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Happy Wednesday!
A QUOTE
No matter what’s happening in the world, have your tea, make your list, plan your food preparation, read to your children, wash the clothes, do something creative for everyone and be a light for your home. – Lydia Sherman
I found this quote on Pinterest and it really resonated. Life seems to be changing minute by minute at this point and when I think too much about the future, I get anxious. This was the reminder I needed to slow down and focus on my vocation right in front of me. One day at a time.
TABS OPEN IN MY BROSWER RIGHT NOW
- free art lessons for kids // we love Jerry’s Artarama for art supplies and these lessons look intriguing
- Llore Pemberton Illustrations // I like this one, but she has many beautiful pieces
- this website for trees // our bareroots haven’t fared well, so I’m researching new options
- life skills list for young adults // using this to help me find the gaps in my high schooler’s skills
A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART
“Homeward with Mother” by Hugh Cameron (found here)
A RECOMMENDATION
Have you seen this home tour of Rejiv Surendra’s NYC apartment? His home is filled with handmade things and so inspiring! Our taste is different, but I immediately starting thinking of projects I could make to add unique beauty to our home. I feel a new challenge coming on…
A HOMEMAKER CHECK-IN
How are you, my dear reader? Some of us are struggling with the rising cost of food, uncertain job security, even whispers of another lockdown. Some of us are working hard toward debt freedom or business creation. The future has so many unknowns and it’s a lot for anyone, but especially for us as homemakers and caregivers in charge of the purse strings. I’m brainstorming a way for us to “talk shop” and share tips, recommendations and encouragement as we dive into these challenging economic times – maybe through these Wednesday Five posts? I hope you’ll comment and share your thoughts as well!
- What do things costs around you right now? Our gas is $2.95/gallon. A few grocery staples: a gallon of whole milk is $2.81, a loaf of bread is $2.48, and a dozen eggs are $1.28.
- I usually make one carb-heavy dinner each week and one we recently tried was this recipe for Chili Mac. I liked that it only called for one pound of ground beef and the rest of the ingredients were all shelf staples. Add a big salad and garlic bread on the side and it’s a decently cheap, well-rounded meal.
- I have been browsing ThredUp every so often for deals on fall/winter wear. Another website I sometimes browse is called Swap. It’s a little hit or miss, but there are some great deals to be found if you dig.
- A tip I just learned and can’t wait to try: You can re-crisp stale cookies, crackers, cereal or chips by placing them in a single layer and dehydrating them at 145° for 1-2 hours.
- Another new find: this website to create and print your own handwriting practice sheets. Really easy to do and could help with homeschool costs!
