A Practical Walk

Government Canyon Review

We just got back for a trip to San Antonio! I’m working on a long and pictureful post of what we did there (spoiler: most of the things were FREE!), but for now I’ll share my little, personal review of Government Canyon State Natural Area. Before I share too much, I do want to say…
Frugal Four – Mother’s Day Hail Storm

I made garlic herb butter, and the herbs all came from my garden! I honestly don’t usually cook much with fresh herbs, other than cilantro and green onions. So I think having a supply of fresh herbs right outside my back door will encourage me to use them more. Mint, basil, green onions and oregano,…
Beauty

Beauty, it’s all over. Even our food is vibrantly colored and a work of art! I’ve been all over the world, and every place I’ve been to has had beauty. The more I learn about plants and animals, the more I’m in awe at how they work. Then, when I’m in awe of the artitstry…
Frugal Five – Packing Lunches

Since my husband’s been working out of town this week, I’ve been packing his lunches. A couple days ago our son went to work with him, so I packed double. Then I also took my daughter some of her prepped rice when she had a long shift at work. As I got it ready I…
Why I Bake a Large Amout of Potatoes

Almost every week I serve baked potatoes as a meal. We might top it with chili, beans, cheese sauce, broccoli, lentils, or any other desirable item. Love and Lemons has a great instructions on baking potatoes. But I don’t make enough for just that one meal, no I usually bake up two large sheets, because…
Frugal Five – Meal Prep, Goodwill & Garden

We’ve done the same thing with our daughter, that my parents did with me when I got my first job. If she wants to buy a lunch while at work, it comes out of her bank account. But if she wants to pack a lunch from the food we have at home, that’s free to…
April Recap

Wow…April is already done??? How did that happen? As is my new habit, here’s my monthly recap with lowlights and highlights. Lowlights Highlights I have a picture with the artist too, but since I don’t typically post my kids’ faces on the blog you just get me. Parenting has it’s tough moments, but there’s also…
I Am…

What I’m listening to… Afro-Carribbean Zouk louange (“louange” means praise in French). I’ve discovered it has good rhythm that keeps me upbeat, but yet smooth enough that it’s relaxing. I’ve been enjoying listening to it while I cook and clean. What I’m watching… Boiling Point This was a great film with a simple, but moving…
April Book Stack

I believe every book we as believers read, must be compared to the truths of Scripture. Any book I recommend does not necessarily mean I agree with 100% of it. All reading we do, should be done with the Bible truths in the forefront of our minds. Remember last month, I told you I was reading…
Frugal Five – Free Mulch

We were running out of printer paper, so I asked my husband to pick some up for me. When his mom heard that she said she had paper she didn’t use and gave it to us. So we got some free printer paper! Our homeschool group did some yard work for a widow. She wanted…