New Shirts

The finest clothing made is a person's skin, but, of course, society demands something more than this. ~Mark TwainSo I got 2 Shirts and a Skirt Made this month. I have photoshopped them a bit in the photos below so you get a better idea of how they look . (it is extremely hard to take pictures of yourself wearing clothing)

Both are a lot alike , the brown one is a stretchy micro couderouy like fabric. The Fabric was full price @ 1.95 a yard , I used 2 Yard for this shirt. So Aprox 3$.

The Second used is made from a fabulous red and black print I found on the bargin rack for 1$ a yard , I bought 3 yard and used 2 yards. I used 2 Strands of boas tape as well. The pleats took some work but I managed. I loved the way the very pale orange , the black and the gold worked perfectly with the green bias tape as well. Aprox 5$

Video Break (Kid Approved)

Understanding a Pro-Foodie Frugal Stance

I hope that you will learn how to be a frugal foodie w/ me.When I first Mentioned Frugality , I mentioned that there is no reason under the sky your family should ever have to suffer from your frugality. Food is not something to skimp on. Your families health is much more important than a penny saved. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a Pound of cure. That is for sure.

I am really a closet foodie of sorts. I love food , I love trying new flavors and tastes and styles and textures. I although must confess i do not so much enjoy eating. I eat a little here and there and have been said to peck about like a bird. I guess that's just my lot , I love food , but I love to experience it , not just eat. I really thoroughly love the history behind a food , I love experiencing and understanding the how and why of the texture and flavor. Maybe its just a me thing.

I love trying new recipes all the time , I love the cooking and the ingredient gathering process. It really is frugal because ingredients are so much cheaper than buying the end result pre-made. That special made with love flavor enhancer is in my opinion a real asset.

Have you ever really thought about all the types of foreign cuisine around the worlds. Just plug-in the words "international cuisine recipes" in google and you will find a world or results that might just surprise and delight you.

There may be a few pockets of food that displease you but for the most part I think you will enjoy yourself.Before prepackaged food people actually made things themselves , and in my opinion I think a human can make much tastier food than any machine I have or have yet to meet.

So bear with me if you a regular meat and potato person . I will cover your desires as well. Basic wholesome ingredients a bit or work , sometimes easier than you would think and sometimes a bit harder. Frugal ever bit of the way through. I hope that you will learn how to be a frugal foodie w/ me.

Kids Activity - #1 Flowers

Click Image above Print at paper Size , Use as template on regular paper or w/ Construction paper , Allow children to pick the color or petals they desire , glue to circle , when all petals in place glue another circle opposite of it , tape to walls , or poke hole in a petal and hang from somewhere. Not all that challenging for anyone over 5.

Orange Oil

Calandeula Oil

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Garden Plans (Click Image to View)

This image is nowhere near to scaleThe Black Blocks indicate the house , barn and coops
The green outer edging is cucumbers , melons , gourds and pumpkins in a few area's , a few small patches of corn as well. (To be shoot bagged). On the other side of the house will be herbs , salad and quick root vegetables and behind is the basic regular garden with all the goodies to be seen. This image is no where near scale and the entire sections shown encompass close to 5 acres.

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