Frugal Ideas - Reusing Candles

Since about mid-January, my husband and I decided to have a "no-spend year".  Two weeks in and we have modified that to a "no-stuff year" after one of my readers commented and said her and her husband did that.  That is actually much closer to what we are striving for.  

My Neck of the Woods - Southern New Hampshire

Today was a gorgeous, snowy day in New Hampshire.  We had a 90 minute delay for school this morning and it continued to snow lightly all throughout the day.  The snow was heavy and sticky and clung to the trees making everything look magical.  After school, I grabbed the dogs and my camera hoping to catch some photos before I lost the light.  I drove around taking photos of some of my favorite homes, farms, and barns.  The dogs love to sit in the back seat with the windows open.  I crank up the heat and they stick their heads out as far as they can, one out each window.  You should see the looks we get!  

Early Morning Routine

Almost every morning I wake up at 5am, whether it is a workday or not. 

No Spend New Year

Jade plant my mom no longer wanted.  Rusty stool - yard sale $5

It has been a long time since I last blogged.  Over the last year I have found myself losing interest in blogs.  There are a few I always find myself going back to.  These blogs are usually a combination of decorating, recipes, DIYs, crafts, frugal living, a Christian perspective, and also some personal stuff so you get to know the person behind the blog.  

The Ever-Changing Family Room

Here is our family room as it currently looks.  

This is a truly versatile room.  

It is easy and inexpensive to change 

with the holidays or seasons,

 and yes, 

I am that girl. 

 The one who changes 

with the holidays and the seasons.

Spring/Summer

Quieting the Living Room for the Warmer Months

Spring was in the air.  

The faux fur pillows and knit throws were packed away for the cooler months which seemed so far away.  Today we are back to winter weather here in New Hampshire.  Northern NH is getting snow, we are hoping for a cold rain further south.  Since I can't work in the yard, I thought I would show you our living room lightened up for the spring and summer months.  

The New Puppy and the Shark Steam Mop from Walmart

Just say "aw" now.

Isn't she just the cutest thing ever?

This is Rey (my kids are big movie fans).

She is Harley Quinn's new BFF, 

and unlike Harley, this one is Trouble with a capital T.