Thursday was an absolutely lovely day. It was possibly one of the most relaxing and joy-filled Thanksgivings I have ever had. Up until the past few years Thanksgiving was always about eating a huge meal with your family and then watching football or passing out. When I started attempting to be more mindful about all…
Our family is embarking on two months of frugality: less spending, more saving, more income. Feel free to join us in the challenge or simply follow along for… Introduction. Start at the beginning for the how and why of it all. Fellow No Spenders. See who else is joining in on no spend months. Making…
for never ending blessings from a loving God. for a husband who shares my dreams, my children, my loves and my days. for a toddler who’s imagination astounds me daily and whose energy is unbounded. for a baby who seems to smile constantly and is mostly contented (save being hungry or tired). for still being…
photo credit This time of year is perfect for soups, stews and chilis. Here are a few tips I have learned to make whatever is simmering in your pot delicious. Use homemade stock. This is probably the one thing that makes soups excellent. It is super simple, frugal and tasty. Chicken stock goes well in…
