Now that we’re no longer chasing down our keys every week, we know what is in our fridge, freezer, and pantry we may have a little more mental space to deal with more challenging things like budgets. This week’s challenge: Take Stock of Your Finances and Make a Plan If someone else in your household …
A is for apples and apple cider, use it in French toast, oatmeal, and pancakes, or pie. Ammonia, never to be mixed with bleach. It also keeps your windows sparkling clean. B is for Bacon, the king of all cured meat. B is also for budget and we buckle down when we must. B is …
How are those counters looking after last week? Do they need a quick re-visit? It’s absolutely okay if they do. Getting your home organized is a process, and it takes time. This week we’re organizing the junk or catch-all drawer. I like to browse Reddit TikTok (the world has changed a bit since I first wrote …
Remember when we tackled the entryway in January, week 3, to be precise? Any free counter space quickly attracts all kinds of clutter if you are anything like me. What I quit stashing by the front door is likely to find a home on the kitchen counters. It’s a curse… If you are neurospicy, there’s …
Heather says Are you saving the menu plans you’ve been creating? If you have a 3 hole punch and a binder, save your weekly menu plans. As you prepare your meal plans, make notes on what people enjoyed. Over time you’ll build a great resource for yourself and your family. If you’re just getting started …
Heather says: Eating locally and seasonally is a popular trend, with good reason. Choosing foods grown locally and in season reduces the energy needed to bring the food from the farm to your table. It isn’t always convenient or practical in colder climates, as late winter can mean nothing is actually “in season.” In that …
This post is important enough to share yearly. The holidays are a difficult time of year, especially if you have recently suffered a loss or are in a transition period, like divorce. Please remember, if you ever do feel hopeless, help is available, whether it’s through IAmAlive.org, 1-800-SUICIDE, 211, or reaching out to a friend. …
Heather says: The big day looms ever closer, but we’re well on track to getting ready. So far we’ve: Found the dining room table and kept it clear Figured out who, where, and when Checked on seating and place settings Begun following the chore chart and getting the house company ready so it’s not a …
Heather says: Whenever birthday season rolls around, we like to give the birthday child a few treats of their own choosing, within reason. I do believe my middle child is a budding foodie. In the days leading up to his birthday, he talked about how he wanted to have apple pancakes for breakfast, something we …
Vacuums are good for many things – carpet, hard floors, cars, refrigerator coils, vents, and more! You’ll want to have a good vacuum that doesn’t cost all of your savings but still does what you want it to do. It is one of those areas where the saying “You get what you pay for” definitely …