Bathroom repairs
This was my toilet before. I believe it’s a 1950s Mansfield. A water guzzler. When the handle broke and the fill control stopped working I removed the top completely so … Continue reading
Busy days
Happy Mother’s Day! For a couple days I was off my feet again. I’m not sure if it was from lack of sunshine or the high pollen count of spring … Continue reading
A kilowatt budget
I’m sorry I’m late getting this post finished. I’ve been busy in the kitchen everyday doing some winter prep canning. I canned, ham & bean soup, red beans, pinto beans, … Continue reading
Daily life – September 11 – 17, 2022
Monday – I was having so much trouble editing the video of first time using the washing machine that I decided to do a second video to fill in what … Continue reading
Washing day 1940s style
I’m still editing but thought I’d give you an idea of what I’ve been thinking about doing my laundry. The Kuppet portable washing machine, as well as similar brands, is … Continue reading
Daily life August 28 – September 3, 2022
Sunday I was late finishing my post yesterday about last week when the internet went out. I’m not sure what happened but it came back on just after breakfast. I … Continue reading
Utility use
I just spent all last week being very sick. It was either a nasty virus or a case of food poisoning from the pizza place where my granddaughter had her … Continue reading
Living without a fridge is different
I first became fascinated by small refrigerators several years ago at my previous house. I became intrigued by the tiny under counter fridges seen in the homes of foreign made … Continue reading
Winter cover ups
This is the post intended to be published two weeks ago before my power outage. I bought bubble wrap from Dollar Tree and covered both of the air conditioners really … Continue reading
Choosing a heat source
We’ve had night time temperatures in the 40s for the last few days. My neighbors and family have turned on their furnaces. I haven’t yet and I’m determined to not … Continue reading
Cheap draft dodgers
Ladybug was here with me for 5 days helping me get rid of STUFF. It was parent teacher conferences so the kids got to have a holiday Friday, Monday, and … Continue reading
Modern day rationing
Currently my internet and home phone combined is from $71.93 a month. This is a promotion and will end in June. Also, ATT put notice on the January bill that … Continue reading
Gotta brag a little
I got one of those energy profile letters from our utility company in the mail yesterday and I was shocked. You can click the photo to make it larger for … Continue reading
Non-electric air conditioner
I saw the news reports of the extremely high 120 degree heat in the southwest USA. I do hope readers living in those areas stay safe and stay cool. I … Continue reading
Hay box cooking
Grandma Mama had no electricity and cooked with a wood stove. During the really hot summer days she would sometimes use a small outside fire and a hay box to … Continue reading
Na Na pinches her pennies 