Erika may not be a super familiar presence in the comments, but she and I have been corresponding via email for many years; if I …

I haven’t been on a plane since early 2020, but today I’m heading out for a bridesmaids weekend in New Hampshire. It’s going to be …

This week, I’m thankful: that we got to go to the library like old times Sonia and Zoe and I stopped in at the library …

I already own a toaster, which you’ve probably seen in the background of some of my photos; it’s a bright red number from Cuisinart, and …

(see #5 for the bean salad!) 1. I listed five schoolbooks on eBay Zoe finished her tutorial classes, so I immediately listed her books on …

This interview and the next one will really span a large age gap; today we have a 15-year-old reader, and next week, we’ll have one …

I have a super simple (and delicious) recipe for you today! I saw this recipe on Money Saving Mom‘s menu plan last week, and decided …

What I Spent How about another bullet list? $17 at Harris Teeter $38 at Giant $36 at BJ’s  $8.50 at Sprouts $25 on a Hungry Harvest …

New here? Thankful Thursday is our weekly community opportunity to hunt for the good in our lives. It’s free! It could perk up your day! …

In recent years, I’ve done some volunteering at an organization near us that helps people who are coming out of homeless situations. Part of this …

1. Lisey Krazy-glued her mug back together Her beloved Pusheen mug broke. Luckily, it was a pretty clean break, so she just Krazy-glued the handle …

Today, we’re meeting a bright and colorful reader who also happens to be a blogger. Jodie runs a fashion blog for 50+ women, called Jodie’s …

In yesterday’s post, I mentioned in passing that Lisey was going to airplane mechanic school in the fall. I thought I’d mentioned it here before, …

This week, I am thankful: that we are not in dire need of gas We have some gas in the tanks of all of our …

A little while back, a reader asked if my kids feel about my food-waste avoidance efforts; do they think it’s dumb? Are they as enthusiastic …