-08:002023-12-04T12:04:49.092-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4L9XVus7vEF-eOgefqOYNeI_7OiKC0LMOKruL7Zr0OZk8RChWCOmOukKWE35W-hQXWuDp7LG-ZArQQ2dvDtUN7iGktc3M6lHavRgvtB85fU3uBo1f6YQ1IClSEUI8ug9gsIRxPLjOYTIdj6jgzLUbEoGddPnW-76xT2yFkzorl0RvBMGsAucYbhT_e4YC/s1080/clock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4L9XVus7vEF-eOgefqOYNeI_7OiKC0LMOKruL7Zr0OZk8RChWCOmOukKWE35W-hQXWuDp7LG-ZArQQ2dvDtUN7iGktc3M6lHavRgvtB85fU3uBo1f6YQ1IClSEUI8ug9gsIRxPLjOYTIdj6jgzLUbEoGddPnW-76xT2yFkzorl0RvBMGsAucYbhT_e4YC/w360-h640/clock.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p><i>"We encourage members worldwide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings. We ask that you be wise, and do not go to extremes. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve." (All is Safely Gathered In)</i></p><p>Now with Thanksgiving behind us we need to turn to Christmas and the busy time of year. Let us remember to look for ways to give service and lift others.</p><p>This week I removed the cuffs, hemmed the pants, and shortened the sleeves on the last suit and also replaced a zipper in a winter coat.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDe4-ucfEy6zbV8Rfq3ugBgmVAItcVxTZH87HIPIp_hmODD43A-PlK7GPydBuVqbOFOd5lyCz8oU4FcmBUNX3t7TOP5_gVngNH2Uvx9vteZymZAeUWHmJLMakLTVu4a48v1nDrxbp9oJvNDubgQalGWl8ydkZzxx3qmU6ZNFR_-glFp7tVT5WbhA11pjp_/s1080/coat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDe4-ucfEy6zbV8Rfq3ugBgmVAItcVxTZH87HIPIp_hmODD43A-PlK7GPydBuVqbOFOd5lyCz8oU4FcmBUNX3t7TOP5_gVngNH2Uvx9vteZymZAeUWHmJLMakLTVu4a48v1nDrxbp9oJvNDubgQalGWl8ydkZzxx3qmU6ZNFR_-glFp7tVT5WbhA11pjp_/w640-h360/coat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsd8uGQcVrXtGBdZCO-Lj80Z-yEp-ULmlpgTcVh-8a3yNuwVx3lN8Z-XufDBbZMAwUjncYZUM0aW7kDYNgpkywV7NTiVw4uS5AveJd_olsrnm8DR5Ca3toKwBG7obKAqsBSHCUXjwOIENKXl_dm_4WRVmdFEW9IwCNNl1s5L5kEtKCx3czEi7IL8WUmPHQ/s1080/coat2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsd8uGQcVrXtGBdZCO-Lj80Z-yEp-ULmlpgTcVh-8a3yNuwVx3lN8Z-XufDBbZMAwUjncYZUM0aW7kDYNgpkywV7NTiVw4uS5AveJd_olsrnm8DR5Ca3toKwBG7obKAqsBSHCUXjwOIENKXl_dm_4WRVmdFEW9IwCNNl1s5L5kEtKCx3czEi7IL8WUmPHQ/w640-h360/coat2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I did a bit more moving things about and finished the fall clean. Now I can just enjoy the results which is good.</p><p>I have the puzzle set up to work over the holidays and winter days.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhob8kLBGRE8rlBf5iJAF3b5z8H4eaV0gGnK8yoSf5VzndMEcELvu7sgxfS5mTc36noHfdwZ3llp3oahnHBlXb93l0DbgqWINMEXA9U1iU9-kPSusyo3wUehYHsl97Dr1wH0zB6S1ZzxL6bjVQIKrLYxYlwWx8gdH_7bw-bFWLSvkcguTul8S2JBUwaX0_0/s1080/puzzle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhob8kLBGRE8rlBf5iJAF3b5z8H4eaV0gGnK8yoSf5VzndMEcELvu7sgxfS5mTc36noHfdwZ3llp3oahnHBlXb93l0DbgqWINMEXA9U1iU9-kPSusyo3wUehYHsl97Dr1wH0zB6S1ZzxL6bjVQIKrLYxYlwWx8gdH_7bw-bFWLSvkcguTul8S2JBUwaX0_0/w640-h360/puzzle.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We try to do this every year as we set into a slower time after a hectic season of gardening and preserving food. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bjo2H6NX337j2_wqV20o2hZpGsyVADz_lAJ8Qnz-bxxGFzQb2YUaGQpWeVuq8B9HEY0a5rJWfTdXm6B7k3YMyWGiVjK5pZl0m25z58bO2XMEbdVDPSL6AVqZN5tKKdqvuPe5YM791A3kz6aRlBkzuGKyEajcN1CPOJjhuo9HIdaC39fussaWFHR9IbQY/s1080/clock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9bjo2H6NX337j2_wqV20o2hZpGsyVADz_lAJ8Qnz-bxxGFzQb2YUaGQpWeVuq8B9HEY0a5rJWfTdXm6B7k3YMyWGiVjK5pZl0m25z58bO2XMEbdVDPSL6AVqZN5tKKdqvuPe5YM791A3kz6aRlBkzuGKyEajcN1CPOJjhuo9HIdaC39fussaWFHR9IbQY/w360-h640/clock.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I needed to work on the cuckoo clock on Thanksgiving. After we ate our meal, the clock had slowed playing music (it plays Edelweiss). So I cleaned and oiled some and it is back working good again. I love that song. This clock was a gift from my sister, she knows I love that song. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhoiWPRgvxG0KgbIx7ya4I3eS9XcD1cfwTKziZDJWqug4ZYebKK4hWaqmVfaUwEBfGQMdqZqm5noxSVrWKuI26011kZuZTXqlhcBRfSJvICD-SFkcAMiuOSBzftoXsEhrepnKregYe_NlNGcdOE6GdnjZ3122IlL6K7K6hZkai898-2tlXXbgiOC7SPn1/s726/clock2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="726" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhoiWPRgvxG0KgbIx7ya4I3eS9XcD1cfwTKziZDJWqug4ZYebKK4hWaqmVfaUwEBfGQMdqZqm5noxSVrWKuI26011kZuZTXqlhcBRfSJvICD-SFkcAMiuOSBzftoXsEhrepnKregYe_NlNGcdOE6GdnjZ3122IlL6K7K6hZkai898-2tlXXbgiOC7SPn1/w640-h416/clock2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today I plan to slice turkey and put it in vacuum sealing bags with gravy. I made extra so I will vacuum and seal these into pouches and then freeze them. I only need to boil water and drop the pouch in the water and it heats this up. Then I only need to open the bag and most of the meal is done. So that is what I will do this day after Thanksgiving.</div><p>Here are some budget ideas...</p><p><a href="https://snailpacetransformations.com/25-christmas-traditions-for-families-on-a-tight-budget/">https://snailpacetransformations.com/25-christmas-traditions-for-families-on-a-tight-budget/</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.printablesfairy.com/christmas-traditions-for-families-on-a-tight-budget/">https://www.printablesfairy.com/christmas-traditions-for-families-on-a-tight-budget/</a> - I love the 12 acts of kindness</p><p><a href="https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/family/21-free-or-cheap-family-christmas-traditions">https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/family/21-free-or-cheap-family-christmas-traditions</a> - I love the handprint tree skirt and really like the scavenger hunt.</p><p><a href="https://www.busybudgeter.com/21-christmas-traditions-to-enjoy-on-a-tight-budget/">https://www.busybudgeter.com/21-christmas-traditions-to-enjoy-on-a-tight-budget/</a> - peanut brittle party sounds yummy.</p><p><a href="https://www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/seasonal-happenings/budget-friendly-holiday-traditions">https://www.sandiegofamily.com/things-to-do/seasonal-happenings/budget-friendly-holiday-traditions</a> - great ideas here as well.</p><p><a href="https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/the-best-simple-and-frugal-family-christmas-traditions/">https://www.thesimplicityhabit.com/the-best-simple-and-frugal-family-christmas-traditions/</a> - a list of frugal traditions. </p><p><a href="https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/christmas-traditions-with-your-family.html">https://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/christmas-traditions-with-your-family.html</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.beautythroughimperfection.com/free-christmas-traditions/">https://www.beautythroughimperfection.com/free-christmas-traditions/</a> - another list of ideas.</p><p>I know you are busy at this time so listen to wise counsel from the kitties...</p><p>Missy says do not run yourself down, you don't want to get sick .</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDUrIx3PRE122QMcefUBCZtNB2qSM3YKL41wM7GB9FXOlR9GcAknmNHEwz_1Qrl-F1EJneKtaPsFDcoyZ3_Fby1zfNoehigYLFTubnY0fZBS7j6Wu2mddp0-cWU5gHtwSFGoCzyKeE0I7lytMwsKMuk011-4B90KPmEtyyP_VandC-FdS-QeQ4niEOqT5/s1056/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="1056" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFDUrIx3PRE122QMcefUBCZtNB2qSM3YKL41wM7GB9FXOlR9GcAknmNHEwz_1Qrl-F1EJneKtaPsFDcoyZ3_Fby1zfNoehigYLFTubnY0fZBS7j6Wu2mddp0-cWU5gHtwSFGoCzyKeE0I7lytMwsKMuk011-4B90KPmEtyyP_VandC-FdS-QeQ4niEOqT5/w640-h364/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says find time for yourself rest lots and plenty of hot cocoa stay well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzORLKZ9_1f8LKfmjy0QnUSuuHMiCFrk67voq7DLZlYyPoUGO2uha6I9GGVapMUn5LVIfdB_xTqjTwQ5fnKp4Cl0HXk2xA-DRXpJ5c9E9ArxyCEh5i5o9Ekpt71FxhTHPzaa7cm3lL7xcoG4f8a1-joduf_GFSglt2Sz26v6FAlswbzgO2jYpK0dCJyDCb/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzORLKZ9_1f8LKfmjy0QnUSuuHMiCFrk67voq7DLZlYyPoUGO2uha6I9GGVapMUn5LVIfdB_xTqjTwQ5fnKp4Cl0HXk2xA-DRXpJ5c9E9ArxyCEh5i5o9Ekpt71FxhTHPzaa7cm3lL7xcoG4f8a1-joduf_GFSglt2Sz26v6FAlswbzgO2jYpK0dCJyDCb/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-46014180474329324752023-11-27T13:51:00.000-08:002023-11-27T14:01:06.893-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6Lel-mG9_RIjPvUOlKtS0G0k7PqrA43wT_NA7BT2-USQ1FAwGENsrs53gHUvq0Pa1WZPWdx0keZGd6vxWrk3T_IHhx_HUEc09hpRZkiX7OnpXRqiQ6FHnseFNkodleVNTVY8DET-T-9_6vEVFMX8dSInzKemIZ07jNUgqYA34sf1GVtNvhibg97Mo1_4/s1080/topper2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF6Lel-mG9_RIjPvUOlKtS0G0k7PqrA43wT_NA7BT2-USQ1FAwGENsrs53gHUvq0Pa1WZPWdx0keZGd6vxWrk3T_IHhx_HUEc09hpRZkiX7OnpXRqiQ6FHnseFNkodleVNTVY8DET-T-9_6vEVFMX8dSInzKemIZ07jNUgqYA34sf1GVtNvhibg97Mo1_4/w640-h360/topper2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"Wherever possible, produce your nonfood necessities of life. Improve your sewing skills; sew and mend clothing for your family. . .Develop handicraft skills. .and make or build needed items." (President Spencer W. Kimball)</i></p><p>I have been stretching my sewing skills to the max this week. We were given three suits all needed something. Two needed hemming. That is easy. One needed taking out an inch less, easy. They make them with some extra to do that but then one jacket needed taking out and one taking in and the sleeves shortened... this all took two whole days and I was stressed I would ruin them. It required deconstructing, bad deconstruction.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8Oj7fYeJDKP0voPq_qEJ-XooRhRyc47xeqSttcQJOGelUpFW4CnxfekSYWO8OTIxb5FJQLth4ZJfM2vnMzt_4Nh0o2cxa07RridnWiuvV8GSkdo2rw72mGdsNwYDI7wNGLkiOOU1DUe2LIMiNpnDpgPYH_jcMCBfqm2jC9Ch1dkMiSDMq3Cnei73Gi4h/s1080/suit1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8Oj7fYeJDKP0voPq_qEJ-XooRhRyc47xeqSttcQJOGelUpFW4CnxfekSYWO8OTIxb5FJQLth4ZJfM2vnMzt_4Nh0o2cxa07RridnWiuvV8GSkdo2rw72mGdsNwYDI7wNGLkiOOU1DUe2LIMiNpnDpgPYH_jcMCBfqm2jC9Ch1dkMiSDMq3Cnei73Gi4h/w640-h360/suit1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was very scary. My mother-in-law was the best seamstress ever and I sure miss asking her questions. I miss her all the time already but this week I could have used her help, though at times I felt like she was answering me. Like when I would have to think on how to do something, I would think of a short cut and it was "no, you need to do it right"...grrr, so I did.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrJGwkAsvTZfEtDdwGPLy9PMhuL_sl5u8NC7mB_bdkmUv4WG-hxli7DnwoBiBRktpiSmw05MMhRD5_ejCV579uYpVAH9MFvLcWAwde1SWhdY-X_mQPUedLCKgd4u34XWuDYMJGhkQNtHZc2JRaEibAadZVQ1y7dsoVDk0TCdz4xFRpDi2CPLaheRdUO3j/s1080/suit2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicrJGwkAsvTZfEtDdwGPLy9PMhuL_sl5u8NC7mB_bdkmUv4WG-hxli7DnwoBiBRktpiSmw05MMhRD5_ejCV579uYpVAH9MFvLcWAwde1SWhdY-X_mQPUedLCKgd4u34XWuDYMJGhkQNtHZc2JRaEibAadZVQ1y7dsoVDk0TCdz4xFRpDi2CPLaheRdUO3j/w360-h640/suit2.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>This is that splayed out suit pictured above. The pics are kind of dark but this is it after I took it out. This was the hardest one.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeG8y6EGQTjPKllr9LYeeCLvUXgb10Awm9UGljHaXMK4LdhAA_LwaH-3JCcxDDcSjWYpGLOyrsm9y1rkmJYgDFjQz79iWsFhyHtSja6diwABH36pS9hNnLRRwsB5dZqC13yPlq-0GnqCg9gd0Cup-lsI9z5-lEN_i_6YNngLullknvWeK-RhTjm-omfTT_/s1080/suit3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeG8y6EGQTjPKllr9LYeeCLvUXgb10Awm9UGljHaXMK4LdhAA_LwaH-3JCcxDDcSjWYpGLOyrsm9y1rkmJYgDFjQz79iWsFhyHtSja6diwABH36pS9hNnLRRwsB5dZqC13yPlq-0GnqCg9gd0Cup-lsI9z5-lEN_i_6YNngLullknvWeK-RhTjm-omfTT_/w640-h360/suit3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is the suit I had to take in and shorten the sleeves after finishing.</p><p>It was all very hard and stretched my sewing abilities to the limit but saved us so much money and now he has them to wear to church.</p><p>So building sewing skills is a great skill to pick if you are looking for a skill to work at. I plan to keep working on building on what I already know on sewing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmH5CdUigB7XR0TZPiaRGZDiIFZlfDUJTdaYI2lFG6FsIWmsedwXwaKHORzqR0onbrlVFF0omF5_A0rrOKVw4mL8nKcjgXA4c8y2S_vvyZrDi4VG6FGPQp1LLjwIYqAKn0o3RKZP2b9Usj2fyV3E-4Ri7VgCGdf3LaBaYnVsjpgTUj65CWIjKE8-8LX7AJ/s1080/waffleirons.