By Denise, on July 30th, 2010
This week was pretty good in the frugal food dept. I don’t think I cooked a meal for over $8!! And when you are serving it up for 6 that is a GREAT thing! Again.. I highly recommend the book Family Feasts for $75 a Week. Last night’s dinner was Zesty Ramen Stir Fry, from the . . . → Read More: Frugal Friday: Free Jeans, and a Nearly Free Lunch
By Denise, on July 26th, 2010
Back to School Shopping Tips
When the grocery store starts selling lunch boxes and school supplies, you know that the summer break days are numbered… I can remember from my own school days the feeling of confidence and anticipation that came from going off to meet my new teacher and classmates with . . . → Read More: It’s back to school shopping time!! Saving tips!
By Denise, on July 23rd, 2010
So, since becoming unemployed we are on what we fondly call the ‘unemployment diet’ the good news is we have lost weight.. at least those of us who need it, and the ones who don’t have actually gained weight (go Jules!)
The diet includes LOTS of eggs. Hey they are cheap an good for you! On . . . → Read More: Frugal Fridays: Weekly Update
By Denise, on July 21st, 2010
By Denise, on July 18th, 2010
I revved up the random number generator.. 6 entries.. ooh do I ever draw a crowd!!
The winner is #5 comment that is Kathleen!!!
Kathleen snuck in her entry at the last minute! Lucky duck!! Look for two more giveaways coming up! I have two more audio books to . . . → Read More: Bookish Thursday Winner!!!
By Denise, on July 16th, 2010
I am fiddling with a new blog theme.. so Things will be switching around a bit the next few days as I sort it all out!! Let me know what . . . → Read More: Look out!
By Denise, on July 15th, 2010
I just finished listening to the most wonderful book I have had in a while. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is as interesting and delightful as it’s title leads one to believe! I loved every minute.. even when I realized my iPod was on shuffle it didn’t really matter. I was able to . . . → Read More: Bookish Thursday: A Giveaway!!!
By Denise, on July 14th, 2010
By Denise, on July 13th, 2010
I have actually been quite busy. We went to Pittsburgh for our church annual conference. Brian and I were delegates. We literally camped out at Grandma’s house. It was fun. I have finished a few knitting projects and when I can get the pictures I will show them off! I have a bookish Thursday give away . . . → Read More: Still here really I am!
By Denise, on July 2nd, 2010
They need a little tweaking, and a little cleaning but our lovely stone steps are back! Now if we could only get all those other projects done around the house we would be in . . . → Read More: Finished Friday! Houston, we have steps!