I grew up in the city, so living on a family farm was a big shock to me when I got married. Since everything was brand new to me, I took plenty of mental notes about the things I saw going on from day to day. Many things I noticed were quite practical, and always […]
I have a minimalist kitchen. I own a toaster, microwave, food processor, crock pot, and a coffee maker. I don’t own a blender, a mixer, a bread machine, a George Foreman grill, or waffle iron. Multi-Functionality Equals Multi-Frugality I don’t like clutter and I don’t believe in collecting kitchen gadget that do specialty functions. Instead, I want […]
The emergence of technology has led to a fast paced society. How fast can I get my food? How fast can I get from here to there? This emphasis has led to a shift in our desires, and it hasn’t been kind to our wallets. I am just as guilty of this as the next […]
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and even those of us who rarely go on a date will be venturing out to celebrate love (or support Hallmark Holidays so we don’t feel like losers). If you’re in the same boat, you may have a regularly scheduled “date night” with your spouse, significant other, or best friend […]
With the emergence of new freelance writing job opportunities, I have strongly considered purchasing a new laptop. After all, a freelance writer’s number one tool is his or her computer. The netbook I currently use was purchased on Black Friday in 2009 for less than $200. This was a steal at the time, but it […]
As a home health nurse, I’ve seen more than my fair share of household pests. While home pests are often associated with low-income housing or poor housekeeping practices, even high-dollar immaculate homes can end up facing an uninvited guest or two at times. Here are some tips for keeping your home pest-free without spending a […]
