Homestead Happenings

The Happy Holidays are over!

A while ago I posted about keeping the focus on Christmas and not getting into the buying frenzy that so many do during the holiday season.  I never followed up on it because I have been busy, busy, busy.  Here is what I have been up to:


These are 2 of my 5 daughters wearing dresses I made each of them for Christmas.  Silly me failed to get a picture of all of them together.  The dresses are simple to make.  But making 5 still takes times.

I also made robes for all of the children (6) but only 4 got new pajamas as I just ran out of time.  After all I am 37 weeks pregnant and sitting at the sewing machine too long is tough on my body.

Just because I was busy does not mean I did not enjoy it all.  Yes I should have started earlier but that is part of my point.  I hear a lot of talk of how the holiday are just "too busy" and some use that as an excuse to do nothing at all.  I think we must each take a good hard look at how we spend out time and money during the holidays and make sure we are doing what is best for our family.  For me spending all that time sewing was saving us money.  Who wants to spend $20 - $30 per child just for PJ's and a robe?  Not me.  My children like that what they get was made just for them.  Also, each time I see them wear it I smile.  Now that is a good thing.

So I hope you all had a good holiday season.  We did.   I was busy, it made me tired, and I am glad it is over but it was still good.  I think God is pleased with that.

Mother of 6 blessings (and #7 due in Jan. 09!) from the Lord & Helpmeet to my Handsome Hubby who is my best blessing of all

Littlewoman

{ 06:14, Thursday, January 8, 2009 } { Posted by littlewoman }

A lady in our church gave me a wonderful idea for next Christmas. I am going to save all my change through out the year, (every penny) every time I spend .50 the other .50 goes into the jar. Then the money I have at the end of the year will be spent on making Christmas gifts.
Blessings,
Sarah

What a good idea!

{ 07:24, Thursday, January 8, 2009 } { Posted by motherofblessings }

I think I may just get a mason jar out and paint it with a Christmas theme. Each time it gets full I can exchange my coin for bills and stash it away. Hmmm where are my paints? Thanks for the great idea!