WIS, WWA | with a trip to Red Lobster
Someone messaged me this week to ask, so in case anyone else is wondering: WIS, WWA is just an abbreviation for What I Spent, What …
Thankful Thursday | a visit from Lisey
This week, I am thankful: that Lisey came to visit She came for two nights to help us celebrate Sonia’s birthday, and that is always …
“the closer I get, the target keeps moving”
Some months ago, I came across singer/songwriter Taylor Leonhardt through the The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast (they played her The Bridge track …
Five Frugal Things | after a clean-out session
On Sunday night, I had a clean-up-the-papers* session, and I discovered I had a few coupons that I needed to use up. *it was also …
Meet a UK Reader | Allison
Hello, everyone! Today we are meeting a London reader; she owns a horse, who also lives in London (which is a bit surprising!) Here’s Allison: …
WIS, WWA | the dirtiest Pyrex ever
First up, here is what is possibly the dirtiest item I have grabbed from the abandoned house. It’s made by Pyrex and the internet says …
Thankful Thursday | for only a minor knee injury
This week, I am thankful: that I didn’t hurt my knee too badly You know how my sister-in-law and I did a rather hurried clean-the-abandoned-house-out …
Being easily pleased is a superpower
This morning, I was thinking about how when we all make our thankful lists on Thursdays, we are often mentioning small things that bring us …
Five Frugal Things | abandoned treasures
1. My sister-in-law and I did some more treasure hunting It’s been a while since we did a hunt at the abandoned house that my …
Meet a Reader | Midwest Missy
Hello, friends! Today we are meeting a reader from the midwest, and she has a very green thumb. I think you’re going to enjoy all …
WIS, WWA | in the midst of unrest
I’m not gonna lie; I feel a little silly writing ordinary blog posts in the midst of what’s going on in Ukraine. But like I …
Thankful Thursday | Cardiology + slot machines
New here? Thankful Thursday is a practice we started in mid-2020, since all of us needed a mood boost. And since we haven’t stopped needing …
Ask the Readers | Window Weather-Stripping
I did a search on your website and didn’t see anything on this. I’m looking for frugal feedback on weather stripping my windows. My house …
Five Frugal Things | and now some free butter
Guys, I still cannot recommend Safeway as an overall budget-friendly option, but… 1. I got a free pound of butter at Safeway If you have …
Meet a Reader | Librarian E., from Texas
1. Tell us a little about yourself Hi, everyone. My name is Elizabeth, and I live in North Texas (*waves to Texas Rachel*) with my …