A few of my favorite things ~ January 2018
GoodReads This handy website and app lets the avid reader (or wannabe avid reader) track their book consumption, rate and recommend books to their friends. I find this especially helpful since I read a lot and more than once I’ve found myself part way through a...
Essentials for a Welcoming Guest Room
With Thanksgiving done and turkeys gobbled up, we at the Smith house are looking forward to Christmas with glee! If you’re anticipating guests for the holidays, don’t forget to put a little time aside to make their lodging comfortable and homey. A little...
Creating Margin – Personal Growth
This week we’re continuing our Creating Margin series by talking about Personal Growth and Development. I don’t know when I first started focusing on Personal Growth and Development. It may have been in high school, when I’d take an hour long walk in...
Creating Margin – Finances
One of the most stressful parts of our lives is dealing with finances. Many people grow up without solid financial role models in the home, and without schools teaching personal finance. Debt has become the new normal. The “Perfect Credit Score” the thing...
A few of my favorite things ~ May 2018
The Art of Frugal Hedonism: A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More When I first started reading this, we’d just gotten our patio set out back. I sat in the sun, and ate very slowly. I savored every bite and every word on the page. This book made...
Welcome!
I'm Millie, and I share tips, tricks, and info on real food cooking, homesteading, and preparedness.
Recent Posts
- Item 1
- Item 2
- Item 3