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmH5CdUigB7XR0TZPiaRGZDiIFZlfDUJTdaYI2lFG6FsIWmsedwXwaKHORzqR0onbrlVFF0omF5_A0rrOKVw4mL8nKcjgXA4c8y2S_vvyZrDi4VG6FGPQp1LLjwIYqAKn0o3RKZP2b9Usj2fyV3E-4Ri7VgCGdf3LaBaYnVsjpgTUj65CWIjKE8-8LX7AJ/w360-h640/waffleirons.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I was able to get this little shelf that is an upgrade to the last one I got which my husband will now use in the workshop, trying to have nothing go to waste.</p><p>I wanted to put this in here to show that used things aren't bad. I know years ago they got a bad rap but remember that saying I like - second hand is not second class.</p><p>It is very helpful for our budgets and environment.</p><p>We have picked up things and restored or refashioned them for ourselves and for gifts. It's an especially good idea now that we turn our attention to the gift giving season. One time I picked up this stool someone set out to get rid of. I got it and noticed their garbage had blown around so I got the stool loaded and picked up their garbage. I knew what I wanted to use it for right away so I brought it home and cleaned it up and it is now my spinning stool.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vVgJPmmnOtz_NJSC_ooGQLfcAZ29YQeRd2EOkMrZighrCtaJmuINsE-n5Mfs2JFION87_G4Fm3Ns53cfJOX7cgknK9gCfG8LSJCqczJRsqhvJUInpgRCCltB3GANgTst3MfpSjcGXh7MIXd-Omt4rmHI7igf57SiggqPmzToPYvx29OfkNxsM6jqWk6w/s1080/stool.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vVgJPmmnOtz_NJSC_ooGQLfcAZ29YQeRd2EOkMrZighrCtaJmuINsE-n5Mfs2JFION87_G4Fm3Ns53cfJOX7cgknK9gCfG8LSJCqczJRsqhvJUInpgRCCltB3GANgTst3MfpSjcGXh7MIXd-Omt4rmHI7igf57SiggqPmzToPYvx29OfkNxsM6jqWk6w/w640-h360/stool.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It works well for me. One time I got a plastic kids kitchen one piece toy and brought it home, scrubbed it up, put a bow on it and gave it to the neighbor girls on Christmas, they loved it. Probably thought Santa brought it, only mom knew. So don't pass up things you could use or gift with a little love and care. This is just another tool of being frugal.</p><p>I watch a podcast where the gal goes to thrift store on Thursdays. This is her day out. She set an amount, like stay under ten dollars, and she said she only gets what is useful to her. Someone said if money is so tight why not just save that money up to get something you want. Giving herself the day out is something she really wants. I'm the same way, I prefer to spend less. That ten dollars goes further in a thrift store. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBn3ir48k0dKJxCCbWpLhe79Jjsi-20WvZIILEM6Lq2wHKvmxv6h9EAC6OM_nxLzZxx5v6VbnjDK2jKzci-9vv80CxLZFu61MRCuOm9CnnePLwfbbwkxsm_hDqMO_GbU8SrpIGoBlFSMl1EOXHAx6mHWiYEVy2thtKT1qyyY_RD-Zk-hOe8BYOa46j-wF/s1080/rags.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWBn3ir48k0dKJxCCbWpLhe79Jjsi-20WvZIILEM6Lq2wHKvmxv6h9EAC6OM_nxLzZxx5v6VbnjDK2jKzci-9vv80CxLZFu61MRCuOm9CnnePLwfbbwkxsm_hDqMO_GbU8SrpIGoBlFSMl1EOXHAx6mHWiYEVy2thtKT1qyyY_RD-Zk-hOe8BYOa46j-wF/w640-h360/rags.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I also hemmed a pair of pants for myself and I cut an old towel for cloths and surged around them.</p><p>It has been a busy week. I have also been tweaking things I moved last week. I still have one more tweak to do then I will put a halt to some of the fall/spring cleaning.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNK6EqkgJgocFKChFL1LteGHYfrUOb3bIlWHd99u-PMaLIybvcPIlG_fCSk2ruKv5FblNbbqo8wch7YJ34Xs0z4jYwCFM6NCrUDd_FDvU1FhGkSrlxy_42pzBFeCdJWEHLpDRF4xrZsXdoOydIhQ54NJL7iVYk83rvv_WHdgnXfedmOgSrYqhJhcyQ0X_F/s1080/trays.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNK6EqkgJgocFKChFL1LteGHYfrUOb3bIlWHd99u-PMaLIybvcPIlG_fCSk2ruKv5FblNbbqo8wch7YJ34Xs0z4jYwCFM6NCrUDd_FDvU1FhGkSrlxy_42pzBFeCdJWEHLpDRF4xrZsXdoOydIhQ54NJL7iVYk83rvv_WHdgnXfedmOgSrYqhJhcyQ0X_F/w360-h640/trays.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjF6SM1AWkdZnNtq8Tcv4BlsDSip9gEcWipfbrRbhPhLVrsqZdpaiZC0oTyiTFiNYfgEUt41CRcIHoQaql87fsaOQUmsuUKcrgozX7tOGyU48JXkXQi2myEAmWGi46w9ubvwB9KQZ2vllcGMgCLpy5KJkmogLt8njHyLUR9B6os-AGu7qil4tJJUQ9309/s1080/watercolors.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKjF6SM1AWkdZnNtq8Tcv4BlsDSip9gEcWipfbrRbhPhLVrsqZdpaiZC0oTyiTFiNYfgEUt41CRcIHoQaql87fsaOQUmsuUKcrgozX7tOGyU48JXkXQi2myEAmWGi46w9ubvwB9KQZ2vllcGMgCLpy5KJkmogLt8njHyLUR9B6os-AGu7qil4tJJUQ9309/w360-h640/watercolors.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>Even this cart was used and some in and on it as well but this cart works well with the drawers. I moved the plastic container in the top drawer so you could see under it, it has watercolor crayons in it. Under that is empty palettes for paint mixing and the altoid tin I made into my own little watercolor box. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xBPNXIgY4PJCLKT0ctI5usSdtVRR7nlcMpWVfNCL0fEfq7yw8bJaCsEmV6aeN1u2seCPe5g4-KbWmUOGzkyi8sRYzGgl6BxjZKTWL8SFkhO3oCbIgw3djKPanZ0KCAXRpa797K13pDeXXjRHt7MTlza-JJ7-iv6OLIEHxbRGdA9mxen26RFwWXBH1sn3/s1080/watercolor2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xBPNXIgY4PJCLKT0ctI5usSdtVRR7nlcMpWVfNCL0fEfq7yw8bJaCsEmV6aeN1u2seCPe5g4-KbWmUOGzkyi8sRYzGgl6BxjZKTWL8SFkhO3oCbIgw3djKPanZ0KCAXRpa797K13pDeXXjRHt7MTlza-JJ7-iv6OLIEHxbRGdA9mxen26RFwWXBH1sn3/w360-h640/watercolor2.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEVXIHe9uJOTcjOBqADdSZes0y7_ue0vNXtkhbrOZDCN3Dp0MIFvjGnR0oNf9yknzq-6q0DqmOWuD_67WqVuXmM8DSzsyLDvMg7DxknjaVzXa82vMsQKuZWnxD02-casKCKFCd1RLcfyppHQ2udz9WV7iSzo0OoZRfRNf_7xdq8DIaBJY7X3pGZHyNN7b/s1080/watercolor3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEVXIHe9uJOTcjOBqADdSZes0y7_ue0vNXtkhbrOZDCN3Dp0MIFvjGnR0oNf9yknzq-6q0DqmOWuD_67WqVuXmM8DSzsyLDvMg7DxknjaVzXa82vMsQKuZWnxD02-casKCKFCd1RLcfyppHQ2udz9WV7iSzo0OoZRfRNf_7xdq8DIaBJY7X3pGZHyNN7b/w360-h640/watercolor3.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDQGTfR9qvJ0Y1HOB5xIhFsEInt-B4rYfe_acqARUcJ2jkWa1mqsbPMBm0EtPLAhU44pjgFPE3Lil0zY_y_IW_vCBUprh_8SGDR_tQT_yrgPoyb-StymnO-VD-lSylgTW7b9wReX245z2qK60tfLxYgvJVL9YKEmvvNWxxIBKeWE3JP4KZWt_c9iJ_oz5n/s1080/watercolor4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDQGTfR9qvJ0Y1HOB5xIhFsEInt-B4rYfe_acqARUcJ2jkWa1mqsbPMBm0EtPLAhU44pjgFPE3Lil0zY_y_IW_vCBUprh_8SGDR_tQT_yrgPoyb-StymnO-VD-lSylgTW7b9wReX245z2qK60tfLxYgvJVL9YKEmvvNWxxIBKeWE3JP4KZWt_c9iJ_oz5n/w360-h640/watercolor4.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>The next drawer has pens and pencils and erasers, the next watercolors and in the next I have even more watercolors. In the bottom I have paper towels and a container of tubes of watercolor paint. This means I moved the tatting thread to the plastic drawers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdUozluX0rxrbM9ijPWWKTNPFbQCh6dP5S1xZuoK8jS-zm9pln7jClGCypEAY73u5pdZtXsnEnZKkEHLrLvyK-rmFoPIORWpF-agRKP1qoblQ9QsojQHdR213TY8wyDYXNTjkna81pgVxgWj4sGxUa4aaQkbtKWSNmRt_6dkIM0gwVoqX2N01U_G1PeB7U/s1080/drawers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdUozluX0rxrbM9ijPWWKTNPFbQCh6dP5S1xZuoK8jS-zm9pln7jClGCypEAY73u5pdZtXsnEnZKkEHLrLvyK-rmFoPIORWpF-agRKP1qoblQ9QsojQHdR213TY8wyDYXNTjkna81pgVxgWj4sGxUa4aaQkbtKWSNmRt_6dkIM0gwVoqX2N01U_G1PeB7U/w360-h640/drawers.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>So those are things I have done plus some vacuum sealing which helps lengthen the life of my food.</p><p>I encourage you to stock up on your storage as you can with holiday sales as the stores run some food sales at this time of year.</p><p>Think outside the box. When you are about to toss something stop and think what could I use this for...?</p><p>Try to be more frugal and think of more meaningful gifts rather than things that are costly.</p><p>Share what frugal things you are doing this holiday or just in general in the comments below.</p><p>Missy says being thrifty is a great way to stretch your dollars.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEh8g_8BckWwOWgyYTa-DDuKtMUcSgBZ_On_LLbSVaoXTv5APRjYjv92duzjScjmZAo6mv-HMJh5kvkDaOncs1FegC_lZ10DUifMECIOHaiOn21zdqqg9hwyOFBjFoV4F-OfqWCyVkAg3_uDJPbbtIo7hk9xNKvhjZ-i3vZZgO6cdCwEio7Mrz1zlWLYvG/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEh8g_8BckWwOWgyYTa-DDuKtMUcSgBZ_On_LLbSVaoXTv5APRjYjv92duzjScjmZAo6mv-HMJh5kvkDaOncs1FegC_lZ10DUifMECIOHaiOn21zdqqg9hwyOFBjFoV4F-OfqWCyVkAg3_uDJPbbtIo7hk9xNKvhjZ-i3vZZgO6cdCwEio7Mrz1zlWLYvG/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says this is a stressful time of year so look for a bit of sunshine and stretch out in it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWsinxX36HCjMCcy4hDXJykvt48h8ayc3tTWFZ-p4OxvX5qTkFg2nP-jJrint8uoRvgqjsLckbZbjq8k7BeRsh1P2q4ZjL5BT5vYveoLBXjWEz212HEN001oxfgdo9o7VU5EmyC3yPuZcZWL9c7xH09btlyz_y7ZnAgIYT-93HizolkNaWRHmT2FHT5KN/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWsinxX36HCjMCcy4hDXJykvt48h8ayc3tTWFZ-p4OxvX5qTkFg2nP-jJrint8uoRvgqjsLckbZbjq8k7BeRsh1P2q4ZjL5BT5vYveoLBXjWEz212HEN001oxfgdo9o7VU5EmyC3yPuZcZWL9c7xH09btlyz_y7ZnAgIYT-93HizolkNaWRHmT2FHT5KN/w360-h640/tippy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-12787796991816273972023-11-20T12:25:00.000-08:002023-11-20T12:25:08.244-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUmNjv5FIUVszzXMPsHa4VO9jT7NTB4peGhlJc6uo_WbZwwLTBYpilq-tYyFAyCRR94uPwXgH0wIru83XK5YGoItKMRbYMsP7djA4y3gWRia6gnr45xWMGrXvuInHdPGPj7XuF0fSxV5vcLLGoPxT946bISyvDJNwAHcGCLPjIQ4k65iVIT3DFAfq6KSq/s1080/needlepoint.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmUmNjv5FIUVszzXMPsHa4VO9jT7NTB4peGhlJc6uo_WbZwwLTBYpilq-tYyFAyCRR94uPwXgH0wIru83XK5YGoItKMRbYMsP7djA4y3gWRia6gnr45xWMGrXvuInHdPGPj7XuF0fSxV5vcLLGoPxT946bISyvDJNwAHcGCLPjIQ4k65iVIT3DFAfq6KSq/w640-h360/needlepoint.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"As we have been continuously counseled for more than 60 years, let us have some food set aside that would sustain us for a time in case of need. But let us not panic nor go to extremes. Let us be prudent in every respect. And, above all, my brothers and sisters, let us move forward with faith in the Living God and His Beloved Son." (President Gordon B. Hinckley)</i></p><p>Every time I get groceries the prices get higher and higher. I only go once a month so if I went more often perhaps it would not be a shock but they would still be higher. With insurance rates up, along with all prices rising, we really need to get creative.</p><p>We all have been through a lot in the last four years or so. I was thinking about hard times and how when you have a hard incident sometimes it is harder to climb out of then some others. Perhaps that is what is happening. We are having higher prices as a climbing time...it isn't easy and it takes time. We will all push on and do what we have to do. We can find more frugal ways of doing things. It is hard to find time but we need to give ourselves time to learn and research so we can help our families. Sharing ideas is one very good way. For example, Shepherdess55 shared in the comments on this <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2023/10/monday-message_23.html">post</a> how we can even further stretch our yogurt making. I thank you for that. I just put one quart of yogurt into ice cube trays. We all need to help each other so keep sharing in the comments.</p><p>There are so many free things to learn...</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCe0u88H4LU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCe0u88H4LU</a> - she shows you how to make little gift bags.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw0MGTXA6mWuagLM54HylKl15WGaq-pXg-cpvmWGTVNJUm8FT4_xyjJOHynTgW_eeqmmX2wYh1nAJvvvYr9q00y7l2FteWlGDPh7lAm0DMAdtUhyphenhyphenL5cPG90JqAZ_awI0uHb3AY1YzGTwX_p7XDB4ZUwy2usSEUmIjwC0RQ-xNt7Ev8uU5Z32PE5nsQRZ9/s1080/spinning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitw0MGTXA6mWuagLM54HylKl15WGaq-pXg-cpvmWGTVNJUm8FT4_xyjJOHynTgW_eeqmmX2wYh1nAJvvvYr9q00y7l2FteWlGDPh7lAm0DMAdtUhyphenhyphenL5cPG90JqAZ_awI0uHb3AY1YzGTwX_p7XDB4ZUwy2usSEUmIjwC0RQ-xNt7Ev8uU5Z32PE5nsQRZ9/w360-h640/spinning.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5bNFAmtnWA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5bNFAmtnWA</a> - she is starting a learn to spin. Even though I spin I never really had lessons so I am able to watch for free. You may not want to spin but I use this as an example, it does not cost us to learn.