Any time I see an article on saving money I just have to check it out.  I know we live frugally, so I need to see if these articles have anything new for me.  They often don’t.  But Molly’s done it again!  These digests always have information that’s new to me and practical!  I really can put Molly’s ideas to good use!

This month, Molly talks about giving of our time and money and our attitudes that motivate us.  After she’s given us, as adults, some food for thought, she continues on topic in “Parenting that Pays.” 

Molly gets to the heart issue of thankfulness in us and our children.  I know sometimes we get concerned with how are children act and we miss the point of them making “it” their own.  That is, learning the concept in their mind, accepting it in their heart, then to continue the character on their own, into adulthood.  Molly shows us practical ways to teach our children graciousness!

I don’t remember there being links in the other digests.  Maybe there were links but not this many.  I love links.  There are several links to contributors blogs, plus links to a pattern company for the sewing article.  And now there is a directory of links at the end, especially for those who print out the digests!

There were a couple of great articles about sewing this time around.  I must say that sewing is not going to become my next hobby, though the article “A Mama Who Sews” did tug at my heartstrings!  Sewing seems more of a chore to me.  Is this terrible?  I have six children, and I send most of my mending to my mother!  When my oldest daughter was 7 or 8, she lost a button from her dress.  Her response was that we’d have to get it to Grandma.  I told her that it was “just” a button, and I could sew it on, and I could even show her how.  Her reply was an awestruck “You can sew?!”  LOL!

The great article on Frugal Fashion reminded me to not shop for an outfit, but look at what clothes I have and what I need to fill in.  I was motivated to go out and get some great buys like the author did at garage sales and thrift stores!  Could I get better deals than she did?!  She even welcomes stories at her blog about our great finds. 

This was the best digest yet for “Readers Write In” and followed the frugal fashion theme.  Readers shared how they save money on their kids clothes, and I learned a few new ideas!  Plus, it reminded me that I need to update my list of my kids' sizes in my purse.

I encourage you to check out the July issue of Molly’s Money-Saving Digest.  You can even look at the back issues to find a topic you need help with.  Without a doubt, I know you’ll get some great ideas on saving money!  Molly's blog, Econobusters, has great deals and ideas, too!

Be blessed,

Danielle