I have buckets and buckets of yarn that was given to meMost of it does not have any sort of tags or anythingHow do I know what the weight is? Or if it is worsted, or if it is sport yarn, or if it is acrylic? I don't know much about this stuff.
Lots of ideas but will require more workLike buying a bag of potatoes and preparing mashed, fried or bakedBuying noodles in packages and making your own versions of Hamburger Helper would be helpful, buying the jar cheese and just adding your own seasonings actually is cheaper and you can make more of it and store it in the fridge or freezer longerAnd always, always go with store brand products if you canThey are just so much cheaper and the quality doesn't always stinkThere are also some deals on frozen meals already made, be sure to check those outAlso homemade soups or stews, check around online for some free recipes but the soups are cheap and with some crackers or a roll - friend you have a meal! I hope your food assistance comes through for youI know how that can beTake Care.
Wrap the yarn around a large needle or a rulerMake sure the yarn lies flatPush the yarn together so there are no gaps between wrapsSmooth it out so it is neither too loose nor too tightMeasure the number of wraps per inchStandard Yarn Weight SystemYarn Type Wraps Per Inch 0 or Lace Thread, Cobweb and Lace 18+ wpi 1 or Superfine Fingering 14 wpi 2 or Fine Sport 12 wpi 3 or Light DK 11 wpi 4 or Medium Worsted9 wpi 5 or Bulky Bulky 7 wpi 6 or Super Bulky Super Bulky 5-6 wpi
Buy a head of broccoli or whatever fresh vegetable is on sale and steam itPut salt and pepper and a drizzle of olive oil on it and eat it with riceAlso cook up a pot of red beans and eat with riceI come from a region that has been poor forever and now the price of everything is going up here tooThese meals will fill you up, make you healthy and are fairly inexpensiveWe were on food stamps and now are not eligible anymoreI miss those stampsWell it is like a credit cardGood luck to you.
Someone said on here that powdered milk is less expensive than regular milkThat has NOT been my experiencewhere I live, milk is like $2 for a gallonYou'll pay that much for about a quart, when reconstituted, of powdered milk! HOWEVER, I do still use it for a different purpose: cooking! By using it only when I'm baking, I can store it much longer without it going bad, to extend the use of my regular milkThis does work out in the long run, because, otherwise, I'd be spending twice as much each month on milkAlso, if I'm running low on milk, I will mix-up some milk from the powdered one and add it to the milkNo one notices(Straight, though, they will!)
