Monthly Archives: October 2011

Task List – October

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Jessie

I think I’m going to start keeping a running list of frugal or green-type things I’m trying to accomplish in my life.  Maybe a once a month update?  That way I can post my new list, and comment on my … Continue reading →

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Food Waste Friday – Teamwork!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jessie

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 →

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{ this moment }

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jessie

A single moment, no words, thank you SouleMama

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Picking up Lost Skills

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jessie

Last weekend we went up to Asheville, NC for my birthday weekend.  I have formally entered my 30s with a sense of purpose and a desire to make the best life possible. We went to the True Nature Country Fair … Continue reading →

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{ this moment }

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Jessie

A single moment, no words, thank you SouleMama

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Food Waste Friday – Leftover leftovers

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Jessie

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 →

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No More (Chicken) Drama

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Jessie

Cue up the Mary J Blige folks, ‘cuz there’s no more drama in our lives… Well, maybe at least in the backyard. This is the area behind our garage.  You can only see this area if you’re standing on the … Continue reading →

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A Handmade Life

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jessie

Why do I make? It takes up my time, obsesses me, frustrates me at times, pulls at my heartstrings.  I restart the same piece, over and over again, until it is just so.  I will agonize over a gift, deciding … Continue reading →

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