Things have been a bit tough the last couple months. With Michelle cutting down to a part time job and my check being what it is, we've had to be EXTREMELY frugal. We found a newmarket in town, Saars Market, that has bottom of the barrel prices for fruits and veggies and we do a lot of shopping at Wenco where we can shop in the bulk section. We already stay away from processed foods and do most of our own cooking so we can save money (and be healthier).
I made a batch of homemade croutons last night (nothing goes to waste here at the Parson home). Just basically cut up your bread ends and "getting old" buns into cubes, seasoning them, then mixing them by hand with melted butter and spread them on a cookie sheet. I put them in a 400 degree oven and let them bake for about 10 minutes. I let them cool, then store them in an old pickle jar on the counter. They are good on soup, casseroles, and salads.
I'm also on a fix it instead of replace it kick for my family's clothing. That means that I'm doing a lot more mending and sewing as well as reusing old clothing for new things. I made a throw rug for the kitchen and fixed some clothing. I've been researching and bookmarking sites that give mending and sewing advice and have hit the library as well. Michelle had some old work shirts from her previous job that were going to waste so I cut em down and made bags from them. I also cut the sleeves from full to 3/4 length on several button down shirts that I own and that makes them more practical to wear around the house while I work. I researched how to make near invisible patches on jeans and fixed some of Michelle's old pants and took in some skirts that needed repairs done. It is possible to make clothes wearable and last.
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