I have been completely lazy about blogging, decluttering, and home improvement projects lately. I have been letting the summer days slip lazily away, sleeping late on weekends, doing what I want when I feel like it, and enjoying the endless supply of sunshine. I always […]

As you know, I usually try to be frugal and cost-conscious. We are in the process off paying of all our debt and I want every penny to go towards that, rather than incurring more debt. However, frustration can be the enemy of thriftiness. In […]

Happy Fourth of July from me and Fifi, The Patriotic Kitty! July 4th happens to be my daughter’s birthday, so we will spend the day with family: visiting, watching her open presents, and having seconds of the giant cookie that my parents are bringing to […]