Winter Break

We stress so much to make the impossible possible.  Sometimes we just need to relax and let the cards all fall into place.  My daughter left today for Florida a 24 hour bus ride with the rowing team - sure they are going to have a great time and all the stress of getting ready is going to disappear.  Her suitcase weights about 80lb - does she realize that it is like summer down there so shorts and t-shirts.  Never mind I know she is going to have a great time and make many many memories. 

Receiving a letter in the mail/post

Do you ever send a friend a letter via the post anymore?  Perhaps a card for a friends birthday?  It is so nice to receive gifts, letters or cards in the mail, instead of bills all the time!  If you have time this week write a letter to a friend or perhaps send them a pretty card.  Mail is still so very cheap and it will make someones day.  I remember 20 years ago when I was travelling around Europe - before computers and emails really took their place in the world.  I was so pleased to receive notes from home and newspaper clips etc. 

So take time today to write a quick note and post to a friend.

Caroline

Psalms 55:22

Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you.  He will not permit the godly to slip and fall.  Amen!

What's done is done; what is gone is gone. One of life's lessons is to keep moving FORWARD!!

I'm always reading and love facebook, and all the interesting information on there - you may not of realized yet but there is a lot of interesting home making, crafting, home cooking pages that you can like, then everyday you are full with a whole new book to read.  Over the last month I can't believe all the information that I have (that is free by the way).  I really want to have chickens now too - thanks everyone - I little hard when you live in a townhouse.  But maybe I can still work out a way.  I have also now know how to recycle just about everything so that is wonderful too.  Plus on Facebook, I come across this saying

What's done is done; what is gone is gone. One of life's lessons is to keep moving FORWARD!!

We have to move forward every day - sometimes it is very hard to go to sleep thinking that tomorrow will bring more bills and more costs.  I love spend the day at home and not spending any money.  At least this little saying helps!!  Have a wonderful FORWARD day everyone and keep smiling!!

 

 

Today I decided to enjoy being broke!

So it is another day in my house and instead of worrying about money, I going to try and enjoy my day.  I must say that I have learn so much over the last couple of months, about how to save on so many things.  From making your own household cleaners to some great recipes.  Plus trying to live a more simple life.  There is so much stuff out there that we don't actually need!  So much stuff that we can learn to make from scratch and enjoy all the free things in life.  Like going for a walk, talking to a friend, reading blogs and even cleaning the house. 

So today at least try and take time to enjoy your day no matter what is happening in your life.

Caroline

Great Depression Recipes

I love looking up old recipes - check these recipes out from the great depression - if you have made any of them please comment.

http://countrytimerecipes.alphamaids.com/great_depression_recipes.htm


Caroline

Balls of Energy

Love this recipe - my kids are always looking for something to snack on as they come in from school - now I can make these, freeze them and take them out just before they get in from school = Good Food

 Balls of Energy

Author/Source:

Melissa @ Onceamonthmom.com adapted from FamilyFun.go.com

Ingredients:

• 1 medium banana
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 3 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
• 3 tablespoons shredded coconut

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mash together the banana and peanut butter.  Stir in wheat germ.  Roll tablespoons of the mixture into balls and roll in mini chocolate chips or coconut to coat.

Freezing Directions:

Place balls on a cookie sheet and flash freeze until solid.  Transfer to gallon freezer bags.  To serve: Thaw and enjoy.  Alternatively these may be enjoyed partially frozen.

Servings: 12 balls