There is something comforting to me about having my pantry and freezer well-stocked, ready to help me pull a meal together at a moment’s notice. However, after the holidays, I decided I needed to use up what is on the shelves so they don’t go to waste. That was when I told Dale, I’m only buying perishable items until I use most of what I have.”
It’s challenged me to get creative with my menus. I’ve taken a longer look in my pantry before deciding what we’ll have for lunch or supper.
One way to reduce your grocery bill is to use fruits that are currently in season. Of course fall brings all the apples! Right now some of my favorite apples are marked to 99 cents in the grocery store, so this is the time for me to cook with apples, and also store some away for the winter.
Today I’m sharing some of my favorite apple recipes with you so you can reduce your grocery bill, and also enjoy this delicious fruit while it’s plentiful and in season!
Food prices continue to escalate, don’t they? It’s easy to get upset each week when when you walk the grocery store aisles. But if you know Christ as your Savior, you need to remember that there is no panic in heaven. Jesus said,
For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:31-33
God knows what we need, even better than we do. We can trust Him.
This was brought to my attention this weekend as I walked into Kroger, shopping list in hand. I knew there were items I was seeking that could be a bit pricey, but I prayed before I left home that the Lord would direct my steps.
We’re all on the alert for ways to save $$$ on groceries, aren’t we? It seems that prices are rising weekly! I will not bemoan or fall into panic mode. This is life. Our God is on the Throne. He can be trusted, even with my grocery bill! But I am the steward of what He gives us, so how can I be the BEST manager of our money and still buy groceries and eat well at home? Here are five simple suggestions ~
I have a favorite You Tube channel that I love to watch. White Cottage Company always leaves me encouraged and inspired! Mary has such great ideas for decorating her home. Recently she showed how she took Dollar Tree fencing and made it look like wrought iron! I couldn’t believe my eyes! I had been looking at Hobby Lobby for a piece like this and it was very expensive! After watching Mary, I wondered if I could replicate what she did. I knew I had to give it a try!
First I purchased four pieces of fencing from Dollar Tree. I clipped off the side pieces where it would attach together. Then I used a white trim paint to paint the front of the fencing. It took me ten minutes per section.
After it dried, I used a piece of sandpaper and roughed up the edges so it would look like the iron was a little worn.
I was gluing three pieces of fencing together, so I used clippers and removed the stakes that would be on the bottom row, but I left the other two with those long stakes. They are what I used to glue the pieces together. If you look carefully at my close up, you can see those long stakes. I used a hot glue gun to glue the rows together and clamped them while they dried. ** NOTE: I think I’ll purchase E6000 glue and reinforce it to make sure it’s sturdy.
The other touch I added in my living room was this framed wreath. I had a picture there that I knew was too small, but couldn’t find something I loved to put in its place. On the day when I was wanting to add the wrought iron fending and also “fix” this wall, I simply prayed, “Lord, would you help me to do this quickly and use things I already have?” I love seeing how God answers those little needs that matter to me. He helped me to know exactly where the fencing would look best, and then brought to my mind this wreath and also the frame – both things I had on hand!
Another project I’m working on is getting longer drapes so I can move my rods up higher! All in God’s time!
My addition of spring touches cost me only $4.75 and a little bit of time! I hope this will inspire you to
Craft something for your home.
Pray about how/what to add.
Use what you already have on hand!
What will you add to your home to freshen it for spring?
RefreshHer 