</p><p><a href="https://www.bethanylynnemakes.com/how-to-make-a-granny-square-vest-the-agnes-sweater-vest/">https://www.bethanylynnemakes.com/how-to-make-a-granny-square-vest-the-agnes-sweater-vest/</a> - you can get patterns for free.</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9D-CPdGi5A">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9D-CPdGi5A</a> - learn to make mittens from recycled sweaters and get a free pattern.</p><p><a href="https://www.thriftyfrugalmom.com/frugal-30-minute-dinner-ideas/">https://www.thriftyfrugalmom.com/frugal-30-minute-dinner-ideas/</a> - frugal meals.</p><p>Past posts of this blog...</p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2017/11/monday-message.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2017/11/monday-message.html</a> </p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2017/10/monday-message_30.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2017/10/monday-message_30.html</a></p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2016/11/monday-message_21.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2016/11/monday-message_21.html</a></p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2018/03/monday-message_12.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2018/03/monday-message_12.html</a></p><p>I thought you would enjoy these older posts and some shots from around the house...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFfdSkdlZE7vfOHzmQZiGXxVCqV4D3TWrZRSJUQTWwkqlDG_alVy6J0EMGLTDaeasd7r7n2_IpAkW0NundTU7egHKEVzKet2mD5T14nVRiCGMfznot5m6PLWMnHFBzUvc-Gd15hK9kRW7QoGUbl8CqvjCK2lUYAdllltK9jDywJ4X3WlB1MXjeX4gplXaZ/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFfdSkdlZE7vfOHzmQZiGXxVCqV4D3TWrZRSJUQTWwkqlDG_alVy6J0EMGLTDaeasd7r7n2_IpAkW0NundTU7egHKEVzKet2mD5T14nVRiCGMfznot5m6PLWMnHFBzUvc-Gd15hK9kRW7QoGUbl8CqvjCK2lUYAdllltK9jDywJ4X3WlB1MXjeX4gplXaZ/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says keep working on your storage.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn54H02jdSSKjFnUHQU8yq1Y0KiM_nxGVCzDn7Rizb4mHun07Dw-2GRt5jebsfiOELrMdiNTUpjaN05JdI0D5xkNhs17nWmEfUOey8UtFAE1ir3xESHGtALpSRCN1z3KjZRk9NKKmIcDwi9F_UNvZWoRAmZpYyUtXRyfcttBlWd2rSl5_evkLORsvR4pJF/s1082/tippy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1082" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn54H02jdSSKjFnUHQU8yq1Y0KiM_nxGVCzDn7Rizb4mHun07Dw-2GRt5jebsfiOELrMdiNTUpjaN05JdI0D5xkNhs17nWmEfUOey8UtFAE1ir3xESHGtALpSRCN1z3KjZRk9NKKmIcDwi9F_UNvZWoRAmZpYyUtXRyfcttBlWd2rSl5_evkLORsvR4pJF/w640-h354/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-85586748544980549422023-11-13T12:02:00.000-08:002023-11-13T12:45:13.473-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKtc23icHux0n6LHDqXGVjIMAD37Hw7ySE3tTncsctjqy0kVz5ZZq2YB1qhuO1X87E7K8FE7ndPtCmSG07OTzXtWhaybRETbwoNrpXTOfTYKt1XEdsZVSvNnUMpWM39EV8JlrXov5LU9bRgGxvZigAdRo42AaFO9iDRHlmfaXTOpBM_g53FtC2N6O0sQQ/s1080/loom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJKtc23icHux0n6LHDqXGVjIMAD37Hw7ySE3tTncsctjqy0kVz5ZZq2YB1qhuO1X87E7K8FE7ndPtCmSG07OTzXtWhaybRETbwoNrpXTOfTYKt1XEdsZVSvNnUMpWM39EV8JlrXov5LU9bRgGxvZigAdRo42AaFO9iDRHlmfaXTOpBM_g53FtC2N6O0sQQ/w360-h640/loom.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"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)</i></div><p>The weather here has definitely changed to colder. Winter is coming, ready or not.</p><p>Somehow I am wired differently...I do my spring cleaning in the fall. As I was working, I thought I remember cleaning this time of year the past two years. I think if I go look in my journals I would see it has been every year. I don't know exactly why I do it in the fall instead of in the spring, except that I know winter is a cozy time but also a stuck inside time and I would rather be doing fun than cleaning and organizing during then. So if I get things all in order now, I can just be cozy then.</p><p>That said I have been deep cleaning and organizing and rearranging to make everything more cozy and uncluttered and a place ready for the fun things I do. This morning while listening to the news, snuggled warm and cozy in my blankets, I thought I pray for all but how can we actually change the awfulness that is everywhere it seems? I thought instantly that at least I can make my home a cheerful and happy place, warm and cozy, so that is my goal. The rest I pray, as that is something I can do. Everything is in turmoil, needless death and horrors of war. Right now I can make my space peaceful and uplifting, a refuge for all who come into it, and pray for all.</p><p>Concentrating on that, with peaceful things in mind, will be my plan for the winter.</p><p>So here are the pictures of my house I have been working on this week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaNV4YstOYMtjm0-OlKuR7UOSS1ZVIPvit4B9mCysJ8f_DYWuMdEUQ1oQBo-TdMTS7saylHSPsXRm2RffkuHBbuoUA9sFP1tDUfUORSycYr5_9ygSV_IyRzU7VjIaTWMgt1uEjviHlcXLOrQSnibB1GuhBThjGROCsMCl1HDfL10U7_rmBQ3R6HvFlLia/s1080/watercolor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfaNV4YstOYMtjm0-OlKuR7UOSS1ZVIPvit4B9mCysJ8f_DYWuMdEUQ1oQBo-TdMTS7saylHSPsXRm2RffkuHBbuoUA9sFP1tDUfUORSycYr5_9ygSV_IyRzU7VjIaTWMgt1uEjviHlcXLOrQSnibB1GuhBThjGROCsMCl1HDfL10U7_rmBQ3R6HvFlLia/w360-h640/watercolor.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>It started with straightening this bookshelf. I have sock yarn at the top, then watercolor books and paper on the right and needlework books to the left.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheW-LOWS6lVcUZhhsXpobLsspfH42t5ElG19Rp33i_kF11CJ0NrUZ9QazUFKAs2Rzm5ESSC2E8bADNI001piAil-Fzcuubq8NFDe0JUTx18HWljHxU_8VY5HkWyufRyQqvk_rjaSwhmESoFJVYLaretnIoYlJeNsBeG5W914My7x0Zhj_VUHJEtvlEg6HW/s1080/knittingmachines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheW-LOWS6lVcUZhhsXpobLsspfH42t5ElG19Rp33i_kF11CJ0NrUZ9QazUFKAs2Rzm5ESSC2E8bADNI001piAil-Fzcuubq8NFDe0JUTx18HWljHxU_8VY5HkWyufRyQqvk_rjaSwhmESoFJVYLaretnIoYlJeNsBeG5W914My7x0Zhj_VUHJEtvlEg6HW/w640-h360/knittingmachines.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Next, I tidied up my knitting machines getting the one ready so I can review and learn it better. It is the Toyota, the longer one is the Bond. I am good with knowing it, no bells and whistles with it, basic. The far end is my bookshelf with knitting books. In front of that, bobbin lace. I am gearing up to make a little bird (more on that if I succeed).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrkW46_b8qYQ7uEPvnquo6vsJvmHwXX71mhHl4wtVaK3fLHbWzZco4p2bxLGPFDuTyfHjCez4qBMDksQOcZHg4Dd9qp9XERPcub6ad6YkUHn6Nl_DVLn8ogowaA4XKY9BFxDrnbfkUpYTp9S31-9lYmLbPQdHC1i5M4DNYqF4nGV2rjzqNzB_L9HGbd5Q/s978/shelf2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="978" data-original-width="561" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrkW46_b8qYQ7uEPvnquo6vsJvmHwXX71mhHl4wtVaK3fLHbWzZco4p2bxLGPFDuTyfHjCez4qBMDksQOcZHg4Dd9qp9XERPcub6ad6YkUHn6Nl_DVLn8ogowaA4XKY9BFxDrnbfkUpYTp9S31-9lYmLbPQdHC1i5M4DNYqF4nGV2rjzqNzB_L9HGbd5Q/w368-h640/shelf2.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then the other bookshelf was next. At the top is Bond machine books. The next shelf is Toyota books and machine knitting books in general. Under that are binders and stamping magazines and my little drawers of tatting shuttles and such for tatting. That is a little tapestry loom in front I got at thrift a while ago (more on that in future).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSyk748ElTAlr2l0VLDf2tMsy2H2bfn6nYjMcCUvfnbO31wkIUSAMLbRuHTHHRHtvxxKbj7d08M1AlbSsaGN7d98yy85zTbpsEkwKX0QE-V_0ZC1xPGPCop9qLyWAL5L8w-mTTflDvu7SyGL-sN7wLJm_8OmuzbHrfzaDTdGPMX2BRw9oe5NUlcPXV_vB/s1080/basket.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSyk748ElTAlr2l0VLDf2tMsy2H2bfn6nYjMcCUvfnbO31wkIUSAMLbRuHTHHRHtvxxKbj7d08M1AlbSsaGN7d98yy85zTbpsEkwKX0QE-V_0ZC1xPGPCop9qLyWAL5L8w-mTTflDvu7SyGL-sN7wLJm_8OmuzbHrfzaDTdGPMX2BRw9oe5NUlcPXV_vB/w360-h640/basket.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>Then this cart is my embroidery supplies. It is on wheels and can move wherever I need to work. This is a good spot to put it.</p><p>I had also changed the living room, moving my loom and little loom. (You can play I spy and find Missy in this picture).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5AqGusf005sJrhbT1fxPWm7yR1hxcttZNCitb8mTMlic2W41EIVccbJWGUdEHEzt3xjK3zXDashNBljswdXIJp1aRQPml1TNoUH50FN8Usc86TmQySDWRfizSJP2sdDgc8dd7xhy6bdV2oiDuDjzAhvFdiA_pF1siB3iHY4UQhp2fPKR4nTQxmcJuJauG/s1080/chair.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5AqGusf005sJrhbT1fxPWm7yR1hxcttZNCitb8mTMlic2W41EIVccbJWGUdEHEzt3xjK3zXDashNBljswdXIJp1aRQPml1TNoUH50FN8Usc86TmQySDWRfizSJP2sdDgc8dd7xhy6bdV2oiDuDjzAhvFdiA_pF1siB3iHY4UQhp2fPKR4nTQxmcJuJauG/w360-h640/chair.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I set up my spinning wheel here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oAyvVdBZEb15ZC__OAE1VMSkMcUcXAjcoT85D3SGpvCd1zuuaWEmUUvmHzIePuYV4BOZl7XJ6dAC_RzmxBCNF2ZCo4sMSKnlC0OrPqaBrMLix8UOJQ2EFELveqzVmzLDfMRyoQmAnIpNImbtZVnWplhySgCgv0Et8XSk9ftLZkvq_T01PVIATzCm09ys/s1080/spinning.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-oAyvVdBZEb15ZC__OAE1VMSkMcUcXAjcoT85D3SGpvCd1zuuaWEmUUvmHzIePuYV4BOZl7XJ6dAC_RzmxBCNF2ZCo4sMSKnlC0OrPqaBrMLix8UOJQ2EFELveqzVmzLDfMRyoQmAnIpNImbtZVnWplhySgCgv0Et8XSk9ftLZkvq_T01PVIATzCm09ys/w360-h640/spinning.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I left the rug loom here. It is in a good spot for it and is soooooo heavy to move.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrDgKD9heCVuXkBF9ZvWApNtg1Ji0GNPRx9GRLwqAwGyEait4UNCX5VGawd6RjcXOj4mBTsWjeMKa66iHyYegbyTs4QEeIBrRFZVHoTgEHzhrHsnfVkwZqjcAGXs12WZEMeY7_loM1FCKrrLFrdzt4St1zgJoZhAwneuTzrHdQQ2tGUIq8h_W_xUmDIV9/s1080/loom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrDgKD9heCVuXkBF9ZvWApNtg1Ji0GNPRx9GRLwqAwGyEait4UNCX5VGawd6RjcXOj4mBTsWjeMKa66iHyYegbyTs4QEeIBrRFZVHoTgEHzhrHsnfVkwZqjcAGXs12WZEMeY7_loM1FCKrrLFrdzt4St1zgJoZhAwneuTzrHdQQ2tGUIq8h_W_xUmDIV9/w360-h640/loom.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>This stayed put as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivY8I7MuAh5ucFeiV9n-1TtWrEvPpxuHGq6iftm0lQU57B6kGX-09bw7uorYMsrVR4iGzphyCa0Ze3NitWBSGLz2yc6x7kFIgqFZBBAlIB5uVHYZN4xexTa3HSYUOHyWdKrD3k7vseEpMjPFaMPLahcL_2SOkQnf4_5j3-byfmZpPNHc81oQWWIvsNXOcB/s1080/rocker.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivY8I7MuAh5ucFeiV9n-1TtWrEvPpxuHGq6iftm0lQU57B6kGX-09bw7uorYMsrVR4iGzphyCa0Ze3NitWBSGLz2yc6x7kFIgqFZBBAlIB5uVHYZN4xexTa3HSYUOHyWdKrD3k7vseEpMjPFaMPLahcL_2SOkQnf4_5j3-byfmZpPNHc81oQWWIvsNXOcB/w360-h640/rocker.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I think the dining room is the biggest accomplishment of all. I cleaned and rearranged my husband's art studio, claiming some wasted space and setting up a desk so he could work on it as he had been working on the table. I had him come and take breaks from his working in the workshop to have him give me his input on where he wanted things set. That freed up my table and I love having it back. He made the sculpture of the woman on the pedestal. The flowers he made are glass and light up, though they weren't on in this picture.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv779PRk7ewu6qQmUEbVuVDIdV0RGYoSjC2zDzuNxIp3HY9-zgh8-5juLD1YjUYcQ95hFXz9guWzcw3IL7WxOrB8Tg_W3psWE_FglQT3oH-wLMZQzScgJjgsMLOAkc9J1TQ1b0NQnpmbMcav33rMfp6kaXyExh1fNHHSI80wHgNB_xoX17ZLSfKRDXCjXn/s1080/table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv779PRk7ewu6qQmUEbVuVDIdV0RGYoSjC2zDzuNxIp3HY9-zgh8-5juLD1YjUYcQ95hFXz9guWzcw3IL7WxOrB8Tg_W3psWE_FglQT3oH-wLMZQzScgJjgsMLOAkc9J1TQ1b0NQnpmbMcav33rMfp6kaXyExh1fNHHSI80wHgNB_xoX17ZLSfKRDXCjXn/w360-h640/table.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>So that is what I had been busy with this week. What have you been up to?</p><p>I also added more cinnamon and oats to storage this month. How are you coming along with your stock ups?