It's only been a year since I last posted, and I should apologize for that before I go any further. I don't know when I started putting off posting until "tomorrow" but unfortunately, I did. Here's hoping I'm going to do better on that this time.
We aren't doing the "rationing" itself right at the moment. My friend Donna (at Gdonna.com) and I are in 1942. The war has just started and we are slowly working our way into things. Trying to set up budgets, meal planning and household routines as they were in 1942.
This is not just a history experience, but a social and cultural one as well. Living a simpler life can take some getting used to. I'll admit it's an ongoing process, a learning curve if you will. Mine is made a bit more challenging because my adult son is still living with me and does not want to participate. That's OK, I'm learning to "work around him."
What kinds of things do you all do to live a simpler life?
Hi Catherine, I have been following Grandma Donna and she said you were doing the 1942 living project. I am also living in 1942 and loving continuing to grow my simple living skills. We have stopped using the dishwasher, microwave, and dryer. My husband and I watch a movie on the weekend and haven't had cable in 12 years. Living simpler is definitely a lot more work, but very much worth it. I look forward to following you in 1942 :-)
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Sheri
Hi Catherine,
ReplyDeleteI got your blog name from Grandma Donna's blog. I think it's really neat that you (and the person from the above comment) are living at a time in the past. I would love to do so, but dear husband wouldn't go along. Best of luck to you!
P.S. I'm interested to know how you're doing at homemaking and working. I work full-time (by necessity--not by choice) and find it difficult to do both.
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