Saving money everyday, so you can spend wisely on what you enjoy.
If you planted even one zucchini plant you are looking for ways to use it. If you planted more than one, you are probably the one dropping them on neighbors doorsteps at night, desperately trying to get rid of it. Don’t worry, there are so many ways to use zucchini, millions of things even, but [...]
Over in Sherwood we have a nursery called Loen’s. It’s fun to walk around and check stuff out and see the different plants and get an idea of what things are. There are several things worth buying here, but… You can go across the road to the wholesale lot. At the wholesale lot they [...]
The Garden Corner in Tualatin is offering a $30 gift certificate for just $15. I love this place. It’s right down the road from me and I drive by and drool a lot. They have everything from small plants to large out door decor. It’s a fun place to just go walk around. I am [...]
I just read the upcoming spring report and yes it did make me grumpy. I love gardening. Not so much the flowers, although I am getting better at that, but I love my edible garden. My tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, zucchini and squash. Just to name a few. Last year we had an awful spring and [...]
I love gardening, but my garden has been one big FAIL this year. I have to say in all the years that I have gardened this one was the worst. I even broke down at one point and put Miracle Grow on. I know, now it’s not organic, but I was getting desperate. Don’t worry [...]
It’s the weekend and for that I am thankful. It’s been a busy crazy week. I continue to fight with my health insurance company over my surgery. We turned in a 44 page appeal and we have finally stopped them dead in their tracks or at least we think we have. We have learned a [...]
We finally watched the movie Food, Inc. Truth is I have wanted to watch it for quite some time, but put it off because I knew I would have to rethink a lot of things. Today I am your typical American. I live in the suburbs, where the houses are close and raising your own [...]
I love summer and I love grilling. Yep, you have heard me say that over and over. I grill everything. Mini pizzas, large pizzas, dessert, and whole meals. I also grill fruit. Check out this beauty I just found with vanilla sugar. Today I made Grilled Veggie Sandwiches with Marinated Mozzarella and some with Goat [...]
1. Dig a Hole 2. Plant Tomato That’s how I have been doing it for years, until last year when I bought my plants at a Farmers Market and I was taught a new way. I called to confirm with my dad and he agreed. Still not sure why he was holding out on me [...]
With the economy the way it is, it seems like everyone is cutting back and trying hard not to spend money aimlessly on things. I think this is great. This is something that many people have needed to do for years now. But with so many blogs out there filled with all types of money saving tips, which I too will share, there comes a point where you feel guilty buying something that you truly want or enjoy, but you need to know, it's ok to splurge every now and then. Read More...
