More Freezer Trouble, Too Little Cash and Time

So the freezer, the one that was freezing the rain water into solid blocks of ice while outside, was moved inside and now doesn't work.  Yesterday we went and spent $500 for a new one.  It was a scratch and dent model that the lock fell out of when we got it home. Fortunately, it closes just fine and is running.  But with one child in college (commuting from home as well) and 2 in high school and one in middle school we are not in a position to drop $500 on anything.  I guess that just means more homemade gifts for Christmas this year.

I started on the face cloths I am knitting for my girls.  I decided to knit white face cloths and colorful head bands and maybe some slippers for them to do spa nights.  I'll put in some homemade soap and facial stuff.

For the daughter in laws - bracelets.

For the 16 yr old boy, well I just don't know yet.  I am thinking of sewing a little pouch  to go on his belt to hold shells for hunting.  Probably make that for all my boys.  Hubby included.

For the Grand kids, 3 boys and 4 girls ages 5 yrs to 6 mos, I am thinking backpacks with coloring books or doodle pads and crayons in them.    I am not sure what to do for the baby.  I guess just a little blanket.

Since I have to mail a lot of these I am going to need to be busy this next couple of weeks.  I am just hoping I am not biting off too much.  I am also hoping that all of my techs are at work for the next several weeks.  I get exhausted when I have to cover for a tech.  Mostly because I have to do their job and mine.  Plus they work longer shifts than I do normally but if I am covering for them I end up working longer than they do just to get everything done.  It takes me a couple of days to recover.

The first step is going to be clean and organize the house.  That way I can find stuff.  Then onto Project Christmas mode.  That is after we finish cutting up these 2 deer that my hubby got this weekend.  I am thankful for the meat.  I just wish time would stop racing by.

To all my crafting friends, good luck finishing up your projects.