Replacing Unitaskers with Multitaskers
When I first saw this Trio lasagna pan, I thought it was kind of cool. But then I thought about my lasagna pan and how I use it for many …
Does Gardening Save You Money?
Does a vegetable garden save you money? The short answer is yes. On this site, I have pointed out over and over again that planting a garden gives you a …
5 Ways To Save Money On Paper Towels
I can’t believe no one has invented a paper towel dispenser that lets you cut off exactly the amount of paper towel you want. Here is how it would work: …
DIY Sous Vide
If you have watched any cooking programs on TV lately, you have probably noticed sous vide even if you didn’t know that was what it was called. Sous vide is …
Does Having Chickens Save Money?
We have decided to get chickens. I have three reasons for wanting to get chickens. They are: 1. Fresh eggs—Obviously, chickens lay eggs. 2. Free manure for the garden—Chicken manure …
How To Set A Food and Entertainment Budget
A question that came up on the post on carrying your food and entertainment budget in cash is, how do you determine your food and entertainment budget in the first …
How to Get Rid of Clutter
I’m getting rid of clutter right now. Clothes, furniture, dishes, etc. are all going. I don’t know if I will ever get to the point where I have exactly the …
Anthropologie Aprons
While making my traditional English-ish Christmas dinner (which turned out great, by the way), it occurred to me that I need an apron. Because I entertain a lot, I often …
Cutting Back on Plastic
(Photo depicting 2 million plastic bottles – the number of bottles used in the US every 5 minutes.) Since I started composting, I have become aware of how much plastic …
Mending 101
Awhile back, I did a Finish It Up challenge for myself to complete all the craft projects I have going on. Currently, I am focusing on number five on the …
Four Benefits Of Turning Off TV
First, let me say that I don’t look down on people for having TV and I don’t care if people watch it. I don’t think TV is inherently wrong or …