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Review: Frugal Summer Fun with Molly

Almost all of us have a bit of extra family time in the summer and, like Molly, we want to fill it with relaxation and fun, not debt and bills.  That’s what this month’s issue of Molly’s Money-Saving Digest is all about. From packing a picnic bag to keep in the car—we do a minimal […]

Our Garden

Wednesday we finished planting our garden!  Yes, I know this seems late.  In fact, I’ve seen lovely pictures of almost-ready-to-eat vegetables at In His Hands.      Our little microclimate is a fair bit colder than the rest of the world, however.  If we try to start our peppers, melons, pumpkins, and squashes too early, they […]

Of Bats, a Deer, and a Star

Just as the sun had set and dusk was spreading, I noticed Mr 15 go for a walk.  I don’t like going for walks along the woods by myself at night, but with him out there I felt OK about venturing out.  Especially with my coyote stick.  (You know, the coyotes sneak up on me […]

Simple Joys: Three Books, One Magazine, One DVD, and a Spring Party Invitation

  . What a day!  Here is what entered our home today:   What Am I?  a collection of short stories from All About Reading, to review for the Crew.   Outliers: the Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell, from the library.  I’ve been waiting for this for quite a while, and it looks fascinating.   […]

Simple Joys: Big Moon Rising

  Last night, with all the children in bed and my dear husband not yet home, I sat on our couch in the dark, watching the moon rise over empty fields.  Its warm yellow light flowed into the dusky living room, slipping between shadowy chairs and through the leaves of my potted ficus tree, glowing […]