Designer Clothes We all know we shouldn't try to "keep up with the Joneses." That way leads to big financial problems. But do we feel uncomfortable no matter if we try to keep up or not? I think sometimes we do. Much of that comes because of where we live. We make so many decisions based on the type of lifestyle we want. Who models that … [Read more...]
Could You Downsize Big Time? What to Keep?
The Organized ClosetIf you had to downsize what would you keep? You know we have too much stuff when an organized closet is a goal for so many of us. Organizing a closet is a big project, but what if you had to do it for your whole house. We are considering downsizing not to a smaller house or apartment, but to something the size of mobile home. … [Read more...]
Taking the Nature Cure or Why You Should Play Outside
Hiking: The Nature Cure I'm not selling a natural remedy for $40 a bottle. And I don't live in a tent in the woods next to a lake. (I have tent camped though.) I don't worship trees or hold seances at midnight. I just find that nature is a cure for many things in our stressful modern life. And the cure is totally free. I like a … [Read more...]
50 Ultimate Road Trips
Road trips are back in style! More people are taking driving vacations than have for several years. It could be that gas is relatively cheap, but I think people just want to go somewhere and see something. Road trips can be one of the least expensive ways to travel, and you make some real memories!If you need some ideas for a road trip, the … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Plant Prairie Sunflowers, Easiest Flowers Ever!
Prairie Sunflowers have to be the best deal in plants. Why? You don't have to have any gardening experience. Really! You don't have to have good soil. You don't have to water them. They are extremely cheap to grow. Extreme heat and drought? No problem. They have a secret power to make anything else you grow produce more! … [Read more...]
Our Scary Halloween Adventure
Just about 36 hours ago we were happily driving the gorgeous Natchez Trace Parkway National Park, enjoying the fall foliage on a beautiful sunny day. We kept saying how perfect the day was and how lucky we were to be there on the perfect day when the fall color was so . . . perfect. Then Mr. Pennies noticed the battery light was on. Strange. … [Read more...]
Build a Camping Bed for Your Van
My husband made a bed platform for the back of our van that has really come in handy for camping and sometimes on road trips. He made it high enough for those plastic storage tubs (like Rubbermaid makes, but others also) to fit perfectly underneath. On top of the platform we put a futon mattress so it's very cushioned. We climb up via the seats … [Read more...]