Are you a planner?

Are you a planner? Apparently I am! For years I thrived in what I considered chaos, but truly wasn’t chaos just a changing work schedule. But time, age, finances, health and tolerance all change over time and I have become a planner. Every year in December, I try to review what worked and didn’t work … Continue reading Are you a planner?

Frugal cooking

One thing on my mind most days is frugal cooking. Sometimes I have three adults here to cook for, sometimes five, rarely just two. Never just myself alone anymore. And while everyone contributes, frugality is still always on my mind. One approach I take is to purchase the “managers specials” in the meat department. This … Continue reading Frugal cooking

Trying to feel it

So, it’s the 8th of December and the house is decorated…..but I’m still trying to feel that holiday excitement, motivation, joy. Don’t misunderstand, I am loving the lights at night. And the decorations soothe my soul. But the rest…… There is no holiday baking planned at this point. There are no presents bought yet. There … Continue reading Trying to feel it