Category Archives: new year’s resolutions

Holey Socks

Posted on March 13, 2017 by afrugalspinster

One of my resolutions for 2017 is to complete the many unfinished projects in my sewing room. For some time whenever I came across a sock with a hole in it I tossed in in a to-be-mended box. From the … Continue reading →

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Book Report #6

Posted on March 5, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I’ve been under the weather for several days so I’ve done more reading than usual. I pulled a book from my own collection. One I purchased at a thrift store of course. I love reading Christian biographies. My greatest heroes … Continue reading →

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Book Report #5

Posted on March 4, 2017 by afrugalspinster

The Family Nobody Wanted by Helen Doss This biographical work tell the story of how Carl and Helen Doss ended up adopting 12 multi-racial children. After the Dosses learned they could not have children of their own the adopted a … Continue reading →

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Book Report #4

Posted on February 22, 2017 by afrugalspinster

The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey In 1984 I purchased a brand new car. I took out a 60 month loan. An aversion to debt was instilled in me from childhood. I wanted to pay the loan off as soon … Continue reading →

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Book Report #3

Posted on February 14, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I took World History my junior year in high school. The only thing I can remember is that the teacher, Mr. Bogle, got a lot of flack from parents for displaying a Nazi flag in his classroom.  I don’t remember learning about Hitler’s … Continue reading →

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New Recipe #4 Zucchini Bread

Posted on February 13, 2017 by afrugalspinster

When the harvest was in full swing last summer I stored 11 packages shredded zucchini. My intention was to use them in my “go-to” recipe for Chocolate Zucchini bread. With my resolution to try 52 new recipes I took advantage of my stockpile to … Continue reading →

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Pantry Challenge Update

Posted on February 10, 2017 by afrugalspinster

Readers, Thanks for watching as I eat down the stockpile of foods in my pantry and freezer. If I weren’t reporting to you on a regular basis I wouldn’t be as mindful of accomplishing my goal. I did finally empty, … Continue reading →

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Book Report #2

Posted on February 2, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I browse the book shelves while I’m thrifting. I seldom purchase books. I know from past experiences that book collecting can get out of hand. I do see things that I’d like to read, then I check the book out of … Continue reading →

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New Recipe #3 &4

Posted on January 30, 2017 by afrugalspinster

Both of these bread recipes are from a book I picked up years ago at a thrift store. How Cooking Works is a wealth of helpful information (but I’m not going to try anymore recipes from it). Recipe #3 Toasted Oat … Continue reading →

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Progress Report II

Posted on January 20, 2017 by afrugalspinster

I’ve yet to inventory my chest freezer. Something about digging through piles of frozen food on a winter day just isn’t that appealing to me. Nonetheless I am working my way through the pantry and freezer compartment of the fridge. … Continue reading →

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