tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post8541535125435871174..comments2023-11-05T01:52:25.249-06:00Comments on HANDS & HEARTS....for HIM: SERIOUS THOUGHTS & Some SolutionsSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-53382287706793773232009-03-03T18:38:00.000-06:002009-03-03T18:38:00.000-06:00Those are such great ideas, Susan. As I homeschool...Those are such great ideas, Susan. As I homeschool I am also thinking about how to economize in that arena as well. Stewardship can also be a heart issue: I think that perhaps better stewardship is something that some of us(and I name myself), should've been practicing all along. For that, I do repent and ask the Lord to help me be a better steward for His glory in our coming days.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03852361286674074590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-15804978270651539182009-03-01T22:29:00.000-06:002009-03-01T22:29:00.000-06:00Perfect to share that we are not afraid. It is a t...Perfect to share that we are not afraid. It is a time to rejoice and look to HIM. The list is great, and only suggest learning to cook more foods from scratch. It is never the time to learn to do something in a crisis.Humble wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823200562312609670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-13338157067412798262009-02-28T22:32:00.000-06:002009-02-28T22:32:00.000-06:00Hi Susan..Carry cash instead of a debit card that ...Hi Susan..<BR/>Carry cash instead of a debit card that way you can set a budget of what you will spend and seeing money leave your hands tend to make you more aware of your spending, unlike using the debit card which you don't see the cash and tend to spend more.<BR/><BR/>Works for me lol.Joyfulsisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288063897551319116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-73276304887412909132009-02-28T18:15:00.000-06:002009-02-28T18:15:00.000-06:00Joy, 4.625 is a great rate for sure. We use an e...Joy, 4.625 is a great rate for sure. We use an electric blanket and love it, and yes, you can turn the overnight house heat down lower. Gotta have nice fluzzy matts on the bathroom floor for sure!! Especially if it's ceramic tile like ours are. We've had a compost pile for some time. Funny, how when you've been use to using something you even forget you once didn't do that.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-26962684060947863592009-02-28T17:24:00.000-06:002009-02-28T17:24:00.000-06:00Good list Susan.I always try and match up coupons ...Good list Susan.<BR/>I always try and match up coupons with sales too and stock up then. Our grocery store doubles up to .50.<BR/>My goal is to get a rain barrel this year. I started a compost bin last year so that is my next item to add to the back yard. Right now I'm using a 5 gallon bucket. :)<BR/>We are currently refinancing our home mortgage. I think we're getting 4.625% We were pleased with that, but if it goes down further I'll be a little mad we missed it.<BR/><BR/>Our paper had an article about saving money and mentioned using electric blankets. You can turn the thermostat down further at night and use an electric blanket which uses far less electricity. <BR/>But it may make for a cold trip to the bathroom during the night. :)<BR/>♥<BR/>JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198238631600746173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-41438629809156579742009-02-28T16:17:00.000-06:002009-02-28T16:17:00.000-06:00Maxine, I'm a glass jar saver, too!! I never tho...Maxine, I'm a glass jar saver, too!! I never thought of putting the food item in the glass jar when we bless someone by taking in food. That is a wonderful idea!! This hint will be added when I update this post. <BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-72151856471422730412009-02-28T14:26:00.000-06:002009-02-28T14:26:00.000-06:00What a helpful list. And you are right that it cou...What a helpful list. And you are right that it could go on and on. I love Mari's suggestion of trading talents. Our society needs more of that. <BR/><BR/>I do save glass jars when they get emptied. They're great for refrigerator/freezer storage. Also, they are nice to have around if you know a sick person or family that you want to show love to. Make a pot of chicken noodle or vegetable soup and give a quart jar (or larger) of it to them, telling them to throw out the jar when they're done. That way, they don't have to worry about washing and returning a dish to you, a double blessing.<BR/>Don't forget: If you use a glass jar in the freezer, don't fill it all the way. The contents expand and could break the glass if too full.Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040368808197747483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-53527272609423186212009-02-28T13:40:00.000-06:002009-02-28T13:40:00.000-06:00GREAT tip Mari. Thanks, I'll add it to this post ...GREAT tip Mari. Thanks, I'll add it to this post when I update it.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-3520145062293582642009-02-28T13:08:00.000-06:002009-02-28T13:08:00.000-06:00Those are all good ideas. Trading talents is a he...Those are all good ideas. Trading talents is a help too. My brother-in-law just did a little maintenance to a friends vehicle. The friend is a painter and he painted their front entry and hall.Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-44616614755994598432009-02-28T12:51:00.000-06:002009-02-28T12:51:00.000-06:00You are so right on both counts, Brenda. I had ho...You are so right on both counts, Brenda. I had hoped to make an extra principal payment on our home during February but some extra expense, like a trip to the dentist, and way too many birthday celebrations made that impossible. We aim as high as we can!!!! Yes, bottom line, He is our provider, as He is our everything else.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-34370516742267534372009-02-28T11:55:00.000-06:002009-02-28T11:55:00.000-06:00You're right, the list could be endless. I have b...You're right, the list could be endless. I have been so stirred to do nearly all of those you mention, yet having to walk by faith because of our own financial situation (thankfully real estate is picking up for Sunny, now just got to get those listings sold!). So, I'm chomping at the bit to put more ideas into practice. And constantly knowing that He is our Provider, not only financially but in the ideas He gives us to be more frugal.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289590616497815887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736078463951735470.post-48138484555257438302009-02-28T10:08:00.000-06:002009-02-28T10:08:00.000-06:00Great recommendations, SusanGreat recommendations, SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com