Four things that are saving my life right now
Anne Bogel from Modern Mrs. Darcy occasionally does “What’s saving my life right now” posts. They’re not meant literally, of course…they’re just lists of things …
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WIS, WWA | Instagram vs. Reality
What I Spent Before we get to the spending…you know how people on Instagram do those Instagram vs Reality side-by-sizes, showing how easy it is …
Thankful Thursday | 16 is not too old for snuggles
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Five Frugal Things | free cereal! cheap mums!
1. I got a free box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mr. FG alerted me to the million-box giveaway General Mills was doing. Since he likes …
10 things you’ve got wrong about homeschooling
A number of you have asked for more homeschooling posts, since you’re unexpectedly joining the homeschooling ranks this year. I love reading “here’s what you’re …
WIS, WWA | I one-upped myself, fashion-wise
What I Spent So you know how the other week I told you that I wore a polka-dotted shirt? (which is surprising because it was …
Thankful Thursday | no legwarmers, please
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 …
Five Frugal Things | I appreciate you guys
Before we get to the frugal stuff, I want to say that I tried to respond to most of the comments on Monday’s post, but …
Q&A | Kids, Marriage, and Money
I have a 5 month old and am finding it hard to connect with my husband. How did you and Mr. FG maintain your relationship …
WIS, WWA | a lot of Dinner Illustrated
I didn’t realize this when I made my menu plan, but everything I cooked this week was from Dinner Illustrated. It’s a really useful cookbook; …