Another rainy day, and another day sticking close to home and trying to get things done. Problem is that this weather is not very nice on my aches and pains. They really aren't that bad, probably because it is still fairly warm and humid out and I have been working my way through the pain. Tonight however I will be using one of my salves, more than likely the mint to get the one tin used up before the next batch is ready.
I am going through cupboards and using up items that are over or close to being over their best before or use by dates. My next shopping trips will be more a stocking up of fresh veggies to hold us until the garden produces more, as well as replacement items for the pantry and cupboards.
Some of the items I have managed to clear out, or at least transform into something else are the leftover chicken from Sunday, some chicken bone broth from the freezer downstairs, some broccoli that was starting to soften, the last package of frozen carrots, the remains of three types of pasta and a jar of Alfredo sauce. I think that the salad leftover will be cleared out at supper tonight.
Now of course using those items up meant that I now have new meals to put in the freezer for use later. Tomorrow I hope to add to this collection of fine foods (kidding, mostly soups and the leftovers from supper tonight and tomorrow).
As I looked through my yarn stash, I could not find another bulky yarn to use on the rug that would coordinate with the green. I did however find many shades of green in a thinner yarn which I can use on the rug for Kris. Bonus will be clearing out even more yarn from my stash. I may be able to bring up another tote from the basement very soon and restock the sewing/craft room.
This year I have really been trying very hard not to waste anything. This is partially because of what is happening in the world, and partially because I would prefer to have a lifestyle that isn't wasteful. We all definitely have to become better stewards of our little portions of the environment. We need to all realize that what we do not only affects us but others as well.
Simple living means keeping waste to a minimum and using what we have to the greatest advantage.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
I absolutely agree with you on the waste thing. Things may not get as bad as we fear. But we do have plenty to fear!
ReplyDeleteI think simple living is going to become more and more necessary as time goes on. I fell down on the job yesterday though and added to my sewing stash - most of it was replacing bits I'd used up, but I still felt guilty.
ReplyDeleteYour post reminded me I have carrots in the crisper drawer that I need to use, so thank you. I'll make those to go with dinner tonight.
ReplyDeleteThis year I've been donating those items that we won't use to organizations/charities that will pass them on to people for free, which makes me feel good about donating them.
Absolutely, simple/frugal living and avoiding waste goes hand in hand. My life kind of revolves around avoiding as much waste as possible, especially food waste, but I'm still in the process of improving and learning... This kind of posts are always encouraging to do better ♥️
ReplyDeleteI've once heard the phrase "eat simply so that others may simply eat" and I think that's best how to describe our attitude towards foods. And it's the same for other areas too. Just to be a bit more humble and minimalistic, hopefully there's enough for others/future generations left.
I'm currently sitting in my bedroom with the thought that things need to be simplified. It wasn't too bad when I was here in the room alone, but a cat brings his own stuff too! I'm going to have to reconsider how I use this space because the rest of the house is full of D and Eli's stuff. :)
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