Enrichment: The Parable of the Piggies

If you didn't make it to Enrichment last night you sure missed out.

Here is a recap of the night's events

The Parable of the Piggies

This little piggy went to the market

Bonnie Parks presented to us ways to save money on our groceries by coupon clipping. There is a great website out there call Grocery Smarts that it a great help to the couponing world. The password to get on is g84cml. This great website gives you what is on sell at the grocery stores around and how to save even more more money by telling you where there are additional coupons. You should check it out and if you have any questions I am sure Bonnie would love to answer them.

This little piggy stayed home

Amy Jenni talked briefly about ways we simplify our lives with de-cluttering our homes. She suggests to START SMALL - focus on a goal that you can conquer in one afternoon. If you know that organizing your kitchen will be too much all at one time just focus on one drawer or one cupboard for that say.
START WITH A CLEAN SLATE - Empty out or clear out whatever it is that you are organizing.
CATEGORIZE
DE-JUNK - IF you haven't used something in the last 6 months chances are you won't miss it if it is gone.
CREATE A HOME - Clutter accumulates when you get new things and don't have a place for them do find a home for your things.

This little piggy had roast beef

Wendy shared ideas about food storage. Having a 3 month supply is a great way to start. Build a small supply of food that is part of your normal, daily diet. One way to do this is to purchase a few extra items each week to build a one-week supply of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply until it is sufficient for three months. These items should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage. Wendy also gave a great idea about having meals in a bag. Get everything you need for a meal and put into a bag. This way you have everything for your meals all together and ready to go.

This little piggy had none

Deanna Rowen shared with us on how to build our financial houses. You are the master; money is the servant.
1. Pay an honest tithing, generous fast offering
2. Work with a partner and seek the Lord's help
a. Write down your desires
b. Plead with the Lord for his help
c. Make realistic goals and commit to live worthily - spending plan, return, and report. Goals must be positive ("I will...." rather than "I won't")
d. Work as though all depends on you -- Focus with Faith on what you can do.
3. Debt is the ENEMY. Live on less than you earn; save some.
4. Teach your children.

This little piggy went WEE WEE WEE all the way home

The ever so lovely Barbra Wardle gave us ways to endure to the end and find the joy along the way.
1. Don't sweat the small stuff!! Most of the things that upset us day to day won't matter unless we let them.
2. Nearly everything is small stuff!! Unless it hurts someone else, makes someone be disappointed in you or in their world, it won't matter tomorrow.
3. The easiest way to find joy is to give it to another. So, do all you can, for everyone you can, in every way that you can, to make their lives better.
4. Be good to yourself!! Eat healthy, exercise, think good thoughts.
5. Exercise your mind every day/ Be open to learning something new everyday.
6. Don't be afraid to stop and smell the roses, or watch a child at play, or spend time saying thanks for all you know, for all those who love you and for those you love.

This was a great evening and THANKS to all who made it possible