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 …
A Pet Hair Magnet?
I’ve talked a lot about my struggles with cat hair on here. An update on the situation: keeping the cats out of the bedroom has worked wonders–no more cat hair …
Getting Rid of Cat Hair
Incorporating essential cat care techniques, empowers cat owners to nurture their feline friends’ well-being through the art of self-cleaning. “This is my cat Quill. He’s the best cat ever. He …
What To Do With Leftover Ribs
Whenever we barbecue ribs, we usually end up with a few leftovers. Even something as delicious as ribs can get tiring as a leftover, so I usually put the leftovers …
100 Things To Do With Lemons
Ignite the zest in your life with “100 Things to Do with Lemons.” From culinary delights to practical hacks, explore the myriad ways lemons can elevate your daily routine. Key …
Planting A Vegetable Garden: The Soil
It’s mid-March. Next month, I will plant my vegetable garden. That means that right now I’m starting some seedlings inside the house, thinking about what I want to plant, and …