What a Busy Homemaker!

It is funny how some things that I do make me feel like a REAL homemaker. Baking bread, hanging laundry on the line outside and making my own laundry soap, for example! I am not sure why these activities more than others bring out that feeling in me, maybe it goes back to what I imagine Aunt Bea would be doing in Mayberry. This morning I made a new batch of laundry soap. It only takes about twenty minutes, but it saves sooo much money. Regardless of the reasons why, making your own laundry is simply smart if you are on a budget(like most of us these days)! It is so simple to do, and the cost savings vs. buying pre-made is astounding! I would encourage anyone to give it a try! Now about a recipe, there are many online to choose from. The one I use I found at The Family Homestead a wonderful resource for christian homemakers and homeshoolers. Here is the link: http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/

As we are tightening up our budget, I am looking for ways to stretch our money. I don't work outside the home, so I see saving money as my way of helping with our finances. What I have found is that I enjoy the things that I am doing to save money more than I thought I would. Making bread, hanging out clothes and making laundry soap are just small things in my day that I enjoy doing with the benefit of a big impact on our monthly budget. Living simply and being at home more has given me the focus to try some new things. I am still trying some budget friendly recipes and looking for more ideas. I'll keep you posted on what works!!