Days 9 and 10: Sharing from Strength

We are on the downhill slide of this challenge. We have been really blessed that we have been prepared enough, and frugal enough with what we have, that we can share with others. 

Small things, like gifting shaving razors; gifting time- DD19 was asked to take someone shopping who was trying to prepare a week long vegetarian menu. I've been surprised at how long things have lasted: just now I used up the last of my liquid dish soap, tomorrow we start using the dish soap I obtained by barter, so we almost made it. Last night we took out the 2nd of 3 gallons of milk from the freezer, I honestly thought after DS and DH blew through two gallons in 3 days last week that we would be at powdered by now, but we still have a gallon left. We made more cake and shared some. DD19 has noticed that being wise and operating from a place of gratitude really calms feelings of anxiety and scarcity; in some ways it is really true that "if you are prepared, you shall not fear." I think it is more accurate to say that if you are prepared, you will be able to tap into coping skills to alleviate your fear.

Tomorrow is a big day: the long awaited dehydration of almond milk happens!! We were hoping to get to it today, but plans changed, and tomorrow is the last real day that we have to get it done during daylight hours. We will make a video, but don't expect to see it for a while, because we also need to figure out what the ratio of powdered almond milk to water will be, and tie it in to the video so what is produced is a start to finish episode. Exciting!

The North Texas Preparedness Group is doing a group buy for the All American Sun Oven: $215 vs $369 (if you're reading this blog before October 22 and want one, email me here for more info; they will get direct shipped to you. I'm not the group coordinator, nor do I get any kickback, but I've wanted solar oven for a while, and in the event it's been on your bucket list too.... 

Oh, and I found my package of heirloom hull-less oats. Really looking forward to getting them into containers and start the growing season (not like tomorrow or anything, but still will be fun.)

Life Lesson Days 9 and 10: Preparation is the key to survival; and the difference between peace or not.