Hello to each of you. Thank you for stopping by for a visit. Hope this finds you all well.
Kind of a cloudy morn here - we did have a pretty sunrise however. We are supposed to have some rain yet again later on. UGH.
Right now, the windows are open, and I have just come in from feeding everyone, and trying to keep Rocky racoon away from the kitty food. I do love animals, but I am not paying to feed the racoon. I know, I feed squirrels and birds - but they don't mess with my kitty's food.
Some of you will be happy to know, that I am finally seeing mosquitos! Just in the last week, after all the rains.
I am really tired this morning, so I am keeping the post easy. I worked my bum off yesterday outside, and I am hoping to get back out and finish up a couple jobs before rain hits. The heat and rains really put us all behind and things have become so overgown. I sure am happy that my body can still move and take care of things - even though it gets tired a lot easier and quicker.
I love these charts. I have had every one of these and still make many of them (most). These are just ideas to eat and get full and not spend a lot of money. I have never felt deprived eating any of these.
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Think I have done most of these as well. I never have had to fetch coal or firewood, although I do remember mom and dad heating the house with coal. My watch and clocks are all battery, so no winding. Until a few years ago I did have a coo-coo clock on my wall, and it had to be adjusted every day. I have made butter and my own ice cream. You know there are so many little ways to save money, instead of buying or replacing. Just slow down a little and keep things simple.
Absolutely! Every one of these are $$$$ wasters. I try very hard to do all these things. I run errands at one time and stay home much of the week. I try not to waste anything. I am very mindful of my utilities. We can do with higher and lower temps than we think and still be comfortable. Don't use lighting a lot. When making a purchase, buy something that is good quality and not a cheap knock off, it will save money in the long run.
We just need to use things up, make things do, and repair and think creatively. These things aren't for everyone - but you know, if money is really tight, they sure will help out. They also help just to be a good steward of what you and the earth has.
Do you do any of these or think that you could if needed?
Have a wonderful day and make it the best no matter the situation.
Good morning Cheryl! I still do some of those things. Great post!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I do a lot of them. I guess I am just an old fashioned girl!
DeleteI still use incandescent bulbs - still have a whole bin of 100 watt bulbs in my garage. I don’t care if I’m wasting money. I like good, warm light. With my eyesight, I turn lights on whenever I feel the need. My mom often said, “turn on a light.” (When people say they are cutting their electric bill by turning off lights, I shake my head. A/C, oven and dryer are the big users of power.) I drive short distances, too, but my gas usage has dropped dramatically since I sold my old house.
ReplyDeleteI still have several battery-powered radios, mostly for listening to ballgames. I still have several paper road atlas. I’m behind the times when it comes to using my phone for directions. And have you ever looked at the built-in gps on new cars? I looked at one recently (friend’s son’s car) and it seems overwhelming but I DO want to become more familiar with using my phone for directions. I practiced last week going to the bank and grocery store.
We heated with coal when we lived with my grandfather in Massachusetts. I was embarrassed at school when they asked if anyone still heated with coal and I stayed silent. Coal is very dirty. Barbara M.
I like the older lights too. I have a few left. I just don't leave lights on when I am not in the room. I want to see, but with daylight hours now, don't need them much. I still have an atlas too, no GPS stuff here. I always figure my way to a new place the old way.
DeleteOur coal stove was so big, and yes, it was messy. Mom was always washing curtains and scrubbing walls it seemed.
I never feel I need GPS either but it is hard to avoid the technology. I’ve been planning to go to New England and reserved a rental car. Then after seeing my friend’s son’s new car I’m kind of afraid of driving a rental. My car is so old and doesn’t have the tech that cars have today. Now I’m now thinking of driving to New England. I used to drive to DC years ago but I’m kind of scared now but still think I might do it.
DeleteMy car doesn't have that stuff either - 2002. Nothing - no back up camera, GPS, car to close, tire pressure, none. I just like it simple. Whenever I replace it, I sure hate the thought of having that stuff.
DeleteI still do 13 of 20 activities in the chart of <modern technology - and proud of it. Maybe 14 if you count handwashing clothing vs drycleaning. There's a lot to keep up with given modern technology but I still need to be convinced that it's for the better.
ReplyDeleteI am with you - still not convinced it is all good. Yes, I am sure some of it is, but I just as soon to do the work. I am not very trusting at all of tech stuff - not at all.
DeleteBe proud gal!!!!
You find the best charts! I always pin them to my boards on Pinterest. Raising your own grow-ceries goes a long way to reduce the food bill. There are a few things I will buy new, but most of what I wear is from Goodwill or another charity shop. I have the transistor radio from my early teen years and it still works.
ReplyDeleteRain is predicted for late this afternoon, but we shall see.
