"A thrifty housewife is better than a great income. A good wife and health are a man’s best wealth." ~ Spurgeon Frugal living is ...

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This main idea and details sentence sort activity is a great way to get students thinking about HOW details support a main idea. Using a main idea and details graphic organizer, students will sort the sentences and they will use higher-order thinking skills as they justify their answer.

"Covered receptacles should be secured for all foods. Those that are mouse-proof and insect-proof are essential to a well-kept pantry. All bottles and cans should be neatly labelled and so arranged that each one can be conveniently reached. The outside of the bottle or case should always be wiped off after it has been opened and food has been removed from it." ~ Excerpt Household Science in Rural Schools by Ministry of Education Ontario, 1918 Many of us dream of a "pretty pantry" but few of us can afford such novelties as new glass canisters and rows of matching containers. Here are some suggestions to expand or prepare an organized pantry attractively and frugally. Recycled Pickle Jars Recycle all your jars. Place the like-kinds together in groupings. You can also paint the lids to match your kitchen. Recycled Condiment Jars For example, all of your old peanut butter jars can be collected together in one place to store your seasonings. All your recycled condiment jars can be used to store your spices. By affixing our printable pantry labels, they will look like a real "set". Recycled Coconut Oil Containers You can also recycle the plastic tubs that food comes in (because you know these are food grade and safe) such as the larger coconut oil containers. I try and buy the same brand in order to have them match, knowing they will be reused. Covering Containers with Stubborn Label Residue If there is writing that can't be removed or stubborn labels (which is often the case with plastic wares), simply cover that area with wallpaper scraps, scrapbook paper or leftover shelving paper. Affix the proper pantry label to the lid (or in front) in order to identify the contents. I noticed a lot of neat containers in rectangle shape that bulk nuts are sold in which would be wonderful too. Make Your Own Boxes Bulkier items such as bags of coffee, snack boxes, oils or vinegar would have a "finished" feel if you place them all together in boxes or baskets. This can be expensive so I suggest you make your own. The photo above is actually a cardboard box that we covered in scrap fabric (think glue stick and stapler). So very simple to make. Lastly, larger storage containers may be found for free (or a few dollars) if you inquire into deli's, restaurants or bakeries. They are constantly purchasing their inventory in bulk and often have extras they are willing to part with (that are food grade). Any round buckets (with 12-inch diameter) can be paired with a Gamma seal lid for an easy to open, airtight storage container. This is the next project on our to-do list! Note: You will want to use the containers that aren't completely airtight for more forgiving foods like beans. I would use containers with the quality seals for blended flours and such foods which would have a tendency to be invaded by pests, etc. "Never is beauty and feminine grace so attractive, as when engaged in the honorable discharge of household duties, and domestic cares." ~ The Ladies' Work-Table Book, Anonymous, 1844 As keepers of the home, we are constantly preparing meals and it is truly delightful to cook with an organized, well loved pantry that you have prettified for pennies. Happy homemaking! This post may be shared with some or all of the following link-ups: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, Modest Mom Monday's, Monday's Musings, Make Your Home Sing Monday, Good Morning Mondays, The Scoop, Titus 2sdays, Titus 2 Tuesdays, Roses of Inspiration, Tuesdays with a Twist, Raising Homemakers, Wise Woman Link Up, Homestead Blog Hop, Wow Us Wednesdays, Wildcrafting Wednesday, Coffee and Conversation, So Much at Home, Homemaking Thursdays, Home Sweet Home, Hearts for Home Thursdays, Home Acre Hop, Growing in Grace Thursdays, From the Farm Blog Hop, Farmgirl Friday, Front Porch Friday Blog Hop, Awesome Life Friday Link Up, Simply Natural Saturdays and Clever Chicks Blog Hop. Thank you lovely ladies for hosting these.

