It’s nearly time to start purchasing all those back to school supplies. Summer goes by t00 fast! I teach high school (cue sympathy sighs). It’s a great job, but I’m sure you know that teachers spend a lot of money on supplies. I don’t have a lot of money, so I’m always looking for what lasts. While I’m always ready for…
If you live in an older home, you struggle: charming character, squeaky floors, and closets the size of a shoebox. When you’re trying to live more simple and stay organized, a tiny, cluttered closet just won’t cut it. That’s exactly why I tackled this small closet makeover! To transform a chaotic catch-all into a functional, frugal, and cute storage space.…
Harvest time is here! In fact, the peak time for some fruits has already past. Now is the time to get to preserving foods for the coming winter, even if you don’t have a garden. Those peaches you can buy right now for 65 cents a pound will be over $3/pound in December! A small can of peaches will be…
We started last February with tiny baby chicks and now we have full sized chickens laying eggs! It’s very exciting for the kids to go out every day and check for eggs in the nesting boxes. Since my last post about moving the chickens to the coop, there has been a lot of growing and many adventures! We were away…
This week, we’re on our annual lake vacation. There’s limited internet and no cellular service at all. Without all that connectivity, I’ve had hours of time to read, reflect and plan out the rest of the year. One of the things I’ve been reflecting upon is the amount of time I must spend passively using technology for no real purpose!…
We’re on vacation! Every year, we rent a cabin at the lake I spent my summers as a child. In fact, the cabin is directly across the lake from the lakehouse my grandparents owned. The cabin is part of a small, family-owned resort.There’s no tv and no cell phone service. Wifi only really works if you get up really early.…
School let out in a whirlwind. It seemed like every day was either a school event or an appointment that required at least an hour’s drive. It’s amazing how much can get crammed in those last days of school! Since then, we’ve been enjoying relaxing, sleeping in and having fun together! Ha! Ha! None of that is true… We’re up…
I’m embarrassed about the state of my pantry. Earlier this weekend, I was attempting to find a packet of sauce mix… and couldn’t. Confession time. I am not a natural organizer. And pantry organization is something I struggle with, along with junk drawer organization, laundry room organization and so on. Yes, those are full bags of sugar that I bought…
If you’re on the hunt for summer activities for tweens that don’t involve a screen, you’re in the right place. School’s out, and while we’re not jetting off on a grand summer adventure, we are making the most of what’s close to home—like our backyard chickens and the local library. Luckily, our library is a goldmine of summer fun: magicians,…
This past week has been a busy one! Graduation at the local high school means lots of preparations, events, and parties! During the graduation ceremony, all I could think about was how much closer I’ve gotten to being there as a parent. Ok, it’s 7 years away. But I have a feeling that those seven years will go by faster…