Using domestic arts to live a simple, frugal life

From the monthly archives:

May 2009

Win A Wii Or An IPod At ChristianPF

May 29, 2009

One of my favorite sites, ChristianPF, turned 2 years old today. To celebrate, he’s giving away a Nintendo Wii AND an IPod Nano. We don’t have a Wii but we’d love one! To find out how to enter for your chance to win head over to ChristianPF and check it out!

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Good Reads: It’s My Birthday

May 29, 2009

Happy Friday everyone. Today is my birthday Having become a mother, I gladly recognize the person that should get some recognition on this day – my mom (ok Dad, you too). My parents are awesome. Sorry guys. I didn’t get you a gift. Aren’t they cute?

I’m hoping for a great, relaxing weekend with [...]

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A Defining Moment Of Perspective

May 28, 2009

Every now and then I have a defining moment of perspective. The light bulb of common sense, reality and truth suddenly illuminates and brings a stark clarity to the foggy craziness of my life. These moments don’t come often and they depart as quickly as they arrive. I do my best to hold on to [...]

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Rhubarb Cake

May 27, 2009

Rhubarb is in season where I live. It grows abundantly here. Most people that have rhubarb growing in their yard have more of it than they can handle. I don’t grow any rhubarb at all but always seem to have some in my freezer because many people I know are just looking to get rid [...]

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Sandwich Bags – My Attempt To Use Them Less

May 26, 2009

Hi. My name is Nicki and I use WAY TOO MANY sandwich bags. You know – the plastic resealable kind? Yeah, those. I use slightly less than I used to but I’m still pretty bad. You probably all think I’ve gone overboard with the frugal living. Now I’m picking on sandwich bags? Hear me out [...]