</p><p>Missy says put a little here and a little there as you can...with a little catnip on the side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjALnFNCES7g7RhpARBL-Ux2XSc2VzIhMzi91uGXurAZajJkpgiyucHoK05P3Z4KQDNgsvIl_fRJ2PGfBLATlwkX-5u0r-4apn1waWRorG48MOnDi9077y2cYZIXc8QToIyHiRLkqyuWN2c_nPhRFBvLwuVHM4_oCxhE1B3yIhNRGMtBEQExjkZutWbBw/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjALnFNCES7g7RhpARBL-Ux2XSc2VzIhMzi91uGXurAZajJkpgiyucHoK05P3Z4KQDNgsvIl_fRJ2PGfBLATlwkX-5u0r-4apn1waWRorG48MOnDi9077y2cYZIXc8QToIyHiRLkqyuWN2c_nPhRFBvLwuVHM4_oCxhE1B3yIhNRGMtBEQExjkZutWbBw/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says look out when you nap, furniture seems to move.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbgTr6PZDRvLk7bFh8UTBTQpCRqqgw8IXBmGfgsLPNhOObTh4w2IDFaYMcJQTFMNV2L-vEIauHXN6gxuC9-Em27xxbHUs-MhvygOC8kuNgrB6lz62JsWCvZpoqEEm51AVZq9sA75gMiyOruO4ctzw3qBSELIY6PwoHwpgSxjXiktyL3oTk2iZ5lYZCwno/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJbgTr6PZDRvLk7bFh8UTBTQpCRqqgw8IXBmGfgsLPNhOObTh4w2IDFaYMcJQTFMNV2L-vEIauHXN6gxuC9-Em27xxbHUs-MhvygOC8kuNgrB6lz62JsWCvZpoqEEm51AVZq9sA75gMiyOruO4ctzw3qBSELIY6PwoHwpgSxjXiktyL3oTk2iZ5lYZCwno/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-40760828372003000362023-11-06T12:06:00.001-08:002023-11-06T12:06:58.399-08:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGj_nc6pam_JIVWnepieaFkZesF4vae8ldwnG4bVBZzvUknt1nUh2JTb3YYkccrFR8UQbvMsoOICAsBh-akvoXIKjs2KCpl3tYJ50GWCe3WFVVIB4reaBcGlrY7ckVeveie_9C-8-SEEHIhcAKeTdfJ00hZCMQLarfRybbMiBapuRWhFZxzmXaKsTFgaY/s1080/beehive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipGj_nc6pam_JIVWnepieaFkZesF4vae8ldwnG4bVBZzvUknt1nUh2JTb3YYkccrFR8UQbvMsoOICAsBh-akvoXIKjs2KCpl3tYJ50GWCe3WFVVIB4reaBcGlrY7ckVeveie_9C-8-SEEHIhcAKeTdfJ00hZCMQLarfRybbMiBapuRWhFZxzmXaKsTFgaY/w360-h640/beehive.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p><i>"Included in the year’s supply of basic foods should be life-sustaining foods that store well for a long time: grains (wheat, rice, corn, or other of the cereal grains); dried milk, dried fish or protein vegetables such as beans and peas and other fresh, canned, dried, or pickled fruit or vegetables; sugar or a sugar substitute such as honey; some form of fats; salt; and water. Fresh taro or sweet potato, and live pigs, chickens, or fish might be considered as a supply in some areas of the world where it is difficult to store food. Remember that regular use of whole grains is important in building a digestive tolerance for roughage." (Barbara B. Smith)</i></p><p>Well I hope you living up here in the north are all buttoned up for winter!</p><p>We found a few more things in the garden as we had to pick everything since we are in a freeze warning overnight and that will end everything. I am hoping it ends the allergies as well.</p><p>We enjoyed our very tiny last musk melon I put the pen in picture to show how tiny it was but big on flavor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aQ-R03A2R7oeyW-6Tu80ZTZn3hPfHxtf7zGDxXUWz_OYwYH7b87pXMinBxGYNDjBfCXTCeQIlKDVMivcGLQD6FVOmrenmiWv4Px_EwYfNhMJVix_aeeWJ0umCi4S5_HA9nG9c_jAlF49T1fYygbrUZCam7AKUQ62pO9hOZJJd4_TceS62xW0MAoPd1J0/s1080/melon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aQ-R03A2R7oeyW-6Tu80ZTZn3hPfHxtf7zGDxXUWz_OYwYH7b87pXMinBxGYNDjBfCXTCeQIlKDVMivcGLQD6FVOmrenmiWv4Px_EwYfNhMJVix_aeeWJ0umCi4S5_HA9nG9c_jAlF49T1fYygbrUZCam7AKUQ62pO9hOZJJd4_TceS62xW0MAoPd1J0/w640-h360/melon.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I ran across this soda and cake mix recipe and we were having company so I tested it out on them, they were a hit! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNS-h-4bDkrGWpKRcYlZ-1MDI3Mh75qd4itd-XpyY6OIiY8qRT2HFWn0boEyY8ovDeaIun0p6DoY5kgs9RepiuzjND-lu_GbaQNpaqQ9RizO_jsoA-4YksGObeSkTMzeTEWNTW0TCGMFZ18dls8r4jCedInyZnf3nRGbI9i6fBmj0U1HnJG3H6MaMSssl/s1080/cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNS-h-4bDkrGWpKRcYlZ-1MDI3Mh75qd4itd-XpyY6OIiY8qRT2HFWn0boEyY8ovDeaIun0p6DoY5kgs9RepiuzjND-lu_GbaQNpaqQ9RizO_jsoA-4YksGObeSkTMzeTEWNTW0TCGMFZ18dls8r4jCedInyZnf3nRGbI9i6fBmj0U1HnJG3H6MaMSssl/w640-h360/cupcakes.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Recipe here: <a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/article/soda-cake-mix/">https://www.allrecipes.com/article/soda-cake-mix/</a> I think those who have egg allergies could use this and have a cake or cupcake. I also think when cake mixes are on sale and soda, it could be something nice to add to the storage.</p><p>Here is the progress on strawberries. I will be transplanting to their own pots this week I think.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxKd1lGt9MDKt09oOjIEeAG0OHN_-bzEaPcnaGgrtVs30N7QXe-3D8LaiqmiTJqBPXti7sfgxqOYMAJJPO9SdydC0Weco71F2LY1BPPS42v4TQUGO19YQOkJRXueZ1FfUJNruCi1qgV6ozm1K8l3HlWmk0BHVZvn1I19oBZBCugLRrkA8XbqvCEOSKedb/s1080/strawbberies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxKd1lGt9MDKt09oOjIEeAG0OHN_-bzEaPcnaGgrtVs30N7QXe-3D8LaiqmiTJqBPXti7sfgxqOYMAJJPO9SdydC0Weco71F2LY1BPPS42v4TQUGO19YQOkJRXueZ1FfUJNruCi1qgV6ozm1K8l3HlWmk0BHVZvn1I19oBZBCugLRrkA8XbqvCEOSKedb/w640-h360/strawbberies.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I brought in my geraniums. I have three and thought I would see if they would keep over winter. If I can't they would have died anyway so figured I would try.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGIS-fTZ3x_2DzSq4mThVR2ivQqdrLFJut4Wp3xkdkYiLW4qFHsxgK4pX4dzGewj2RHIqxK1qYoduxgtEeS6SXTQGzfT-AFfoR8OerLrRTogmmkFWj9QedrNbhPxEusVP6AzIQ9y8eq2XVgRbILCCl0FGMu_o8u7rtnkrUv98rgBSaMI33VuZs8YUGtRX/s1080/beehive.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGIS-fTZ3x_2DzSq4mThVR2ivQqdrLFJut4Wp3xkdkYiLW4qFHsxgK4pX4dzGewj2RHIqxK1qYoduxgtEeS6SXTQGzfT-AFfoR8OerLrRTogmmkFWj9QedrNbhPxEusVP6AzIQ9y8eq2XVgRbILCCl0FGMu_o8u7rtnkrUv98rgBSaMI33VuZs8YUGtRX/w360-h640/beehive.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>The picture was drawn by my youngest brother who has passed now. He was a very good artist.</p><p>I had an odd mitten that I used as a cozy for my sock machine weights. It is kind of hard to see but a great frugal use for that mitten.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjTjRPvxhD5LsDP8zrkblXdIPnB6h1DHeHzfTvdbCgRJtMk_jrov3JutH8GIWnEalNMocFC1vJqrW2X3DAkQ4Uv7nWg13Mb3qEmGhsuAC0z4V5M4psi3sUYx3_txFIV0lfn0hAXxJMZDd27gHuA3rXMfNqFUEz1Uj3nmGerDu-2vxfDP9NQZKsSOMCGYH/s1047/project.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="1047" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjTjRPvxhD5LsDP8zrkblXdIPnB6h1DHeHzfTvdbCgRJtMk_jrov3JutH8GIWnEalNMocFC1vJqrW2X3DAkQ4Uv7nWg13Mb3qEmGhsuAC0z4V5M4psi3sUYx3_txFIV0lfn0hAXxJMZDd27gHuA3rXMfNqFUEz1Uj3nmGerDu-2vxfDP9NQZKsSOMCGYH/w640-h362/project.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedK4eORI_DYADuOBFwTDpB6cdvh40nO051ZJw7_H1uEAwl7wvnDgiF-_U8PyPdm8rs6A7kF2PU_IA5lnfEe5Og7__ZoTYt7NRbkQSKk0mHs52W2S9_kHcOxPUT7XLjoLxtS68CdF-htx3uCGCXHCvN9PV1UD6SBFRkYXUzKH942E1zBEZHruTLh938fgD/s1070/sockmachine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="605" data-original-width="1070" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjedK4eORI_DYADuOBFwTDpB6cdvh40nO051ZJw7_H1uEAwl7wvnDgiF-_U8PyPdm8rs6A7kF2PU_IA5lnfEe5Og7__ZoTYt7NRbkQSKk0mHs52W2S9_kHcOxPUT7XLjoLxtS68CdF-htx3uCGCXHCvN9PV1UD6SBFRkYXUzKH942E1zBEZHruTLh938fgD/w640-h362/sockmachine.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am looking forward to some slow down time now that gardening is done</p><p>I have completed the advent bags for hubby and I so that is good. We tried them last year for the first time and he loved them so I started in January and added bag items into my grocery budget, a little here and there and bagged them as I went. It was easier to do a little at a time rather than all at once. Plus, mine are a complete switch. Last year I put together little kits to do one project each day. That was wildly hard. This year I changed to no kits or requirements so I will be free to do other things. That is the real gift to me on this round.</p><p>I have a memory of a goldfish so I can remember a few things for me that are in the bags, like the last one which is for Christmas and I think rubber stamps from clearance and the thrift store, oh and a mini pumpkin waffle iron from the thrift store. Outside of those I cannot remember. It will be a surprise for me as well...January was long ago.</p><p>Have you been thinking of Christmas gifts as well?</p><p>I am going to put up a couple sites that talk of frugal things people did in their weeks before Christmas. If you have some you follow put them in the comments, we would love to see them! Also, what frugal ideas do you have for a frugal Christmas?</p><p><a href="https://theprudenthomemaker.com/category/frugal-accomplishments/">https://theprudenthomemaker.com/category/frugal-accomplishments/</a></p><p><a href="https://hyperjar.com/blog/money-management-frugal-christmas-guide-2022">https://hyperjar.com/blog/money-management-frugal-christmas-guide-2022</a> - some good stuff here.</p><p><a href="https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-christmas/">https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/frugal-christmas/</a> - I liked the crayon idea and hamper one which is baskets filled, pretty nice ideas.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/yyywkd/how_do_you_handle_christmas_as_frugal_as_possible/">https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/yyywkd/how_do_you_handle_christmas_as_frugal_as_possible/</a> - this is a list of people's ideas. I like the "curated basket" idea but people sharing ideas, I love it! The get a gift every paycheck idea is kind of like I mentioned earlier with every grocery day I got bag items two each as I only get groceries once a month.</p><p><a href="https://www.frugalandthriving.com.au/frugal-christmas/">https://www.frugalandthriving.com.au/frugal-christmas/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thecuriousfrugal.com/frugal-christmas-ideas/">https://www.thecuriousfrugal.com/frugal-christmas-ideas/</a> - had me at pajama party!</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/FrugalMomL/frugal-christmas/">https://www.pinterest.com/FrugalMomL/frugal-christmas/</a> - I love to be inspired.</p><p>Missy says keep working on your storage as you can, slow and steady!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7-c1O0nAD9qDPKjX71l-PQCkZ5_KB2PUo08BBLhPjSnNlCw67uP88J0Ezsk0nd65RmolO76D1nOKBVwCDtURoCwSWS7f-xoyrrw6841P44FbebzbVT9C1YpXUOua_bkg_hQPPwikv4YxGh9FbaEiYz-ZlkGT5zBBkg6NmvPRMLSQHw0elyca7eTon7mKl/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7-c1O0nAD9qDPKjX71l-PQCkZ5_KB2PUo08BBLhPjSnNlCw67uP88J0Ezsk0nd65RmolO76D1nOKBVwCDtURoCwSWS7f-xoyrrw6841P44FbebzbVT9C1YpXUOua_bkg_hQPPwikv4YxGh9FbaEiYz-ZlkGT5zBBkg6NmvPRMLSQHw0elyca7eTon7mKl/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says well if you put your garden to bed, she too is going to bed in her bag! Find time to rest.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLiGZbJjYlQnHnR_c55_O-NlxenDxCJzOLrvvB9OTlOIojMTb1s02msBchu3ZbcamsD28piixaBnO3fbH6ADCsBpdOPTWLnHNaLC8VbIQMkw0matoqMNhIinvVytoixyNuVQ8RNuHRWBaXJ0ibMJhZ7flEbPQRxowSnhD9vZ5pcM0Hya3m1zd15eXJoKJ/s1080/tippy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyLiGZbJjYlQnHnR_c55_O-NlxenDxCJzOLrvvB9OTlOIojMTb1s02msBchu3ZbcamsD28piixaBnO3fbH6ADCsBpdOPTWLnHNaLC8VbIQMkw0matoqMNhIinvVytoixyNuVQ8RNuHRWBaXJ0ibMJhZ7flEbPQRxowSnhD9vZ5pcM0Hya3m1zd15eXJoKJ/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-40218227974260370132023-10-30T10:45:00.000-07:002023-10-30T10:45:01.862-07:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21OEGL5RmolPPHAVjds0U2FSeVb3tP_R1lvstCV77xuDXDM6zuterXQAvOcbvImjEFsHm4D0cz2teLRpBZgCmI3UhVfYT0StgvJHzyBRf8XovB6tbomnNBcu38avUS5ze9vkE2PRxRPsD5HS6Kix0cdLbhgXqQ8GrAz7baOtUiP5yOPFOi2mS17r2328g/s1080/topper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj21OEGL5RmolPPHAVjds0U2FSeVb3tP_R1lvstCV77xuDXDM6zuterXQAvOcbvImjEFsHm4D0cz2teLRpBZgCmI3UhVfYT0StgvJHzyBRf8XovB6tbomnNBcu38avUS5ze9vkE2PRxRPsD5HS6Kix0cdLbhgXqQ8GrAz7baOtUiP5yOPFOi2mS17r2328g/w640-h360/topper.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"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)</i></p><p>I remind myself when things look tight or messed up that Heavenly Father gives us whatever we need.</p><p>Well preserving peaches is now over. I froze the last of them yesterday. I guess this will be called the year of the peach. That little tree worked very hard for us this year.</p><p>We will look forward to having these in the winter.</p><p>Prices still seem to be going up so tighten your belts. It is time for us to put our skills to work.