tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post8452071908409284359..comments2023-11-17T22:20:13.128-08:00Comments on Coming Undone (and it's a good thing): Sharing Ways We SaveMJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17317710178905734342noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-39775587002171239222015-06-19T10:30:52.466-07:002015-06-19T10:30:52.466-07:00I will look into that thank you! We are definatel...I will look into that thank you! We are definately frequenting the library...it is very close to our home!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317710178905734342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-61000910891305309482015-06-18T08:13:10.981-07:002015-06-18T08:13:10.981-07:00One suggestion for those learning to cook is to vi...One suggestion for those learning to cook is to visit the children's non-fiction section of your local library. There you will find children's cookbooks that are typically written for beginning cooks but will have a variety of really good recipes, usually using simple ingredients. I still use the pancake recipe that was in my Holly Hobbie cookbook I've had for 40+ years!librarylady258https://www.blogger.com/profile/00553077387224751783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-34230350837896209872015-05-20T11:43:36.160-07:002015-05-20T11:43:36.160-07:00Ricki, I am hoping to learn to love cooking from s...Ricki, I am hoping to learn to love cooking from scratch. Sometimes it feels like a lot of work. I appreciate the information on making broth. I will have to give it a try the next time we have left overs, though lately, we have been eating them all... I am excited about the free coffee...got a doctors appointment tomorrow going to pick some up on the way!!!! Thanks for the encouragement!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317710178905734342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-86139499444660035622015-05-20T08:48:59.495-07:002015-05-20T08:48:59.495-07:00Great job on the savings MJ. I'm a big fan of ...Great job on the savings MJ. I'm a big fan of hang drying, and you're right it does save on the electric bill. For winter I just hang the shirts and pants on coat hangers that I hang off of my shower curtain rod in the bathroom. In the summer, a rope tied between 2 trees works great. Maybe try to go as long as you can before you repair the dryer... you might find you don't need to fix it. <br />As for cooking from scratch, I love it and find that I eat better food for less money that way. If you're looking for a way to not buy broth, use an ice cream bucket (or any kind of bucket) and put all your veggie scraps from when you cook into it, when the bucket if full, put it into a crock pot (slow cooker) with some herbs and garlic, fill with water and cook on low for 7 to 10 hours. Strain and enjoy fresh home made broth for free. <br />Congratulations on the free coffee for a year, that's great news. And good luck on saving for your son's birthday party. <br />Keep up the great work. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443997959941207559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-2134252040207865522015-05-20T04:31:24.835-07:002015-05-20T04:31:24.835-07:00Thank you Dawn, I definitely wanted the bracelets ...Thank you Dawn, I definitely wanted the bracelets I make to be kind of unique though I am sure there are some others that make them out there some where. I hope you find some great thrifty treasures if you end up going out this weekend. Yard sale season is in full swing here. My husband really was a good sport, pink and all!MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317710178905734342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-79396655413430447702015-05-19T18:35:14.117-07:002015-05-19T18:35:14.117-07:00Great week, MJ!! You did great with making cuts f...Great week, MJ!! You did great with making cuts from the budget- hanging the clothes to dry and saving on the car insurance- good ideas! And what a nice blessing that you were able to participate in the church giveaway- I know how much that helps. All of the other frugal things you did throughout the week were great also! You have made me want to go out and hunt for treasures in the thrift stores this weekend! And I like the bracelet you made- I have never seen any bracelets like the ones you make. But I would agree with perhaps using a more "delicate" model- haha. Your husband was a good sport to wear it for you- my husband would have seen the pink and given me the "No Way" look- haha. And a big 'Happy Birthday' to your little guy- hope he has a super-duper day!! :)Dawn- Blessed Beyond Measurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18380049127079259624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-16923570361428510872015-05-19T03:50:32.154-07:002015-05-19T03:50:32.154-07:00Judy, Thanks for the encouragement and the tip on ...Judy, Thanks for the encouragement and the tip on the dryer repair. We have not gotten to attempting the repair yet. GLad you like the bracelet Anne, yes I need a different model! I hope each of you are having a good week.MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317710178905734342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-52120808452716286682015-05-18T22:43:22.356-07:002015-05-18T22:43:22.356-07:00Super deals and great plans! THe bracelet is pret...Super deals and great plans! THe bracelet is pretty, but I will agree on using a female hand model!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-453988732601755390.post-65212322774639265152015-05-18T19:07:07.532-07:002015-05-18T19:07:07.532-07:00Mj... So happy you found such great deals this wee...Mj... So happy you found such great deals this week.. The church deals was very nice..proud you were able to do this.<br />Don't feel bad, that you are not working outside the home[ you have a full time job at home , taking care of your family..I am very proud of you]<br />Our dryer went out awhile back.. It was just a heating elelment.. Hubby just slid it out and put new one back in.. [pretty simple ,he said].. And it was a fairy cheap part..We had to order from Sears. Wish you the best with yours..<br />Happy birthday to your son.. Hope he has a nice birthday..Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15474519379303505290noreply@blogger.com