Rich MOMents

Today at lunch, ‘LilDude (5) pipes up and says, “Sometimes it’s better to be alone than to be scared.” I couldn’t figure out what he was tal...

I have an addiction. I find it embarrassing to even mention. It comes in box. I find myself turning to it at random times throughout the day...

This is a favorite at our house! (And another way to use my frozen corn!) 3/4 c. yellow cornmeal 1 beef bouillon cube (I sometimes leave thi...

What do you think when you read this? “When I was a boy in the countryside—fifty years ago and more—people [gardened] for self-sufficiency, ...

Some days, I think I fit better in “The Waltons” generation. Remember how the family would sit together at every meal? Platters and serving ...

Late winter is not especially exciting when you’re trying to eat in season. Root vegetables and squash are getting old…both literally and to...

Ever been driving along a country road, sun shining, pink cherry blossoms blooming, only to hear a BANG! THUMP! and realize your peaceful mo...

Things that can make me feel guilty are also the things that can inspire… Have you ever pondered blue jeans? Usually when I think of jeans, ...

This year my kids studied energy use for their LegoRobotics project. They focused on how much fuel and energy (for food storage, etc…) are s...

Not a very complimentary title? Cheap = inexpensive, not anything else you mighta been thinkin'! Dates can be EXPENSIVE! Babysitting cos...

Okay, I know it’s silly. But when I found out that my daughter needed a “Renaissance-Classical look costume” for her role as Queen Margaret ...

Wanted to post a link to a great blog. Get Rich Slowly is written by a friend from childhood. Check out his post "The Key to Wealth is...

Anakin (11) calls it “the best food I’ve ever had.” Tonight he ate a large dinner plate full. Green Beans and Sausage Modified from Fix-It a...

Anyone else catch Lisa Ling on Oprah today? She interviewed “freegans”…people who use freebies they find in the garbage…everything from food...

I received my Costco membership magazine in the mail today. Paging through it, I started thinking about the ways that Costco supports my att...