</p><p>We also have Christmas coming up...</p><p><a href="https://www.printablesfairy.com/christmas-traditions-for-families-on-a-tight-budget/">https://www.printablesfairy.com/christmas-traditions-for-families-on-a-tight-budget/</a> - here are some frugal ideas.</p><p><a href="https://www.beautythroughimperfection.com/free-christmas-traditions/">https://www.beautythroughimperfection.com/free-christmas-traditions/</a> - more ideas, love the pajama party idea.</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/317363104977279767/">https://www.pinterest.com/pin/317363104977279767/</a> - visual ideas.</p><p><a href="https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/12-days-of-christmas-gift-ideas/">https://healthyhappyimpactful.com/12-days-of-christmas-gift-ideas/</a> - we did this one year for a family we had to deliver secretly and the last one we delivered in person, it was great fun.</p><p><a href="https://cuckoo4design.com/3d-paper-snowflakes-using-lunch-bags/">https://cuckoo4design.com/3d-paper-snowflakes-using-lunch-bags/</a> - a fun activity.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMU-G9p6FbVFGJz-ClZchXqqhyphenhyphenlIaoItVEovjOiYgMAU-6m4MrcFJPkq8GtQxkxkKZkZUbnhO3p-UwSVCEUYsrVBSbgHoejq8J6l0-2yRtjQtWtD0iNSpaF3auONobSG_E7dd42a77XTglnyfUv5a2zRxt7GIHFJ9sT23Km2xaYj_342wLKxwP6lyh3DGs/s1280/ornaments.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMU-G9p6FbVFGJz-ClZchXqqhyphenhyphenlIaoItVEovjOiYgMAU-6m4MrcFJPkq8GtQxkxkKZkZUbnhO3p-UwSVCEUYsrVBSbgHoejq8J6l0-2yRtjQtWtD0iNSpaF3auONobSG_E7dd42a77XTglnyfUv5a2zRxt7GIHFJ9sT23Km2xaYj_342wLKxwP6lyh3DGs/w640-h480/ornaments.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p>Try to find ideas that are fun and free.</p><p>It's soup weather here now, brrrr! Soup can help us to stretch our budgets.</p><p><a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/cheap-soup-recipes-for-fall/">https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/cheap-soup-recipes-for-fall/</a> - you can't go wrong with Taste of Home. </p><p>Bread or rolls would be fantastic with soup. Time to practice bread making skills! Make sure to write down the recipes you try and love in your binder. Having a hard copy is very helpful. Don't rely on the computer. One virus could take your recipes down for days.</p><p>Here's a few older blog posts with great information plus some of my favorite recipes...</p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2019/12/monday-message_30.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2019/12/monday-message_30.html</a> </p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2022/11/monday-message_14.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2022/11/monday-message_14.html</a></p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2015/07/monday-message_13.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2015/07/monday-message_13.html</a></p><p><a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2014/02/monday-message-frugal-meals.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2014/02/monday-message-frugal-meals.html</a></p><p>I think now that canning has settled down a bit, we can slow down and take a look at our budgets. Are there things we can cut out? For us, we decided to cut Netflix as they are going to raise their prices. I would have kept them the same while others raised theirs, I bet that would have been a good market move. It is just one thing out of oh so many that we are cutting back on as well.</p><p>What things are you cutting back from to help with rising prices??</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1QczxMe9lWWPwGbfy1qMTTXGBR4gIRi7-VBcXFymUJDlpRpVnFDk3r-ED9RjYSSWkfmyCviZ-se0KUYMpIbYK1Q_waoZlkSfbX4iRLRW0e8GmE3zIskXBdTc9v1JEpk9i4iomXPZsn-vLnkqUVXN9q3XRB3ANU1dJuA3lZo1KupoZxJe-4c94QyAm8A1/s1080/flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO1QczxMe9lWWPwGbfy1qMTTXGBR4gIRi7-VBcXFymUJDlpRpVnFDk3r-ED9RjYSSWkfmyCviZ-se0KUYMpIbYK1Q_waoZlkSfbX4iRLRW0e8GmE3zIskXBdTc9v1JEpk9i4iomXPZsn-vLnkqUVXN9q3XRB3ANU1dJuA3lZo1KupoZxJe-4c94QyAm8A1/w640-h360/flower.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We were given a lipstick plant years and years ago (like twenty years ago). I thought you would like to see its blossom. Hard to get a good picture but the flowers when it blooms look like a tube of lipstick and as this flower grows it gets taller, like you turn up the tube, really cute.</p><p>Missy says keep working at your skill building, this is the perfect time to do it!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpn75EQoLOvFz0ZhRNs1CnnkiHR7vSs4ZkKtF8tFFeSmDSd4uOiN_cX_St0qVq6d_jPK1r9375BxwjRfgL3H4SUVjgMayo95r-ZhAXibXn3lsXgtvdAJrd3OhQDgvwJAuSRHcE2jxVvGBKsp7tR0SBj9DtMe4VuyvSiJl6PDB6PDNJtytbu-xw5DWB1RR/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpn75EQoLOvFz0ZhRNs1CnnkiHR7vSs4ZkKtF8tFFeSmDSd4uOiN_cX_St0qVq6d_jPK1r9375BxwjRfgL3H4SUVjgMayo95r-ZhAXibXn3lsXgtvdAJrd3OhQDgvwJAuSRHcE2jxVvGBKsp7tR0SBj9DtMe4VuyvSiJl6PDB6PDNJtytbu-xw5DWB1RR/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says to be sure you keep working on your storage and don't waste anything if you can help it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42txy0JPua0-gcu1z59mlXqyeKMkbRIdDmY9bR0apBPxma7eLabSnDAf7pkqvFZQAQSsrWbEHVIaousrOT06R6WjF7LALJuaUmmvI2t9aAkmntn0rIro_YqYluWj8uwa-lydCE_7NyNYNSRPZwMQazAs6sSuZmIGXEd_3-yEQ8J0Tnadk59nhT05D5c39/s1080/tippy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg42txy0JPua0-gcu1z59mlXqyeKMkbRIdDmY9bR0apBPxma7eLabSnDAf7pkqvFZQAQSsrWbEHVIaousrOT06R6WjF7LALJuaUmmvI2t9aAkmntn0rIro_YqYluWj8uwa-lydCE_7NyNYNSRPZwMQazAs6sSuZmIGXEd_3-yEQ8J0Tnadk59nhT05D5c39/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-60495502969976036642023-10-23T11:48:00.002-07:002023-10-23T12:41:25.471-07:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQrRHPofNemRMzMBZ45AaFUzR6Hfsaa3DbCz9MWGv45dNbpNz0ytal4dHINnBgSsq7bFUA6TZdFeWS_L0StUn7LY81xzQzxLBDJk64eA5j-A5c6WdNrhXyqoceHAgIs1wKdFDDZ8JQ-fgso6AlAZ2AhBr6iuAoXJnf2QBdvTpEkPqEYYRgWepNPtDrHov/s1080/peachescanned.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEQrRHPofNemRMzMBZ45AaFUzR6Hfsaa3DbCz9MWGv45dNbpNz0ytal4dHINnBgSsq7bFUA6TZdFeWS_L0StUn7LY81xzQzxLBDJk64eA5j-A5c6WdNrhXyqoceHAgIs1wKdFDDZ8JQ-fgso6AlAZ2AhBr6iuAoXJnf2QBdvTpEkPqEYYRgWepNPtDrHov/w640-h360/peachescanned.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"Preparedness, when properly pursued, is a way of life, not a sudden, spectacular program. We could refer to all the components of personal and family preparedness, not in relation to holocaust or disaster, but in cultivating a life-style that is on a day-to-day basis its own reward." (President Spencer W. Kimball)</i></p><p>Winter is fast approaching and the chill is in the air.</p><p>This week I have been busy putting up the peaches.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VTy3TKrcejyR1L2I0ZkdDXvMR3accPuA7FgQV74rFYyYQAtiPHBwfAtdhQ3Cashhqb6zeeIYBUIVlenMvLuVcYE7scU7huutYUD3srL-RUS64T_FIYp9kxzCDyNZFUY2Dp3-B93BLcgjP0HE_q4B1QGKkfajO5UU5z8zUOcV0ZX8LiKaORXuOIPqSxK8/s1080/peaches1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2VTy3TKrcejyR1L2I0ZkdDXvMR3accPuA7FgQV74rFYyYQAtiPHBwfAtdhQ3Cashhqb6zeeIYBUIVlenMvLuVcYE7scU7huutYUD3srL-RUS64T_FIYp9kxzCDyNZFUY2Dp3-B93BLcgjP0HE_q4B1QGKkfajO5UU5z8zUOcV0ZX8LiKaORXuOIPqSxK8/w640-h360/peaches1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Our tree gave us two bushels of peaches this year. A real blessing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EeKpALsps1IE-6p2JbnHZvUp5r6P4t9lCP71pQaNC0_7BdaH_R2mOasNRgKZOqclDejlAMGI7rYwAmIyRptS51TB0ZVQRufAk_0jAQLkqIn0Re4c1cTv61UvN4ni9Z0UKbb5kVLQ7_lhWCYmNXRXUzEMXve9bCvnRdwYji9lojCzWc-89Tqxwylf9q_K/s1080/canning.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EeKpALsps1IE-6p2JbnHZvUp5r6P4t9lCP71pQaNC0_7BdaH_R2mOasNRgKZOqclDejlAMGI7rYwAmIyRptS51TB0ZVQRufAk_0jAQLkqIn0Re4c1cTv61UvN4ni9Z0UKbb5kVLQ7_lhWCYmNXRXUzEMXve9bCvnRdwYji9lojCzWc-89Tqxwylf9q_K/w640-h360/canning.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsEVpTMNP5IVotzjXx-kiafDi1CF8x6BNpalNE7CURrJaS2cdKYLriwax5DtH9IYVijkSzOCiO16y4n1Ag2vW0rqfBFg5Cq8-i16PERDo91b3eDvVyo3m3EzdpefW49d_Qt7_zy8kaexQ1s5IVVUfOMuXlQBn_RhLepvHytNh6Clk63sf3qO3Iks85d1T/s1080/jam1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsEVpTMNP5IVotzjXx-kiafDi1CF8x6BNpalNE7CURrJaS2cdKYLriwax5DtH9IYVijkSzOCiO16y4n1Ag2vW0rqfBFg5Cq8-i16PERDo91b3eDvVyo3m3EzdpefW49d_Qt7_zy8kaexQ1s5IVVUfOMuXlQBn_RhLepvHytNh6Clk63sf3qO3Iks85d1T/w640-h360/jam1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDKSM2DCj_yODX8sOu8dG2mQpw9NFu345mredCJoH3Do1g_x-CfAh014SySd1NLqSvuysCdh8hpXqs8utZGktfxbJp53SYQoHm2gbUACd-46FJq1u9UBaDTlZRFyQmF0gawxZ03hqlTeWfnToPzdXTaWzTyOxYEGNk7bclzCXOmiUvIRLwYrk77rZDsuC/s1080/jam2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmDKSM2DCj_yODX8sOu8dG2mQpw9NFu345mredCJoH3Do1g_x-CfAh014SySd1NLqSvuysCdh8hpXqs8utZGktfxbJp53SYQoHm2gbUACd-46FJq1u9UBaDTlZRFyQmF0gawxZ03hqlTeWfnToPzdXTaWzTyOxYEGNk7bclzCXOmiUvIRLwYrk77rZDsuC/w640-h360/jam2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I made six batches of jam. Two batches of peach and two batches of peach raspberry and raspberry and raspberry blueberry. They are all yummy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikS6v-ua1V-fbt6yfEmgMzCwTja555l9CUnCxyLClnHM1Y_3q7giySTIZCr8Od2QA8CmivLQds9kA2Poi6naohnzxWGcT5ItL91DsDkebvqj3yNJ_WLamX0rPJ1c4bCQ9nzHq0g7en6zhtYG-3ToDPGS4cTNFNvPnLVAtiHFICuqcDde3aKtjnbP0zQi5-/s1080/peaches.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikS6v-ua1V-fbt6yfEmgMzCwTja555l9CUnCxyLClnHM1Y_3q7giySTIZCr8Od2QA8CmivLQds9kA2Poi6naohnzxWGcT5ItL91DsDkebvqj3yNJ_WLamX0rPJ1c4bCQ9nzHq0g7en6zhtYG-3ToDPGS4cTNFNvPnLVAtiHFICuqcDde3aKtjnbP0zQi5-/w640-h360/peaches.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings tried to help by gingerly walking around the ones that aren't yet ripe. We will eat as many fresh as we can and freeze what is left.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDRzb-MRIa9mUC9U35QN8h0etoV75RYOZW53Nxuxt3bghazIE5ISVvQjpWJLT3NkuS9KCPnS73zBTe2BnpNGxpycWw_615ZFWDapI412PSZXk7QbyiRmUkkUXQNHpgENPnZgYS8hiRqPUxUWaR-JEzejcSvzHioMOoWhzfZORjIe-GKB6DJZXYH-TDv1Q/s1080/peachescanned.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpDRzb-MRIa9mUC9U35QN8h0etoV75RYOZW53Nxuxt3bghazIE5ISVvQjpWJLT3NkuS9KCPnS73zBTe2BnpNGxpycWw_615ZFWDapI412PSZXk7QbyiRmUkkUXQNHpgENPnZgYS8hiRqPUxUWaR-JEzejcSvzHioMOoWhzfZORjIe-GKB6DJZXYH-TDv1Q/w640-h360/peachescanned.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We also enjoyed peach cobbler...a favorite of ours.</p><p><b><u>Peach Cobbler</u></b></p><p>Melt 1 stick of butter in a 9x13 pan.</p><p>In a bowl, mix...</p><p>1 c. sugar</p><p>1 c. flour</p><p>2 tsp. baking powder</p><p>1/8 tsp. salt</p><p>Then add to the mixture 1 c. milk.</p><p>Pour mixture on top of the melted butter in the pan (don't mix it in)</p><p>Place peaches on top then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees. Yummy!</p><p>So it has been a very busy week.</p><p>If you are canning, tell us what you are working on below. We all would love to hear!</p><p>I am very glad to be at the end of these peaches. In total, it was twenty quarts of halved peaches. I think our little tree is so very happy to be relieved of the burden. We had seven supports under the branches to keep them from breaking.</p><p>We have very much enjoyed eating the fresh peaches.</p><p>We have to thank our neighbor for this tree. He brought starts from his father's trees and this was a great blessing.</p><p>I have to say peach raspberry jam is one of our favorites.</p><p>Between Tippy Longstockings doing the peach obstacle course and Missy doing her basket workout, they have busy as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kcMCncCANWbQte1Ubm1SziQvlwAJjBDRHuu0XWS6qFia1ZrritKkAu2WjJuySN7LBmh2ASOPIhkkytvo43c6jvuqEamq30dL4_b6kayaw4lc0AaoNtECoj_A0YG1MMqS3e9PWkbUYobGv1Ncf9UJ4Hs3PQ9Zo2fWPvQRn9Ox3AeX_00UVIddawRTDwWV/s1071/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="1071" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5kcMCncCANWbQte1Ubm1SziQvlwAJjBDRHuu0XWS6qFia1ZrritKkAu2WjJuySN7LBmh2ASOPIhkkytvo43c6jvuqEamq30dL4_b6kayaw4lc0AaoNtECoj_A0YG1MMqS3e9PWkbUYobGv1Ncf9UJ4Hs3PQ9Zo2fWPvQRn9Ox3AeX_00UVIddawRTDwWV/w640-h362/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I continue to see high prices and hear that grocery prices will still continue to rise. I think we need to continue to stock our pantries. I know we all are approaching the expensive time of year with gift buying and all. I encourage you to pick up one or two things extra when you are in the store or rearrange your groceries to allow for one bulk purchase that will last for a few months like I did with the hamburger sale or getting apples from the orchard. This month I will try to get oatmeal in bulk and see if that is possible. But whatever you choose to do, at least get a can of meat or so on your shelf.