This week, I’m thankful: that Lisey’s friend gave her a fridge not a permanent part of our living room decor One of her friends just …

This spring, I got a little seed starter pot as freebie from that gardening bundle I participated in. (I just had to pay for shipping, …

1. I made a use-it-up lunch bowl I cut the bad spots out of two peppers and sautéed them with the last of a red …

I was delighted when Sonal emailed, offering to answer the reader interview questions. I just think it’s so fun to know that the community here …

What I Spent I didn’t do much shopping this week! $20 at Target $5 at Harris Teeter $11 at the liquor store for bourbon for …

This week, I am thankful: that my Propane Taxi credits are not lost forever Propane Taxi rebranded to Cynch, and in the process of changing …

I recently read Justine Bateman’s new book, Face (from the library, naturally). It’s a collection of essays about aging, and the premise is that our …

1. I bought a meal voucher for a sandwich shop I got it on Local Flavor, which offers super local discount vouchers, kinda like Groupon.  …

Hello everyone! Emma answered my call for international readers, and I am so thrilled to feature her today. 1. Tell us a little about yourself …

I’m reprinting this in case you need an indoor activity with your kids in the middle of July! This post is part of a series …

What I Spent $56 at Harris Teeter $70 at Aldi $6 at Weis $25 on a Hungry Harvest box That adds up to $157. July …

This week, I am thankful: that Lisey got a scholarship Lisey has applied for a whole slew of scholarships, and last week, she heard that …

Dear Kristen, I am teaching my younger children about electricity right now. We went outside and looked at the electric meter, and I told them …

1. I used a haircut coupon Haircuttery sent me a coupon code, so I scheduled a haircut for myself. Since I’ve been doing my hair …

Last week, I put out a call asking for some reader volunteers from outside the U.S. because I thought it would be fun to get …