It’s that time of year! The grills are getting fired up, backyard barbecues are in the works and summer parties are being planned. There’s nothing like a great summer gathering with family, friends, fun and lots of food.
3 Garden Alternatives
I’m growing tomatoes and peppers on the porch!
I’ve been an avid gardener for most of my life. By the time March hits, I’m white knuckling my garden tools and itching to get my hands in the soil. In my neck of the woods planting season is in May and, for me, that’s too long of a wait.
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Greg Karber Takes An Alternative Route
You’ve heard about this, right? The CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch made several blatant statements regarding who he wants to wear his clothing line. This was a means to explain why the women’s sizes didn’t extend beyond large. Personally, I don’t have issues with retailers who cater to a specific group of people. For example, Lane Bryant won’t be offering single number sizes any time soon and you certainly won’t find a Marilyn Manson t-shirt at ModCloth.
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No Bake Cannoli Pie
The warm weather is here and, before you know it, summer will be in full swing. You know what that means…the grills get fired up and the stove gets a rest. Who wants to turn the stove on when it’s hazy, hot and humid, right? Not me.
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Tick Season 2013 Is Here
A few weeks ago, while sitting on the sofa, I felt a tickle on my arm. I took a quick peek and there it was. One of the tiniest ticks I’ve ever seen. Since then, we’ve spotted several more on us and our dog. Thankfully, these pesky buggers weren’t embedded.
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Mason Jar Madness
Early last summer, while hiking through the woods, I came across a tiny abandoned building. After a short mental debate, I decided to explore the inside. There was nothing interesting in the main area. I took a quick peek inside the 3 smaller rooms. The last room had a couple of large cardboard boxes. I opened the top and discovered old mason jars. Lots of them.
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5 Not So Great Mother’s Day Gifts
I didn’t think there was such a thing as a “not so great Mother’s Day gift” until I was in my early teens. Of course, my brother and I were too young to work. We were completely dependent on our dad to make sure preparations were made and the appropriate gifts were purchased for this occasion. This consisted venturing out a day or two before.
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Frugal Living…DIY Tie-Dye Style
Earlier today we were out and about and stopped by to see a friend of ours. It was a beautiful afternoon and we spotted Jen outside hanging clothes. We walked to the back yard and took a seat on the picnic table as she finished hanging the laundry. Upon closer inspection I noticed there was a copious amount of tie-dye clothing including kids tee-shirts, a few toddler dresses, onesies and girls jersey shorts.
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Homemade Granola Bars To The Rescue
Granola bars are one of those universal snacks for both kids and adults. They’re convenient, pack easy in a lunch and it’s a quick fix for when the tummy starts grumbling. Problem is, if granola bars are a family favorite, the cost of these chewy bars of goodness can add up. You can pay up to $4 or more a box and you typically get 6-8 per box. For a family of 4, that probably lasts a day or two.
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Simplify Gift Giving To Fit Your Budget
In the past month we’ve received invitations to 3 special occasion events. ’Tis the season…and I’m not talking about the holidays. We’re heading into the most popular season for baby showers, wedding showers, kids parties, graduation parties, engagement parties, etc. It can be a little overwhelming, but more so, it can cause some financial strain. Let’s face it, these occasions require you to show up with a gift.