</p><p>One thing I have been doing too for a month or so now is making yogurt. I make two quarts at a time.</p><p><a href="https://cheesemaking.com/products/yogurt-recipe">https://cheesemaking.com/products/yogurt-recipe</a> - I have been using their recipe and culture. The only difference is we use non-instant powdered milk as that is what we usually use and I add an extra half of a cup of powdered milk as they say to do this for thicker yogurt. I get their creamy culture $7.95 for a pouch, with five packages of culture in each pouch. Each packet makes two quart jars and for that amount it was costing $5.89. This sure has helped us. </p><p>I measure two quarts of the powdered milk mixed with the water plus an extra half cup, stir and cook to 185 on the thermometer, then cool it down. Once that temp is achieved, you cool it to 112. When there, you add the little package of culture, stir well, then I put into two quart jars. I have plastic lids I put on them and put them in an ice chest along with a jar of the hottest tap water, put a plastic lid on that too. All are in the ice chest, I close the lid and keep overnight and in the morning I put it in the refrigerator. We have it served with drizzled syrup and the <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2023/06/monday-message_19.html">granola</a> I gave you the recipe in the blog earlier.</p><p>This is how I came up with a solution to the high cost of store bought yogurt.</p><p>What other things can we come up with to make an item at home that we found we purchased?? Share your ideas and recipes, we all need to help each other. These are hard times.</p><p>I think we will find we like the homemade better. This has been the case with the yogurt for us. And also with the <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ready-gravy-mix/">gravy mix</a> and the <a href="https://extension.usu.edu/sanpete/files/Soup_or_Sauce_SOS_Mix.pdf">SOS mix</a> all have been shared on the blog.</p><p>Also the <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2016/03/monday-message_14.html">hamburger helper</a> and the <a href="https://grandmaloyskitchen.blogspot.com/2011/06/diy-groceries-snack-cake-mix.html">snack cakes</a>.</p><p>We just have to be open to these things.</p><p>Missy says canning peaches is hard work but things that are good often require hard work.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVeDqaFnLSCrotAI2ngAcgnklPrvsrlLMRY6B4kwAI1v27BKUa2XE1wNljM4Xr0AwuQYWZbbMIKdRMkeNhstXZEs6NOLUdqMhMUlrGNpKVdGmM9TcPSm8kAqk2o2f2r2gF12m5Ml5kCHaW9RZbZS2PpqMkv0l19qSYqO3RRKlPaCLMZDyrars2IpOdOUu/s1067/missy2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1067" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdVeDqaFnLSCrotAI2ngAcgnklPrvsrlLMRY6B4kwAI1v27BKUa2XE1wNljM4Xr0AwuQYWZbbMIKdRMkeNhstXZEs6NOLUdqMhMUlrGNpKVdGmM9TcPSm8kAqk2o2f2r2gF12m5Ml5kCHaW9RZbZS2PpqMkv0l19qSYqO3RRKlPaCLMZDyrars2IpOdOUu/w640-h360/missy2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says canning peaches has worn her out even so hard work is what it takes to stock our shelves. Enjoy the process.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFl6xo2U2rb5CYsgqvTrarUNx7dbrmYnidyLSGHhUlumXqJNU_7yzQdZlNbe59SVRAzgkyr-Qn1Nv1lBKH8dAyDcIeBA47V9eh2dAJ-3i2nvjlf1YBiZuW814ltIZTPEecFgcPhnmKflvGt3cyaf0qWMe80mukI5NJZwv1PUp4EKrmYC7KhCwkiAU33Ag0/s1063/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="606" data-original-width="1063" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFl6xo2U2rb5CYsgqvTrarUNx7dbrmYnidyLSGHhUlumXqJNU_7yzQdZlNbe59SVRAzgkyr-Qn1Nv1lBKH8dAyDcIeBA47V9eh2dAJ-3i2nvjlf1YBiZuW814ltIZTPEecFgcPhnmKflvGt3cyaf0qWMe80mukI5NJZwv1PUp4EKrmYC7KhCwkiAU33Ag0/w640-h364/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-89186172369856662882023-10-16T11:51:00.001-07:002023-10-16T11:55:39.634-07:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJty21f2TxPCbjGjvGDRK1EPTAJgDyCgRYbIVRTdZL8K0mJSAoUlTlnO2XqcjMydUd6o3VSU3avBcFyAisqpgV6qD63vz1y7tnpmU_t5QBWGfP-KiWfu1AbMXev48Lfr7vVzvixlXUr5wDGHM8IN5jxRf6nYlfRRnyjgX_Wo48cSKsDL36wdopwMkPJLe6/s1080/jam.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJty21f2TxPCbjGjvGDRK1EPTAJgDyCgRYbIVRTdZL8K0mJSAoUlTlnO2XqcjMydUd6o3VSU3avBcFyAisqpgV6qD63vz1y7tnpmU_t5QBWGfP-KiWfu1AbMXev48Lfr7vVzvixlXUr5wDGHM8IN5jxRf6nYlfRRnyjgX_Wo48cSKsDL36wdopwMkPJLe6/w640-h360/jam.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"Today, I emphasize a most basic principle: home production and storage. Have you ever paused to realize what would happen to your community or nation if transportation were paralyzed or if we had a war or depression? How would you and your neighbors obtain food? How long would the corner grocery store—or supermarket—sustain the needs of the community?" (President Ezra Taft Benson)</i></p><p>We went from a week of 90 degree weather to cold weather. Tonight is to be 36 brrrrr! I am hoping we yet get to have fall but we shall see. This year has not been normal.</p><p>It has been busy with putting up food this week.</p><p>Remember in the spring we got those days of a freeze and I was worried we wouldn't get peaches? I guess I need not have worried.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWie5f83yo-QzeURBh0rwZvVL4cFyZZHiTN8Pn1PrGAF9gkEW1bwTHSENYHwl2OIaH4HOqeCpUE8JsWy3c6pZRcMjf22ctiqjMEUN7-0mhBwRPUJagxO2nnHLKifOllrBda_jP1ftp3HCNIljRfJgT3wpOHd1IqkfMzZ4rKjJX_g_gQLQQ1iavBhunZFk/s1080/peaches.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHWie5f83yo-QzeURBh0rwZvVL4cFyZZHiTN8Pn1PrGAF9gkEW1bwTHSENYHwl2OIaH4HOqeCpUE8JsWy3c6pZRcMjf22ctiqjMEUN7-0mhBwRPUJagxO2nnHLKifOllrBda_jP1ftp3HCNIljRfJgT3wpOHd1IqkfMzZ4rKjJX_g_gQLQQ1iavBhunZFk/w640-h360/peaches.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>So we have been eating wonderful peaches and as I get enough ripened, I made jam and as they continue to ripen, I will make more jam. Some peach raspberry is wonderful!</p><p>I will be canning them as well.</p><p>That little tree really did great this year. There was so many. We had to put seven supports so branches would not break. I am sure it is ready for a rest.</p><p>Groceries continue to be high this week. Hamburger was on sale (still very high), but if you buy it in ten pound tubes it is cheaper than if they wrap it for you. So trying to be frugal, I switched around my grocery list to buy two tubes, that is the limit. I do the groceries once a month. It is not my favorite job to repackage it for freezer but I do. Plus, my packages are less then a pound to get more meals, just a bit over half a pound per package. To have the freezer space I needed to make a batch of raspberry jam, so I did that. Still more of that to make but the hamburger is now in the freezer. Waiting for the peaches so I can make some peach jam as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgit0MfH6lwyF0syTDpd7ojiYeIyNhN3Ll-mux51wDglSmKHAsVzFYnWrUxFeAHPjcILxI24sJ4r9j91oGuWfDfQLReVNL-qOeuRnItoKDsUDTse3P6qZAubXvVd4mkz2gEGpPuSlCh1aNbahtDOVB_FavEqFefgoL_6f4jMrGzSU9jBXuHA76U70alrT/s1080/jam.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgit0MfH6lwyF0syTDpd7ojiYeIyNhN3Ll-mux51wDglSmKHAsVzFYnWrUxFeAHPjcILxI24sJ4r9j91oGuWfDfQLReVNL-qOeuRnItoKDsUDTse3P6qZAubXvVd4mkz2gEGpPuSlCh1aNbahtDOVB_FavEqFefgoL_6f4jMrGzSU9jBXuHA76U70alrT/w640-h360/jam.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This last week our church had General Conference so we watched it. While we watched it this was proof Tippy Longstockings did not.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyOUDOc3cLB7zWgEoFdM4t_EyN78wIADDjnElkJJjrpVoMLEwUiriKWjvAQ9ru066Msb09KPmMaC6qMJ_AOt03kbh0DMGkuRijSJDFIX2yfgkuP_qBMYvmrPSvr7KvUPwO1VCTItbb-6J0YNTmAUa5ei6z95PLlgNCGHtFOo-svPQi341gszwuxEPOtV_/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiyOUDOc3cLB7zWgEoFdM4t_EyN78wIADDjnElkJJjrpVoMLEwUiriKWjvAQ9ru066Msb09KPmMaC6qMJ_AOt03kbh0DMGkuRijSJDFIX2yfgkuP_qBMYvmrPSvr7KvUPwO1VCTItbb-6J0YNTmAUa5ei6z95PLlgNCGHtFOo-svPQi341gszwuxEPOtV_/w360-h640/tippy.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I love love love General Conference. I watch every bit of it. Before we had kids, I worked for a time cleaning motel rooms. When conference was on I would turn it on so I could listen to it while I worked then run fast to the next room and quickly turn it on to listen to it while I worked. Now I worked hard to get this cowl you see on the floor being blocked done.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWV4sAC3R84rrKOuk0Y7Uoep6ApISBCPHvbIJFQ0_YvWMm4djruzFgOAmGQlKDBVuKsx-Y83LhqtkQavBPJDciOIgg6-yF4Ut06ritwTof5IT3AF3Yok_GFjVpre72AlWWjrkpYuqCl_J1TFcUOwCEx_W6XAzUt8MWnAPOjW2xMawTOuKTzVoU2gPxEBiJ/s1080/cowl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWV4sAC3R84rrKOuk0Y7Uoep6ApISBCPHvbIJFQ0_YvWMm4djruzFgOAmGQlKDBVuKsx-Y83LhqtkQavBPJDciOIgg6-yF4Ut06ritwTof5IT3AF3Yok_GFjVpre72AlWWjrkpYuqCl_J1TFcUOwCEx_W6XAzUt8MWnAPOjW2xMawTOuKTzVoU2gPxEBiJ/w360-h640/cowl.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I wanted to get it done as it is more difficult than the one I wanted to work on during conference so that I could just listen and knit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtiXV2ltoXFHxwyt922Fdb5t1txJAxc6gMVvJ-0KKS69iRBrPS1J2CTSqp6uj0qUfOGQ_k9xQOQNxrTYERDoPT1wNIY-1hSoipYbBu_-o52jeo1dfg6P0D_hjZ-1__GVVg0ajRQGOToesCiUmum9-Nr8Y5m8jR0xd8FpiZi7Yz1qsbom05ehyphenhyphenlwPoLNYH/s1080/conference.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtiXV2ltoXFHxwyt922Fdb5t1txJAxc6gMVvJ-0KKS69iRBrPS1J2CTSqp6uj0qUfOGQ_k9xQOQNxrTYERDoPT1wNIY-1hSoipYbBu_-o52jeo1dfg6P0D_hjZ-1__GVVg0ajRQGOToesCiUmum9-Nr8Y5m8jR0xd8FpiZi7Yz1qsbom05ehyphenhyphenlwPoLNYH/w640-h360/conference.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This is the one I am working on. I worked this much during conference.</p><p>As I was doing my frugal grocery list, apples were on the list and since I was only going to two places I priced their apples then priced the orchard. To my surprise, the orchard was cheaper. Being only a few miles away, I went and got their apples. Pushing through trying to be even more frugal is a lot of work but it helps so very much.</p><p>I think we all will have to be more frugal than we ever thought we could be.</p><p>Here is the update on the strawberries - they are still alive.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMt08xaqB2C0Rx6ZaCzoh4-Kd8li3pZhJiw6Lj_EqCXXdQ0ZsOtjWXNbGxlTjHpoYHWUggylxpIex-GEIOHaEwldBs7CJYpbT-np_tDJ14CFdw6GdnhGfJuGjLud7T3PoGJ5LUd5V66SjSU8vD7qR7rE_RMKWfeyBexW58xQhrCsg8ZehyphenhyphenplzfK7GpmiA/s1080/strawberries.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMt08xaqB2C0Rx6ZaCzoh4-Kd8li3pZhJiw6Lj_EqCXXdQ0ZsOtjWXNbGxlTjHpoYHWUggylxpIex-GEIOHaEwldBs7CJYpbT-np_tDJ14CFdw6GdnhGfJuGjLud7T3PoGJ5LUd5V66SjSU8vD7qR7rE_RMKWfeyBexW58xQhrCsg8ZehyphenhyphenplzfK7GpmiA/w640-h360/strawberries.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I hope I can keep them alive and plant in the spring.</p><p>I think of the brisk weather as a very real reminder that winter is coming and the squirrels are busy burying walnuts that I will have to contend with in the summer months. Though I think there is one that thinks peaches are some strange walnut as it chomps off the fruit and runs off with the pit. Wish those would grow into peach trees. So I will try my hand at growing some by opening the pit (not easy to do) and planting the seed within.