February 7, 2008
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Frugal Fridays
I tried an experiment and it worked!
My vacuum cleaner has a tube-like filter made of some sort of heavy paper. It costs somewhere between 20-30.00 to replace it. So, I looked at the material it was made from and thought I might be able to wash it. I gently washed it in warm water in the sink with a little bit of dish soap. It turned out just great! I made absolutely sure that it was completely dry before I placed it back in my vacuum cleaner. Perfect!
I also experimented washing my swifter replaceable duster pads. I use them to clean the top of my ceiling fan blades and my blinds. I gently washed them in warm water in the bathroom sink along with a little dish soap, squeezed out the extra water and then hung them to dry. They held up just fine!
YEAH!!!!
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On a more personal note…
Life is forever changing.
I’ve been babysitting my friend’s grandchildren for 2 1/2 days a week while she recovers from surgery. We’ve needed the extra money and she’s needed the help so the arrangement has worked out just fine. I’m watching the children at their home so I’ve had to change some of my time consuming thrifty ways temporarily. Mainly, I’m not drying my clothes on racks. It was just too time consuming and I’ve needed to make the best use of my minutes while I’m home.
My husband is scheduled for surgery this month. So, most likely I’ll be needing to find another part time job while he is recovering to help with expenses since we are self-employed.
Life is not always the way we’d like it to be. I’m not ecstatic (understatement) about having to leave my home. This is the first time in our married life that I have left my home to work. My husband is not happy about it, either. I’ve had my times when I’ve really struggled over it. But, necessity calls for it so I’m working hard at keeping my heart settled on serving my husband (although sometimes failing) rather than what I want to do. I’m created and called to be his helpmate and at this season in our life ( if for a short time) that calling may look different than it has in recent years when my children were still in the home.
I don’t want a career. (Double YUCK!) Nor do I desire to work to buy more STUFF for my home or go on fancy vacations. I’m being called upon to help with our necessities (food and shelter) for hopefully a short period of time.
If you think of me I would really covet your prayers that my husband’s surgery will go well and that I depend on God’s strength in these coming days to bring Him glory in my calling as a helpmate.
Love to you all!
Georgene
Comments (7)
Praying for you right now, Georgene, for your husbands’ surgery, for provision of a job, and for God’s wisdom and strength.
Ah Georgene….You are a great wife. It actually is a testimony to you and your husband that you are just now going out to find work….temporarily. All those years you stayed home to raise your children, to provide a loving home for them and your husband. You were the Proverbs 31 woman. Remember the bookstore? It was your vineyard. You looked well to the ways of your household and did not eat the bread of idleness. I will definitely pray for the surgery and this period of time that you work to help him in this way. I love you.
Georgene, praying for you and your husband right now. Praying that his surgery will go smoothly, and that the Lord will lead you to the right place to earn the needed money for this season~
It is my privilege to pray for you. I do pray for successful surgery and recovery and a short time out in the workplace. You are an inspiration to me as I see a true Pro. 31 woman. Hugs
I will be praying for your husband’s surgery and also for you. I have had to work to assist in providing for our basic needs during the years of our marriage as well. I never wanted to have to do that, but I always trusted God that He understood my heart.
Hugs to you!
~Margie
Praying for you and for your husband.
Praying for you and your husband – I am thankful for your testimony and your God honoring way of living – I have referred many people to your site so that they could be blessed as I have been – Blessings on you!