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I always think that some of the best recipes come from the thrifty refusal to throw anything away. Certainly, I made this one Monday evening because I had two stale croissants left over from the weekend and just knew they could be put to good use. Now, adding cream and bourbon is probably a lot less thrifty than throwing some stale bread away in the first place, but this is such a fabulous pudding that I now think it should be every Monday night's supper. And I mean supper: with something this substantial, you certainly need eat nothing beforehand. Though I admit a small crunchy salad may not be a bad idea first. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.

This main idea and details sentence sort activity is a great way to get students thinking about HOW details support a main idea. Using a main idea and details graphic organizer, students will sort the sentences and they will use higher-order thinking skills as they justify their answer.

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This main idea and details sentence sort activity is a great way to get students thinking about HOW details support a main idea. Using a main idea and details graphic organizer, students will sort the sentences and they will use higher-order thinking skills as they justify their answer.

People often tell me that they hate pulses but will happily scoff a pot of hummus or baked beans! Here are some thrifty recipes that you will enjoy.

Today we learned about stomata and photosynthesis. The book we are studying looks at how plants live, what processes must take place and why. Transpiration (involving stomata) and photosynthesis are just two of these processes. After the book work I decided we should follow up with some fun, hands-on work to really cement what we had learned so this is what we made. Above: Drawing on the icing lines, turns out he's pretty good with an icing bag! Conveniently our biscuits also had holes which represented stomata. The process of transpiration is similar to human's sweating, it is the release of a substance through pores. In the case of plants the pores are called 'stomata' and they are located on the under side of the leaf. Also, the leaves aren't sweating they are breathing. Carbon Dioxide IN Oxygen OUT (The opposite of the exchange that takes place when we breathe.) This diagram shows both the process of transpiration and photosynthesis. Photosynthesis is the production of energy (carbohydrates.) Not all plants do this with the entire leaf but in out diagram it does. We used the image below to make ours. What a great way to learn! Not only will it be remembered it was thrifty, fun and made me feel like it was the start of spring here and not the start of autumn. As always, may your nest be blessed. Lisa This post is also linked to the French Country Cottage SPRING PARTY. See other entries here.

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Emotions Check out Jill Kuzma's informational page that describes the 4-Step Hierarchy of Emotions and her teaching ideas. The Way I Feel kit My Feelings Diary here. Teko Land (Game) Friendship Skills Jill Kuzma- I love the wealth of resources she offers for pretty much everything under the social skill umbrella. Speaking of Speech- Has lots of free resources for pragmatic skills. Autism Teaching Strategies- Again, lots of great free resources. Social Butterflies Club- lots of freebies Middle School Resources Friendly or Not? Conversational Skills Jill Kuzma- I particularly like how she describes tracking conversational turns. Here are her teaching ideas. Conversation starters: Getting to know you kit and Communicate! Getting to know you. Conversation starters and Conversation Questions (organized by topic) Social Script Ideas Conversation prompting chart. Conversation breakdown posters and Conversation Junction journal here. Social Thinking Related (see Social Thinking website for information about this program) The Dos and Don'ts of Social Thinking Cindy Meester's Social Thinking links and materials. Kid-friendly Superflex character definitions An Unthinkable Burial (Halloween activity) An Unthinkable Egg Hunt (Easter egg activity) Social Stories New School/Starting School Lining Up Line Leader Doing My Work Whole Body Listening Back to School Friendship Salad Fidget Rules Friendship Making Friends Listening and Talking Saying Excuse Me Ways People Say No Personal Space Camp Having a play date (girl version) Emotions The Watson Institute -has social stories for tons of things Anger Management Negative Emotions Scale and Positive Emotion Scale Playing Games & Sports Joining a group Playground script and Expected Behaviors at the Playground Playing soccer Safety Fire Safety at School and Fire Drill Visuals Personal Hygiene

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This main idea and details sentence sort activity is a great way to get students thinking about HOW details support a main idea. Using a main idea and details graphic organizer, students will sort the sentences and they will use higher-order thinking skills as they justify their answer.

