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| "Make it Yourself!" |
Do you use Pinterest? The last thing I needed was one more thing to take up my extra time, boy is it addicting, but very useful!
How many of you have a "Things I Want to Make", "Things to Make", or "I Could Make This!" board?
Or maybe you're like me and also cut out pictures and projects from magazines, or save them on your computer.
There's something very rewarding about being able to 'do it yourself,' and whether we actually do them, or just gather up ideas and dream about doing them, the lure of self-sufficiency is potent.
I like to make- or think about making - things that I don't like to spend a lot of money on, yet I still need to use. Things like laundry detergent, shampoo, soap, deodorant, and lotion.
I
try to feed my family with foods I have grown or raised, and stored by
canning, dehydrating, freezing, or selectively stocked up on.
I want to build something out of wood- outdoors. I'm not sure what yet, but it's on my list of 'Things I want to Make'!.
I read how-to's for floor painting or installing, wall treatments and painting techniques, window coverings, furniture recovering, sewing, canning, and even making sliding closet doors.
I have saved soooo many recipes and instructions to make my own STUFF- I just don't know what to start with.
So here is what I'm going to try to do...
Each month I will try AT LEAST :
- To make one personal toiletry item
- To make one cleaning product
- Four new recipes
Every 3 months I will try:
- To preserve at least a week's worth of food by canning/dehydrating/or other means
- To try a new decorating or other creative idea
- To clean my house (just kidding!)
Every 6 months I will try:
- To sew at least one item of clothing
- A larger undertaking- maybe my outdoor projects or new sliding closet doors!
Is there anything you have wanted to try? Let me know and we can work on it together!
