Over the past decade, there have been many years where I debated every penny of expense. Our income was so tight that even “free” things were evaluated for the cost that they had. An outing to see something still cost gas money to get there, when we didn’t have that money to spare, was definitely…
I harvested Swiss chard, a few tiny cherry tomatoes, 2 tiny butternut squash, a small bell pepper, a small lemon, a small parsnip, and 2 beets from the garden. I planted seeds in the garden for lettuce and snow peas. I combined errands to save gas. I needed an item of clothing and went to two…
As I was looking for my library card today, I found a small amount of money that I had put aside in a drawer and had completely forgotten about. (I found my library card shortly thereafter!) I’m very grateful to have found this, as I need it right now. What a blessing! What are…
I’m thankful for a beautiful day that gave me a chance to work in the garden outside all day on Saturday. What are you thankful for today?
Today, whether the 10th or the 11th (depending on where you live and what time you read this) is a day to be grateful for those who have fought for freedom and peace–even as the news is fraught with a possible new war. I’m grateful for those who have given their lives for the cause of…
I am grateful for the gift of 50 pounds of potatoes that I was given from a friend of my mother’s. That was an unexpected surprise and we will have no trouble eating them! What are you thankful for today?
I’m thankful I was able to visit two thrift stores I’ve never been to before, on the way to and from an errand. I was able to find some things that I needed that I had not been able to find as well as a skirt that I can gift to a daughter for Christmas….
I’m thankful that even though my youngest decided that 3:40 a.m. was the perfect time to be up for the day, I was able to take a nap at the same time he did later in the day. What are you thankful for today?
Today, I am so thankful that, completely unexpectedly, I found a place to perform a service I need for $45, instead of the $250 I thought I was going to have to pay at another place. I didn’t know how I was going to come up with the $250, and I am so delighted to have…
Today, I am thankful for a day of rest. I’ve definitely needed it! What are you thankful for today?
Today, I am thankful that I was able to learn how to fix something that I have long had to hire out. I am glad that I can now take care of this repair myself! What are you thankful for today?
I took a free online photography posing class. I studied French using free online sources. I spoke to friends in France by a free video call. I harvested a small amount of Swiss chard, a small number of cherry tomatoes, rosemary, and a bay leaf from the garden. I used my solar oven to cook…