I was so thrilled to learn about a volunteer-driven effort in my area that provides fresh produce to local food shelters. The Oneida Area Community Garden is now in it’s fourth year, but somehow I hadn’t … Read More
UPDATE: Since writing this, we have discovered that Ringo is a Schnoodle, not a Yorkiepoo like we originally thought! That’s okay — we still love him just as much. My family and close friends know how … Read More
Christmas and birthdays always present a bit of a challenge when you’re living on a budget, but it’s a challenge that I kind of enjoy. Each year our family has a small set amount to spend … Read More
All we seem to hear about this time of year is Black Friday and Cyber Monday, when big box stores and giant websites pull out all the stops to encourage frenzied spending. While I rely on … Read More
We were walloped with our first good snowstorm of the winter yesterday. Although I’m not as crazy about going out in the snow as I used to be, I still love a good snowstorm. We had … Read More