Using domestic arts to live a simple, frugal life

From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Good Reads: Princess Edition

January 31, 2009

After you’re done ooohing and aaahhing about what a cute kid I have, go check out these great reads from this week.
The Most Important Rule For An Organized Closet at Small Notebook
10 Ways To Become (Or Stay) Poor at ChristianPF
Concepts In Frugality: Rethink Your Thinking at Almost Frugal
Red And Pink Valentine Cookie at The Crafty Crow
Teaching [...]

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What’s Your Profession?

January 30, 2009

My husband was doing our taxes last week and shouted a question to me in the kitchen, “Hey Nic, what’s your profession? Are you a homemaker?” 2008 was my first year as a stay-at-home mom so this question was new for me. The previous year the answer would have been a simple “proofreader.” I hesitated [...]

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Sensible Review: Facial Moisturizer

January 29, 2009

Personal care products: I grit my teeth when I have to spend money on them. $4 for shampoo and another $4 for the conditioner that goes with it, ugh. I have long hair so I go through hair-care products quickly. I care about my hygiene and my appearance though, so I suck it up and [...]

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Do You Garden? Do You Can?

January 28, 2009

Welcome to the 4th part of the Almost Lost Domestic Arts Series. Today we’re taking a look at Growing and Preserving Produce.
I’m a beginner at both gardening and canning. I’ve had a vegetable garden for two years and I’ve only ever canned two different things; tomatoes and strawberry jam. My yard is small and only [...]

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Calzone Movie Night

January 27, 2009

With kids in the house, alone time as a couple is rare and quality alone time is almost unheard of, which makes date nights a necessity.
Dates can be pricey, but my marriage is important. Every now and then we schedule a real date: go to dinner and do something else – movie or shopping, but [...]