By now you all know that we don't buy things that are not edible or depletable. But a word needs to be shared about tithing and offerings at church. When we fell under conviction to tithe 10% of our gross income it was many years ago. We believe we have been blessed because of it. No matter our choice to live by this "shopping thin" method, we will not quit giving to our church, either by tithing or by offerings - something given above and beyond the tithe. Initially, I wondered how we would be able to purchase things needed for the church without breaking our rules, but then the words "our rules" hit my like a brick. This method of not spending is something we came up with - The Lord still expects us to fulfill any calling He puts on us and so the decision was easy.
I encourage you to consider tithing if you are not already. If the Spirit is nudging you in this direction, allow yourself the opportunity to be blessed by giving. One can always give their time and talents, but we must also give of that which the Lord has provided in the way of an income and provision.
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Documenting the everyday challenges of going a year without shopping for anything other than depletables for a family of four.
Fall No-Buying Guide
1. Boots
2. Jackets/Clothes
3. Fall Decorations
4. Mums
5. Hunting Gear
2. Jackets/Clothes
3. Fall Decorations
4. Mums
5. Hunting Gear
Our No-Buying Guide
1. Magazines
2. Chewing Gum
3. Bath Sponges
4. Excess Cosmetics
5. Birthday/Greeting Cards
6. Holiday Decorations
7. Purchased Gifts
8. DVDs/CDs/Games
9. Furniture
10. Shoes
11. Clothes
12. Toys
13. Decor/Housewares
14. Electronics
15. Craft Supplies
16. Jewelry/Accessories
2. Chewing Gum
3. Bath Sponges
4. Excess Cosmetics
5. Birthday/Greeting Cards
6. Holiday Decorations
7. Purchased Gifts
8. DVDs/CDs/Games
9. Furniture
10. Shoes
11. Clothes
12. Toys
13. Decor/Housewares
14. Electronics
15. Craft Supplies
16. Jewelry/Accessories
Brown Sugar Scrub
baking soda
white sugar
brown sugar
sea salt
olive oil
vanilla extract
In a bowl, add 3 tablespoons of the white sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Add tablespoon of sea salt, add tablespoon baking soda. Stir until lumps are gone; should be smooth and basically one color. Add tablespoon olive oil, stir in; keep adding half spoonfuls of the oil, keep stirring until your scrub has the consistency of a slush. Add 2 drops of vanilla and stir.
Found at www.instructables.com
white sugar
brown sugar
sea salt
olive oil
vanilla extract
In a bowl, add 3 tablespoons of the white sugar, 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Add tablespoon of sea salt, add tablespoon baking soda. Stir until lumps are gone; should be smooth and basically one color. Add tablespoon olive oil, stir in; keep adding half spoonfuls of the oil, keep stirring until your scrub has the consistency of a slush. Add 2 drops of vanilla and stir.
Found at www.instructables.com
Suggested Reading for Frugal Living
- Living Cheap & Loving It, tomatoes in the flower bed by Carrol Wolverton
- Simplify Your Life by Elaine St. James
- Vinegar: Over 400 Various, Versatile and Very Good Uses You've Probably Never Thought Of by Vicki Lanksy
- Home Remedies From Amish Country
- Baking Soda Over 500 Fabulous, Fun and Frugal Uses You've Probably Never Thought Of
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Some of the best and safest cleaners around are also some of the cheapest. You can use baking soda, vinegar, and lemon juice for cleaning and household purposes. Another great product which I use is Basic H by Shaklee. I love it because it is very inexpensive for all the cleaners it makes - window cleaner, all-purpose and degreaser. I have had the same concentrated bottle for a year and still have lots left to make up all three individual cleaners previously mentioned. If you want to know more about Shaklee or Basic H, look no further than www.shaklee.net/sharonharris
Hand and Body Lotion Recipe provided by Pam Taylor
2 16 oz. bottles baby lotion
2 16 oz. jars vitamin E cream
1 7 oz. petroleum jelly
Mix with electric mixer until creamy. Pam found the vitamin E cream at Dollar Tree (naturally for a dollar). She uses it for her hands and as a body cream.
2 16 oz. jars vitamin E cream
1 7 oz. petroleum jelly
Mix with electric mixer until creamy. Pam found the vitamin E cream at Dollar Tree (naturally for a dollar). She uses it for her hands and as a body cream.
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