Cutting Board

Many of you know that I just returned from completing my Kodaly certification at Indiana University. To save money on lodging, my in-laws graciously agreed to let me stay with them at the church camp they oversee outside of Bedford. During the first week, my husband Seth was holding down the fort at our house and taking care of his mowing business. But the 2nd week brought him to camp to serve as head cook for 3rd and 4th grade camp. We got to do our individual tasks during the day and be together in the evenings after dinner. Seth even stayed up late with me when my homework was particularly intense. It was a great arrangement!

One evening when I arrived back from class and went down to the dining hall to eat dinner, Seth pulled me aside; he wanted to show me something.

He had gone out to his dad's workshop, found some thick beech wood lumber, and made a cutting board for our home. I had thought about buying a cutting board for Seth (and me) this past Christmas, but we talked about it and decided he could just make one sometime. I am so glad we waited because our new board is gorgeous (albeit gargantuan)!

Check it out!

I have been searching online to find out what something like this would cost if we were to buy it at a store. The closest I can find is this board which costs $195.00 retail, and it isn't even as big as ours!

Yes, I know I am boasting, but I am just so proud of my husband, and I want to shout it from the rooftops. Will you forgive me?

Most importantly, this is an example of the following guiding principle for frugal living:

Before you buy, think about how you could either make it yourself, buy it secondhand, borrow it, or trade for it.