A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned.
August 6th, 2008
Well, for many reasons, Mike and I are tightening the belt, and being creative with the resources God blesses us with. I am a big advocate of using what you have, buying used and not getting something because it is the newest or just because you want it. God is steadily delivering us, form poor financial choices within our control and hard circumstances outside of our control. Now we want to be faithful to both save and be generous to those who need it. We are coming into a new season on many fronts, but one of the ear marks of this time, will be how we learn to save and control our spending.
So, I am cleaning out and organizing our closets (again) and getting ready for school this week. Some how or another, I always find something I can list on eBay. So this week I am listing 4 or 5 things and also going through clothes. Not to donate but to scavenge from. I grabbed these bottons from an unused shirt and will turn the body of the shirt into interfacing for something else I am making.
I enjoy sewing and hate going to the fabric store with the kids, so I have given myself a new challenge. What can I make that is new from something I already have lying around. So I am creating “out of thin air” and excited. Look at how this women turned her old t-shirts into cute baby clothes. I need a wallet as I don’t have one, so I am going to make this one.
Pray for me!
Entry Filed under: conservation, Finances, Life
4 Comments
Add your own1. Kim | August 6th, 2008 at 9:44 am
I emailed you a pic of a skirt of mine that i turned into a dress for Ruby.
2. christine | August 6th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I did a google search on homeschool blogs and found yours!! Your photos are stunning! I too am a Christian! I will be checking in here often! Love it!
3. nicki mcgillivary | August 6th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
im just enjoying what you are up to lately
even though this doesnt make me want to get my sewing machine out - im into what i can recycle more of 
bummed that you wont be in this neck of the woods this weekend as well.
4. Amber(Homeschool Diva) | August 6th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Holy Cow- that pillow case dress is to die for:-) I want one in my size please!
Nicki- I’m bummed too. I will see you around all saints though:-) We have to make sure the men take care of the kids so the ladies can go out.
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