“O Be Wise”
A thought came to mind as I listened to Pres. D. Todd Christofferson speak on the topic of gambling in the Saturday morning session of the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 3,…
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Dollar Tree as a Food Storage Source
I decided to visit my closest Dollar Tree to see what shelf stable foods they had available for food storage. Then I went to my HEB across the street to compare prices. Here’s what I found: Name brand items are…
Making Reusable Sterile Dressings
We have found that when there is a need for gauze pads, sterile dressings, and bandaging materials, we don’t usually have enough. Even when we think we have plenty stored, we end up not having enough. What if you found…
Canning Chili
Canned chili has been getting increasingly expensive. So much so that I began to wonder if home canned chili was less. I can chili using the chili recipe in Ball Blue Book: guide to preserving but I use less salt…
Dollar Store Emergency Supplies
Let the kids help you shop at the dollar store for items to stock or restock your emergency kits. Give them a list and let them see what they can find. Here’s what I found at my local Dollar Tree:…
The Rising Cost of Living
An article appeared in the 14 July 2026 edition of USA Today titled “Americans call for action as grocery prices surge” by Marcia Greenwood. It was about the results of a survey of 1,100 registered voters conducted in May by…
The Self-Reliance Skill of Frugality
Several years ago, I read a newspaper article on how much the food stamp program, SNAP, was helping people unemployed or underemployed by the COVID-19 pandemic. I am glad there was some help for them. I am glad there were…
Saving Leftover Seeds
In late 2021, when I found out a mild winter was predicted, I decided to plant some cool weather vegetables the first weekend of November. I went to my refrigerator and freezer to see what I had left over from…
Aprons from Kitchen Towels
I find that most purchased aprons are:1) Too big for me even with adjustable straps, and2) Not absorbent or soft enough to wipe my hands on So, years ago, I started making my own aprons out of kitchen towels. They…