Life Worth The Living

Not long ago, my Mother and I made grape jelly.  We ended up with 24 jars.   Here are a few of the pictures from this process.  The girls enjoy eating grape jelly on hot biscuits!  We probably will have enough to last a while.
Elizabeth

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I have often heard that an effective way to memorize information is through repetition, repetition, repetition! Use this method of learning to memorize Scripture, facts, and verses of all kinds. It’s easy and fun and can be adapted to master all sorts of information.

Curious question of the day: How much is a teacupful? My husband’s mother was visiting my kitchen recently, and while here, she asked me if I had a good lemon cake recipe. I couldn’t immediately conjure one to mind, but I suggested we search through my cookbooks for a few options.

One of the simplest ways to save money on your grocery budget is to avoid wasting food. Making the most of every dollar is a great way to stretch your pocketbook, and it’s as simple as using what you have.

A great way to save money on your grocery budget is to organize what you already have in your pantry. Create a system for being able to find what you have on hand.  You can’t make use of the items you have, if you don’t know where they are.

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Buying in bulk is a great way to save money on your grocery bill! Purchase foods in large quantities and store the items until you need them. Often, the price per unit is cheaper in larger quantities, and you can take advantage of sale prices and specials. Also, you will have these items on hand when you need them, and aren’t tempted to make impulse buys.

Do you want to save money on your grocery budget? Purchase or grow foods that are whole and healthy for you. Most of the time, they cost less and are better for you. Avoid highly-processed and highly-packaged items that cost an arm and a leg and are not nearly as conducive to optimal health.

Planning ahead is one of the most important keys to maintaining a successful household grocery budget. Let’s face it, we’ve all heard or asked the question, “What’s for dinner?” And, waiting till the last minute to decide the answer is a financial disaster waiting to happen!

There is a common denominator among households everywhere…we all have to eat! Regardless of where we live, how much money we make, or what our lifestyles are like…we must all consume food to subsist…With the rising cost of living, groceries are not cheap. And people everywhere are asking the questions, “How can I save money on groceries?” and “How can I afford to provide a high level of nutritious foods when things cost so much?”

I am always looking for frugal tips and ideas to help us save money and time. One of my favorite time-saving practices is using the slow-cooker to prepare meals ahead of time. The afternoons and evenings often get hectic around here, and planning ahead helps tremendously to help keep us on schedule and on budget.