Splurges and Scrimps
I like to compare notes with people about what they splurge on and what they scrimp on. Mostly people get sheepish about this, and laugh at themselves. We all know those who buy the cheapest, scratchiest toilet paper and the
Splurges and Scrimps
I like to compare notes with people about what they splurge on and what they scrimp on. Mostly people get sheepish about this, and laugh at themselves. We all know those who buy the cheapest, scratchiest toilet paper and the
Real Food = Time Well Spent
I just realized I spend over 3 hours a day getting our household fed, and that doesn’t even include eating time! Since switching over to real food 5 months ago, I bet I have doubled the time I put into
Real Food = Time Well Spent
I just realized I spend over 3 hours a day getting our household fed, and that doesn’t even include eating time! Since switching over to real food 5 months ago, I bet I have doubled the time I put into
You Need Art! – Historic Design Edition
I love modern, streamlined design, and I think of historical objects as being “fussy” and ornate. I am probably projecting Victorian style conventions onto the whole of history! Here’s a little look through previous centuries at handsome everyday items with
You Need Art! – Historic Design Edition
I love modern, streamlined design, and I think of historical objects as being “fussy” and ornate. I am probably projecting Victorian style conventions onto the whole of history! Here’s a little look through previous centuries at handsome everyday items with
You Need Art! – Modern Design Edition
I don’t collect art, but I would love to surround myself with beautifully designed everyday items like these. My tastes run toward modern/industrial, with a touch of whimsy. Most of these items would be within my budget in my lifetime.
You Need Art! – Modern Design Edition
I don’t collect art, but I would love to surround myself with beautifully designed everyday items like these. My tastes run toward modern/industrial, with a touch of whimsy. Most of these items would be within my budget in my lifetime.
Easy, Medium and Hard Homemade
I have come a long way towards eating Real Food, but there are some bridges I haven’t crossed yet. Raising chickens or growing tomatoes may be easy for other people, but I’m not there yet. Nevertheless, I am coming to
Easy, Medium and Hard Homemade
I have come a long way towards eating Real Food, but there are some bridges I haven’t crossed yet. Raising chickens or growing tomatoes may be easy for other people, but I’m not there yet. Nevertheless, I am coming to
2012 Goals Update: Month 1
Here’s an accounting of progress, or lack thereof, on my goals and resolutions: Restaurants visited from wish list – 0 – will be choosing one for Valentines week! Rock concerts – attended or tickets bought this month – 0 –
2012 Goals Update: Month 1
Here’s an accounting of progress, or lack thereof, on my goals and resolutions: Restaurants visited from wish list – 0 – will be choosing one for Valentines week! Rock concerts – attended or tickets bought this month – 0 –
Turning Groceries into Meals, Part 3: What I Ate in January
January was not a typical month because I worked 3 evening shifts and I had a volunteer commitment which required me to eat away from home 3 lunches and 2 dinners – on weekends! On the plus side, I made
Turning Groceries into Meals, Part 3: What I Ate in January
January was not a typical month because I worked 3 evening shifts and I had a volunteer commitment which required me to eat away from home 3 lunches and 2 dinners – on weekends! On the plus side, I made
Turning Groceries Into Meals, Part 2: Meal Planning and Meal Doing!
Everyone has good intentions about sticking to a meal plan, but they tend to get side-tracked whenever family members have separate plans and don’t eat together. There are days you just don’t feel like cooking, or you don’t feel like
Turning Groceries Into Meals, Part 2: Meal Planning and Meal Doing!
Everyone has good intentions about sticking to a meal plan, but they tend to get side-tracked whenever family members have separate plans and don’t eat together. There are days you just don’t feel like cooking, or you don’t feel like
Turning Groceries Into Meals, Part 1: Pantry List
I’ve been posting all month about groceries, but what the heck did I actually do with them? The answer is: added them to existing inventory of groceries used combination of storage and new groceries to make meals ended month with
Turning Groceries Into Meals, Part 1: Pantry List
I’ve been posting all month about groceries, but what the heck did I actually do with them? The answer is: added them to existing inventory of groceries used combination of storage and new groceries to make meals ended month with
Grocery Shopping Notes # 5: The “Price of Milk” Dairy Edition
January is always an expensive grocery month because I don’t go anywhere, do anything or buy anything in January! Therefore, I stay home and indulge in good meals. Our greatest ongoing expenses are probably dairy and bread. Canada has nearly
Grocery Shopping Notes # 5: The “Price of Milk” Dairy Edition
January is always an expensive grocery month because I don’t go anywhere, do anything or buy anything in January! Therefore, I stay home and indulge in good meals. Our greatest ongoing expenses are probably dairy and bread. Canada has nearly
An Exacting Life 