Monday, March 11, 2019

Monday Message


“It is . . . necessary that each home and family do what they can to assume the responsibility for their own hour of need. If we do not have the resources to acquire a year’s supply then we can strive to begin with having one month’s supply.” (James E. Faust, April 1986 General Conference)

There are times that are harder than others but we just have to keep pushing on and learning ways we can be more frugal. If we give up, nothing improves.

That is why I stress when you are doing well try to put more in your preparations for those times you are not doing so good. It will help to smooth over the rough times.

I know I keep stressing skills as well. Your skills will help you and your family. Cooking from scratch helps to stretch your budget in sooo many ways.  

Some of the skills I work on may not seem like they would help but yes, they do help plenty. I am able to give gifts or beautify our home or make some article of clothing, in other cases like mending it keeps our clothing lasting longer. Knowing how to make baskets and having sewing skills helped me recently mend a pair of shoes.  So our skill building helps us in many ways. 

Making your homemade cleaners saves so much money. Like instead of buying a special cleaner to use on my stove so I don't scratch it I just use baking soda. When my tub drain or sink drain starts to slow I put a fourth a cup of baking soda down it followed by a fourth a cup or so of vinegar then follow it with boiling water. Sometimes I repeat if needed, but it works great.  

Did you know you can replace your dryer sheets by putting a few tablespoons of hair conditioner in a small spray bottle and filling with water? Just shake and spray a washcloth then throw it in with your dryer load - works fantastic. These are just a few things that save big.

Another thing I have mentioned before is to think outside the box.  Instead of buying new, think used or free or what do I have that can be used? For example, this colander makes a fantastic yarn bowl.



I have been doing some spinning, trying to improve this skill...





Be on the look out for more pics in the future because I also want to dye fiber to spin.

I have been trying to learn bobbin lace with no teacher... 



This bookmark is my very first project it isn't perfect as I should have used a lighter blue there are two colors of blue in it but keep watching, the next one I am doing will be pink and green.



So learn all the time - never quit!

This week I was at the library and they have a section were they sell used books. I found this book. I left the price on to let you see. 



I love Amish and Mennonite recipes, they have fantastic recipes they cook from scratch. So if you can check this out from your library it would be a good read. I am putting the table of contents here to give you a feel for what is in it...very good purchase.







https://onedishkitchen.com/cooking-for-one-recipes/breakfast/ - Mary Ann shared this link with us and I thank her. These could be easily multiplied for more than one.

Let us know what skills you are working on and keep working on your storage.

15 comments:

  1. That cookbook is a great find! It is the one that I go to over and over again. I have even bought copies of it for wedding gifts.

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    1. I really like it I think it would be great for everyone but really good for young marrieds

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  2. I have been watching YouTube videos and learning how to sew better. I can mend items but am trying to learn how to use the sewing machine. I have made several napkins out of material I had. I also made Hubby a rice bag. It was far from perfect but he doesn't care. I hemmed a set of curtains. They came out really good. I did have to undo a patch but that is OK. Who said an old dog can't learn new tricks.

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    1. you are doing great I bet he likes the rice bag too. Thanks for sharing

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  4. I didn't know that about the dryer sheets. I had to buy more yesterday, but I hope to remember the conditioner trick.

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    1. pic your favorite scent in cream rinse it works like a dream

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  5. Dear Becky, I found your blog a few weeks ago and I simply love it. So much encouragement and stuff to learn. Did you ever read or hear about solar dyeing? It is so much fun and you can use plants from the garden for example. All my best wishes for you and your health. I have lupus and am encouraged by your ideas of planning small steps. Greetings and blessings from Germany :-)

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    1. I am sorry you have illness too yes when people ask about fibromyalgia when they get diagnosed I tell them to image ten marbles in a jar that is all you get for that day you cannot borrow from tomorrow you can not save to use tomorrow each marble represents energy it takes two to three marbles just to get up and dressed now you must budget the rest for the day and when you are out your done I think this helps them understand. I have not heard of solar dying interesting I will have to look that up I did see a lady use snow that was really neat. Glad you found us!

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    2. Thats a good example with the 10 marbles. Very wise. Sometimes I want to force more marbles, but it does not work. I am glad that I found you too. Heike :-)

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  6. That is a GREAT cookbook! One of my libraries has it, so I might pick it up next time I'm there, thank you!

    Your spinning looks great! I'm impressed at your lace bobbin work. That's always looked far too complicated for me, but I'm very impressed with anyone who's willing to give it a go, especially with no teacher!

    The first part of your message is something I say to myself often. With my chronic pain, I always try getting things done today, because tomorrow might be worse- at least, I can't count on it being better! It's imperative to make hay while the sun shines, so to speak, and I try my best to make that happen. :)

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    1. it has been yrs in gathering and reading on it I have had to learn myself on many things. Yes check it out they are scratch recipes and mix recipes and wonderful tips I was thrilled to find it on the sale shelf I had never heard of it before then. Let us know what you think of it when you check it out.

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  7. I love all the things you do and the skills you have and continue to work on everyday. You are such an example to me. Love the yarn. I just wish I had more time to do all the things I want to do. Like sit and spin.

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    1. me too...and with that feeling good enough as well. I am trying to spin a little every day to get better at it.

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