My radios are not as old but they are the size of transistor radios. Sony, bought at Walgreens 15-20 years ago. I have two. Love them! Great for hurricane prep but I also use them for our home baseball team. I take the batteries out when I’m not using it. Barbara M.
DeleteMiss Barbara, things do not need to be the latest, most up-to-date to work. That's a good thing! My radio is from the early '60's. I am still using my daughter's clock radio which is probably 50 years old.
DeleteI have my old boom box (not huge) and it plays cassettes, which can be battery operated. I have a hand crank weather radio as well.
DeleteOne of the FB pages I frequent always has the charts - I love them. Sure worth sharing. I am finding that summer is definitely my lowest groceries months. I eat so much fresh stuff I have grown, and I love every bite!!
I hardly ever buy new clothing - once in a while, usually undies. Reminds me, I need to find something for a Sept. high school party - 250th birthday - red, white, and blue theme!
My clock on the wall in the l.r. is battery - but it is probably 50 years old - it is made from a slice of wood (G made it).
My old repair man always used to say to buy the simplest version of each appliance you can find, as the more bells and whistles are included in something the more there is to go wrong and the repairs will be more expensive too.
ReplyDeleteWe have a GPS in our car but we have never used it in the 12 years we have owned it. The handbook is huge! One look and we decided that we would carry on old style with a map. When someone advises us to "just type xxxxx into your Satnav" I smile and tell them that I am the Satnav!
Boy, do I agree with the repair guy. My dear hubby used to say the same thing, he was a mechanic, and just hated the newer cars. More stuff on it, more that can go wrong. 100%
DeleteI would use it either. Give me a map!
If you drive a lot and to different places, gps/ nav in your car is very handy and can even keep you safe. I was reluctant to use it but now I appreciate it. It will give me alternate routes if there's an accident ahead or construction, etc. I've come to detours in my route on occasion in unfamiliar areas and the nav guided me to my destination. I didn't have to pull over and read a map. I love maps and have excellent map reading skills but I like the nav for safety and it often gives me quicker routes.
ReplyDeleteI guess since I drive so little, maybe that is the reason I have no use for it. I guess it could be good for an alternate route, but I will stick with my plain old vehicle and phone.
DeleteIt is so true that as we age we can still do most things we just do them slower and it takes us more time.
ReplyDeleteAMEN! Slower and we tend to ache more afterwards!
DeleteI have in the past been guilty of over.buying on some weeks. Been a long time since then, but I've done it. Love the budget meals. Some of those I do often, on a budget or not. Just good eats. Thanks for posting them.
ReplyDeleteOh, I think we have all over bought at times. I am the same way - I like good old-fashioned food. Nothing fancy here, just good food. It can be simple and still be yummy.
DeleteYou bet!
My old car doesn't have GPS either. When I need to go some new place I look on my computer and write out careful directions. Only a few times have I been stymied by construction and detours. I don't care for the screens in cars - I need to focus on THE ROAD, not a screen on the dashboard.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I've found is that maps nowadays are not as good as the old maps, they don't show many side roads or smaller roads, only the main roads or interstate highways. Many of the oddball places I go are small and off the beaten track, which makes a new map pretty useless. Thank heaven for the internet!
Those are good charts, Cheryl. I've saved them. :) Thank you!
MaryB
Agree! The windshield should have our focus. I often look online, and then write it all out as well.
DeleteI have an atlas around here, that we used to use when we would wonder Indiana - I was a cemetery nut, and it had just about every obscure cemetery there was out there. I mean tiny ones on old country roads!! I was amazed when I found it.
Glad you can use them!
The vehicle GPS systems and Apple Maps on a phone speak. You don’t have to take your eyes off the road. At least that is what I found with my short recent test with my phone. Everyone has their preferences but I don’t want to be left behind on technology that I feel uncomfortable renting a car. Just my preference. Barbara M.
DeleteThat is good. I wouldn't mind having a rental for area driving, but I am not sure I would want to take a long trip in an unfamiliar vehicle.
DeleteI regularly enjoy eating the foods in the first chart. They are cheap and filling. We have saved on our electric bill the last couple of days when our power went out. Thankfully it is back on now, but I have learned how much is taken for granted just turning on a light switch. Since we didn't have power, I couldn't work from home and had to go to our nearest company office which is an hour and a half away. I was very thankful to have GPS on my phone for that. Since I was traveling in the Chicago suburbs, I would have been totally lost finding my way there and back. I don't like depending on technology for so much, but sometimes I'm glad it's there. On the other hand, it's important to know how to do the skills that we did before technology. I'm glad I know how to do many of those things. Darcy (NanaD)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you lost your power. Hope that is all you lost. We sure do take it for granted. Flip a switch for light, turn a knob for water....
DeleteOh I wouldn't want to have to drive anywhere near Chicago. Such a big and busy city. Sorry you had to make those trips and couldn't work at home.
Having the old skills is still very important.