I found this article most interesting. In my opinion, your average person doesn't know these things, and really couldn't care less about learning them. But is obvious that if we would learn these 5 life skills, we could save money and time.
Back in "the old days", we were all taught things like cooking, sewing, how to garden & some of us were taught how to can the vegetables from the garden to provide food for us through the winter. Over time, these skills have become lost. In most families, both parents now have to have full time jobs in order to provide food & shelter for their children. It is my opinion that this is why some of these life skills have gone by the way side.Both parents work, therefore there is no time to teach.
However, we do not have to continue to spend way too much money on eating out, or buying frozen entrees, paying someone else to sew our clothing (or just buying new). According to this article, and I find it true, these skills can be learned via the internet.
You can learn how to do small plumbing jobs (like replacing the washers in your faucet), just by looking it up on the internet. You can find a recipe for your favorite take out, with step-by-step instructions. Find out how to sew your buttons back on, or hem your britches. It is all just a few key-strokes away.
These things, while in the beginning, may cost a little more time for learning, in the long run will save you money and time. It's like the old saying; "Give a man a fish, he gets a meal. Teach him how to fish, he will eat for a lifetime."
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Have you seen the "If you make your own coffee at home, you can save $400/month" statements? Or how much you can save if you take your lunch? Seriously, what's happened to our culture?
ReplyDeleteIt's almost embarrassing that out culture has turned into such a "microwaveable" society. We want everything instantly and act like immature idiots when we can't have things our way, which is usually the easiest way. I remember growing up with my grandparents gardening. Purchasing fruits and veggies at the store was unthinkable when you could grow them yourselves. Why would you ever spend money on something that you were capable of doing yourself? Sadly, people don't think that way anymore.
ReplyDeleteI do have to admit that I treat myself to fancy coffees most everyday. I guess if I can save $400.00 a month that might be a "treat" worth skipping!
I absolutely agree with this blog. I grew up on a farm that my parents still operate today. As I was growing up my parents tended a huge 1 acre garden, raised cattle, raised chickens, ect. My dad also made it a point to teach my brother and myself how to live off the land. We all regularly hunt and fish. In today's economy I think that everyone needs to be able to the simple things that could help you survive.
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