I admit it. I am SO spoiled. I have an incredible, talented, creative mother who not only loves to write, paint, draw and tell amazing stories, but she also loves to cook. Her passion for food would probably brand her a “foodie” these days. And boy, did we kids get all the advantages of that!…
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The “Someday” Garden
Winters are long in the Midwest. Too long, really. The bad weather starts in November and doesn’t truly let up until April. Six months of blahh. Even though I’ve lived in Illinois for 24 years, I’ve never gotten used to it. I’m originally from Virginia, and my internal clock seems to still be set on their…
Kim’s Easy Homemade Pizza
Let’s talk pizza for a moment. Thick, gooey, fluffy dreaminess that you can really sink your teeth into. Not from a store or from a greasy take out place. But from your own kitchen. For pennies. No rising time. No kidding! I’ve been making this pizza every week for 20 years; as a stay at…
What To Do When Your World Is On Fire
Ever had one of those days, months or even years where nothing seems to go right? Sure, there are always challenges, and life is rarely quiet on all fronts, but how about those times where every area of your life seems to explode in your face? We’re having one of those months. I wish I…
Gardening Review: Burgess Seed and Plant Company
If you do a search for reviews on Burgess Seed and Plant Company, chances are that most of them you find will be negative. There are some people who have good experiences with them and many who don’t. Personally, I have very mixed feelings about Burgess. My Order I took a chance on ordering from this…
We Are So Blessed and Don’t Even Know It
Most of the time, we have no idea how blessed we are. We walk around completely oblivious, focusing on our problems and complaining about how our lives aren’t perfect or amazing or whatever. But we have no clue what others are going through, or how much someone else might long to have even one of…
30 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill
Here is a collection of strategies and tips for cutting your grocery bill. Some of these ideas I use religiously, others I am working on or struggling with! I have gleaned some of these from books, frugal relatives and my own improvising. By far the best resources are any relatives you have who remember the…