Welcome to another thrifty week at Harvest Lane Cottage. I'm so glad you've found me! Each week I share my thrifty and frugal projects, ways of saving money, and my blessings from God.
I am so glad you dropped in for a visit today—or tonight!
Do say hello!
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Dear Reader,
Hello ladies! Summer is in full swing now. Our little garden that my husband planted in five gallon buckets is growing beautifully! It's so much easier for him than weeding, too. Can't wait for my first summery bite of fresh homegrown tomato!
I want to remind you that summertime is the perfect time to watch sales to prepare for gift giving. You can purchase fruit to make jams and jellies, take advantage of the Fourth of July clearance sales, watch for new and next to new items at garage sales—all with thoughts toward Christmas and other gift giving occasions. Think ahead mama! Even with the tiniest of budgets, you can make things nice for your family if you start early.
This week's miracle: I received the explanation of benefits from our medical insurer for the first chemo treatment. One treatment was $45,000! Thank you God, the bill was paid with write-offs and by the insurance company, because our co-insurance and deductible were already met. Thank you Jesus! If you remember, we didn't have medical insurance until March 1st, I found the lump on April 22nd, and began the chemotherapy on May 23rd.
God's ways are higher than our ways!
I didn't feel well, so I really didn't do much for the last week or so. I thank you all so much for praying for me. I've had an easier time after chemo this time.
There are going to be times in our lives when we are not able to do as much, but if we do our best when we are able, we will have habits that will carry us through hard times.
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A Verse for You
"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:19
I think Philippians 4 is one of my absolute favorite chapters.
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"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:19
I think Philippians 4 is one of my absolute favorite chapters.
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Here's my thrifty week!
- Gifts and surprises! Thank you Judy and Susan!
- I read a book that I received for free through Paperback Swap.
- I'm reading a free Kindle book by Grace Livingston Hill. It is called The Enchanted Barn. So far I love it!
- I was notified that I've been accepted to receive a free review copy of The Legacy. It's the final book in the Secrets of the Shetlands series. I loved the first two books.
- More real estate investment and donation! The more we get rid of, the more spacious our homes will be.
- A whole box of books from my friend Sarah! Thank you!
- Yard sale score. My husband took me saling and asked what I was looking for. I told him only taper candles. I just love tapers! Guess what? That's the one thing that we found! So I can enjoy a flickering flame anytime!
- My friend brought us a delicious meatloaf dinner. Thank you Kathy!
- I stayed home a lot, therefore I used less gas.
- I watched Is Genesis History? on DVD. It was awesome. Watch for a review soon. It was free for review.
That's my thrifty week.
What are you doing in your home this week?
What are you doing in your home this week?
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ღLauraღ
...doing what I can with what I've got
where I am on a short shoestring budget!
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HEY GIRLS!I am totally serious about saving your change for Christmas.
You will be amazed at how much you can save up if you start now.
Just do it!
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| It's time to start saving your pennies and your nickles and your rocks for Christmas!
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