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Step 1. After discovering the “blog world” one summer in which you can finally connect with other like minded gardeners, come to the conclusion that you are going to grow a bunch of heirloom tomatoes next summer. Not only are you going to grow tomatoes but hey….just for kicks decided to grow 15 different Read More >>
Typically I make a big breakfast on either Saturday or Sunday… As I was removing the bacon from the package I had 2 thoughts… #1 Hey Mavis… instead of cooking the entire package… only cook 1/2 of it… save the rest for next weekend… (Why didn’t I think of this sooner? Oh that’s right… because Read More >>
And we’re off… $100 a month = $1,200 a year Divide $1,200 by 52 weeks and your looking at a budget of $23.07 a week. Which works out to be $5.76 per person a week. or .82 cents a day per person. *********** Every Saturday I will put our family’s allotted $23.07 in my wallet Read More >>
Ever since I can remember, I have always been the “Present Elf” in our family. I even wear a special costume. It’s a title I plan to take to my grave. I and only I pass out the Christmas gifts. When a certain person (who shall remain nameless) tries to touch the gifts, tries to Read More >>
We went to the Lyle Lovett concert. It was awesome. Because I’m super thrifty I refused to buy seats and instead opted for the “general admission” tickets. And I’m so glad I did. We were able to bring a picnic dinner and sit on the sloped lawn and listen to the music. Monkey Boy Read More >>
