New here? Thankful Thursday is something we’ve been doing in these COVID times; an exercise to help us hunt for the good that is in our lives and in the world, even in the midst of a pandemic. Before I get into the things I am thankful for, I just want to say that I […]
Sonia’s Side Table Makeover: before, during, and after
Earlier this summer, I poked around Facebook Marketplace to find a small table for Sonia. There was an old black dresser there (from Mr. FG’s bachelor days!) and she wanted something smaller and more beautiful to replace it. So, I found this table. It wasn’t bad as-is, but the finish was kind of worn. And […]
Five Frugal Things | Converse, notebooks and more
1. I got some 35 cent notebooks Zoe needed a few things for some tutorial classes she’s taking, so I got a few bargain items at Office Depot, including $0.35 notebooks. We can always, always use more notebooks. I like these because they don’t have those vinyl or plastic covers; when we’re done with school […]
Blackened Shrimp with Cheesy Grits
I originally found this delicious recipe on Kelle Hampton’s blog, and I’ve made it multiple times over the past few years. I’ve linked to it a few times in my menu plan, but since I don’t make it quite exactly like the original I always feel the need to add some parenthetical comments. Also, […]
WIS, WWA | Plus Sonia & Kitten Photos
What I Spent First, would you like to see a few kitten pictures? Sonia came with me to do the cat shift this week, and there was this teeny tuxedo kitten that was unbearably cute. Seriously! Also, look at the pink nose on the cat in the photo below. SO CUTE. I spent $130 […]
Thankful Thursday | a pregnancy memory
New here? Thankful Thursday is something we’ve been doing in these COVID times; an exercise to help us hunt for the good that is in our lives and in the world, even in the midst of a pandemic. The other morning, I was out for a walk and I was thinking back to when I […]
