Monday Message

"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 can really say having storage in your house helps so much when hard times hit. It has been a real help to us this month when our unexpected bill came. Never the less, I continue to work on storage despite the no-grocery month. Today, I will be chopping and freezing green peppers. Still will be drying more tomatoes.

As much as I hate gardening, I do it because it helps us and so I continue to have one.

Prices continue to rise so for now we hunker down and do what we can.

Most of my week has been spent still outside burning the burn pile. It has been a lot of work for this old lady. Still have three tree trunks that need chain-sawing and two stumps but it looks a lot better than it was.  

I have done a bit of weaving and have sewn on the two dresses. I want to get those finished this week...we shall see.

The great news is our daughter received an advance copy of her book "Queen of the Dead" and that is her peeking around the book. Sarah is all the tech behind this blog. A huge thank you to her for all she does. Her book comes out in November.

With fall here, it is time for us to think about getting things tended for winter. Watch for any sales and try to add to your storage as you can.

https://sixdollarfamily.com/how-to-live-frugally - some frugal helps here.

https://lifeshouldcostless.com/family-meal-planning/ - worth the read.

https://lifeshouldcostless.com/how-to-meal-plan-on-a-budget/ - this is very helpful.

https://www.onefrugalgirl.com/frugal-living/ 

https://mindfulofthehome.com/diy-repurposed-clothing/ - I like the bracelet idea.

https://www.hgtv.com/decorating/diy/crafts-you-can-make-with-old-clothes-pictures

https://diycandy.com/upcycled-clothing-ideas/

https://www.fabricfits.com/how-to-make-clothing/ - sewing your clothes is a way to save if you can find frugal fabric. Many go to thrift stores and buy pieces with lots of fabric, wash it, then cut it apart saving pieces to use later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEp-wTunXNs - this would make nice gifts.

With prices still high on clothing as well, learning to make your own would be a valuable skill!

https://www.hometimeactivities.com/arts-crafts/good-kids-underwear-sewing-pattern/ 

So be thinking of ways you can be thrifty. Hopefully, you will find things that will help you in this post.  Remember, don't waste anything - if it isn't useful now on your project, it may on another.

I am watching a lady who saves her boxes and she used them in her garden. So think before you toss: how can I use this?

With tariffs and other countries halting shipping to my country, yarn that we did have, we no longer can get for the time being. So go back a few blog posts HERE where I tell you how to reclaim yarn from thrifted sweaters if you need yarn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Blh_P5Q_Gw - she helps you through making slippers.

Also, be thinking on Christmas as it is coming.

Things can change in a minute. You might have a job today and none tomorrow... being prepared is what we can do

Missy says having skills is so very important! Here she is wishing she had thumbs so she could spin yarn. She says keep building your skills.

Tippy Longstockings says it is more important than ever to build your skills and build your pantries.