The Homestead Way of Life

Use It Up, Wear It Out, Make Do or Do Without

Lessons from the Women of the Great Depression

& World War II

      The stock market crash in 1929 through to the end of World War II in 1945 marks an era in which men and women were called upon to dig deep within themselves and find a strength and resourcefulness that many may not have realized they had...Lack of money in the depression years meant that families had to get by on very little.  Growing a garden, keeping some chickens or rabbits and preserving the harvest were not mere hobbies, but a matter of survival.      

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05:16, 2006-Jan-14 .. Posted by angela

Hi Lisa,
I can't wait for the next issue, I print each issue out and put it in a binder to keep for future reference.
Angela Billings

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07:00, 2006-Jan-14 .. Posted by OurLittleHomestead

Can't wait to see it--your newsletters are always so uplifting and informative--thanks Lisa!!!!

Lisa ;)

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06:05, 2006-Jan-14 .. Posted by Dalyn

So true! I try to remember this kind of thing every time I go shopping, or feel like going "hobby shopping" (you know, for entertainment!- bad habit)

Making Do

07:20, 2006-Jan-16 .. Posted by YPAmy5

When we had to move my Great Gramma to assisted care living-- we had to clean out her little apartment. She saved every scrap of aluminum foil, twistie ties, washed out baggies and even styrofoam take-out containers. She never "got over" her "save it" mentality. We chuckled and laughed at the things we found. Unfortunately- she helped raise a large family of pack rats that don't throw a thing away! lol
Amy W

Excellent!

08:29, 2006-Jan-17 .. Posted by happyharvest

I can hardly wait for the January/February newsletter. You are such a blessing and I thank you! Love, Paula