Here it is – the BIG PROJECT I was talking about! Last month, Darrel came to me with an idea about expanding his photography portfolio by offering to shoot some FPIES families. We talked about it for a while, and his simple plan snow-balled into an entirely new concept: why … Continue reading
Well, I underestimated how much time and effort would be needed to complete my BIG SURPRISE PROJECT (kids, anyone?), and it’s not quite ready yet. Sigh. Soon, I promise! In the meantime, how’d you like some refried beans? Sure, you can go to the store and buy a can (even … Continue reading
Last week, when we needed to give Rocephin shots to Zac thanks to a double ear infection, I was sure we were about to endure another FPIES reaction. After all, he’d reacted to his last round of shots. Imagine my surprise as each day passed with NO signs of a reaction … Continue reading
Okay, back to our “clean up your finances” series of Frugal Fridays! Today we’re going to talk about the “D” word: DEBT. Ick, I know. But necessary. After all, the only way to truly be in charge of your finances is to have no debt. I’d go so far as … Continue reading
Okay, time to get back to gardening! It is almost the end of January, and at this point there are two things that must be done soon. First, if you haven’t already done it, order your seeds. Organic, heirloom seeds are not infinite, and I’ve heard that if you wait … Continue reading
So I had this whole post worked out in my head for today, and then Monday night happened. Sunday, Zac really seemed to be on the upswing. He’d gotten his appetite back, was playing and his nose wasn’t running as much. So it seemed like a good time to write … Continue reading
Is there anything more guaranteed to throw your household into disorder and disarray than a “traveling sickness”? You know the one I’m talking about. It starts with one kiddo, creeps over and attacks the others, and finally, just as the kiddos are starting to feel better, the parents succumb. From … Continue reading
We seem to be on the upswing, finally, from the virus that wiped us all out the last week and a half. The “sick fog” is lifting, and we are slowly getting back to routine. Darrel caught it last, and he is still suffering worse than the rest of us, … Continue reading
It was gettin’ crazy in my freezer, y’all. In the 18 months I’ve been on the TED, I’ve eaten 4 cows worth of beef. That’s a lot of beef! It’s also a lot of beef BONES. Because I’m frugal, and because I can’t have any pre-made, store-bought broths, I’ve saved … Continue reading
After making quinoa milk a couple weeks ago, I heard from a lady who said she makes her own quinoa milk and adds some spices to it to make a drink that “tastes a lot like Horchata”. To which I could only think, “Hor-what-a?” So I went to Google to … Continue reading
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