For those of you in the deep south, the question of “Spring Cleaning, Anyone?” may seem a little late this year – after all, it is the second week in April, spring cleaning should be finished, right? For those of us up north – where it finally started to break 50º this week – the … Read More about Spring Cleaning, Anyone?
Auctions as a Source Of Cheap Goods
Hubby has gone to auctions in the past, and finally convinced me to tag along. He’s gut renovating a few apartments, and needed nearly everything you can imagine – from kitchen cabinets to flooring to tubs – to complete those renovations. When he saw a local Auction house was back in business, he piled me … Read More about Auctions as a Source Of Cheap Goods
Do Your Kids Do Chores?
Do your kids do chores? Or are you one of those that finds it “easier” to do everything around the house yourself? When I was a kid growing up in the 60s and 70s, my mother was a firm believer that child labor laws were more of a guideline than a rule. In her belief … Read More about Do Your Kids Do Chores?
How To Render Fat To Make Lard
● You will need a pot or Dutch oven. ● Pre-heat oven to 250º regular oven 225º convection oven. ● Place 5+ pounds of ground pig fat into a covered oven-safe dutch oven. ● Bake at 250º regular oven 225º convection oven, stirring occasionally for about an hour or so. Most of the solid should … Read More about How To Render Fat To Make Lard
Sunday Morning Shopping
A few weeks ago I posted Sunday Morning Shopping making it very clear that I may not be out shopping on Sunday ever again (or at least not every week). This is a reader-driven post having little to do with me – except I may run out to get whatever good deals you all post … Read More about Sunday Morning Shopping
The Extreme Couponer
Somehow, I think these people have watched Extreme Couponing a time or two.
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We Bought A Florida Condo
We bought a Florida condo! Here’s the story of how that came about… My husband retired a few years ago. I was thrilled to have him home with me; he worked 70-80 hours a week, and traveled a great deal. I truly missed him when he was away from home. I thought it would be … Read More about We Bought A Florida Condo
How To Save Money On Wine, Beer and Liquor Purchases
How to save money on wine, beer and liquor purchases? Some people would say that the obvious is answer is “don’t buy it! there, you just saved money”. Ummmm yeah. Hubby and I have a very extensive liquor cabinet. This means one of three things: ● We like to buy liquor ● We like to … Read More about How To Save Money On Wine, Beer and Liquor Purchases
Sign Up For A CSA
Now is the time to sign up for a CSA if you haven’t already done so! For the past few years hubby and I have belonged to a produce CSA (community supported agriculture). We have belonged to Porter Farms CSA. For a cost of $300 we received 22-24 weeks of organic produce that was worth … Read More about Sign Up For A CSA