99 Days of Summer: Day 2 of DIY Week. One of the considerations in my
planning for my sixth month shopping trip this time was, of course how
can I save even more money, but also what things can I have more control
over that will be healthier for my family. I began by looking at all
of the cleaning products I use. I love a clean house and want the
fragrance of cleanin everything from
laundry to my furniture. Just a little research led me to numerous
websites that provide the recipes for making almost any cleaner I could
possibly need. So, I bought all of the ingredients and will be making
everything from laundry soap to jewelry cleaner. And one of the great
things is I accomplished both of my goals. I saved over $200 and will
have healthy products to use. All of the recipes are Super Simple,
usually 2 - 3 ingredients that are common to most of the items. So, I
will spend a couple of hours mixing them up. I would say that is worth a
$200 savings. Here are a couple of websites with good recipes:
thefrugalgirls.com
thefarmersnest.com
diynatural.com
Word for Today, Character: Richard and I were playing a game last night
that includes questions to get to know each other better. Yes, even
after 33 years together we still don't know everything. :) One of the
questions I had was what actions by a man totally turn me off. I
thought about this in regard to anyone, and the top one is lying and the
second is treating others as "beneath yourself. "
If you have ever been accused of lying you know it is horrible
accusation. It can be devastating to the accused. If you have ever
been lied to, you know the devastation that can cause. Based on the
number of scriptures that address the topic of character, I believe it
is something God considers very serious. It has been said,"reputation
is who you are known as in public, but character is who you are even
when no one can see." We are told in scripture that even the things
done in secret will someday be shouted from the rooftops, our secret
sins will find us out, the wicked will be cut off, the Lord will not
leave them in power. We are also told, the Lord loves the just and will
not forsake His righteous ones. So whether you are the accused or the
victim of someones unrighteous behavior, know that God is on your side.
"I have never seen the righteous forsaken." "Consider the blameless,
observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace. But all
sinners will be destroyed." Do you have character, or just a
reputation?
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