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl4MckHJBcxHsZfP40DsICa0rFDL-_8vnlXjyRyzZu_dHRfpmbuyLKbmcqXCVoCXisK5CxPTtGfuN7OnuZ46QhDynYeAErJ_8foux4Nl7qjX9af4uV6jThg75YAwArDZoLFa4U6XOo462uQefNvrJeiuqCeVAOZChE0q2n_qVvqVxvDd6diz98HbeL1KNO/s1081/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1081" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl4MckHJBcxHsZfP40DsICa0rFDL-_8vnlXjyRyzZu_dHRfpmbuyLKbmcqXCVoCXisK5CxPTtGfuN7OnuZ46QhDynYeAErJ_8foux4Nl7qjX9af4uV6jThg75YAwArDZoLFa4U6XOo462uQefNvrJeiuqCeVAOZChE0q2n_qVvqVxvDd6diz98HbeL1KNO/w640-h640/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This was Missy as a baby. She then was brought inside and still as cute as ever, now I brought a smile to you :)</p><p><a href="https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/money/frugal-living">https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/money/frugal-living</a> - has some ideas here.</p><p><a href="https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/money/extreme-money-saving-tips">https://thekrazycouponlady.com/tips/money/extreme-money-saving-tips</a> - more here.</p><p>Mind you, pick what works for you. Not everything works for everyone.</p><p>I suggest making those grocery lists before you go. I know it isn't fun but take your grocery budget and stretch it as far as you can. Sometimes you have to juggle your list some to get something on sale like I did this month. If you have storage, this is a lot easier to do. Next month I won't be getting these sales but hopefully something else will be on sale and I will have to juggle again. Of late there hasn't been much we use. A lot seems to be on prepackaged things which I can do better with our grocery budget if I don't get those but buy things to cook from scratch. With prices high we have to use all our tools and cooking from scratch and not wasting anything is the best we have right now.</p><p><a href="https://www.rd.com/list/being-frugal/">https://www.rd.com/list/being-frugal/</a> - this has great ideas as well.</p><p><a href="https://morningchores.com/frugal-living/">https://morningchores.com/frugal-living/</a> - here are lots of ideas</p><p>We need to make it a habit to be more frugal. Doing hard things even when we don't want to will be of much help to our family.</p><p>I know you don't want to hear me say this but Christmas is coming very fast...</p><p><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thepeacefulmom/diy-gifts-on-a-budget/">https://www.pinterest.com/thepeacefulmom/diy-gifts-on-a-budget/</a> - everyone needs ideas.</p><p>At the time of writing this, our low temperature tonight will be 36, so a reminder that it is time to think about winterizing and getting ready for winter. Remember, to take your hoses off as they will burst once frozen and cause unwanted damage and cost. For those of you not heading into winter, you will be getting yours out to water gardens and warm weather - fun! Think of us icicles when you do.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4I5dF5OQCSBQpoP9ur_xFZL94lNh4A8a6gBaRIeGk9WvBC1CRereg_u39R4dkhAj7HLcBTiZi11_C8z3Tex5MAOFHCVc9vYhdG6sYOAmcVwzGmm5AgR8R29PY5Gf_wIKet6boU09Cc-ZKGo0UJY7qxhxbyDwxCO2CU3RR7MUquAfOMBR2GZU11jmSUL7U/s1080/chalk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4I5dF5OQCSBQpoP9ur_xFZL94lNh4A8a6gBaRIeGk9WvBC1CRereg_u39R4dkhAj7HLcBTiZi11_C8z3Tex5MAOFHCVc9vYhdG6sYOAmcVwzGmm5AgR8R29PY5Gf_wIKet6boU09Cc-ZKGo0UJY7qxhxbyDwxCO2CU3RR7MUquAfOMBR2GZU11jmSUL7U/w360-h640/chalk.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>Trying some chalkboard fun. I saw this on Pinterest and thought I would try my hand. My motto should be this.</p><p>Missy says stock those pantries and be more frugal, harder times are coming, and do better to hide your baby pictures or mom puts them on the blog.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBv7oywh-qSvp_kX8fOMRr1IziWKYaIHeAEcOKdZtChIBeEM2n7yWbOPtLS26VDXI3fK3-hfKJikELxNsI_Q6xQmnC3vRblYpNAZ7AHzhdJ03vTRO3G1uq8jc6SrRU4HljELQosFTfsEdOaAX-lqqdrdaG5Pya_-AxXZpxk0TTV-DpE63THUGI6KaYfuhh/s1080/missy1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBv7oywh-qSvp_kX8fOMRr1IziWKYaIHeAEcOKdZtChIBeEM2n7yWbOPtLS26VDXI3fK3-hfKJikELxNsI_Q6xQmnC3vRblYpNAZ7AHzhdJ03vTRO3G1uq8jc6SrRU4HljELQosFTfsEdOaAX-lqqdrdaG5Pya_-AxXZpxk0TTV-DpE63THUGI6KaYfuhh/w640-h360/missy1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings, besides saying help me, says you are all doing a great job. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAM1G-RCMWfLK7ahMqA3vu82H5_wQXfsIvTo_5hMNMaSTLKK8cbvmBW67eLpANryBvYd-9UiMWIrj7vF8kENbN2Zr5Wb_QRKpTT1TUSEod6y4l9IPa9cC7uqiPxqOfLn8NDjQWff0s4fWUOyWEQD4wXNZbi3V38vCxHEAplMfDg54LvVEGvYhLx-z9dBB/s1080/tippyhug.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAM1G-RCMWfLK7ahMqA3vu82H5_wQXfsIvTo_5hMNMaSTLKK8cbvmBW67eLpANryBvYd-9UiMWIrj7vF8kENbN2Zr5Wb_QRKpTT1TUSEod6y4l9IPa9cC7uqiPxqOfLn8NDjQWff0s4fWUOyWEQD4wXNZbi3V38vCxHEAplMfDg54LvVEGvYhLx-z9dBB/w480-h640/tippyhug.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-4846499041737209462023-10-09T11:42:00.000-07:002023-10-09T11:42:43.015-07:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CoaXCCzn6X9p_1fhhuRJdDTpOgKRyomeNK8DGSTyWG0-McBC2h7tHZUQ856NIWIxt2T64jX5qLXiURejB0pvAgPQGm6EL2KuvsTUHy33lPccLuf8YnhMOyZcIfYIpd5qSp6pSbmCzca1ex9h14mH_QJLEUXhmE6-Gab8_cEv6dReFkIfcyC-Xhb0nQS1/s1080/bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CoaXCCzn6X9p_1fhhuRJdDTpOgKRyomeNK8DGSTyWG0-McBC2h7tHZUQ856NIWIxt2T64jX5qLXiURejB0pvAgPQGm6EL2KuvsTUHy33lPccLuf8YnhMOyZcIfYIpd5qSp6pSbmCzca1ex9h14mH_QJLEUXhmE6-Gab8_cEv6dReFkIfcyC-Xhb0nQS1/w640-h360/bread.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"I have paid attention to the counsel that has been given me. For years past it has been sounded in my ears, year after year, to lay up grain, so that we might have an abundance in the day of want. Perhaps the Lord would bring a partial famine on us; perhaps a famine would come upon our neighbors." (President Brigham Young)</i></p><p>This week our peaches have been ripening so my plan next week is to work up jams. I will do peach and raspberry and peach raspberry. We love them all.</p><p>I was walking past sugar at the grocery hoping to replace what I will use but the ten pound bag was near eight dollars! I passed. I haven't looked at sugar prices for some time so I was shocked. I remember when it was $2.79 and I thought that was horrible. I am thankful to have it stocked in the storage.</p><p>So I continue to urge you to pick up at least one item when you are at the store to stick in your storage. And if we can plant foods, we should try. The peaches and raspberries we have planted help us so very much as well as our tomatoes. I am coming to the end now of the garden this year but picking seed for next year.</p><p>I have been researching on how I can be more frugal.</p><p>I took yogurt and the one we like at store is $5.98 so I found a recipe that seemed like it would work, I'll let you know when it is finished, hopefully tomorrow.</p><p>So check things on your lists - what is costly and can you make it yourself?</p><p>Prices being what they are we need to be able to make more things for ourselves.</p><p><a href="https://www.budget101.com/recipes/516-complete-mix-recipe-index/#mix-recipes-by-index">https://www.budget101.com/recipes/516-complete-mix-recipe-index/#mix-recipes-by-index</a> - here is a good place to start looking.</p><p><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24885/make-at-home-cleaners/">https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a24885/make-at-home-cleaners/</a> - start making your own cleaners will help.</p><p>When making a meal, make two and put one in the freezer. Often it is cheaper to do this plus saves us time.</p><p>Organize your stuff so you can easily find an item saving you from having to buy it again.</p><p>Remember a while back I scraped seeds off strawberries and then grew them? Here is what they look like today.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0rgzPcLImINWxcsjwEwS1y-xghIAHYhBnjsSt-jMqxhmSAdbrCFJk9Aj_-bWzMbU4BVipqtvpYvfS5LvyXRYNjXqCEuhChWMGh4sdvNeLx0teYne3wWNFPwQUWo12XXFFIgQ53bCudstKEWeknG6Ep-EyAIjmxNAUclcHj6XMSI-OXV_dJf7HPF_mecU/s1080/strawberries.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0rgzPcLImINWxcsjwEwS1y-xghIAHYhBnjsSt-jMqxhmSAdbrCFJk9Aj_-bWzMbU4BVipqtvpYvfS5LvyXRYNjXqCEuhChWMGh4sdvNeLx0teYne3wWNFPwQUWo12XXFFIgQ53bCudstKEWeknG6Ep-EyAIjmxNAUclcHj6XMSI-OXV_dJf7HPF_mecU/w360-h640/strawberries.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>Making your own bread is a far better price than store-bought, plus you can make more than just bread, but rolls too and a whole bunch more!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2IMDUCejTd-pD__o3mWocsNI8gqc9F52-gtj_P7DAVLMRO3za8JknI6ytpU4_WmMccR9fc11l6W4rSqhqIndrBIkvL26KsNhh6KYD3k0Xadnt4DvJeP2eArtBUSYL3xpxWM8g9qZDy9CQOVS56QqyHK78gCDuqcySE8yaS14F0tZAWoi6N-cfsE4-Sdg/s1080/bread.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2IMDUCejTd-pD__o3mWocsNI8gqc9F52-gtj_P7DAVLMRO3za8JknI6ytpU4_WmMccR9fc11l6W4rSqhqIndrBIkvL26KsNhh6KYD3k0Xadnt4DvJeP2eArtBUSYL3xpxWM8g9qZDy9CQOVS56QqyHK78gCDuqcySE8yaS14F0tZAWoi6N-cfsE4-Sdg/w640-h360/bread.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Start eating in. Homemade pizza is the best ever! Find a great recipe here - <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2017/05/monday-message_29.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2017/05/monday-message_29.html</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUNIngV4Z4uK2dh4oRreUUs8WQ_f8H4OK1yObuliTcfdCseGfP4pg0OnJBJdC-ox5OoPccu5mv2K3AMU0yYpfIeWHfjQoBhTkYALu-H8QH9bxEgSK5wNJRG1D64KlRQ06aW43yQW2syqppjLGhsQ35Cc_yPBQ_xB88oJ6T4p7O54EdW6thBjCM8XZMNMk/s450/pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="450" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLUNIngV4Z4uK2dh4oRreUUs8WQ_f8H4OK1yObuliTcfdCseGfP4pg0OnJBJdC-ox5OoPccu5mv2K3AMU0yYpfIeWHfjQoBhTkYALu-H8QH9bxEgSK5wNJRG1D64KlRQ06aW43yQW2syqppjLGhsQ35Cc_yPBQ_xB88oJ6T4p7O54EdW6thBjCM8XZMNMk/w640-h480/pizza.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I vacuum seal things to make them last longer. They will taste fresh when I open it up. This save soooo much money.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9__XQ4N7FBuGmPSV4chs6s76RG0q_cYAjTSY4a3iJ2YcZjU4_TaR_p_HjvsZTdu_feOJQHgJHI0hTZ7pHlpV6i2pXpnO1t0Uzs75iAM29b-mgX8sT0u5iIsFscCQ6XyKqnHdYXKjuAcSMkSFFiZ78Pobb1mT3qmdwFxTbE3focOTsTmlKCu0yq2gshQm1/s1080/vacuum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9__XQ4N7FBuGmPSV4chs6s76RG0q_cYAjTSY4a3iJ2YcZjU4_TaR_p_HjvsZTdu_feOJQHgJHI0hTZ7pHlpV6i2pXpnO1t0Uzs75iAM29b-mgX8sT0u5iIsFscCQ6XyKqnHdYXKjuAcSMkSFFiZ78Pobb1mT3qmdwFxTbE3focOTsTmlKCu0yq2gshQm1/w640-h360/vacuum.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Missy is in the box - a free play thing for the cats, only just an old t-shirt and a box.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vylomqPp4l_gvXnyoOznwBtjFABhr2GRDEw9qQk6t9_gGNqUfbbE2S_mQpAeQXGu5Bq80iYN5rVT0aUNC24SiQNiLbE9LRBT1tVlbVAbt1ez_g8jHlQZVQD7xINBfX4wGC8g2eRB2UOgZ7hq_WUHj7GzCuuiPkaFPN4X9GoMA8hyphenhypheni_EWcsrxR0nFXVf-/s1080/missybox.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9vylomqPp4l_gvXnyoOznwBtjFABhr2GRDEw9qQk6t9_gGNqUfbbE2S_mQpAeQXGu5Bq80iYN5rVT0aUNC24SiQNiLbE9LRBT1tVlbVAbt1ez_g8jHlQZVQD7xINBfX4wGC8g2eRB2UOgZ7hq_WUHj7GzCuuiPkaFPN4X9GoMA8hyphenhypheni_EWcsrxR0nFXVf-/w640-h360/missybox.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Weaving on the loom now is dish towels. I have also wove dish cloths.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5K8aqLRy7rwSR95p3mz94fkMyyOoz_QlCGovCxagvffYeoRHzMb6f8BAFRSJqSfSEtQctmTkajKpArZSc8O3c5Gg0Ix0v_AjPWC2Hkno1bBx7dx8cPwHjtlPvxyA1082DRN3wLYdbiNas3hFgnIZsdX1hnq0aPvSzp4ImVbprh1wFhGcSlC-6VrSjShPQ/s1080/loom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5K8aqLRy7rwSR95p3mz94fkMyyOoz_QlCGovCxagvffYeoRHzMb6f8BAFRSJqSfSEtQctmTkajKpArZSc8O3c5Gg0Ix0v_AjPWC2Hkno1bBx7dx8cPwHjtlPvxyA1082DRN3wLYdbiNas3hFgnIZsdX1hnq0aPvSzp4ImVbprh1wFhGcSlC-6VrSjShPQ/w640-h360/loom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Books when you get them free at the library is great entertainment.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvNkVEhX0IAyYpo8QjR39MCVkr-sXOOSsLydFVBlXWF_-jN29YGwxOpCG6ddyhxa2nEySPZZWKaYvypDrXQPQtHLqWIcD45-tEd0DBhecHS4s-7qgrQl9rC71ewl1C96qOBcdfYsw-HxJVdH_7xJbeGtE5yE2uU8-p0NVlcXoQIBjAUCLY_Ohp-zD6bqM/s1080/books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvNkVEhX0IAyYpo8QjR39MCVkr-sXOOSsLydFVBlXWF_-jN29YGwxOpCG6ddyhxa2nEySPZZWKaYvypDrXQPQtHLqWIcD45-tEd0DBhecHS4s-7qgrQl9rC71ewl1C96qOBcdfYsw-HxJVdH_7xJbeGtE5yE2uU8-p0NVlcXoQIBjAUCLY_Ohp-zD6bqM/w640-h360/books.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Purchase a used sewing machine to sew and to mend, this helps tons.