My veggie garden is growing really well so far! Especially bed #1. I don't know if it's because (1) I started the plants by seed this year instead of buying starts (didn't want to invest too much money in case we moved and I had to leave them) or (2) if it's because I put them in the ground earlier than usual so they got a good head start or (3) the unseasonably warm weather we've ... Read More about This Week In The Garden – What I’m Growing
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Learning From the Great Depression
My friend Lynn is guest posting for me today and the topic is Learning From The Great Depression (she no longer has a blog). When we think of the Great Depression years (although many of us did not live in that era), what does it make you think about? Although I have no remaining grandparents, I do remember talks with my grandmother. Many of us have someone in our lives who lived in that era or ... Read More about Learning From the Great Depression
Cash Envelope System of Budgeting-A Beginners Guide
How to Use the Cash Envelope System to Budget. The cash envelope system of budgeting is an amazing tool for keeping you accountable and on track with your budget! Even if it seems a little bit old school! Although this way to budget has been around for a while, you may not really be familiar with how it works. So here's an easy to understand guide that breaks it down for you. Also, this system ... Read More about Cash Envelope System of Budgeting-A Beginners Guide
Living On and Spending Less – Guest Post
Hi everyone! I have my friend Lyn guest posting today. I am sure that many of us can agree that it has not been the easiest of times. One of the best things about frugality is that you can be as creative as you would like to be with it or can be. There are many frugal tasks that I would like to do, but I've learned this year that I've needed to be a bit selective due to health issues.For example, ... Read More about Living On and Spending Less – Guest Post
Country Living’s Simple Country Wisdom – Giveaway
Hi everyone! The sun is finally shining and it's going to be a great day! This months book give away is Country Living's Simple Country Wisdom 501 Old-Fashioned Ideas to Simplify Your Life. It was published in 2009 so it's one of their new books. It has the great pictures you expect from Country Living and more! From Amazon: "Is modern life becoming too complicated and messy? ... Read More about Country Living’s Simple Country Wisdom – Giveaway
"You Should See the "Before" Picture Party
Jen at Sanctuary Arts is having a before and after party and since most of my B&A's are usually rooms or furniture I thought it might be fun for you all to see the exterior of my house and how it's changed since we bought it 10 years ago. This is it! 10 years ago this was a fixer (and we're still working on it)! I don't know if I'd go through this again though. It was in bad shape when ... Read More about "You Should See the "Before" Picture Party