tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post417594737754948203..comments2024-03-26T19:10:34.328-08:00Comments on The "Make Do" Homemaker: When Life Gives You Lemons...: Frugal Friday: Money Saving Weekly RecapErika, "The Make Do Homemaker"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-75832087163314437902016-02-08T11:12:27.535-09:002016-02-08T11:12:27.535-09:00Erika, Pineapple and Pineapple Juice are great for...Erika, Pineapple and Pineapple Juice are great for bronchial problems. I use it frequently when I have colds (which always settle in my chest). <br />terricheneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-92208718152569949022016-02-08T05:44:41.853-09:002016-02-08T05:44:41.853-09:00You had a great week!!
Here's what I did this...You had a great week!!<br /><br />Here's what I did this week<br />http://themoxleyfamily.blogspot.com/2016/02/money-saving-monday.htmlThe Moxley Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853400737912307178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-71835755921403181592016-02-07T05:27:12.857-09:002016-02-07T05:27:12.857-09:00I'm laughing about the men swearing while fixi...I'm laughing about the men swearing while fixing things. My dad was notorious for getting really frustrated and swearing whenever he tried to fix something. It's a joke now that Jesus came to visit our house every time my dad fixed something.Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-75013327164247335322016-02-07T05:20:58.539-09:002016-02-07T05:20:58.539-09:00You could also make some pot holders from the left...You could also make some pot holders from the left over jean fabric as well. Or maybe some bean bags for a bean bag toss game for the kids. I'm sure you have some creative ideas of your own to use up the rest of the material. Hope you will share when you do!Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-61510530218939389042016-02-07T04:07:21.278-09:002016-02-07T04:07:21.278-09:00You better start real slow with the sew basics, it...You better start real slow with the sew basics, it takes me a long time to thread the machine. CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532160415343676858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-68023265914140995402016-02-07T03:48:04.847-09:002016-02-07T03:48:04.847-09:00I used one of my husband's old button downs fo...I used one of my husband's old button downs for a bag holder and it worked out great. I find that once I can clean an area and keep it clean I can find what I need and I don't purchase as many duplicates of things. So I guess that is a positive for all that hard work! Have a great week. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077585886323518333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-57586981582994040582016-02-06T20:12:35.725-09:002016-02-06T20:12:35.725-09:00Oh my gosh, limeade! That stuff I could drink way...Oh my gosh, limeade! That stuff I could drink wayyy too much of!Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-7060688803412987332016-02-06T18:58:18.316-09:002016-02-06T18:58:18.316-09:00Omg! Yes, please do a sewing tutorial. My MIL got ...Omg! Yes, please do a sewing tutorial. My MIL got me a machine a few years ago for Christmas because my other sister in laws sew, and so does she, but if it's all threaded, I can go. It's putting thread on the bobbin and getting the thread started I can't do and heaven help me if a needle were to break. So I sigh sadly as I pass by it in the closet.<br /><br />Iced tea is awesome. I share your love. I also adore limeade from minuite maid.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09360397522677275215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-39068071415913613852016-02-06T17:55:45.739-09:002016-02-06T17:55:45.739-09:00Something I have made out of old jeans is a holder...Something I have made out of old jeans is a holder for camping roasting sticks--the metal ones. Years ago, I took an old pair of jeans, cut off 1 leg, then sewed across the bottom, right sides together. Then I put a casing and a drawstring in the top, and we've used it for years. I suppose you'd have to measure to make sure the pair of jeans was long enough to hold the roasting sticks. We've used the holder of years. It's especially nice because the roasting sticks can be saved without getting lost and the holder is sturdy because it's made from denim. It's gives the kids a place to put away the sticks. I usually wash them if they are super sticky from marshmallows. Also, being a recycled item, I've never been worried if it got dirty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-92148587220434653832016-02-06T16:52:31.448-09:002016-02-06T16:52:31.448-09:00I'm trying to dig up a pair of my husband'...I'm trying to dig up a pair of my husband's old jeans that has a leg still in tact as I'm thinking that will be really easy to use for a bag holder. Just make a casing on both ends of said leg opening, put in the elastic and then sinch it up and voila! Hangers built in and I have a bag holder.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-68574131403730938132016-02-06T16:47:51.520-09:002016-02-06T16:47:51.520-09:00Oh and as for swearing husbands...yeah...my husban...Oh and as for swearing husbands...yeah...my husband does that too *ahem* and boy can he get ticked and end up breaking things when they don't work the way he wants them to the first few times. He'll fix what he broke, don't get me wrong, but it sometimes will add about double onto the original project *laugh*.