{Frugal Living}

This is economy is hitting everyone I know and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. I find myself thinking about how I can help the ones I love and hold dear. Not saying that I'm rolling in dough, but I try to listen to needs now when it comes to birthdays and Christmas. My cousin was here 2 weeks ago visiting and instead of hitting all the big stores as we may have in the old days, we went Goodwill Store hopping. It was awesome! We had a ball finding all these great deals. I was so proud of us.

I have started trading with other Etsy artists again for goodies. I had stopped for awhile, because time was more of a constraint, but with a little more time on my hands I'm playing catch up. I'm getting some FAB goodies from great fellow Etsyians.

I'm working on skipping eating out. I'd gotten lazy again and was taking the kids out more and more often, and a couple of weeks ago after looking at my bank account I started to see how ten dollars here and twenty dollars there were really adding up. That was quite a scary thing to see. So, I'm menu planning again and baking up a storm, so as to not get tempted along with the kiddos to eat out.

Just sharing my trip towards a more frugal life. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

{The Simple Woman's Daybook}

Outside my window....It's a beautiful, sunny day in Southern California

I am thinking....how much I love the order of the day, but miss the kiddos being home.

I am thankful for....a future full of grace and new possibilities

I am wearing....a black sundress and a yellow cardi, bare feet.

I am going....to the gym, to have blood drawn(oh joy), and to pick the kiddos up from school.

I am currently reading....my bible, and picking up the latest Harry Dresden story to enjoy.

I am hoping....to plan a FAB baby shower for my friend Marly and to spend some time with Jaime soon.

On my mind....how fast my girls are growing up, planning my son's 8th birthday, spending time in prayer, learning to have more faith.

Noticing that....34 isn't that far away *sigh*

From the kitchen....Lemon bars and brownies