For Christmas last year, I decided to try and make my children a couple of gifts that I could not find in stores. One of the gifts I made my son was a Lego tray that he could take on car trips. He really loves his Legos and tries to take them everywhere he goes… Continue reading Travel-Friendly Lego Tray
Christmas Fun: Host Your Own Gingerbread House Competition
One of my family's favorite Christmas traditions is our annual Gingerbread House Competition. I know lots of people love to make gingerbread houses with their kids for Christmas, but we take it a step further and turn it into a competition. I know it sounds crazy, but we have so much fun competing for a… Continue reading Christmas Fun: Host Your Own Gingerbread House Competition
Frugal Things
**I have missed a few Frugal Things postings so here is my highlight reel for the past few weeks 1. Star Wars Quilt My son asked for a Star Wars quilt for Christmas that he could use while watching tv downstairs and wanted to know if I could make him one. I knew that novelty… Continue reading Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 48
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (460 down and 40 to go) This was my first week using the treadmill at the gym and I realized that I do not enjoy walking on the treadmill. (I think it is mostly that I am afraid the machine is going to malfunction and throw me… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 48
Weekly Goal Update for Week 47
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (450 down and 50 to go) I might have been technically trespassing, but I got to walk on a real track this week (aka nice and bouncy) so that was really easy on my knees. **We have a new high school near our house and they have… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 47
Frugal Things
1. Free books One of my friends from our homeschool co-op offered me some books that her children no longer needed. I was especially excited about the Progeny Press study guides, while Ben was excited about the juggling book:) **Thanks Olivia! 2. Christmas décor Yes, we are one of those families who put up the… Continue reading Frugal Things
Weekly Goal Update for Week 46
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (440 down and 60 to go) I had a hard time fitting in my walks this week due to illness and general busyness, so I only got in 7 miles. Right now I am on pace to finish at exactly 500 miles this year, but that does… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 46
Weekly Goal Update for Week 45
1. Walk at least 500 miles this year (433 miles down and 67 to go) Most of my miles took place indoors thanks to the wet/cold weather we have been having lately. 2. Read two nonfiction books each month This week, I am reading The Cloistered Walk by Kathleen Norris. It is about a Protestant woman… Continue reading Weekly Goal Update for Week 45
Blessings This Week
1. Fall is finally here! Alabama is known for its wild temperature swings in the Fall. One day it will be a crisp 50 degrees, the next it will swing up to the upper 70s with plenty of humidity. Usually after a certain date (which changes every year) our lovely Fall season really begins. I… Continue reading Blessings This Week
Five Frugal Things
1. Amateur chimney sweeps With temperatures forecasted to quickly drop next week, my husband decided to clean out our woodstove's chimney. While it was a very messy job, having a shop-vac made it relatively quick and easy. So now we are all set to have toasty fires on cold mornings. **I must admit that I… Continue reading Five Frugal Things
Clinging to the Little Way 