I LOVE THIS! Even if this is not how you would build/decorate your home, you have to appreciate his view on life! His view of teaching others skills, especially to the working poor (note he says "WORKING poor"). And if we will be completely honest, many (not all) people that live in huge, l
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A great way to get you or your kiddos some sewing practice and not spend a bunch of money on fabric would be to use what you have around the house; perhaps some old sheets or skirts that are not being used anymore. Or even better yet, how about using up those old jeans and denim shirts that
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The majority of Americans always want more...more of everything! Perhaps having less, WANTING less, and playing more simply is what we really *need*? One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing
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I love rag rugs. There are a few different ways to make them and you can make them from almost anything. I don't know about your house, but we go through throw rugs like crazy! No one here takes off their shoes when they come in and because our family works and schools from home it is cons
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One mother/grandmother that attended our Saving Summit last Saturday said, " In all my 52 years I have never gone to a meeting where women were wanting to learn to save money." We all know women are famous for wasting money and being shopaholics, spending hou
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A couple weeks ago I posted the following: Necessity + Creativity + Persistence = Resourcefulness How about creating a little necessity in your children’s lives and don’t let them give up until they find a way to fill that necessity? Train those cr
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This is the first in our series of Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs. Today we are featuring a young man that has started a web based business selling old books. These are available as instant downloads. Enjoy his interview below and check out the special offer he has just for Teaching Good
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Necessity + Creativity + Persistence = Resourcefulness How about creating a little necessity in your children's lives and don't let them give up until they find a way to fill that necessity? Train those critical thinking skills at a young age!
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This is a WONDERFUL video clip, and talk about resourceful? This woman may have written the book on resourcefulness! In an age of everything being disposable, even our cars, we could learn a lot from this 89 year old. And girls...you need to know how to take care of your cars ju
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How to demonstrate Resourcefulness in the Home: *Control the clutter by being content! Clutter in the home, even if it is good stuff, can quickly overcome your home and overwhelm all those that live there. The older I get the more I realize how little I really need or want. &n
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The following is a suggestion from Character Journal (I love their stuff!), the comments are mine, not theirs. How to Demonstrate Resourcefulness in the Home Family members cherishing every moment together, however small, in order to build their relationships.
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He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. Proverbs 10:5 Whether you're harvesting your own fruits and vegetables, buying from the local farmer's market or buying straight from the grocery store, summer is the best time to st
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Here is an event for our local people. If you like the idea maybe you can plan one in your area with your own local 'experts'. :o) A Savings Summit Summit -noun 1.
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From our inbox- Lisa asked: How did you hang these? I found some great fabric to use and want to give it a try, but I have no idea how you installed them. Lisa, I folded over the top and sewed in a sleeve, like what you would have on a curtain. Then I just ran a curtain rod through
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Many of us in our circle of friends are doing all we can to try to live more simply and become more self sufficient, while saving money at the same time. Some are more dedicated than others, but the important thing is to learn and at least try to be the best stewards of our resources
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Washing Make Sure They are Dirty Make sure the clothes are dirty before you wash them. They need to look or smell dirty before they go to the laundry room. A couple generations ago when people had to conserve as much as they could they wore clothes several days before washing them. Wash i
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I saw this story on our local news over the weekend and I just loved it! It is about family business, and finding something you love to do. It shows a bit about the olden' days. Just thought I'd pass it along (wait through the commercial). I'm sure there are a lot of pros and cons in ha
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An elderly neighbor whose wife was suffering with a fatal disease, called me to see if I or one of my daughters (then age 13 and 17), could come help him once a month to clean his house. He was 80 and had a bad back and just refused to do housework. Caring for his wife was a full time job for him. H
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Money Management! Managing money is one of the most important skills you can teach your children. Is that not the most prevalent problem in our nation on ALL levels? Perhaps with the exception of salvation. Resourcefulness is all about managing what you have, and that is t
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