This week ended up being the highest cost week of the year, but that’s OK because my budget is set up to roll with the […] Read More
The first trees are starting to blossom here, so I took a walk with the macro lens to capture some of them. Instead of using […] Read More
The first full week of February is in the books, and while it had its ups and downs I managed to (mostly) stay true to […] Read More
Many years ago, a little financial blog described their family’s experience with a “No Spend” month. Over time, this has gained popularity in budgeting circles, […] Read More
When I adopted the girls in June 2018, they were 15 months old and they’d spent their entire lives in a shelter. Trixie was immediately […] Read More
Over the years, we’ve been getting better information about the necessity of hydration, and along with that comes a rise in bottled water products of […] Read More
A big part of having pets is making sure their medical needs are taken care of, which means finding a good vet. Unfortunately this can […] Read More
This is only a test. If this works, notification sign-up is available at the bottom of the front page to get an email when a […] Read More
Years ago when Marie Kondo’s “Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” first came to the US, there was a lot of discussion about the “spark […] Read More
The second of my newest Camellias is finally in bloom, so as promised, here are photos! Camellia Japonica Edna Bass Variegated Camellia Sasanqua Yuletide