It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but since my last post, I got married and am fully embracing (and LOVING) being a housewife. I was able to join my husband in retirement back in April. In retirement, I get to try whatever housewife’y’ whim that comes to mind!
So far, I’ve done sourdough (its a learning curve and thankfully on the up curve), kefir, kombucha (also a learning curve and still on the down – time for more learning), gardening, and most recently embroidery.
I want to embrace being as frugal as possible and make things myself as much as I can. I had someone ask if I was becoming a prepper and no, I’m not. I’m a “preparer” meaning, I want to be ready in case something should happen (a bad storm and we lose power) or get the whim to do a no-spend period of time. Plus, I want to save any money I can so we have more money available for travel! (I think travel is the real reason for wanting to be frugal – priorities!)
For food items, I want clean, few ingredients, hopefully homegrown, healthy, nourishing food. For other household things, I’ve been thinking through what we buy from the store and whether I can make it myself. So far, I have replace cotton balls with cotton/flannel make-up remover squares. These did not turn out very cute, but they are quite functional. Because its only me using them, I don’t yet feel the need to make pretty/cute ones yet. But, one day, I will make some more and make them look nicer.
I look forward to finding more ways to be a frugal housewife. With spring on its way, I am looking forward to getting back into the garden. Pruning has started and seeds are going to be put in dirt inside here in the next week or so.
Lots happening and lots more to come!