Category Archives: survival
blessings big and small
It’s a lovely morning. Feels like fall’s coolness is really here. I don’t want to think about anything serious. lol I’ve decided to string beads for the fae and hang them in the tree this morning! I made some prayer … Continue reading
looking for dollars :0) and magic
Another day, another dollar, right? Well. Looks like it was right today. eBay has provided a little bit of money this week. G sold several video games with his sights set on a new game. Steve sold a few DVDs … Continue reading
HUGE blessings in a SMALL scheme
This week has been full of blessings. Fall began. We got some nagging small needs taken care of. We won $25 at trivia in cash and first in housecash. I was commissioned to make a shawl and fingerless gloves. Another … Continue reading
can’t think of a title today
The mail lady came to the door today to have me sign for a certified letter from the IRS. We owe them $466 and they intend to seize our State Tax Refund or our right to property if that doesn’t … Continue reading
keeping it real
The ever elusive freeze-dried foodstuff has finally made it’s way here. Boxes and boxes – a pretty good variety too if it’s palatable. Sliced apples, sliced peaches, applesauce, whole wheat, cornmeal, rolled oats, beef stroganoff, country stew, stew vegetable mix, … Continue reading
peeks and valleys
I found myself searching online for what options the homeless have, again. There aren’t a lot it seems unless you have a place to camp or people to go to. I know how to figure these things out as far as … Continue reading
just a simple day.
Today’s accomplishment – homemade laundry soap! I used baking soda, Borax, soap flakes and lemon essential oil. Steve’s so excited to try it. We’ve been buying off brands at the Dollar Tree that left the clothes stinking even after they … Continue reading
tough titties still give milk
We came home from trivia discussing how a bit better strategy might have netted us a bit of cash, but fact remained, we didn’t finish in the money. We did ok though. It was a nice afternoon. The pressure had … Continue reading
Aug 26, 2011
This morning begins another blessed day and it’s going to be full even though it seems like I don’t anything. lol I’m listening to Stevie Nicks on GMA. Such beautiful music. I’m waiting for my glycerine soap flakes to get here … Continue reading
another week down
We had a long talk with a friend last night about all kinds of things. Politics, trivia, work, Arkansas; you know, the get to know you stuff. I was up way too late. :0) We won $25 cash at trivia. Gas … Continue reading