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Hi, my name is Jessie. I'm an Atlanta software engineer, mom, gardener, and general life enthusiast. Please follow me in my journey to save money, do my part for the planet, and try to live a simpler life.
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Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Incredible Power of Frugality
Sometimes, all this thrifty stuff, frugality, and general tightwaddery (probably not a real word) can wear on you. Sometimes, you think, “Hey, can the 75 cents I save on electricity by air drying my laundry really help?” If you think … Continue reading
Poultry Drama
My daughter awoke early this morning, as she has for the past several mornings before. It seems like as soon as I decide to get up before her, karma gives me a nice smack and says “Hey, do you think … Continue reading
Food Waste Friday
Every Friday, Kristen over at The Frugal Girl posts a picture of her food waste. She invites other bloggers to join in her effort to save money and reduce the amount of food that gets thrown away in our country … Continue reading
Posted in Food Waste, Frugal
Tagged cheese, cream cheese, food, parmesan, pesto, provolone, sour cream, waste
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Thrift Store Thursday – The Return!
Each Thursday I will share with you one of my fabulous thrift store finds, in the hopes that more people will see the benefit in buying used items. Buying used allows me to spend money in other places that are … Continue reading
Through the Fog
I’ve been suffering from a lack of inspiration lately, a lack of zeal for the everyday things. Don’t take this too seriously; I am still happy, still the positive, can-do Jessie that everyone knows (and loves?). Lately though, I have … Continue reading
Garden Update – August
Hey everybody! I feel like it’s been ages since I’ve given you a garden update (even though it’s only been 2 months), but that’s probably because so much has happened since then! First of all, here’s an overall shot of … Continue reading
Squirreling Away for the Winter
I’m taking a cue from the squirrels, and putting away some of summer’s bounty for leaner times: My first attempt at piecing together a panorama. Not the best work, but I had fun! The sweet potatoes are from my grandfather’s … Continue reading
Posted in Frugal, Gardening
Tagged apple, canning, cooking, farmer's market, food, gardening, peaches, preserving, summer, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
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Storing Fresh Basil
Long time no see folks! Things have been crazy around here for the last couple of weeks. On that note, I think I’ll just jump right in… So, all the conventional wisdom is that you should regularly prune your basil … Continue reading
Posted in Food Waste, Gardening, Simple
Tagged basil, food storage, rooting, roots, water
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