tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87365408193770090852011-11-27T18:36:35.061-06:00Just trying to get myself together.Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12572458066784052343noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736540819377009085.post-36818554787178063382008-01-11T23:06:00.000-06:002008-01-11T23:34:30.047-06:00<div align="justify">1. I make most of our <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">bread from scratch</span></strong>. Not only does each loaf cost pennies, the bread is delicious. I use the <a href="http://www.biblicalwomanhoodonline.com/2007/09/theres-nothing-quite-like-fresh-from.html">same method that Crystal uses </a>and I let the dough rise in a bread pan that is the length of a store-bought loaf. I can't stand the shape of the bread machine loaf. I buy my yeast, lecithin, vital wheat gluten, bread pans and bags <a href="http://www.urbanhomemaker.com/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=94">here</a>. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />2. I <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">hang our clothes outside</span></strong> all summer long. I add vinegar to the rinse cycle (in the place of fabric softener) and dry in dryer about 5 minutes. Before hanging on the line I shake each item while still hot from dryer, and hang it to dry. The clothes come off the line wrinkle-free and soft.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />3. I cook/bake mostly <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">from scratch</span></strong>.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />4. I <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">stock my freezer and pantry</span></strong> when items are at rock bottom prices. I keep up with this by using a price book. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />5. I have a <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">good friend who cuts our hair</span></strong>! I've never calculated how much this precious woman saves our family each year! </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />It's been about 2 years since I really began getting serious about frugality. In that time, I've read lots of great resources - Miserly Moms books, the Tightwad Gazette books, and great websites like <a href="http://www.stretcher.com/index.cfm">the Dollar Stretcher</a>. But I think I've learned the most from reading the Frugal Friday posts on <a href="http://www.biblicalwomanhoodonline.com/2008/01/frugal-friday-five-painless-ways-we.html">Crystal's blog</a>! What a great resource! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8736540819377009085-3681855478717806338?l=resolvingtosimplify.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12572458066784052343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8736540819377009085.post-7437273540174518382008-01-02T21:44:00.000-06:002008-01-02T21:55:01.442-06:00<div align="justify">Although I've been blogging for a while, I thought having another blog with a completely different focus might be interesting. I want a place where I can really talk about topics and issues I am exploring. Right now, that seems to be frugality, organization, parenting, marriage, and home management - among other things. Most of these topics weren't taught at home while I was growing up, so I'm finding that there is so much to learn in these areas. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><br />As I look ahead to the new year, I am doing just what my blog title implies - I am resolving to simplify. Simplify my finances, time management, etc. Every area of my life needs simplicity right now. Having a place to write about it will help keep me focused. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8736540819377009085-743727354017451838?l=resolvingtosimplify.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12572458066784052343noreply@blogger.com0