We’re almost done with February – I can’t believe how quickly this month has blown by. I wanted to update my January totals and share how we finished the month out in terms of spending, and also update on how we’re doing so far this month. Here’s how January ended up: Groceries – $126.91 Coffee… Continue reading Money Monday: (on a Tuesday) January Totals & February Budget
Organizing my yarn stash
While Ezra was with my mom yesterday, I finally got the chance to get my office/craft room under control. Mostly this meant organizing my yarn. I never thought I would be that knitter. The one with enough yarn to possibly open her own – albeit small – yarn shop. But it happened. It’s a bit… Continue reading Organizing my yarn stash
Money Monday: We eat out way too much
It’s true, we seriously do. I could say, in our defense, that we have a newborn and all that but really, like I mentioned a few days ago, I just plain don’t feel like cooking! But now that I’ve looked at the cold, hard facts I’m feeling new motivation. This is seriously embarrassing to admit… Continue reading Money Monday: We eat out way too much
Back to budgeting
Source Since Project: Food Budget ended a little while ago, I haven’t really been paying much attention to our food budget. Or to our budget in general. That is really easy to let happen as the year draws to a close, for me anyway, because I think “Oh January is coming up and that can… Continue reading Back to budgeting
Welcome 2013
I’m one of those people who loves making resolutions for the new year. I don’t always keep them, but a new year holds such promise that I can’t help myself. Aslan looks out the window and ponders the new year All this week I’ve been thinking about what I’d like to focus on for 2013… Continue reading Welcome 2013
Knitting How-To: Working a Magic Loop
When I make my wool soakers, I use a technique called “magic loop”. Magic Loop is useful for knitting in the round in really tight spaces, while still using a circular needle. It’s a great option if you don’t have the space for double pointed needles or simply just don’t want to mess with them.… Continue reading Knitting How-To: Working a Magic Loop