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"Covered receptacles should be secured for all foods. Those that are mouse-proof and insect-proof are essential to a well-kept pantry. All bottles and cans should be neatly labelled and so arranged that each one can be conveniently reached. The outside of the bottle or case should always be wiped off after it has been opened and food has been removed from it." ~ Excerpt Household Science in Rural Schools by Ministry of Education Ontario, 1918 Many of us dream of a "pretty pantry" but few of us can afford such novelties as new glass canisters and rows of matching containers. Here are some suggestions to expand or prepare an organized pantry attractively and frugally. Recycled Pickle Jars Recycle all your jars. Place the like-kinds together in groupings. You can also paint the lids to match your kitchen. Recycled Condiment Jars For example, all of your old peanut butter jars can be collected together in one place to store your seasonings. All your recycled condiment jars can be used to store your spices. By affixing our printable pantry labels, they will look like a real "set". Recycled Coconut Oil Containers You can also recycle the plastic tubs that food comes in (because you know these are food grade and safe) such as the larger coconut oil containers. I try and buy the same brand in order to have them match, knowing they will be reused. Covering Containers with Stubborn Label Residue If there is writing that can't be removed or stubborn labels (which is often the case with plastic wares), simply cover that area with wallpaper scraps, scrapbook paper or leftover shelving paper. Affix the proper pantry label to the lid (or in front) in order to identify the contents. I noticed a lot of neat containers in rectangle shape that bulk nuts are sold in which would be wonderful too. Make Your Own Boxes Bulkier items such as bags of coffee, snack boxes, oils or vinegar would have a "finished" feel if you place them all together in boxes or baskets. This can be expensive so I suggest you make your own. The photo above is actually a cardboard box that we covered in scrap fabric (think glue stick and stapler). So very simple to make. Lastly, larger storage containers may be found for free (or a few dollars) if you inquire into deli's, restaurants or bakeries. They are constantly purchasing their inventory in bulk and often have extras they are willing to part with (that are food grade). Any round buckets (with 12-inch diameter) can be paired with a Gamma seal lid for an easy to open, airtight storage container. This is the next project on our to-do list! Note: You will want to use the containers that aren't completely airtight for more forgiving foods like beans. I would use containers with the quality seals for blended flours and such foods which would have a tendency to be invaded by pests, etc. "Never is beauty and feminine grace so attractive, as when engaged in the honorable discharge of household duties, and domestic cares." ~ The Ladies' Work-Table Book, Anonymous, 1844 As keepers of the home, we are constantly preparing meals and it is truly delightful to cook with an organized, well loved pantry that you have prettified for pennies. Happy homemaking! This post may be shared with some or all of the following link-ups: The Art of Home-Making Mondays, Modest Mom Monday's, Monday's Musings, Make Your Home Sing Monday, Good Morning Mondays, The Scoop, Titus 2sdays, Titus 2 Tuesdays, Roses of Inspiration, Tuesdays with a Twist, Raising Homemakers, Wise Woman Link Up, Homestead Blog Hop, Wow Us Wednesdays, Wildcrafting Wednesday, Coffee and Conversation, So Much at Home, Homemaking Thursdays, Home Sweet Home, Hearts for Home Thursdays, Home Acre Hop, Growing in Grace Thursdays, From the Farm Blog Hop, Farmgirl Friday, Front Porch Friday Blog Hop, Awesome Life Friday Link Up, Simply Natural Saturdays and Clever Chicks Blog Hop. Thank you lovely ladies for hosting these.

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This is a guest post from Lucy of The Bargain Bunny UK. Greetings from across the pond! My name is Lucy, otherwise known as The Bargain Bunny. I hail from a unique city on the south coast of England. I would describe myself as a savvy-shopper who tries to hard to save money and still live well – just for less. When I decided to live alone two years ago I really didn't know what I was letting myself in for. Sure, I knew there'd be rent and bills to pay, but my only previous experience of moving out from

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