Marsha Perry
Thrift Store Find
Yesterday I went to my favorite thrift store and found this cute Thanksgiving decoration. As you can see it’s brand new. In addition all Thanksgiving merchandise was half priced. So what did I pay? A mere $2.50.
Continue reading →Thanksgiving Cactus?
Even the Christmas cactus is getting ready for Thanksgiving.
Continue reading →Thanksgiving Turkey Buying
The sales ads for Thanksgiving turkeys were a bit confusing this year. One store offered a free turkey with a $100 grocery purchase. Two others offered turkeys for about 26 cents a pound with a $25 grocery purchase. Which offer … Continue reading →
The Frugal Duchess
I’ve been visiting The Frugal Duchess blog for about a month now. Her posts are both frequent and thoughtful. I especially appreciate her “favorite picks” feature from Festival of Frugality. There’s a lot of good stuff out there. Have the … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving Hint #2 – Wear Gloves
This hint is for those of you buying frozen turkeys for Thanksgiving. Frozen turkeys are like 20 pound blocks of ice. First you have to sort through them to get the size you want. Then you have to heft the … Continue reading →
The Key to Thanksgiving Happiness
Last year we discovered the secret to Thanksgiving happiness. We were relaxed. We had time to enjoy the family. We enjoyed the meal. Cleanup was minimal. Are you ready for the secret of Thanksgiving nirvana? Here it comes . . … Continue reading →
Ergonomically Correct Pruner
I recently bought a new pruner. The packaging said it was ergonomically correct and promised it would be easy to use. The pruner does live up to its marketing hype just as long as The Man of the House doesn’t use … Continue reading →
Ready for Winter
The garden is harvested. The tomato cages are stored. The mobile orchard/vineyard has been moved closer to the house to protect the plants against wind. And last weekend we folded and stored the bird netting. We’re ready.
Continue reading →Tricks of the Trade
Tricks of the Trade is a blog that collects tips from professionals in various professions. A furnisher refinisher shares advice on some unusual tools. A cook tells how to find recipes for seasonal or bulk items. In one of the … Continue reading →