Let’s talk pizza for a moment. Thick, gooey, fluffy dreaminess that you can really sink your teeth into. Not from a store or from a greasy take out place. But from your own kitchen. For pennies. No rising time. No kidding! I’ve been making this pizza every week for 20 years; as a stay at…
Archives for May 2015
Cheap Thrills: Grocery Deals This Week
I finally got a chance to hit the grocery store today and stock up on a few things. Money has been tight lately as life continues to be crazy. Thank God we’re frugal! Last week we had a whopping $35 for groceries and we ate mostly from the pantry, fridge and freezer. This week we’re…
What To Do When Your World Is On Fire
Ever had one of those days, months or even years where nothing seems to go right? Sure, there are always challenges, and life is rarely quiet on all fronts, but how about those times where every area of your life seems to explode in your face? We’re having one of those months. I wish I…
Gardening Review: Burgess Seed and Plant Company
If you do a search for reviews on Burgess Seed and Plant Company, chances are that most of them you find will be negative. There are some people who have good experiences with them and many who don’t. Personally, I have very mixed feelings about Burgess. My Order I took a chance on ordering from this…
Cheap Thrills: Grocery & Household Deals This Week
Even though groceries seem sky-high these days, there are still many ways to save at the store. And who doesn’t love a good grocery deal? I work full time and have small children, so my shopping and planning time is severely limited. I have found shopping on my lunch hour to be the best way…
Reveling in Ravelry
Attention all craft addicts! If you work with yarn or fiber arts in any way, shape, or form, and haven’t tried out Ravelry, you really need to high tail you caboose over there and check it out! I have been knitting and crocheting since I was 10, and have been online for years, but had…
R.I.P. Speedy
We are sad to announce the passing of our dear little friend Speedy the Rooster, who has gone on to The Great Chicken Coop in the Sky. Speedy was a colorful, nervous little bird, full of quirky noises and jerky movements that kept us smiling and stole our hearts. Like most of the men in…
Bless This Little Mess
Please excuse the site while I hammer out a new logo and design. I’m trying out different themes as well. 12 years is a long time to be offline, and as you can see, I have some little distractions. I needed to put up a more interesting picture for the front page than the Straight…