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh4WDqLCk1YfcnkWfbLg6_JYgUaqbbHFJ-FpXtHYaJYA1sWZskpLHAxAes2yJEnxp5PlQQWUUBL_n1-CTb5YL-fhAJsMMTvfy51rmt8bKni0BPil0hwq1GqYxSPRV5qwDOnoQ-RXxJueGviDJnnDHXy5J9Wg8sVKJiR887TUgA9VGfhQKjqk5dHXCar46/s1080/sewing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilh4WDqLCk1YfcnkWfbLg6_JYgUaqbbHFJ-FpXtHYaJYA1sWZskpLHAxAes2yJEnxp5PlQQWUUBL_n1-CTb5YL-fhAJsMMTvfy51rmt8bKni0BPil0hwq1GqYxSPRV5qwDOnoQ-RXxJueGviDJnnDHXy5J9Wg8sVKJiR887TUgA9VGfhQKjqk5dHXCar46/w640-h360/sewing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I am learning new things on spinning all the time. Making your yarn is a great way to have a yarn you want but is too costly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifo7k2O6tP2Ej4g2N4FjTJRFA2RsGPD-byLouJN_AsDykT4m4IF3NHvwKI8gyDRkkQ0N-QFWoLbQCf7JURb7stn3FSHYHnHZPZXBGaviupaTT0ju3NtJCI8rAx5QF_cFSqcSeOKH4-PAND5U7OlLMBVwyOwo4aKG_Ypy8-KH7Cq82D4lvSDSpKXt2AMCQc/s1080/spinning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifo7k2O6tP2Ej4g2N4FjTJRFA2RsGPD-byLouJN_AsDykT4m4IF3NHvwKI8gyDRkkQ0N-QFWoLbQCf7JURb7stn3FSHYHnHZPZXBGaviupaTT0ju3NtJCI8rAx5QF_cFSqcSeOKH4-PAND5U7OlLMBVwyOwo4aKG_Ypy8-KH7Cq82D4lvSDSpKXt2AMCQc/w640-h360/spinning.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Here is yarn I dyed all ready to spin.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDjVw5LU00gqFgHk51ZOPQbBlMBPJiFOYRUCbsrPbUd8-bazF3mZ3MXqrP35GQPSDXFB5bLfUeUF9W0_nK_HUOLSaMnFMDLmMFlNK1QMuX5S_cPSp861C2B515JBCVQIrfjxyuQQoqNNapr-mudSFYuJ6kLKzXa0Al2zCMiHg6zbgmBS7Lxv104zUDC9-/s1080/wool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjDjVw5LU00gqFgHk51ZOPQbBlMBPJiFOYRUCbsrPbUd8-bazF3mZ3MXqrP35GQPSDXFB5bLfUeUF9W0_nK_HUOLSaMnFMDLmMFlNK1QMuX5S_cPSp861C2B515JBCVQIrfjxyuQQoqNNapr-mudSFYuJ6kLKzXa0Al2zCMiHg6zbgmBS7Lxv104zUDC9-/w640-h360/wool.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We got a second bloom this year from the lilacs. I think they were stressed with us having no water all summer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0ezpA7YWEEzvCQeCXePAZUWC-yk_urspvPsXmd62WhtfygA4w5b5FgOtWwT2avrZvxDAV2LwVO-EaTBlqwzimc_sWtZeT3Xz7ii4rGMOI5nOimjXJgipJDxLjCfpujDUipkKhQeu0UfhCQVlwLU9t5RqzsvIXg8GkIJLyrWU3xEi9L7G3cfi1ftGgChb/s1080/lilac.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ0ezpA7YWEEzvCQeCXePAZUWC-yk_urspvPsXmd62WhtfygA4w5b5FgOtWwT2avrZvxDAV2LwVO-EaTBlqwzimc_sWtZeT3Xz7ii4rGMOI5nOimjXJgipJDxLjCfpujDUipkKhQeu0UfhCQVlwLU9t5RqzsvIXg8GkIJLyrWU3xEi9L7G3cfi1ftGgChb/w640-h360/lilac.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Missy says just get one item at the store, if that is what you can afford, to stick in your storage for winter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0REl4AkiXZ-yd50u2LPSODz8xzBEz-Cg1H-Wsydp9iYgZzkXPnMbpALSwCGwANni9_A_rX90BClqHB9muUKRD26NyHpjh5wkBGPrIg5gWVNEZUr_UCi8oEcHkAaIpNlXwFbtKbnjnmm1hQ7zYJYtVbqXBQ3Vq-ltwo4piM5gJXDREzL7aluG0VuT6dV7A/s1080/missy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0REl4AkiXZ-yd50u2LPSODz8xzBEz-Cg1H-Wsydp9iYgZzkXPnMbpALSwCGwANni9_A_rX90BClqHB9muUKRD26NyHpjh5wkBGPrIg5gWVNEZUr_UCi8oEcHkAaIpNlXwFbtKbnjnmm1hQ7zYJYtVbqXBQ3Vq-ltwo4piM5gJXDREzL7aluG0VuT6dV7A/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says make a plan then when you work your plan, a nap is in order.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3i5SNxEJaYFuihd0vYEbF9h62nYpTsdRt28jH3WZFmV1aF_E23iPOkVbEl2tslWt9MluckJp-aAe_UdfDun1JDorJt-Cp48ikvjDvJI-5oKBJGG2W6cq-nq-itMTNv44dCnoHQZREpiMSlHZK1vrtmeK8CbLbwfDAXChPXHQ4fcz8wdNpZJK5gnb1LWAy/s1080/tippy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3i5SNxEJaYFuihd0vYEbF9h62nYpTsdRt28jH3WZFmV1aF_E23iPOkVbEl2tslWt9MluckJp-aAe_UdfDun1JDorJt-Cp48ikvjDvJI-5oKBJGG2W6cq-nq-itMTNv44dCnoHQZREpiMSlHZK1vrtmeK8CbLbwfDAXChPXHQ4fcz8wdNpZJK5gnb1LWAy/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356250882120656457.post-22202934753621146212023-10-02T11:31:00.000-07:002023-10-02T11:31:03.365-07:00Monday Message<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtq6OXbX_1SjG9kqm90Inl_vWhEErjMAbNHW2ANjA28w5uP9lBdU-aJY3g_ZpScj66Y4NLMqlUwwpOykYPsMaEiqgRv3NU3owyTM7jdt5HG64WdbVAq3UU1uiyki5QhI-YNTz_CB1rLo0jND79NGsRkdwOLO7NYo9Ijixg47Wr81jthja_orfszqsLfI68/s1080/morningglory.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtq6OXbX_1SjG9kqm90Inl_vWhEErjMAbNHW2ANjA28w5uP9lBdU-aJY3g_ZpScj66Y4NLMqlUwwpOykYPsMaEiqgRv3NU3owyTM7jdt5HG64WdbVAq3UU1uiyki5QhI-YNTz_CB1rLo0jND79NGsRkdwOLO7NYo9Ijixg47Wr81jthja_orfszqsLfI68/w640-h360/morningglory.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><i>"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)</i></p><p>We need to keep working on our storages. I know we all are watching our dollars but even if you could pick up a bag of rice or box of pasta or bag of beans when you go to the store, every little bit will build up your storage. Of course, only get the things you eat. Get staples like flour, sugar, salt, oil and shortening, yeast (store yeast in freezer), jams or jellies, powdered milk is good to have on hand, oats, if you do not plan on storing brown sugar then you will need to store molasses so you can make your own brown sugar.</p><p>Think what your menu is and store the nonperishable items to make the item.</p><p>Look through your recipes. Find the one with most shelf stable ingredients and pick those items up. For example, I make a chicken and rice casserole, so I store chicken in the can, rice, broth, cream soup or the S.O.S. mix. Then I can make this whenever I need. So look for a casserole that your family likes that you can always have on your shelf.</p><p><a href="https://extension.usu.edu/sanpete/files/Soup_or_Sauce_SOS_Mix.pdf">https://extension.usu.edu/sanpete/files/Soup_or_Sauce_SOS_Mix.pdf</a> - this is the best S.O.S. mix recipe and I keep this on hand all the time with the recipes on a ring by it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXp1zstZZ2YUxOKPMbY_lVKGiR8ijP7E47168V9jCcfCs4qWT_l_wXDn4yIlC-nJapaysGnvtlqFpchS3mz-22FEzkGXQd8-Tt9Bdutnq6UT-Phc1jb-79dCxCu_8EULTp8Gx9zjYds4eslR3LWT-RLHZB397G43pvWJZN7eElzgShZfaqIDNycn7Lv9hf/s1080/sos.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXp1zstZZ2YUxOKPMbY_lVKGiR8ijP7E47168V9jCcfCs4qWT_l_wXDn4yIlC-nJapaysGnvtlqFpchS3mz-22FEzkGXQd8-Tt9Bdutnq6UT-Phc1jb-79dCxCu_8EULTp8Gx9zjYds4eslR3LWT-RLHZB397G43pvWJZN7eElzgShZfaqIDNycn7Lv9hf/w360-h640/sos.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>This replaces the need for purchasing cream soups. I have done a test to see how long it takes to make a soup from the mix with making its counterpart in the can. It took the same amount of time only it tasted better, that was a happy surprise.</p><p>Same with breads and desserts like my chocolate cake. Get the recipe here - <a href="https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2020/04/monday-message_20.html">https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2020/04/monday-message_20.html</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISXzk5SNjD5iv-mOxvbQCr6MR-Cpyy_r0VnjMlFcm1-PtTVUTJeQ8mgybVEnDoyGfQcAgigpb006aj6JXTnpdxUEk81HNphN6V2kwurynPBliJdWBGpw1nFbKc9DjS9z8CzFUo7WvIZMJcpfXJjvNkZ-zsgt4cmaqiEKPygvVRxcxPHNElt6ZELBqJ_fc/s600/choco%20cake.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiISXzk5SNjD5iv-mOxvbQCr6MR-Cpyy_r0VnjMlFcm1-PtTVUTJeQ8mgybVEnDoyGfQcAgigpb006aj6JXTnpdxUEk81HNphN6V2kwurynPBliJdWBGpw1nFbKc9DjS9z8CzFUo7WvIZMJcpfXJjvNkZ-zsgt4cmaqiEKPygvVRxcxPHNElt6ZELBqJ_fc/w640-h480/choco%20cake.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I store the items to always be able to make it but think of other things like hmm...pineapple upside down cake. Store the ingredients and you will be able to make it whenever you want.</p><p>The thing I will point out is these are from scratch recipes so by storing the basics and having them on hand, you'll always be able to make one or the other. You can have cake mixes in storage too, it is up to you what your family likes. </p><p>Homemade tapioca - all you need to do is have powdered milk in your storage and the tapioca, vanilla, sugar, then just add eggs. You can have everything but eggs in storage but if you store dehydrated eggs, there you go.</p><p>So think of the basics and store those up.</p><p>Easier on the budget is to pick up one or two items extra when you go to the store. Or...that money you were going to use to eat out, use that money. That would truly make guilt-free meals.</p><p>The garden is now winding down. Here is a pic of a morning glory I planted in the spring still putting out the flowers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUFxniSBnTNm86xRoVL-VMFLEyvteq1wJlGAaXwVrCehB1uDwI7YOMXOtL_mPeivBoSS-EMmYVcIf8eJ0Gp66ehliYfEqSvSnJz2fBOlgwP1Q9JFp4C6Jqyoe1L_JJ4lLy3NRk24gI_4E1ImPfCzlPUdl_L2zUuDVhaDQT2t_0q7_WRcag1ZPPt8TDKxi/s1080/morningglory.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsUFxniSBnTNm86xRoVL-VMFLEyvteq1wJlGAaXwVrCehB1uDwI7YOMXOtL_mPeivBoSS-EMmYVcIf8eJ0Gp66ehliYfEqSvSnJz2fBOlgwP1Q9JFp4C6Jqyoe1L_JJ4lLy3NRk24gI_4E1ImPfCzlPUdl_L2zUuDVhaDQT2t_0q7_WRcag1ZPPt8TDKxi/w640-h360/morningglory.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Waiting and drooling by the peach tree for them to ripen. Two have been being eaten by wasps. I figure I would leave them. They can have those if they leave the rest alone, which they have.</p><p>I just put the dehydrator away. I think I am done using it but if not, it is close enough to get back out. I vacuum sealed the dried tomatoes and the jar of celery and put them away.</p><p>Chilly mornings are a reminder that winter is not too far away.</p><p>This week I stamped each color ink pad on a card that I put the name of it on and put them on a ring. I saw this on a video. I never thought to do this before but it will make it easier to find what I want to use.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHe4LsYTKZIH4SvsBSt-apjJlONF8tXUlUCDvdhsvnoxb0nZbWLhHvfgh5pEgkwXbHF2oz5UfpE_xIdnkTSCGi3hNZ53cwDcaS-I3viEXGcNA4eETuDYOnWJ13jmu25TumtGp4HA4Y3YuyBWcrgnj9Cbm0SEkWfANMWY-vEvBbqeCuRNMpCTKYDaqgXcD/s1080/cards.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZHe4LsYTKZIH4SvsBSt-apjJlONF8tXUlUCDvdhsvnoxb0nZbWLhHvfgh5pEgkwXbHF2oz5UfpE_xIdnkTSCGi3hNZ53cwDcaS-I3viEXGcNA4eETuDYOnWJ13jmu25TumtGp4HA4Y3YuyBWcrgnj9Cbm0SEkWfANMWY-vEvBbqeCuRNMpCTKYDaqgXcD/w640-h360/cards.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>It was a lot of work. I used scrap paper for the cards on the rings.</p><p>Soon I will have to dig up potatoes. I have been waiting for some rain to loosen the hard dirt but we just can't seem to get any.</p><p><a href="https://peopleschoicebeefjerky.com/blogs/news/prepper-food-list">https://peopleschoicebeefjerky.com/blogs/news/prepper-food-list</a> - if you scroll down this will give you some ideas of the basics to put in your storage.</p><p><a href="https://readylifestyle.com/complete-food-storage-list-for-1-year/">https://readylifestyle.com/complete-food-storage-list-for-1-year/</a> - this shows basic storage items too.</p><p>Missy says be sure to have fun things in your storage too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBC29NdxCssq_U91085VNAo982yNSAaB3VQIPp8U0Sy1D1Vq-Lt8kGxOYAAYdfqbHv2nWrJnoUTD8h96phvLPlDEyuWweNrhC4Grx4YLPQ9KlMoAed-wzBbJP71plqsRjG-UZ3nWoHiLYc02t4IakXR3Tq7msijcmrqe-e53BPfUZC93flS7mqYouaAAY/s1080/missy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibBC29NdxCssq_U91085VNAo982yNSAaB3VQIPp8U0Sy1D1Vq-Lt8kGxOYAAYdfqbHv2nWrJnoUTD8h96phvLPlDEyuWweNrhC4Grx4YLPQ9KlMoAed-wzBbJP71plqsRjG-UZ3nWoHiLYc02t4IakXR3Tq7msijcmrqe-e53BPfUZC93flS7mqYouaAAY/w640-h360/missy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Tippy Longstockings says keep your eyes open for sales to stock your shelves.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAaqKeO31P-qzNlFrS3jRZNlaI_sCT7aXiWqZM03nB4bU1IE8BRq1W-lQdPDpEosEKx1sFfanO3QkcXKJJFrDWgOvnDlWWbYnVDQqA_csnqIkTRAI5vlYoJjC_8dfDZ4bdmxg1bJb1jyWWyygRx8h6KfVBjHB_ScdWPI-3zMHjztX4qtiL1B0yGUZAWqe/s1080/tippy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmAaqKeO31P-qzNlFrS3jRZNlaI_sCT7aXiWqZM03nB4bU1IE8BRq1W-lQdPDpEosEKx1sFfanO3QkcXKJJFrDWgOvnDlWWbYnVDQqA_csnqIkTRAI5vlYoJjC_8dfDZ4bdmxg1bJb1jyWWyygRx8h6KfVBjHB_ScdWPI-3zMHjztX4qtiL1B0yGUZAWqe/w640-h360/tippy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01893299343177717697noreply@blogger.com0