The whole reason I started my insane list of goals this year is because I wanted to be more intentional with my time. Now that summer is here I want to be intentional about enjoying it. It is easy for Nate and I to be so busy over the summer that we miss out on…
I really love the library. Of course it makes frugal sense to check out books instead of buying them, but that isn’t all the library has to offer. Here are 10 ways to go beyond books at your library: 1. Summer Reading Programs – Get rewarded for reading this summer! Libraries everywhere have summer programs…
I have had so much fun this past week making jam. I started off making rhubarb jam, which was so easy. Rhubarb Jam Boil together for 15 minutes & stir often: 3 cups rhubarb, chopped into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup water 3 cups sugar After 15 minutes, remove from heat and mix in: 3…
Yesterday I filled up a large bowl with water and set it on the deck for Grace. She had fun playing in the water and pouring it from one cup to another. After awhile Grace did this: Do you think she is trying to tell me something? Today I went to the store so she…
A lot has changed in my garden. Last time I mentioned that I was uncovering a sidewalk. I was not impressed. I complained about my poor soil quality to my neighbor, Ernie. It didn’t take long before he swooped in and saved the day. A couple of weeks ago Ernie told me that he had…
Another month has past. Here is how I did with my list of goals last month. May Accomplishments: 1. My cleaning checklist is being ignored for the most part, but it did inspire me to clean the cobwebs out of the corners of my walls and radiators. Here are before & after shots of my radiators:…