Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. I treasure my recipe cards that were handwritten by my grandmother. Give your Gift of Organization. Are you a gardener?

Christmas 130

Christmas Gifts Home and Garden Flowers and Gifts 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 17, 2012

Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used. However, a root cellar can be as simple as a sectioned off part of your basement, a trash can buried in the ground with a bale of straw on top or even a shelf in an unheated room or garage. Some folks have added freezers or second refrigerators to store the excess.

Advantage 210

Advantage Home and Garden Canning Gardening 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 1, 2015

Of course there are certain things I haven’t attempted – putting on a new roof (although my spouse did this); cleaning out the septic tank; installing automatic garage door openers; or installing windows and new doors. Some folks (including my own Grandmother) make their own soaps, lotions, cleaners and more.

Frugal 100

Frugal Cheap Clothes Clothing 100