Some pictures would have been helpful…
Every week, I post a picture of the food that has gone bad over the last seven days. Why do I do this? Because in …
What I thought of Julep
Back in the summer, I signed up for Julep’s free welcome box, which includes three not-so-toxic* nail polishes and a random beauty product. *Julep polish …
Help me help you: Tell me about your picture-taking troubles!
When I posted about the MyPublisher photo books, several of you contacted me, wondering how to take better photos. Since that’s not exactly in line …
Can I keep these alive?
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I post a picture and just a few words. I’ve got kind of a black thumb to begin with, and my …
How to be an obnoxious money saver
If you aspire not only to save money but to aggravate everyone else in the process, today’s post is for you. And if quietly living …
Well, that worked better than a plastic bag.
I’ve spent many hours of my life bonding with paintbrushes, and usually when I’m waiting for the paint to dry between coats, I wrap a …
Ballet Feet
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I post a picture and just a few words. Sonia and Zoe are a few weeks into their ballet class now, …
Before and Afters of Joshua’s room (at long last!)
For those of you just tuning in…my big summer project this year was Joshua’s room. (Last year? Kitchen cabinet painting.) He and I painted his …
I’ve never met a kid who didn’t like baking.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I post a picture and just a few words. My kids never say no to measuring, mixing, (and eating!) and neither …
How to balance ethics and frugality
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …
The final freezer challenge update!
Every week, I post a picture of the food that has gone bad over the last seven days. Why do I do this? Because in …
It’s not exactly good, clean fun…
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I post a picture and just a few words. But at least mud isn’t all that hard to wash off. …
A small rant about “Buy one, get one” sales
Buy One, Get One Free sales (and especially Buy One, Get One 50% Off or the Buy One, Get One for $1 sales) are ticking …
Ever wondered how to take your photo books from blah to great?
Normally on Tuesdays, I post a picture and just a few words. But today, I’ve got about 1000 words for you! What are all those …
Two questions for the readers!
Every Monday, I answer a few of the questions that my readers send me. If you have a question you’d like me to answer in …