Here is how we have fared for this week.... so far. :)Menu for 2/7-2/13Sunday(We were at the hospital with Shannon's Grandmother from early till lunchtime so both of those meals were not eaten at home)Supper-Leftover chicken and lasagnaMonday-Breakfast- Eggs and … [Read more...] about Week 2 Menu and Spending
Sourdough Pancakes
A little while back, I began a Sourdough Starter. I am determined to learn how to make my own Sourdough bread... a feat that I have yet to tackle. But some new friends of ours posted on their blog about some Sourdough Pancakes! Divine intervention! :)I can do pancakes!Cameo … [Read more...] about Sourdough Pancakes
Whew…
Never in my life have I seen a winter like this around here. Snow, more snow than I have seen... well, since the blizzard of '93 I suppose.Today, snow. Flakes SO big that I could hardly believe it.It is cold. My hands feel like ice all the time.I am doing my best to enjoy the … [Read more...] about Whew…
New Skills
(This was a picture from a good while back... I have since learned that I was holding my needles wrong) :) On the path to more self sufficient living I have a desire to learn more skills, to be able to make and do more things myself, of course. :)One thing that I have wanted to … [Read more...] about New Skills
Working… and some questions answered.
When I go to the grocery, I browse as I always do, trying to find the best deal and the most nutritious food I can... When I'm there I try to make sure I get what we need and check for some exceptional deals (this is when I am not keeping at $40 a week) :)After browsing down each … [Read more...] about Working… and some questions answered.
