Monday Message

"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 am still getting a little produce from the garden but for the most part it is almost done.

Our temperatures have finally cooled down here. It feels like fall now and geese are flying overhead to the south.

I finished the scarf I was weaving.

I am working on the next one.

I cut out a dress this week. I want to do the t-shirt cardigan for it as well. I watched this video to learn how to make bias tape - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWVg6JcpyDI it was very helpful.

I made ten yards.

I plan to put it around all edges of the t-shirt in this picture. I also plan to cover buttons and put on the bodice.

Other than this, my fall cleaning bug has bit, so I am starting that as well.

Time for us to be thinking of Christmas...

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/gifts/g33416427/diy-christmas-gifts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_pw_md_pmx_hybd_mix_us_17963889983&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17957914252&gbraid=0AAAAABxutSq7ULBOD8hMxZvkfJweULpuR&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl5jHBhDHARIsAB0YqjwKv6wjjeJd-VLSu0yxOmv6oRFqhNCky56cyJZe0swi42QRQ5OCx-4aAjLWEALw_wcB - nice ideas.

https://www.gracefullittlehoneybee.com/ways-save-money-christmas/ - I like this gal.

https://www.frugalfamily.co.uk/24-days-christmas-frugal-family-fun/ - clever ideas.

So many people here in the U.S. will probably need to have a frugal holiday but we still can make it fun for our family. You never know, it might just be the one they love the best.

https://www.littlehouseliving.com/simple-frugal-christmas.html - she has great ideas.

https://zenhabits.net/the-cheapskate-guide-50-tips-for-frugal-living/ - there may be some ideas that can help at this time.

This is a gal I have been watching this week. You might enjoy it to so I'm adding it to this post - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyHLiMPlHnI She has lots of helpful videos.

Missy says keep working on your storage, even consider putting together gifts of storage for your loved ones.

Tippy Longstockings says keep working on your skills, they are needed more than ever.