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-63394619235882376352016-02-06T16:46:45.424-09:002016-02-06T16:46:45.424-09:00I'm hoping to share a really simple tutorial s...I'm hoping to share a really simple tutorial series on how to sew on the blog here. I won't be showing people how to miter a corner or anything (which I'm still working on that ability where I can do it consistently), but will just show you how I learned to sew on a sewing machine back in Home Ec class. It was the only course I got to take on sewing as my mom was so very over protective of her sewing machine I wasn't allowed to touch it (literally), so Home Ec was the education I got. Luckily in my old home town in Maine we had a really good Home Ec teacher who taught me a lot about machine sewing on a basic level. Past that it's just a lot of practice and not being afraid to fail (which I've failed plenty believe me). So, hopefully I'll get that up here soon as I'm hoping to start teaching my daughter how to sew in the next little bit.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-46389951363626363872016-02-06T16:43:30.525-09:002016-02-06T16:43:30.525-09:00My personal problem isn't soda, but iced tea. ...My personal problem isn't soda, but iced tea. I like Diet Coke, but iced tea with lemon will be my downfall *laugh*. I just realized that between the tea and the sugar that I was probably spending more than I wanted for my iced tea fix, so I'm trying to limit myself to a few glasses a week and sticking with water instead if I can. I'll add some lemon to the water if I feel like I'd like a glass of iced tea and that seems to be taking the edge off so far :).Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-42336423055329944722016-02-06T09:35:36.955-09:002016-02-06T09:35:36.955-09:00It is so nice to have a husband who can do things....It is so nice to have a husband who can do things. The only thing my dh doesn't like is being on the edge of a roof. He does a lot of swearing when things don't go right the first time but will figure how to do stuff. My son and him just installed a backsplash in my kitchen and I love it. Wish I could sew like you, just never really tried. CherylCherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532160415343676858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-3158013587191664952016-02-06T09:09:38.744-09:002016-02-06T09:09:38.744-09:00I'm very impressed you were able to make a pat...I'm very impressed you were able to make a pattern from your daughter's slip! At least you know she likes how it fits. <br /><br />As for the bag holder, may I suggest you re-purpose a pair of jeans or an old shirt for this project? That way you are not using your stash of "new" fabric for something that doesn't really matter if it has a stain on it anyways.<br /><br />I'm glad to hear you are drinking more water. I stopped drinking pop after I had gastric by-pass surgery. I was told that carbonation causes calcium to leach from your body. This is a problem as my body is no longer able to absorb calcium properly now that I had this surgery. I admit I have the occasional sip from my husbands pop when I have a slight craving, but that's it. Even when eating out, I always order ice water. To make the water more appealing, I always keep a couple reusable water battles (that we received as free promotional giveaways) filled in the fridge...it tastes way better cold in my opinion! As I empty them, I wash them, refill with water, then put them back in the fridge to get cold again. It's very convenient and frugal!Rhonda A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00448188064878559345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-44499033064955515612016-02-06T08:19:11.898-09:002016-02-06T08:19:11.898-09:00*Laugh* that's EXACTLY what I have! I think L...*Laugh* that's EXACTLY what I have! I think Lovita (the owner of our previous place) must have made the hanging bag out of material that wasn't great to begin with, probably scrap, and it's just going thread bare in places, the elastic is shot, etc. But it's such a simple design I know I can make a new one really easy, so that's what I'm planning on doing.<br /><br />Good to know it's as simple as it looks.Erika, "The Make Do Homemaker"https://www.blogger.com/profile/09303208981550053539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536514511090897212.post-16291669036298669992016-02-06T04:50:14.844-09:002016-02-06T04:50:14.844-09:00I'm glad your husband could fix the chimney ca...I'm glad your husband could fix the chimney cap and that he stayed safe through the process. <br /><br />It looks like you were able to save a lot of money this week. I'm glad you are having such success getting ready for your daughter's birthday.<br /><br />I've had children who were learning to sew make plastic bag holders. All I had them do is sew a rectangle the desired size with a casing filled with elastic on both ends and a little hanger loop on the top. Then, the plastic bags can be stuffed into the top and pulled out of the bottom. The one I have hangs on a nail inside a closet. Of course, this is the simplest kind--not fancy at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com