Critter Chronicles

Anthony “graduated” from preschool yesterday, by which I mean he and a couple other kids from his class will be continuing on in this school’s pre-kindergarten program next year and the rest are moving on to kindergarten. As I mentioned way back when Brenna graduated from her preschool program, I’m so glad this school celebrates … Continue reading »

I’ve had my outdoor laundry line for a WHOLE month now! and thought now would be a great time to do a review of what I think.  Because I’m an expert now, you see. PROS: I’m using the dryer much less.  I do still use it, for socks and underwear**, and occasionally for towels when … Continue reading »

Bite Number 48: Use the Envelope System Up until Tony and I put our very first budget into use, I hardly ever carried cash.  Maybe a dollar here or there and a bit of change, but I operated almost exclusively with my debit and credit cards.  Tony did as well. The only exceptions to this … Continue reading »

I’ve had my eye on this recipe for a couple of years now, but just got around to trying it out this past weekend.  As I looked over the original recipe while typing this out, I realized that the directions listed in the recipe format are different from those written out on Pioneer Woman’s website.  … Continue reading »

Night Road by Kristen Hannah 385 pages hardcover; also available in paperback and ebook formats Published 2011 Fiction; chick-lit Publisher Description: For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children’s needs above her own, and it shows—her twins, Mia and Zach—are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close knit community, … Continue reading »