Ok, so it isn’t Monday. It’s Wednesday. And it isn’t even early Wednesday, it’s Wednesday late afternoon. But hey-I haven’t even written on my blog in, oh, a couple of years. . . so take this as the win that it is. I may not have been writing, but I’ve still been living the frugal,… Keep Reading
Dehydrating Strawberries
I love my dehydrator. I admit, there was a bit of a learning curve using it. Not so much and dehydrating – that’s simple. Most things you either slice and dehydrate, or a few things you have to blanch briefly first then place on the dehydrator —Easy! No, the learning curve was more in how… Keep Reading
Our Community (1952) — Vintage Video Thursday
Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and see what life really was like back in my parent’s and grandparents day. I’ll drive through a small rural town with it’s shuttered storefronts and sleepy feeling and try to imagine what it must have been like back when each community had it’s own small… Keep Reading
Here Comes Peter Cottontail — Vintage TV Thursday
Do you remember the days when special TV programming for each holiday was eagerly looked forward too? When I was a kid (which isn’t all THAT long ago folks) we lived in an area that cable TV wasn’t available. Sure, plenty of my friends had it by the time I was in Jr High, but… Keep Reading
Meal Plan 3/26/18
It’s spring break this week for my teenagers, which means my schedule is even more out of whack then usual this week. Actually, I’ve only got one kiddo in residence as Princess is on vacation with a friend’s family. So I figured I better let Buddy do something a little special–he invited a friend and… Keep Reading
Keeping a Budget: “Your Thrift Habits” — Vintage TV Thursday
The numbers may be different today compared to 1948 ($18 a week set aside for groceries?), but budgeting is still is a great way to save money and reach your financial goals. In this film we are introduced to Jack as he is served his “Peach Super Delight” at the soda shop while admiring his… Keep Reading
Presidents Day Vintage Fun — TV Thursday
Since this Monday was Presidents Day, I thought I’d share a bit of vintage presidential fun. Of course I couldn’t find a vintage film on Presidents Day, as prior to 1971 there was no such day–it was Washington’s Birthday and Lincoln’s Birthday as two separate days celebrated in February. This is a quick (1 1/2… Keep Reading
How to have a good “modern” marriage — Vintage TV Thursday
Advice from a vintage video on how to have a good marriage that is still applicable today!
7 FREE Printable Valentines
Tomorrow is Valentines Day — Are you ready? If the day has snuck up on your and your kids, not to fear! You don’t have to run out to the store to buy expensive (but cheaply made) Valentines that will look just like everyone elses. Instead you can print your own at home on some… Keep Reading
How do you know it’s love? — Vintage TV Thursday
Ah, Valentines day is around the corner and romance is in the air. . . So I thought today I’d share a vintage film about LOVE! In this 12 minute Coronet Film aimed at highschool students, Jack tells Nora he loves her–after all, they’ve been dating for two months! But Nora is a smart girl, she… Keep Reading