There’s nothing quite like a morning walk at Heifer Ranch near Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s a chance to see meadows and rolling hills as far as the eye permits. Sometimes these settings are full of church youth groups gathered for inspirational classes. The landscape includes traditional homes from third world countries. It’s all […]
My Frugal Run for the Roses This post is in cooperation with Kroger. My opinions are always my own. My children’s recitals and concerts through the years have often inspired a run for the roses, as I sought special ways to recognize their hard work in gymnastics, choir or dance. Always on a tight budget, […]
This post is in cooperation with Uncommon Goods. Why do you feel at home where you do? Is it the impressive architecture? The exact square footage? The color you chose to paint the walls? Chances are, there’s something about how you feel personally in your residential space that makes it home for you. This is […]
FREE newsletter sign-up! Ever feel all alone in your quest to feed your family well on a budget? Still feel like the only green family on your block? If you blog, do you wonder if your audience really gets the educational messages you want them to hear? Those are some of the challenges bloggers addressed […]
Have you tried kombucha lately? Apparently, people have been making the stuff for ages — an interesting concoction based on a glob of goo that creates a tasty fermented drink for your health. Now that modern science is confirming what some have known for centuries, drinks like kombucha are all the rage. I tried to […]
Taking the elevator to the top of the Knoxville’s landmark Sunsphere was the highlight of a downtown summer field trip for my family. The girls marveled during the short ride up that we’d be climbing so high, then they scouted for different Knoxville landmarks through the golden glass on the observation floor. I pointed out […]
Noticed how long the school supply lists are getting these days? Or how long your daughter’s wish list is for fashion items? Where do you draw the line? Are you missing easy opportunities to save? When should you consider splurging? What toxic traps should you avoid at back-to-school time? Just need to vent to other […]
This post may include affiliate or consultant links to help support this independently produced blog. Who’s ready for back-to-school time? You’ve settled into a summer routine, or maybe completely unstructured days of bliss. You’ve spent long hours at the pool. You let the kids sleep in late. You’ve celebrated the fireflies, the family visits, the […]
How green are you? I’d love to include your response in this short survey that aims to cover all shades of green! When I started this blog, I was mindful to not use the term “green” in the title for fear of alienating too many mainstream folks. I named the blog, instead, for my grandmother […]
Warning, don’t try this at home. Squash can get heavy! My youngest had some heavy lifting to do when I picked zucchini a few days later than I should have. We have a lovely zucchini squash harvest, yet I missed them at their most perfect, tender stage. Notice below the difference in the squash fruits […]
Anne is a mother, wife and independent journalist blogging about carrying on the best of Grandma’s traditions while improving on what we know better.