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Thankful Post
I wanted to make a doctor appointment for a family member and I’m so glad I didn’t put it off any longer, because when I called, they said the doctor would be out the month of September, but they could get me in the very next day! I’m very grateful for this time with my…
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Frugal Five – Gardening with the Heat
After finishing a Shutterfly book, I checked to see if there were any discounts and sure enough there was a free shipping code! So you can bet your bottom dollar I got free shipping! I’ve always felt like Shutterfly was pretty expensive, so I always try to get some sort of discount. I sold an…
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New Mexico Trip!
After our San Antonio trip and then Between the Lakes, and now a New Mexico trip, I’m starting to feel like a travel blogger! This one was different in that we stayed at hotels instead of camping. And while I do like camping, it sure does make trips simpler when you don’t need to take…
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Frugal Four – A Package for Nacho
A family member works as a property manager for rentals. Sometimes renters leave and leave behind a bunch of stuff. Well, that happened recently and said family member shared a bunch of it with us. There was cans of dog food, sealed food, nice storage containers, and much more. We gladly helped keep these useful…
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Frugal Five – Oregano & Ground Turkey
I’ve been cutting oregano and drying it for using in cooking. I’m thinking I’m not gonna need to purchase oregano at the store anymore. It’s been one of the easier herbs that I’ve grown. On days that my husband worked too far to come home for lunch, I packed him a lunch. And sometimes our…
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Frugal Four – Free Food & CLothes
We had a lovely trip to New Mexico that I can’t wait to tell you all about, but it’s a long post, so for now here’s a quick frugal post. My daughter’s college had a welcome day for students and their families. So we went and got our free food truck lunch and drink! My…
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More Admiration
Between our Sunday school teaching, our church reading through Psalms and ladies Bible study, something’s been forming in my mind. I think I need more admiration and worship of God in my life. Recently I heard teaching about the difference between adoring God and giving thanks. I tend to pursue thanksgiving more than worshiping God.…
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Repurposed in the Garden – A Photo Essay
Warning: When you reuse things in your garden it’s important to make sure they’re safe. For example a lot of wood has been treated and some is not recommended for gardens. I’m showing you what we’ve done, but do your own research. This is year 2 of repurposing this old tub my husband was paid…
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Frugal Four Plus a Plant Quiz!
It’s been almost a week since I last posted! We’ve been busy prepping the bathtub to be refinished, painting the shed, yardwork, church events, and getting ready for another school year. We’re saving huge by my daughter choosing to attend a small, local community college. While most of my frugal antics I share here save…
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July Recap
Hello August!!! Today I’ve thought through some of the lowlights and highlights from July. Lowlights Alas, a second month has gone by and I have no bookstack post for you. This is month number two that I haven’t finished a book. I’m reading some…just haven’t finished them yet…maybe next month! Highlights Ebay was much more…
A Practical Walk 