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 wasn’t spending money for a hair cut until I got out of the car. I also had a dilemma about stocking up on perishable strawberries. I…
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 perishables like salad to be purchased, but staples and meats will not purchased until my pantry and freezer are exhausted. I’ll see how long I…
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 — a large petit four shaped like an Easter egg or something like below, which I found in the bakery’s Facebook photos: This year, I thought about those cakes, and remembered…
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 I did it. Dress in black. I like my clothes, without stains. Gather your supplies. I have my elderberry tincture, a strainer, cheesecloth, and empty jars…
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 rest. I had a honey bee program for day camp kids. I also came home to a crazy amount of harvest. Basil, yellow wax beans, zucchini, potatoes, garlic,…