Frugal Endeavors – Spring has sprung

A single crocus blossom ought to be enough to convince our heart that springtime, no matter how predictable, is somehow a gift, gratuitous, gratis, a grace.                             David Steindl-Rast

March 28 to April 4, 2017

It looks like spring has finally arrived. I feel like I can shake off winter’s sleepiness and get stuff done.

Frugal Endeavors

A work still life. Making bread while I make bread.

January 3- 9, 2017

So cold! We worked hard this week to stay warm and save money.

Using what I have – Making tomato paste from dehydrated tomatoes

Last week, the universe was sending me a message that it was time to make some salsa.

I set to work chopping up onions and peppers. My little kitchen was a hive of productivity. And then I discovered – 

Frugal Endeavors

September 6 to September 11,2016

This week started with a day off. Thank goodness. And then, like a cherry on a sundae, I worked for a few more days and got another day off! I had lots of free time to cross a few frugal “To Dos” off my list.

Frugal Endeavors

August 23 to August 29, 2016

Once again we took advantage of what Mother Nature had to offer.

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Some of the free seed packets I got in the mail are blooming, including very pretty poppies. I am hoping for some seeds so I can keep these pretty flowers in my garden in the coming years.

July 11 – July 18, 2016

This week was spent waiting for summer to make an appearance. The unusual weather has effected our money saving endeavors.

Frugal Endeavors

July 5 to July 11, 2016

This was my first week of working full time hours at the grocery store. Even though I was a little bit tired working to make money, I wasn’t too tired to save some money. Here is what we did this week.