Our second grader (my how time has flown!) is in choir this year. He absolutely loves it, and looks forward to Tuesday mornings despite the fact that he has to be at school 50 minutes early for choir practice. We love seeing him have so much fun with it, and we’re glad he decided to join…. Continue Reading
Our little grill is just fine
I hope all my northern hemisphere readers are having a great spring! Summer is trying its best to get here, and that makes us think about grilling. So I have to tell you about our grill: Here she is on the inside: You can see how big she is in relation to the little propane… Continue Reading
Thrifted Clothes Can Be Trendy Too
This winter, I’ve really gotten into the boots/skirt/leggings trend. I’m a few years behind on this one, but that’s ok. A few months ago, I found these great Teva boots at Goodwill for ten dollars: They’re as comfy as tennis shoes, but much cuter. And the price was hard to beat. I also came across… Continue Reading
Biking, Walking, Running… They’re Not Just Exercise and Entertainment, They’re Transportation Too!
Good morning! For the last three months, I’ve had to become a morning person again, after five plus years of getting up at 8am. Our son has to leave for school by 7:40, which means we need to be up by 6:40 in order to get breakfast cooked and eaten, teeth brushed, and have him… Continue Reading
Updates From Our Frugal Abode
Good morning! Long time, no blog – I know. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind around here for the past several weeks, but I haven’t forgotten my little corner of the internet here. Our son has been in kindergarten for a month now, and he loves it. I don’t love the 6:40am wake-up, but… Continue Reading
Let’s Make One Instead!
Our older son really loves Playmobil. We got a small set at a thrift store a few years ago, and then a larger box at a garage sale a few months later. Then some friends with a son who had outgrown his Playmobil gave us several sets. Our son often plays for hours at a… Continue Reading
It’s Still Clutter, Even If It’s A Great Bargain
A few months ago, I was at Goodwill and I noticed a nice red leather bag. It was larger than the purses I normally use – more like the size of a laptop bag. And although I didn’t recognize the brand name, I could tell that it was a very well-made bag. It was made… Continue Reading
Back To School With Garage Sales And Thrift Stores
School starts on August 20th, and although I’m still wondering where the last five years went, I’ve got pretty much everything we need as far as school clothes. We’ll have to do some supply shopping once we get the list from our son’s teacher, but that should be a pretty quick trip for things like… Continue Reading
Shoes My Way, Plus A Giveaway!
When it comes to secondhand shopping, patience is key. I’ve found over the years that I can get just about anything secondhand, if I’m not in a hurry. So I try to make sure that no shopping trip is ever an emergency. For the most part, this is pretty easy to do with a combination… Continue Reading
Going Out On The Town, Goodwill-Style
My husband and I are going to a fancy work reception next week. I looked through my closet and realized that the only even slightly dressy shoes I owned were a pair of flat sandals, and they pretty casual-looking. I am not a fan of heels, because I like to be able to walk without… Continue Reading