Have you ever had a garage/yard sale? In the US there are actually groups of people that find treasure hunting at garage sales a hobby or a passion. They love digging through other people’s castaways and finding something unique. Sometimes it is so they can resale and sometimes it is because they are trying toContinue reading “My Junk, Your Treasure”
Category Archives: Saving Money
Egg Foo Young
If you search Egg Foo Young you will find all sorts of stories and research about whether it is truly an authentic Chinese dish or not. Dudes – it is basically an omelet and I am sure the Chinese fixed something like it way back when. LOL What is important is that it is aContinue reading “Egg Foo Young”
Making Money At Home
We all know what pyramid schemes are and we stay away from them because we are not stupid. However, MLM (multi-level marketing) can also be harmful, yet many people are involved with them. The very successful companies have revenues in the BILLIONS but what they don’t tell you is that only the top tier reallyContinue reading “Making Money At Home”
Ganjang Bibim Guksu
It is too hot to cook so I tend to lean toward foods that do not have to cook for very long. Koreans have several kinds of cold noodle dishes. This one is so easy even kids can make it. I remember making it for myself often where there was no one around to cookContinue reading “Ganjang Bibim Guksu”
Our first guest post!
In our randomly continuing series about weddings, my sister has offered to share her wedding story with us. Prologue: First before I start, I am not reminiscing nor do I have any longing for my former marriage. However, I loved most of our wedding celebration and the loved ones who attended. We were living inContinue reading “Our first guest post!”
Speaking of weddings
I went to a wedding Saturday. It was for a girl I’ve known through belly dance, for about 10 years. Some weddings really make you wonder why these people are even getting married, because you know it’s not going to work. This wedding was the opposite, where the couple are such a good match, andContinue reading “Speaking of weddings”
Simpler Living
The pandemic was a huge lesson in sociology among many other things. I learned that I can live without many things and I am happier for it. I was reminded what was more important to me and my family. I was never one to try to squeeze more and more into my days to beContinue reading “Simpler Living”
Landscaping Part IV
Alright, alright cool cats and kittens. . .I’m a little delirious from the yardwork which is pathetic since most of the hard labor was done by the youngins. Have I said I’m too old for this shit yet? LOL Here are some photos from today’s work. My friend comes tomorrow to help me edge. THENContinue reading “Landscaping Part IV”
Landscaping Part III
Stones were delivered today! I bought Tennessee river rock small pebbles, a variety of bigger river rocks/stones and gorgeous natural edging stones in complementing colors from Soil Toppers in Fuquay Varina, NC. I rounded up some young kids to help me haul the rocks so I do not injure myself. My 4 helpers aged 11,Continue reading “Landscaping Part III”
Landscaping Part II
Happy Friday everyone! I spend three hours in perfect weather outside yesterday prepping my planted areas for the arrival of pea gravel and river stones. They should be here Monday morning. I thought I would share my project with you. My good friend Aga who is a phenomenal amateur landscaper was kind enough to helpContinue reading “Landscaping Part II”
