I have always been frugal. I was the kid who would get birthday money and hoard it until I could buy something big. And even then, I would plan out how to stretch my money the best way possible so I could find the best deal or purchase the most items….. I guess you could… Continue reading 7 ways to make memories when you are low on cash
We started our Family Adventure Challenge! I jumped feet first in, since I have a hundred things to do this year with this little family of mine, so I made the first one a good one. The weekend was beautiful! So warm and sunny and spring-like that it made sense to do something outdoors. And what… Continue reading Family Adventures #1// Pet goats & eat cheese
After writing my last post, I started thinking about a way to commemorate exactly what makes this little family a lovely, happy place for me. I decided that since I love a challenge, that I would challenge myself to have at least one hundred family adventures this year. A hundred might seem like a lot,… Continue reading Challenge: 100 Family Adventures
The shortest month. It is a good place to start with goals for the year. I’m totally just saying that because I skipped January. So here we are a new month, and I’m ready to tackle some stuff. I’ve been thinking a lot about where I want to go with my goals for the year.… Continue reading February 2016 Goals
It finally snowed! I live in New England, and by this time it feels like we should have had at least ten snow storms. But nothing. There have been days when I take the dog out at eleven at night and I am NOT swearing under my breath because I feel like I am literally in… Continue reading The first snow 2016
I’m way behind on my posting of my December goals. Behind the scenes of Life already in Progress things have been a little chaotic. Some ways in a good way, others not so much. But I’m taking things as they come. I want to finish out this year in a better place than this year… Continue reading December Goals
I’m not a big black Friday shopper. I don’t go on Thanksgiving or wake up early for deals. I know some of my friends are super into it and they seem like they have lots of fun every year. And although I post my Friday favorites which sometimes seem like a wish list for myself,… Continue reading Beginning to look like Christmas
I’ve written for twenty six days in a row. Some days like yesterday, I haven’t had much to say or haven’t been in the mood, but I have committed to this endeavor, and I plan on sticking to it! Only a few more days to go and I can cross off another thing on my… Continue reading Sometimes it is more than just turkey
I love and adore all holidays. Any reason to celebrate, and I am on board!The morning of Halloween we carved and decorated pumpkins. I gave Logan some “witches brew” to drink as treat. (Sprite with one drop of food coloring)! He never drinks soda so this was indeed very special for him! Stampy was interested… Continue reading Halloween 2015
I love the fall time. Especially once you get back into the groove of school, work, play, repeat. The weekends feel like a luxury. I try to stretch them out and enjoy them as much as possible. The week before Halloween, we had yet to get our pumpkins still. Normally, I am right on the… Continue reading Family Fun: Pumpkin Picking 2015
Life Already in Progress 