Monday Message

"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)

When you go to the store, always pick up at least one item to put in your storage. If you can only spend a dollar, then pick up something that your family likes. Think how many times you go to the store in a week. This is not as painful as big purchases. You'll be surprised how fast your storage adds up.

Be sure to stock up on those basics: flour, sugar, rice etc.

The election will be over by the time this comes out. We voted early and at that we were in line for fifty minutes.

At the time I am writing this the election is five days away. I try to keep a couple messages ahead incase I get sick or have computer issues.

My husband took off his "I voted" sticker and put it by the door bell. What a great idea - stops all the flyers and such.

https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2013/10/monday-message-fugal-christmas.html - look at that date... 2013. Back then I was a Provident Living teacher and teaching classes in my home.  So ignore that part about classes at our home, now I just do the blog.

I have been busy working on things for Christmas which is coming very fast. So is winter. Tonight is to be 32 degrees brrrr! I know some of you are going into warmer weather, but it is brrrrr here.

Soon this will be coming our way... oh dear.

The garden looks dead and cold. The leaves are blowing off the trees. Soon white cold snow will appear.

https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2014/10/monday-message.html

So those of you who are heading into winter, are you ready? Make sure your hoses are disconnected.

Make sure you have your winter car kit in the car.

https://frugalmeasures.blogspot.com/2014/09/monday-message_15.html -this has info on a car kit and what should be in your car for if you get into trouble on bad roads.

Make sure you have non-perishable items in your storage in case you are snowbound for a time. Also, pack a box for an elderly neighbor or friend as well.  

I always start watching the weather more closely to be ready for blizzards and such.

I like to set the shovel inside by the door for when it is needed.

Those of you heading into warmer weather, be putting seeds in the ground or pots because every little bit helps that budget.

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

https://permies.com/wiki/handmade-gift-ideas - more ideas.

https://wholefully.com/homemade-soup-mixes-in-a-jar/#mv-creation-292-jtr - soup mixes as gifts.

https://julieblanner.com/how-to-make-a-teepee/ - so I would love this if I were a kid.

These will get you thinking of ideas.

Missy says keep your eye on the grocery store flyers this time of year for stocking storage.

Tippy Longstockings says when you cannot take it any longer, it is OK to block out the world and rest.