Posts Tagged ‘ simple life ’
Saturday was a day of random. I stayed home all day with the baby, which is normal, but for some reason I didn’t feel normal. I blame the weather. I left a load of laundry in the dryer instead of bringing it to our room to fold. I just grabbed what I needed when I [ READ MORE ]
After this was done, Ma began the work that belonged to that day. Each day had its own proper work. Ma used to say: “Wash on Monday Iron on Tuesday Mend on Wednesday Churn on Thursday Clean on Friday Bake on Saturday Rest on Sunday” Laura liked the churning and the baking days best of [ READ MORE ]
Other than water. But this cleaner is made of mostly water, so maybe I mean to say “including water.” Whatever. Are you confused yet? I’m going to tell you what this cleaner is now. Right now. Ok. It’s water. And vinegar. And orange essential oil. But if you don’t have any essential oil, just water [ READ MORE ]
Folding all these little cloth wipes makes me happy. Happy because: a) my mom made them and b) I know they are gentle on Amelia’s skin and c) they are free. Did I mention my mom made them? They cost me absolutely nothing. In fact, they probably cost her nothing as well, because she made [ READ MORE ]
Food is a favorite here at HuYoung Heaven. We love to cook it, eat it, talk about it, take pictures of it, and….play with it. Yesterday I discovered the joys of crocheting play food. Food and crochet – together at last! This lemon and lime combo were my first attempt and I think they turned [ READ MORE ]
I need this stove. Look, a hot water reservoir on the right! And a warming oven! And a firebox! I’m pretty excited about the firebox. It’s where you build the fire. Because this isn’t just any old stove — it’s a wood stove. Can you tell I’ve been reading Little House on the Prairie lately? [ READ MORE ]
As previously mentioned, I’m a chronic self-diagnoser. I avoid the doctor’s office like the plague. Flu shots- I don’t get ‘em. Cough syrup – don’t take it. Not me, I like to fight off sickness the old fashioned way – with herbs. This morning I woke up a little stuffy and with a little tickle [ READ MORE ]
I think this is going to be my cheapest meal yet. Check it. Ham Bone: Free (leftover from a ham that was given to us) 1 lb dried Navy Beans: $1 Bacon Grease: Free (leftover from cooking bacon) 3 carrots: $.30 1 onion: $.30 Water: Free (sort of) Salt: So cheap it’s almost free Total: [ READ MORE ]
I know a lot of people are intimidated by the thought of making bread. Don’t be afraid, I’m here for you. Nothing beats a fresh loaf of bread on a cold winter’s night. Unless it’s a hot bowl of soup. Hmmm, I’ll have to get back to you on that one. Back to the bread. [ READ MORE ]
December is not a good month to try to save money. With all those parties for hosting, marshmallows for toasting and caroling out in the snow….wait, did I write that? Anyway, not a cheap month. Happy – yes. Indulgent – definitely. A good month to save for adopting – not so much. One way that [ READ MORE ]
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