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by Jenny
Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: Chat room
Topic: Daily Check In November 7, 2015
Replies: 16
Views: 11563

Re: Daily Check In November 7, 2015

Good afternoon! I hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday. I have been busy with some homemaking tasks and making my shopping list, matching up coupons, and my menu plan for the week. Trying to make those pennies stretch! DD and I will head out to get the small shopping trip accomplished in a bit. ...
by Jenny
Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:30 pm
Forum: Recipes
Topic: Orange Marmalade
Replies: 2
Views: 3301

Re: Orange Marmalade

Thanks, rinty, I was wondering that. I'm going to try it and see how it turns out. Even if it's a bit runny I can still use it for marinades and glazes.
by Jenny
Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Chat room
Topic: Daily Check in Nov 6, 2015
Replies: 16
Views: 12010

Re: Daily Check in Nov 6, 2015

Good morning! I've gotten about a third of the morning homekeeping completed but still plenty to do. My extra projects for the day include making another batch of HM laundry powder and finishing up and sending a resume and cover letter for a part-time work-from-home job. I will see what needs to be ...
by Jenny
Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:10 am
Forum: Challenges
Topic: November Recycle Use It Up Challenge
Replies: 46
Views: 40683

Re: November Recycle Use It Up Challenge

I've been using up the bits and pieces out of the freezer. I had to empty some shelves in order to make room for our butchered pork, so I have some stuff like single servings of soup, leftover fruit juice, etc to use up as it thaws out. Every day I'm just picking stuff and working a meal plan for th...
by Jenny
Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Challenges
Topic: November No Spend Challenge
Replies: 68
Views: 54142

Re: November No Spend Challenge

Nov 5 - No spend day. There will be spending today as it's payday for DH so we will pay the bills that are coming due, buy pig feed and some household items, as well as gas. DH is also picking me up another set of jelly jars and a food mill (so excited!). We have tithe on Sunday as well as DD's seni...
by Jenny
Fri Nov 06, 2015 10:59 am
Forum: Frugal Tips
Topic: Stockpot as water bath canner
Replies: 8
Views: 21673

Re: Stockpot as water bath canner

Thank you! I am making jelly so I think the knives on the bottom will work perfectly.