Pumpkin diving. Well, not really. “N” of GAIN and I saved pumpkins from the dumpster. In years past, I’ve helped decorate our church. When we clear out everything from Thanksgiving, the compostable stuff… Read More... "Pumpkin diving"
No Spend September: What it’s really like
No Spend September just ended. I spent very little money this last month, and so did my sister. She also did this in 2012 and 2011 and 2009 and 2009. I think I have enough… Read More... "No Spend September: What it’s really like"
No Spend September: A Confession
I went grocery shopping this evening. It’s Sept. 29, and my schedule made the opportunity for shopping be perfect for TODAY. I wouldn’t have another chance until late on Oct.… Read More... "No Spend September: A Confession"
No Spend September: the third full week
How is my No Spend September? Thank you for asking. We are out of ketchup, yogurt, and we’ve consumed enough frozen goods to have the light in my freezer actually illuminate the space.… Read More... "No Spend September: the third full week"
Big garden win
I just moved 40′ of fencing and posts and all of this basil. Why? To make way for work to be done in my city’s community garden. In the past, we’ve had… Read More... "Big garden win"
No Spend September Update
I am two weeks into No Spend September and I think it’s going well. I’ve unsubscribed to a few retail stores’ emails to keep my temptation low. I forgot that I… Read More... "No Spend September Update"
No Spend September :: So at ease
I decided to join my sister (find her over at Learning the Frugal Life) and I have a No Spend September. What is No Spend September? It’s a spending freeze. I will allow… Read More... "No Spend September :: So at ease"
Let them eat cake
I remember a couple times in my childhood when either my mom or grandma would go to Highland Park Bakery and get us kids a special occasion individual cake —… Read More... "Let them eat cake"
I felt the urge to forage when elderberries were ripe.. You may have seen my photograph earlier this year. Inspired by this recipe, I decided to try my hand at elderberry liquer. Here’s how… Read More... "Elderberry Liquer"
The summer unfolds
We got new chairs for the living room. My youngest and I went on a mission trip to an Indian reservation. When we returned from the mission trip, there was no… Read More... "The summer unfolds"