I am thankful that I found a way to incorporate leftovers into dinner so that food didn’t go to waste.
What are you thankful for today?
I am thankful that I found a way to incorporate leftovers into dinner so that food didn’t go to waste.
What are you thankful for today?
I made two lemon meringue pies to celebrate Ezrom’s birthday and my grandmother’s birthday. I used lemons from the garden to make them. I used shortening in the crust instead of butter, which kept the cost down. It was less than $1 for both pies. He loved the giant origami cranes that his sister folded and hung for…
Winter did a science experiment this week using materials we had on hand. This roundup of frugal activities from last week is brought to you a few days late, thanks to Pinterest, and all of those lovely people who pinned such beautiful garden images. I have been dreaming of re landscaping our front yard (if…
My husband and I attended our nephew’s State championship lacrosse game. My nephew’s team won. He is a fantastic player; he is the #2 player in the country right now. It was a great game and a beautiful night. The boys participated in the Cub Scout Rain Gutter Regatta this week. I finished Wren’s skirt….
I mention on my Sewing for Less page that I have bought thread from Atlanta Thread for an amazing price. My mother-in-law introduced me to this company. I couldn’t believe how low their prices were on thread! I really liked Atlanta Thread. Atlanta Thread was bought out earlier this year by Wawak. Wawak has thread…
The heat has been intense; it was 118º for over 10 days right after the garden was planted. After that it cooled to 110º. Several plants are dealing with sunscald, and several roses are dead (as well as a few euyonomous bushes). The others are struggling. I hesitate to replace anything yet because it will…
Larkspur and stock from the garden I cut flowers from the garden and brought them in to enjoy on my table. I printed up seed packets so that I could share extra seeds with a friend. I spent time playing in the backyard with my four youngest daughters, pushing them on our swings (which are…
I am thankful I can go vote in the U.S. today, without taking a special test or paying a fee, and that I can trust that my vote will be counted properly.
And I am thankful for the people who choose to run for and serve in public offices.
I am thankful for books. What a solace and entertainment they are.
I am thankful for rain that is falling today in our valley and for the snow that is falling in the mountains. It feels great to put on a cozy sweater.
I wrote in last year that I had been in a car accident (no one hurt) and that my car had been totaled. I thought, that if I was diligent, I should be able to pay off the new to me car by December of this year. It looks like I am on track and will be debt free by January 1st. I’m so very, very Grateful!
I remember that post.
I am so happy for you that you an pay off your car.
I am thankful for a husband who always looks out for my best interests.
I am thankful I serve a God that isn’t bound by limitations. That I can rest that He is working for my good.
I am thankful for our military, past and present, who make it possible for me to vote and be heard.
I am grateful for the two new books I bought as a treat. There is nothing like a good book to exercise the imagination and the mind.
I am grateful for emergency responders who came to the rescue of those in the floods in Italy, of those who suffered from the devastation of the earthquake in Nepal, and of those in the desperate of the warzones in the world.
I am so thankful for my Newfies! They love with all their hearts and want nothing more than a pat on the head and a hug! Precious beings!
I am thankful for my body. I wrenched my back yesterday and can’t do much today. How many days of no pain do I take for granted.
I am thankful to be safe after driving through a torrential rain shower today. It was rather scary, but everyone was driving slowly and carefully on the freeway, and that made it easier.
I am thankful for flannel sheets, which are warm and comforting on cold nights.
I am grateful for my electric slow cooker (“Crock-Pot”). Coming home at the end of a long day to a warm meal ready to go is such a treat!
Lea
I’m thankful for the ability to go to the grocery store and purchase what we need without worry. This has not always been the case. I used to wish for the time when I wouldn’t have to count pennies when I went to the store. Now, I don’t, but I cannot give up my frugal ways. I’m thankful frugalness served me well.
I am thankful for my right to vote.
I am grateful for being alive. Having been puzzled by health concerns for the past couple of weeks there is a direction to go now. I choose not to dwell in the ”what-ifs”, but to greet every day with gratitude.
Thankful that my eyes have not changed so I did not have to buy new glasses after going to the optometrist.
I am thankful that time marches on and seasons change — I am so, so happy to be done with summer, and our windy, chilly day here was very much appreciated!
I’m thankful my appointment canceled so I could rest. Got two vaccinations yesterday (thankfully) and felt tired today.
Very thankful for libraries. Every time I think these free sources of knowledge exist I’m amazed and grateful.
I am grateful for my life of relative safety when so many in the world are not safe.
I too am grateful for creative ways to use leftovers, I can’t abide by waste so I am always happy to use it up!
I am thankful for a warm house and a cup of hot coffee on a cold day.
I am grateful for feeling content.