Woman's enterprise., 1922-02-10
MORE FOR LESS

Satisfaction and the Family Money
Instinctively We delight to get
something for nothing. We accomp-
lish it when we attain more happiness
at less expense. This is possible in
almost every home by skillful man.
agement.
Bookkeeping and budget making are
two first essentials. We must know
where the money goes and how much
it takes to buy necessities. The book
keeling is easy to begin now. A
years record of accounts will enable
you to adapt your budget to your
own family's peculiar needs, the fol-
lowing average budget for family Of
four will serve as a guide and it also
should be begun at once.
Rent, 2OTt; light, heat, ETC., 5@e;
food, $50; clothes, 1910; education
and amusement, 1890; miscellaneous
Sc; savings, 1910.
! A practical way of handling the
funds is to place each in separate
labelled envelop every pay day. At
the end of each period, place what
may be left in any envelope in the
miscellaneous one. This is to cover
anv over draft from any fund, or to
. allot to savings.
, If one fund is chronically short,
consider which other fund may be re-
duced to cover the discrepancy. Talk
| the matter over freely in the family,
as this will insure cooperation, with
. out which the plan will be a failure,
q and will bring out helpful suggestions,
and make each more cheerful in en-
I during necessary sacrifices. 1t is the
: right of the family as whole to de-
: eide what shall be the family stand
y ards. and which items they shall value
), most.
The following suggestions may
!. help curb expenses:
NJ l. In rent, demand cleanliness, air
Il light and wholesome surroundings but
e not aristocracy nor nearness to tht
J. business quarter.
q 2. Watch the use Of light and heat
p Regulate carefully stoves or furnace
N 8. Use staple foods and in season
By skillful cooking and variety il
.h1 serving, the inexpensive standby
,r may be made to satisfy the palate a
h we'll as provide ample nourishment.
70 4. Plan menus ahead, cooking sew
70 eral dishes at one time. Make o
t. buy a fireless or steam pressure COOK
D. er. Study cookery and dietetics.
er 5. Supply at least a pint Of mil
" for each child and half pint for eac
adult daily. Butter and sugar al
needed by the children. Home-mad
candies are cheaper. Fresh vegets
bit and fruits must be part Of eac
days menu, but economy may be use
- in their selection; cabbage and ca
-. rots instead of head lettuce; hon
- canned fruits and vegetables will ne
out; when storage is possible buy
NO bulk apples, oranges, etc., or uni
with neighbors.
o :. 6. Cereals, hominy, dry bean
=, peas. rice, macaroni, butter milk, al
~. potatoes are high in nourishment al
is low in cost.
ost Z. Work up left-overs attractive
~ and use cheaper cuts Of meat, VIII
= latter are as nourishing as expensi
cuts and may be made delicious WI
~ careful cooking. Never waste an
no. thing.
-, 8. Make over clothes within re
e-v son. The combination Of fabrics, n
the fashion, is favorable. Home Sc
ore ing is usually a saving.
rod 9. Buy supplies with the idea
mo service and durability, avoiding far
he and temporary styles.
,r,o 10. If the housework is too mi
,or for the housewife, cut out frills
mid consider how the others may 81
c.r work or help without harming tn
,;no best interests.
,oas II. Put savings into savings
~ ~ count where they will not be ca!
,,;,l accessible to spend and where Il
,.oa will draw interest. Invest WIS
nsed when possible.
.o.u 12. Remember Glow living and h
not thinking" is the virtue.