~eats this week~
The Summertime Picnic Quilt in action at the pool. Some weeks just work well when it comes to dinner. I’d love to say that every week I make an awesome meal plan on Sunday for the week ahead but that...
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Mama squid carrot with her baby. (This has nothing to do with this post, it's just funny.) Oddly enough I’ve had trouble writing any new posts. Don’t get me wrong…I’ve been making and doing a crazy...
View ArticleMy Recipe Binder
The cover of my recipe binder. Part of pinching pennies is eating at home. So in my quest to be more frugal, I made up a fresh, organized recipe binder for myself. Having interesting meals planned out...
View ArticleSt. Nick…you ninja!
Image Source Our first real Christmas here (we first arrived just a few weeks short of Christmas, so that one doesn’t really count in my mind) we only had a few friends in the area. I whipped up a few...
View ArticleChocolate Peppermint Pretzels & More!
The finished products. I needed to make some simple gifts for neighbors and the Kilpatrick Family (because they are seriously like a surrogate family to me, and they are amazing people), and I really...
View Article~happy home~ The $50/Week Grocery Challenge
Made this super tasty baked oatmeal with sweet potatoes tonight with ingredients I happened to have on hand. I’m sure you’re already aware that one area of a budget that can always be tweaked is a food...
View ArticleChili For When It’s Chilly
Chili served up "Frito Pie" style and loaded up with micro cilantro from KFF. Paired with some tasty local brew. It occurred to me that I’ve been posting a lot about stuff we’ve done but not much about...
View ArticleIn a Jam & I Painted a Chicken
Spooning in the jam. Today I get to mention my friend Jillian twice. For starters, she also recently made the toaster pastries I’ll be talking about, and her combos not only look delicious but they are...
View ArticleWhen the Spirits Come
our altar Today is Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. I enjoy celebrating this as it reminds me of growing up in the Southwest. I’ve always loved Mexican folk art as well, and really love the...
View ArticleMake Do
Quiche to eat and to freeze. Kale from the garden. Local beer. I switch back and forth between scrutinizing our food budget, and then not giving a damn. I’m sure some of you think, “How reckless!”...
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