I was approached yesterday about writing a cookbook or a How To book about all that goes on in my kitchen. This is not the first time I have been asked. Actually, I get asked ALOT! This is when I found out I was not "normal" or maybe typical is a better word. I was raised in a household that clung to its traditional roots of cooking from scratch and making things last." Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without." is my motto. I realize that isn't a common or acceptable idea these days, but it is practical as well as good stewardship. Not only does making good use of everything you have pleasing to God, ( who so benevolently provided these thing to us) it is also good for our world. Here are a few examples. We have a friend who makes fun of me (good humored of course) because I can make use of nearly everything that most people throw away. I save drier lint! YES, DRIER LINT! I stuff in in toilet paper tubes and use it as fire starter when we have bon fires.
I save citrus peels (orange, lemon) and add that to distilled white vinegar, let it sit a few days, then dilute to make a fabulous smelling, grease cutting all-purpose NATURAL cleaner with NO CHEMICALS! These are just TWO of the many things I do in my household to be a good steward. In the future posts I promise to share more about how we budget our money biblically, how we plan meals, give to others and still have money to save on just my husbands part-time teaching job and our odd jobs. We are debt free and own two properties and God ALWAYS gives us more than we deserve. Praise God daily for all that you have.
Until next time......
God Bless,
Michelle
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