Archive for Category 'Personal'
Playing at Frugality… or Really Living It?
7 Grocery Shopping Strategies That Work For Me
Why There Are No Old Bold Mushroom Hunters
Appreciating the “Now” of My Life
New England’s Dark Day — May 19, 1780
Digging Dandelions in the Spring
Some Thoughts on the No Shampoo (”No Poo”) Movement
Five Reasons I Know Spring is Here
Will the Squeaking Wheel Finally Get Some Grease?
Inexpensive “Cold Frames” — Our Solution to Our Short Growing Season
Why We Got Rid of Our Compact Fluorescent Bulbs
The Vet, the Economy & Our Ferocious Dog
Energy Conservation & Convenience — A Trade-Off?
Yesterday Was Not a Good Mail Day
My White Ironstone China Pitcher — J.&G. Meakin
Does the Electric Company Really Need My Social Security Number?
About This Blog (And About Me) FAQ
I Wish I Liked Winter More Than I Do
If It Still Works, Why Do I Need a New One?
Cooking & Baking with a Wood Stove
When You Give The Gift Of A Smile
On a Personal Note (Or It Has to Get Better Than This)
2008 In Review: My Personal Favorite Posts
Wishing Each of You the Happiest of Holidays
When Voluntary Simplicity Really “Works”
Life is Getting Back to Normal
Is Coleslaw a Part of Your Thanksgiving Tradition?
Antique Stoneware Rolling Pin, Blue Wildflower Design
Our Talkative Yellow Headed Amazon Parrot: “Want To Talk Bird About It?”
Elderly Vehicles, Emergency Funds, and a Panic-Free Crisis
Whatever Happened to the Sound of Silence?
The High Cost of Veterinary Care
The Wood-Burning Cook Stove In My Kitchen
My Thoughts On Grocery Shopping And Frugality
A Whiny Dryer Can’t Be A Good Thing
Rethinking Multitasking & The Myth of Quality Time
Fall, Gathering Grapevines & Weaving Baskets
Trying To Keep Heating Costs Down This Winter
The Realization Of What Really Counts
Too Many Crackers Too Late At Night
A Little Too Close For Comfort
My Husband’s Solution To My Creative Chaos
Tomatoes From My Garden On Christmas Day
What Happened When The Town Clerk Made A Mistake
Small Appliances — Extravagant Or Necessary?
Accidental Art — What Do YOU See?
Our Uninvited Midnight Visitor
Store Brands Or National Brands?
Digging A Pond By Hand — Progress Report
Pure Food Sanitary Cooking Ware
Don’t Touch That Shopping Cart!
The Mystery Of Duck Duck Goose
I’m Interviewed About This Blog
A Broken Bread Machine And A Bad Recipe Day
Removing An Enormous Tree Stump: How We Saved $576
Why We Chose Voluntary Simplicity: Sometimes There Is No Tomorrow
Getting Out The Vote: My Brush With Politics
Save Money By Doing It Yourself
Our Journey To A Debt Free Life
How We Are Living A Simpler Life
It’s The Simple Things That Count
Bubble Lights & Our 7-Foot Bargain Christmas Tree
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