Tornados in Kentucky
I don’t want to take away from the sadness and destruction of the other states. This post is to let everyone know I’m safe. Louisville, where I live, is about … Continue reading
Take a chill pill
Denial is not a river in Egypt. Denial is believing everything will be normal again in a couple of weeks when nothing is normal and won’t be normal again for … Continue reading
Realistic stockpiling
The virus panic has people rushing out to stores to buy stupid amounts of everything. I heard a man complaining loudly there wasn’t any chicken or ground beef. I didn’t … Continue reading
Corona virus and the economy
So far I’m not panicking and rushing out to stockpile food and other items like people are doing in other places. I have my food storage that I’ve kept for … Continue reading
Food shortages and empty shelves
Gosh its hard to believe another once a month grocery day has gone by again. I wanted you to see what I was seeing at the stores. I also wanted … Continue reading
Costs going up again
I’ve had another major episode of chronic fatigue. I’m not quite up to myself yet but I wanted to write a post about the rising costs of everything. How much … Continue reading
Black ice update
A quick post to say my daughter has had her last surgery. The bars are removed and a metal plate was inserted. She now has a temporary soft cast until … Continue reading
Dangerous black ice
My daughter took a bad fall on black ice a few days ago. Her leg is broken in four places just above her ankle. I’ve been back and forth between … Continue reading
Power out again
Dang! Dang! Dang! I can’t seem to catch a break with the power these days. Does anyone know how to get rid of bad ju-ju? I need a break from … Continue reading
Should you be a prepper
With all the news reports of trade wars and nuclear threats and the chicken necking going on between world leaders my daughter asked if I thought she should become a … Continue reading
Is it spring yet?
On the first day of spring we had this. The weather report today says we can expect more snow this evening. One day its warm and the next day very … Continue reading
Reducing my water bill more
The whole city of Cape Town South Africa said it would be completely out of water by April 22, 2018. What will be done if there is no water at … Continue reading
No longer a hoarder
I am not a doomsday prepper but I do prepare for short term emergencies and weather related power outages. I do have tendencies toward hoarding. Hoarding things is common among … Continue reading
Feeling better
I think I’m finally at a turning point and getting over this illness. (knock on wood) Its hard to believe such a sweet pretty little baby girl with sniffles could … Continue reading
Heat wave
Like the rest of the country we have been in a heat wave. At 4 am the temperature inside my house would be 82 degrees. The actual outside temps during … Continue reading
I’ve had surgery
I suffered with a kidney stone. For three days I waited, taking pain pills, believing the stone would pass. I do drink water but apparently not enough to keep the … Continue reading
Do I need a tin foil hat?
Just when I feel as if I’ve gotten my financial life in balance and running smoothly, something costs more. These days the sticker shocks and sucker punch fees are coming … Continue reading
Less grid living
Going completely off grid is not an option for me. The expense of solar panels and all that that entails is way beyond my limited budget. Also, some off … Continue reading
Build a pantry
This is not about building with lumber and organizers. Its about stocking a pantry that fits YOUR style and tastes. Let me remind you that I’m not a nutritionist or … Continue reading
Reasons to stockpile a pantry
The pantry principle has been around since…. at least in biblical times? Correct me if I’m wrong but when Joseph suggested the storing of seven years of excess grain to … Continue reading
New lights and surge protectors
I’m slowly getting my new nest in order. There are still several boxes left to empty and lots of organizing to do. It will take time but its also a … Continue reading
Freezing whipping cream
I came across a really good bargain a couple of days ago. I found 4 one quart containers of whipping cream marked 90% off. At first I was thinking about … Continue reading
Cold weather prepping
My Grandma Mama had a house with walls made from cardboard and newspaper. Similar to the walls in this photo from the library of congress. Or like this photo also … Continue reading
Preparing for rough times
Until a couple of days ago I hadn’t realized how negative my blog may read at times. I try to convey my thoughts and observations with positive words but sometimes … Continue reading
Are bad times ahead
Submitted on 2015/07/07 at 7:40 AM by NaNa, I am interested in your comment about hard times coming. I know other frugality blog writers I read seem to be feeling the … Continue reading
Na Na pinches her pennies 